BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

My current OEM BMW tank bag needs to be replaced. The clear plastic top lid has failed, the thing leaks and looks v.second hand. Trying to search the net has revealed v.little as regards if the aftermarket bag will fit my RT, The current bag has a large-ish strap clip (I don't know what they are called, but they very common), with the female attached to the bike, and the male is on the bag. The rear has two smaller clips, one male and one female attached to the bag, and vice-versa attached to the bike.

So, I don't really want to go down the genuine BMW path, but would like your views and experiences with aftermarket bags, eg, GIVI. Are they available and how easy are they to fit?

Thanks!!

Rickmeister.

Hello - I have the GivI Tanklock system and a locking tank bag. Installation is simple - remove 4 screws, put tanklock plates in place, install 4 slightly longer screws. Only issue I ever had was by overtightening the screws, the electronic gas cap did not want to open so I had to loosed the screws to get it to work. Once the correct tension is set, the system works perfectly.

Tony

I have a SW-Motech EVO tank bag that I purchased a few years ago. It comes with a tank-ring and will not interfere with the handlebars at full right/left stops. There are several YouTube videos to show how to install. It is 5 liters and expands to 9 liters. Not sure if the EVO model is still available, but their ION model is very similar to the EVO model. The ION model comes in 3 sizes, if needed.

Thanks for the replies.

I have a similar SW-Motech bag like Colorado Greek. So far it has been great and simple to use. I got a medium size one and added the Hex Ezcan for power to the bag.