Update: I had purchased BMW Vario Top Case F750Gs / F850GS / R1200GS / R1250GS from Revzilla.com SKU: 1325595 (I live in the US) and the case is slightly different than what this video is showing. Instead of taking the back strip off I had to take the entire case cover off. I still had to take the 3 screws out inside the case. Additionally, I had to remove the locking mechanism and two other black screws. Once the entire outer cover is off it exposes the two spots that need to be drilled. I've never made a youtube video and may be this is the time to do one. Any way, this video was still helpful and made me more confident tackling my installation. ty!
"Not very consistent with their screw strategy." Hahaha. Thanks for the laugh. Reminds me of what I noticed on my new Street Triple. Torx, allen, hex bolts and a few screws thrown in there in seemingly random fashion.
+TheMissendenFlyer the back box. some hang by the side..some just look like there going to fall off. that looked very stable, and fitted well with your bike.
Nice one mate, cheers for this video! Question, no rubber o-rings or anything to put on the screws to help keep water/moisture out of the top box? Or does it even need it? I recently purchased a top case for my Yamaha with extra fairings screwed in the top, and it leaks something fierce. Very sad actually. Ta.
Another good tutorial, keep 'em coming. What about an oil and air filter change, that would be useful as I can't how it's possible to remove oil filter without making a complete mess!
+V8_P38a thanks for the kind words, glad you find the videos of interest...and I agree, I don't think there's a "clean" way to remove an oil filter, you just have to be ready for it!
Hello. I'm considering buying the vario top case for my 2013 GS. If you don't mind my asking, I'd appreciate your opinion on the utility of the top case versus the vario side cases (bought those with my bike). Basically which are more useful. BTW, thank you for the work you put into your channel. You have some very interesting and helpful videos - not to mention a ridiculously clean garage!
I've got a set of Givi panniers that needs fitting , can I bring them round for you to fit . Your a dab hand with that hammer lol . Good DIY job well done .
Well spotted - I found on longer journeys (which I tend to use the GS for) I actually preferred the quieter exhaust over the louder drone of the Arrow can....may swap back at some stage but for now happy with the OEM can...
+TheMissendenFlyer okay. thanks for your answer. i put on an akrapovic exhaust. looks fantastic and sounds good. i think it is as loud as the original one... cheers Tom
Cheers Beans and good to hear from you! Well spotted - I found on longer journeys (which I tend to use the GS for) I actually preferred the quieter exhaust over the louder drone of the Arrow can....may swap back at some stage but for now happy with the OEM can...
Yes absolutely I'm the same, round about I'm using the akropovic, for Europe.....stock exhaust. I'm off on my travels next Tuesday so promise to get some filming done. Ride safe
For once MF I'm ahead of the game! My GS had these fitted when I bought it. My daughter says it makes being a pillion very comfortable - especially when accelerating - so well worth the fit. Well done! Regards, Jon.
You were very lucky Jon, these cost me another £55 (for the parts) excluding fit obviously. I've only ridden with them once so far but my daughter also reports a big improvement and it means she sits back a bit away from me rather than clings on like a limpet which makes my riding easier too :0)
Something tells me you'd make a really good dentist lol. Couldn't help but notice you've put the stock exhaust back on...anything wrong with the arrow? Cheers for sharing, ride safe. Karl.
Really? ...and well spotted - I found on longer journeys (which I tend to use the GS for) I actually preferred the quieter exhaust over the louder drone of the Arrow can....may swap back at some stage but for now happy with the OEM can...
My wife likes the GS back rest, she also prefers to have the side boxes on, she feels more secure. I believe it's more to do with shopping carding capacity 😱
...I've not worked up to passenger and full luggage yet - as inexperienced with pillions as I am I am moving the weight up little by little! The Mrs and her shopping....the mind boggles!
Well spotted - I have indeed, I found on longer journeys (which I tend to use the GS for) I actually preferred the quieter exhaust over the louder drone of the Arrow can....may swap back at some stage but for now happy with the OEM can...
