Repairing System Bags

["Gary Bechtold" <tyrohustler@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Tony - The inner half of the system bags is available separately - I bought
one from Hammersley and if memory serves it was about $150.00.  You can
also go to www.maxbmwmotorcycles.com  where the parts fiche is available
online with prices - may not be the cheapest, but it gives you the parts
explosion.  The system bag halves are riveted to hinges at the bottom -
you'll have to drill out the rivets and either replace them or use machine
screws w/ nuts instead of rivets.  Doing it this way you keep your original
outer shell which matches the other side (doesn't it?).  This is especially
important if you bought color matched bags with your RS when they still
offered them.

Oh -and Bob - isn't it time to get some new shocks on that beast ?? - The
original BMW shocks weren't the best when they were new, but the mileage
you have on them is incredible !!!!  I put Ohlins on mine at 45k (6-7 years
ago) and have them rebuilt every two years - they're really sweet.

Gary Bechtold
'94 "beta" RS 120k miles
tyrohustler@xxxxxxxxxxxxx

 Subject: Cracked system bag hook
>
>
> I just cracked the hook on the right system bag on my R1100RS.  I went
> over a bump & heard the crack.  The worst part was the bag was empty.
> Anyone want to sell a right side bag for a R1100RS or RT?  I need the
> complete bag or just the inner half without the cover.  My next option
> is to call BMW to see if I can purchase the inner half only.  Something
> tells me I will be buying the whole bag at a ridiculous price.
>
> Tony
> 1997 R1100RS red

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