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system cases
Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 7:34 pm
by dwheels
Does anybody know where I can find used or discounted ones for my 2004 R1150R. Also, are any other cases compatible, like RTs or RSs?
Thanks
Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 7:52 pm
by Hiker
Try the Advrider.com site
They sometimes have used ones; got mine there.
Hiker

Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 8:26 pm
by DJ Downunder
are any other cases compatible, like RTs or RSs?
Only the GS ones are compatible...I think...and the RT/RS ones except for the fullsize left (which you can fit if you lower the exhaust or remove the can)
DJ
Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 11:22 pm
by paroyboy
I got mine off of E-Bay from Hammersley BMW. Paid just over $700 shipped. I thought it was a good deal.
Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2006 12:33 am
by bimrluvr
If you look around on the various BMW boards you should be able to get a deal on some used bags less than $450 for the pair.
Try
http://www.ibmwr.org and Beemer Boneyard.
Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2006 7:33 am
by challey
You can also try Chicago BMW - they discount new items by 20%,
Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2006 7:53 am
by Deano
You might also try e-bay. Set up a personalized search for “bmw system case†or some such, and you will get an e-mail on a daily basis with any new auctions. These usually attract a fair amount of attention, so bargains might be hard to find. Sometimes, there will be a listing with a “buy it now†price (that’s how I found mine). $400 - $450 seems to be the going price on e-bay. You can probably find a better deal if you are patient.
Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2006 8:40 am
by TonyT607
Bob's BMW in MD sells the cases fully outfitted (locks/reflectors/emblems) at a discount also. I think under $600.
You might be able to get them to key your locks also if you send them a key.
Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2006 2:41 pm
by Samiam
Much like paroyboy, I bought mine brand new from my dealer. Cases, reflectors, BMW roundels and ignition keyed, mine were $721 installed including taxes. I briefly considered buying used from the 'net but by the time you pay shipping, and the new lock works I'm not sure you'd save that much.
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2006 4:45 pm
by NHighCotton
Here's a deal for ya, just won a bid the other day on EBay, a set of full size cases slightly used....
$329.99.
Is that a deal or what

Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2006 9:17 pm
by dwayne
NHighCotton wrote:Here's a deal for ya, just won a bid the other day on EBay, a set of full size cases slightly used....
$329.99.
Is that a deal or what

That my friend, is a deal

Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2006 1:57 am
by DJ Downunder
Here's a deal for ya, just won a bid the other day on EBay, a set of full size cases slightly used....$329.99.
Is that a deal or what
Yes....a great deal....it will cost me that much just for a pair of new city lids.
DJ
Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2006 8:13 am
by jm1515
paroyboy wrote:I got mine off of E-Bay from Hammersley BMW. Paid just over $700 shipped. I thought it was a good deal.
Same with me. City Cases were right around $740 including the side-rails and hardware...
I wanted them NOW

, and didn't want to muck around hunting down used stuff...
Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2006 10:56 am
by ArtieMS
Thanks guys,
This is all good advice. I just started looking for a slightly used left system case.
Lost mine on an eight-day trip that ended last week.
I haven't posted anything in any "Wanted" columns yet, but have hit most of the sites listed above.
I guess you just have to keep at it and get lucky.

Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2006 8:29 pm
by Grumpmeister
Hey ArtieMS,
I PM'd you about this.
Cheers,
Brian
Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2006 9:00 pm
by NHighCotton
jm1515 wrote:paroyboy wrote:I got mine off of E-Bay from Hammersley BMW. Paid just over $700 shipped. I thought it was a good deal.
Same with me. City Cases were right around $740 including the side-rails and hardware...
I wanted them NOW

, and didn't want to muck around hunting down used stuff...
You know, I really didn't "muck around" much.
Matter of fact I've just had the bike less than a month and so far I've bought all my accessories at half price or less.
Signal Minder, Bags, got two sets of side rails coming (one plain, one with the rack attachment) and a magnetic tank bag. The only thing I paid full price for is a Storage Pod and oil filters.
Heck, I've even sold $200.00 worth of unused stuff lately so, one thing I'm not doing is mucking around.

Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2006 10:41 pm
by darcym
you're lucky, Cotton ... I'm searching all the usual spots for system cases. Seems like they're a little hard to come by used or discounted. I'll keep searching, I want them but I can wait for a good deal.
Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2006 7:52 am
by dwayne
darcym wrote:you're lucky, Cotton ... I'm searching all the usual spots for system cases. Seems like they're a little hard to come by used or discounted. I'll keep searching, I want them but I can wait for a good deal.
That's a good idea. System Cases do come on often...have you looked in:
http://www.ibmwr.org/market/
You can usually find some there, though make sure you look under parts as well as accesories; some people put them in parts and others post in accessories. I think there is a set there right now actually.
Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2006 7:53 am
by dwayne
NHighCotton wrote:jm1515 wrote:paroyboy wrote:I got mine off of E-Bay from Hammersley BMW. Paid just over $700 shipped. I thought it was a good deal.
Same with me. City Cases were right around $740 including the side-rails and hardware...
I wanted them NOW

, and didn't want to muck around hunting down used stuff...
You know, I really didn't "muck around" much.
Matter of fact I've just had the bike less than a month and so far I've bought all my accessories at half price or less.
Signal Minder, Bags, got two sets of side rails coming (one plain, one with the rack attachment) and a magnetic tank bag. The only thing I paid full price for is a Storage Pod and oil filters.
Heck, I've even sold $200.00 worth of unused stuff lately so, one thing I'm not doing is mucking around.

Hey, anyone want to trade their Signal Minder for a Technics GX 770 amp??

Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2006 8:09 am
by mcollect
There is a set on Ebay, looks like the full sized left for lowered exhaust.