Good video as usual must ask a non related question ..it took 2hrs 20 mins to render a 15 and a half min video 1080 by 30fps in my Sony Vegas editing software does that sound normal as I'm thinking there must be a quicker way ...the file was .64 straight out the drift converted to MP4 sorry to bug ur brains but you upload a lot of good vids so the man to ask. Cheers Shane
Hi Shane, sounds a little long to me - I've not used Sony Vegas so can't comment on how long it would take (depends on the spec of your PC too of course). In my case I use PowerDirector on a fairly meaty PC and I would expect a 15 minute video in 1080 at 30fps to render in about 5 minutes! Sorry I can't help more....
Have uploaded 2 videos so far part one is only 6 mins long part two is 10 ..when you get time please have a look and hopefully they will be watchable ...no were as good as your videos but I can only improve with time Hopefully. Take care Shane
Now your daughter has been on the back, your never get a solo ride! my daughter has asked for back rest for my top box, good day out for a ride today. if you can make it go to Brackley Bike Fest, on Sunday 14/8/16 brilliant day out last year
+vince halls Hi Vince - yes I did notice that! Luckily two of my four bikes don't have pax foot pegs! Hope you had a good ride out - I'm out of the country on a flying trip at the moment so couldn't make sadly....
Whatever makes you think that! ;0) ...and yes, my eldest daughter has decided she likes the idea of riding with me occasionally, so in the process of getting her kitted out and used to riding on the back - I'm sure there's a video or two in there somewhere :0)
TheMissendenFlyer The little dual carriageway going past Little Missenden on what looked to me like the same bike and colour as this one. Just thought it might have been you because well your YT name.
Well spotted David - I found on longer journeys (which I tend to use the GS for) I actually preferred the quieter exhaust over the louder drone of the Arrow can....may swap back at some stage but for now happy with the OEM can...
Always helps to keep your wife comfortable and on side with biking! Just don't go fitting sissy bars to the Ducati!! That would be an interesting video ☺
Hehe, you have a good memory! I found on longer journeys (which I tend to use the GS for) I actually preferred the quieter exhaust over the louder drone of the Arrow can....may swap back at some stage but for now happy with the OEM can...
As a younger man I had an minor epiphany, in that I only took offence at being called "son" or "kid", because it echoed an insecurity in myself. Did I have the right to think of myself as a man or was I just child pretending? Now that I'm older and realise all that "am I a man?" crap doesn't mean shit, I don't take offence anymore. What you take offence at, says as about you as it does the one doing the offending. Right, time for another beer!
My "Hey Kids" thing is just a friendly greeting/catch phrase - it's not intended to be patronising - and being called "Son" at 47 years old I rather like ;0) All the best....TMF
7 yrs later, still a great help. Thank you Sir!
Glad to be of assistance!
Released 7 years ago but what I needed today. Thanks TMF 😊
Glad to help! ...the backrest by the way is still going strong!
Thank you so much for this video. Much better than the instructions provided and you simplified everything!
Update: I had purchased BMW Vario Top Case F750Gs / F850GS / R1200GS / R1250GS from Revzilla.com SKU: 1325595 (I live in the US) and the case is slightly different than what this video is showing. Instead of taking the back strip off I had to take the entire case cover off. I still had to take the 3 screws out inside the case. Additionally, I had to remove the locking mechanism and two other black screws. Once the entire outer cover is off it exposes the two spots that need to be drilled. I've never made a youtube video and may be this is the time to do one. Any way, this video was still helpful and made me more confident tackling my installation. ty!
Your video allowed me to disassemble those of a broken BMW Vario Top Box. Thank you !
once again, nice interesting video, handy things top boxes. certainly fills you with confidence when you have a pillion on the back,
...particularly if you're the pillion! Cheers Peter, good to hear from you again....TMF
"Not very consistent with their screw strategy." Hahaha. Thanks for the laugh. Reminds me of what I noticed on my new Street Triple. Torx, allen, hex bolts and a few screws thrown in there in seemingly random fashion.
+Brent s yeah it's odd isn't it, you'd think they'd stick with the same sort of bolts, if nothing else to reduce the number of suppliers they use...
looks better than most I've seen..👍
What does?
