This is my first post here as I’ve recently joined the community.
I recently acquired a 2004 k1200 rs and I’ve been searching everywhere for hard bags, but find nothing. If anyone has even suggestions for aftermarket solutions I would be very thankful.
My wife and I would love to take some road trips, but without bags it’s not realistic.
Side-cases are specific to all years of K1200RS and K1200GT (2003-2005 only) - this K1200GT is in fact a K1200RS with added features. Both of these models have been out-of-production since 2005 and the used market is getting pretty dated (meaning most of used bags showing up on EBAY are not in good shape...). Once in while a good set shows up in EBAY. They are still available from BMW parts catalog (brand new) for $US 398 each side PLUS $US 75 for lock kit (2 lock cylinders) See attached photo to check if you K1200RS is already fitted with BMW side-cases holders this will save you another $US 180 (new price). See 1st photo below...
Do NOT believe some EBAY seller telling you another similar looking side-cases set from another BMW model may fit -
it will not. Because of both (1) left exhaust and (2) the position of rear flashers, the shape / mold of the K1200RS INSIDE part of the both side-cases is specific. Only the external covers can be exchanged with some other twin / boxer models of same era. See 2nd photo below....
During last 18 years following 3 different K1200RS forums. I have never seen an after-market supplier trying to fill this side-cases / luggage gap. Only for the rear rack / top case can you find some kind of compromise solution from GIVI. Their bracket / rack for rear top case is stronger than the weak one offered stock on K1200RS. However GIVI stopped producing this rear-top-case bracket kit as the demand pretty much vanished slowly since 2005. Occasionally you can still find a dealer / distributor selling old (new) stock on EBAY (GIVI part number is F680).