DMilan Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Does anyone know for sure if the old version 29 litre top case will fit the new RTWC? This would be the case that fit the 2005-13 R1200RT, F800ST, 2006-08 K1200GT, 2009-10 K1300GT and maybe more. Last I checked the RTWC was not yet on the BMW parts fiche. Thanks Link to comment
lkraus Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 It fits. Pics at http://bmwdean.com/r1200rt.htm Link to comment
DMilan Posted February 25, 2014 Author Share Posted February 25, 2014 Thanks Good to hear Just bought a new 29L with NICE discount... I'll use it on my 2008 GT. Unless the GT finds a new home, then I'll use the case on a new RTWC. d'milan Link to comment
Hypeman Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 ...Just bought a new 29L with NICE discount... Care to share where you scored it and at what price? Link to comment
DMilan Posted February 27, 2014 Author Share Posted February 27, 2014 ...Just bought a new 29L with NICE discount... Care to share where you scored it and at what price? No more to be had as I "scored" However Frequently there is one on Flea Bay for $439.00 shipped... with lock and key /in Ohio/ Brand new. Not bad. Not listed at the moment Also Just found this http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-R1200RT-K1200GT-K1300GT-F800ST-GT-OEM-28-LITER-TOP-CASE-77437724352-/121281322831?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c3cee1f4f&vxp=mtr d'milan Link to comment
ADulay Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Yes, it does fit. My old one will be getting a graphics "wrap" and will match up nicely with the new RTw. AD Link to comment
Smilly Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 It fits but I was told by my dealer that you can't have it rekeyed to fit your new keys. Does anyone have been told otherwise. If it can't be done you might need to keep a key with your case so you can lock it and remove it from your new bike Link to comment
DMilan Posted March 2, 2014 Author Share Posted March 2, 2014 Still can't find a parts fiche for the new RT online. Since many are saying that the old case will fit the new RT then maybe only the design of the key and lock cylinder are changed. So, you'd have to purchase the new version lock cylinder and have it re-keyed or perhaps a lock and key set from BMW pre-keyed to your V I N#. D'milan Link to comment
Big Ben Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 It fits but I was told by my dealer that you can't have it rekeyed to fit your new keys. Does anyone have been told otherwise. If it can't be done you might need to keep a key with your case so you can lock it and remove it from your new bike It does work on the new 2014 bike, and my dealer told me the same thing about rekeying it to the new bike. Apparently it can be done, but is difficult to do and will cost a few hours labor. That makes it a non-starter. I traded it in with the bike and got a few hundred more for my trade, and got a new case as part of the deal on the new bike. Link to comment
ADulay Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Maybe it is a pain in the butt to rekey if you want all the electronic stuff to go with it, but a simple rekey of the top box takes about 5 minutes. At least mine did. Took the 2006 Big Case and dropped in on the 2014 bike. 5 minutes later the ignition key was working the box just fine. Now I realize it may be too much of a chore for some people to have to physically put the key in the box to lock or unlock it ( ) but that's the price we have to pay I guess. AD Link to comment
Smilly Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Can you explain how you did it, I would not mind learning how even if takes me more than 5 to re keyed the lock with the new key. Specially that I use the case a few time a season. Link to comment
ADulay Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Can you explain how you did it, I would not mind learning how even if takes me more than 5 to re keyed the lock with the new key. Specially that I use the case a few time a season. Smilly, Well, I didn't do it. The dealer did. I was in for my 600 mile check and went to the parts counter to enquire about purchasing another keyset for my old Top Box. It was going to be something like $56 or so. The owner overheard this and said I should just bring the Top Box and the old key/new key in some day and they would just rekey it on the spot. He said it would be silly to carry around two sets of keys all the time. I called back the following Tuesday and they said anytime after 1pm would be fine. I showed up at 1:15pm. Took all of 2 minutes to take the old one out and go back into the bowels of the maintenance department. Before I could finish my coffee, they said it was done and now my new key fits everything. No need for the second set of keys! As I only use that Top Box maybe 4 times a year, I wasn't about to buy one of the new models just for that. I probably would have paid the normal service charge to have it done but they said it wasn't a big deal. Evidently that first "600 mile" check included the key change for me, too. Seriously, I'm sure they would love to sell the new Top Boxes to guys, but you have to be realistic and if you've already got a perfectly good one, rekeying for the CUSTOMER only makes sense. At least that's how I see it. AD Link to comment
Smilly Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Thanks, will go and see my dealer this week end and see what htye have to say Link to comment
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