+TheMissendenFlyer
the back box. some hang by the side..some just look like there going to fall off. that looked very stable, and fitted well with your bike.
Nice one mate, cheers for this video!
Question, no rubber o-rings or anything to put on the screws to help keep water/moisture out of the top box? Or does it even need it? I recently purchased a top case for my Yamaha with extra fairings screwed in the top, and it leaks something fierce. Very sad actually.
Ta.
Nope none required - never had a leak!
Another good tutorial, keep 'em coming. What about an oil and air filter change, that would be useful as I can't how it's possible to remove oil filter without making a complete mess!
+V8_P38a thanks for the kind words, glad you find the videos of interest...and I agree, I don't think there's a "clean" way to remove an oil filter, you just have to be ready for it!
Hello. I'm considering buying the vario top case for my 2013 GS. If you don't mind my asking, I'd appreciate your opinion on the utility of the top case versus the vario side cases (bought those with my bike). Basically which are more useful. BTW, thank you for the work you put into your channel. You have some very interesting and helpful videos - not to mention a ridiculously clean garage!
+Bob Wietrzny The top case I use pretty much all the time, the side cases only when touring....nuff said??
You look so YOUNG Andy!!! A baby
Indeed - was a few years ago now!
I've got a set of Givi panniers that needs fitting , can I bring them round for you to fit . Your a dab hand with that hammer lol . Good DIY job well done .
thank you for the video!!
Thank you for watching!
great video again.
what happened to the arrow exhaust?
cheers Tom
Well spotted - I found on longer journeys (which I tend to use the GS for) I actually preferred the quieter exhaust over the louder drone of the Arrow can....may swap back at some stage but for now happy with the OEM can...
+TheMissendenFlyer okay. thanks for your answer. i put on an akrapovic exhaust. looks fantastic and sounds good. i think it is as loud as the original one...
cheers Tom
Another great video!! Really love your stuff! =D
+Cameron Cross thank you :0)
Now all I need is a BMW Vario case, oh and a BMW GS to mount it on ha ha. Nice and concise. Was it done in winter, you were well wrapped up?
Nope - it was done 3 days ago - that's the British Summer for you! Thanks for watching and for the kind words - TMF
A great how to! Nice one.
Thank you :0)
Great video as always TMF any pillion will love that extra. Is that the stock exhaust I see back on the bike mate?
Cheers Beans and good to hear from you! Well spotted - I found on longer journeys (which I tend to use the GS for) I actually preferred the quieter exhaust over the louder drone of the Arrow can....may swap back at some stage but for now happy with the OEM can...
Yes absolutely I'm the same, round about I'm using the akropovic, for Europe.....stock exhaust.
I'm off on my travels next Tuesday so promise to get some filming done.
Ride safe
...I look forward to the vids - don't take too long with the editing!....enjoy your trip
For once MF I'm ahead of the game! My GS had these fitted when I bought it. My daughter says it makes being a pillion very comfortable - especially when accelerating - so well worth the fit. Well done! Regards, Jon.
You were very lucky Jon, these cost me another £55 (for the parts) excluding fit obviously. I've only ridden with them once so far but my daughter also reports a big improvement and it means she sits back a bit away from me rather than clings on like a limpet which makes my riding easier too :0)
Something tells me you'd make a really good dentist lol. Couldn't help but notice you've put the stock exhaust back on...anything wrong with the arrow? Cheers for sharing, ride safe. Karl.
Really? ...and well spotted - I found on longer journeys (which I tend to use the GS for) I actually preferred the quieter exhaust over the louder drone of the Arrow can....may swap back at some stage but for now happy with the OEM can...
My wife likes the GS back rest, she also prefers to have the side boxes on, she feels more secure. I believe it's more to do with shopping carding capacity 😱
...I've not worked up to passenger and full luggage yet - as inexperienced with pillions as I am I am moving the weight up little by little! The Mrs and her shopping....the mind boggles!
TheMissendenFlyer can you fit a helmet in this top box?
Looks like gone back to a standard exhaust instead of the arrow ?
