Excellent video. I just did my side paniers. They were in pretty bad shape so I sanded the paniers with progressively finer sandpaper all the way to 800 then cleaned thoroughly, 2 coats of primer, two coats of colour-matched top-coat (eBay) and a coat of clear lacquer. Not cheap, but looks brand new.
I have got same bike (from 2017) and considering to get to case. Not perfect, but really better ! Very good job. Thanks for sharing that great idea! Cheers from Maastricht (Netherlands)
That final conclusion made me a little sentimental… but I totally agree with you: he’s spirit lives on :) (But I certainly hope we’re wrong and that guy had just changed bikes though…)
Not sure. If you’re looking for an older model like mine, the used market is probably your best choice. Or look for a place that sells salvaged parts if you just need the bottom. You could also try searching by the part number for the bottom piece. You might get lucky and find one at a dealer.
Tip. I was able to remove emblem with the adhesive still on so it could be reattached and no adhesive left behind. Let case sit in sun and GENTLY work off with small screws driver. Didn’t leave a single mark
Yeah, you should have used the satin finish. Still is a good 5 foot/5mph paint job. Nobody will notice it in passing. Even if you are stopped, not that bad, and having it color matched makes a huge difference vs the original color. Did you ever re-do it, or just realized it is good enough? I have the same case on my K1600, and the color is just a touch off, not enough to worry about it though. I like your floor mat idea though, the previous owner put in some of that anti-slide grip stuff, but always ends up getting bunched up. I think I will copy this idea from you for mine.
Strange usa red is not the same as in Europe mine is Mars red a very strange paint the top coat has glitter in it , they had a hard time trying to get it close.
You are overdoing it. The lid cover can be removed easily without removing the hinges. Just remove the BMW-logo or brake light if attached and the 5 screws for the backrest. Then all you have to do is gently lift off the cover. Easy peasy!
thanks for documenting! I'm about to attempt the same thing
Good luck! Just don’t make the same mistake I did. Do it on a warm day.
Excellent video.
I just did my side paniers. They were in pretty bad shape so I sanded the paniers with progressively finer sandpaper all the way to 800 then cleaned thoroughly, 2 coats of primer, two coats of colour-matched top-coat (eBay) and a coat of clear lacquer. Not cheap, but looks brand new.
Awesome! Maybe not cheap, but still way cheaper that taking it to a shop, right?
How not cheap was it?
@@beemrdon52 The primer was £8.99 and the colour-coded aerosol was £16.45 (both 400ml so I needed two of each)
I have got same bike (from 2017) and considering to get to case.
Not perfect, but really better !
Very good job.
Thanks for sharing that great idea!
Cheers from Maastricht (Netherlands)
Thanks for watching!
That final conclusion made me a little sentimental… but I totally agree with you: he’s spirit lives on :)
(But I certainly hope we’re wrong and that guy had just changed bikes though…)
Me too.
Thanks for this! I need a video like this for the bottom of the Top Case! Do you know where I could find one?
Not sure. If you’re looking for an older model like mine, the used market is probably your best choice. Or look for a place that sells salvaged parts if you just need the bottom. You could also try searching by the part number for the bottom piece. You might get lucky and find one at a dealer.
Tip. I was able to remove emblem with the adhesive still on so it could be reattached and no adhesive left behind. Let case sit in sun and GENTLY work off with small screws driver. Didn’t leave a single mark
Good tip! Thanks.
Yeah, you should have used the satin finish. Still is a good 5 foot/5mph paint job. Nobody will notice it in passing. Even if you are stopped, not that bad, and having it color matched makes a huge difference vs the original color.
Did you ever re-do it, or just realized it is good enough?
I have the same case on my K1600, and the color is just a touch off, not enough to worry about it though.
I like your floor mat idea though, the previous owner put in some of that anti-slide grip stuff, but always ends up getting bunched up. I think I will copy this idea from you for mine.
I ended up selling the bike to my dad, but after some time in the sun and a bit of road grime, he said it looks fine.
Patience is my problem. Good job.
Thanks. Glad I'm not alone in that.
Strange usa red is not the same as in Europe mine is Mars red a very strange paint the top coat has glitter in it , they had a hard time trying to get it close.
That is strange. I thought they just did one batch of colors each year for all markets. But leave it to BMW to make things needlessly complicated.
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Looks good and sad ending :,-(
Thank you.
You need to now use 4000 sand paper, and after that polishing paste. Then it will look original. I have done it on my and the results are shocking
Simply try it under the section where pillion seat cushions is installed. Use 4000 sand paper and good polishing paste. You will see the difference
Thanks for the tip!
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Thanks
Looked better before. Too dark now. Hope they still see you.
Thanks
if you're relying on a *SILVER* box to keep you visible, you might as well be dead.... Silver is invisible in any form of incliment weather.
You are overdoing it. The lid cover can be removed easily without removing the hinges. Just remove the BMW-logo or brake light if attached and the 5 screws for the backrest. Then all you have to do is gently lift off the cover. Easy peasy!
Thanks. I'll try that if I ever decide to repaint it.
Is it glued? It doesnt come
Off
@@bagaati AFAIK no glue. Just screws