Archive of BMW Motorrad Club Cape (2006 - 2019)

I have the sport's bag, works very well, stable on the bike once mounted, sidepockets not watertight not designed as such, however main compartment seals properly, great investment!! Do it today, maybe there is no tomorrow!

Tony, Working on my own into Africa trip so I've been in a bit of contact with overland travellers through Africa and also asked just that question of Ewen McGregor. They all say they took the top box off and replaced with a soft- weatherproof- sportsbag. Side pockets are very useful and it can rek of krimp soos jy goed uithaal en inpak. The LWD team did not take top boxes at all like they did on the LWR trip in 2004. The sports bag goes just behind your butt across the seat extending to the panniers. use cam catch webbing straps to secure it to the saddle with a cargo net stop bits flapping around. Makes more sense and lower c-of-g than the top box. Check the photo Sofdt sports bag is a better option than the top box on long overland trips Andyman Yup that's me. Standing up in the traffic on the 1150GSA.

On the WILDDog site the i a bloke that found a nice heavey duty water proof bag at a good price, will try find details and keep you posted.

Bags by 1)BMW, Softbag small (20L) Softbag large (50L) Luggage roll 2)Ortlieb (lotsa different sizes, waterproof) 3)Kappa (made in Brazil by girls with very small bikinis) I RIDE THEREFORE I AM!

Found it http://www.wilddog.za.net/forum/index.php?topic=6442.0 enjoy the read at R129 not bad!

Ta Gulp Good value if robust and waterproof! I RIDE THEREFORE I AM!

Give the tank bag some consideration, various makes available but as usual the BMW ones work best. Bum in the saddle, always.