Well spotted - I have indeed, I found on longer journeys (which I tend to use the GS for) I actually preferred the quieter exhaust over the louder drone of the Arrow can....may swap back at some stage but for now happy with the OEM can...
Good video as usual must ask a non related question ..it took 2hrs 20 mins to render a 15 and a half min video 1080 by 30fps in my Sony Vegas editing software does that sound normal as I'm thinking there must be a quicker way ...the file was .64 straight out the drift converted to MP4 sorry to bug ur brains but you upload a lot of good vids so the man to ask. Cheers Shane
Hi Shane, sounds a little long to me - I've not used Sony Vegas so can't comment on how long it would take (depends on the spec of your PC too of course). In my case I use PowerDirector on a fairly meaty PC and I would expect a 15 minute video in 1080 at 30fps to render in about 5 minutes! Sorry I can't help more....
Have uploaded 2 videos so far part one is only 6 mins long part two is 10 ..when you get time please have a look and hopefully they will be watchable ...no were as good as your videos but I can only improve with time Hopefully. Take care Shane
Will check 'em out - cheers....TMF
Very instructional, thanks. But here in the US BMW wants $123 for those little bits of foam.
Gracias, fue de mucha ayuda
Glad to be of assistance! :0)
Estou a procura desses encosto
thanks a lot
You are most welcome
Now your daughter has been on the back, your never get a solo ride! my daughter has asked for back rest for my top box, good day out for a ride today. if you can make it go to Brackley Bike Fest, on Sunday 14/8/16 brilliant day out last year
+vince halls Hi Vince - yes I did notice that! Luckily two of my four bikes don't have pax foot pegs! Hope you had a good ride out - I'm out of the country on a flying trip at the moment so couldn't make sadly....
Thx👍
Are you preparing for a pillion??!
Whatever makes you think that! ;0) ...and yes, my eldest daughter has decided she likes the idea of riding with me occasionally, so in the process of getting her kitted out and used to riding on the back - I'm sure there's a video or two in there somewhere :0)
That's good news!
Is it likely I saw you around 5am this morning?
Highly unlikely - I don't "do" 5am ;0) Out of interest where was my doppelganger riding?
TheMissendenFlyer The little dual carriageway going past Little Missenden on what looked to me like the same bike and colour as this one. Just thought it might have been you because well your YT name.
Ah right, I do indeed live in Great Missenden and use that road a lot....but not me this morning...
Very informative, thank you. I notice the Arrow slip on end can has gone and the original is back. Any reason for this?
Well spotted David - I found on longer journeys (which I tend to use the GS for) I actually preferred the quieter exhaust over the louder drone of the Arrow can....may swap back at some stage but for now happy with the OEM can...
Always helps to keep your wife comfortable and on side with biking! Just don't go fitting sissy bars to the Ducati!! That would be an interesting video ☺
No danger of anyone riding on the back of my Ducati (doesn't have a rear seat or pegs!)
Notice you've reverted back to the 'washing machine components' exhaust. Arrow fallen out of favour?
Hehe, you have a good memory! I found on longer journeys (which I tend to use the GS for) I actually preferred the quieter exhaust over the louder drone of the Arrow can....may swap back at some stage but for now happy with the OEM can...
"Hey kids" ,a touch patronising son but otherwise good informative videos...............................
As a younger man I had an minor epiphany, in that I only took offence at being called "son" or "kid", because it echoed an insecurity in myself. Did I have the right to think of myself as a man or was I just child pretending? Now that I'm older and realise all that "am I a man?" crap doesn't mean shit, I don't take offence anymore. What you take offence at, says as about you as it does the one doing the offending. Right, time for another beer!
+Ben 1022 a* much*
My "Hey Kids" thing is just a friendly greeting/catch phrase - it's not intended to be patronising - and being called "Son" at 47 years old I rather like ;0) All the best....TMF
A bucket of Onken - A BUCKET!!...You must really enjoy yogurt!
...well it is only a small bucket...
55 pounds just for those part, wow BMW parts are expensive.
Yeah, it's crazy isn't it....I try not to think about it...
happy wife...happy life...lol
Indeed....