“Gorgeous”…exactly! I am ordering my top case today and look forward to following your directions. My last (2008) RT was blue but I went with Alpine 3 white (2024) this time. I’m blown away by this bike and I’ve only put on 20 miles! Video clips like yours are very helpful for dudes like me who are stumbling their way through the new technologies and other advancements on these great bikes. Thanks!
Congratulations on the new bike! RT is a great motorcycle. I never had the fortune to ride the older models but I got the refresh in 2021 and it’s been an amazing journey. I am glad my videos are helping. I do this as a hobby with sole purpose of spreading knowledge. Thanks for taking time to comment. Enjoy the new ride! Cheers!!
The only other thing that would make the Top Case installation better? Side folding support arms for your passenger. :) However, those are super expensive. But if your companion rides with you all the time, it might be worth the cost and effort. Good video - 😃
Great review of the top of the line case! I know you’ll enjoy the RT! I’m on my second. I’ve put about 80k miles on the two of them. I bought the plain top case without all the bells and whistles for a third the cost. Cost was only part of my decision. I install and remove the top case often and didn’t want to have to hassle with the wiring harness every time I did that. The brake light would be nice, I’m rarely in the bag in the dark so the inner convenience light I don’t miss and I have to remember to lock the bag separately from the central locking system. Usually though, I just pop it off and take it inside the hotel room when I’m traveling overnight. Just some points to consider.
I have the opposite scenario. Top case is what I can use as my main storage because my back yard entrance is too narrow to fit the bike with side bags on. I mount side bags only for long trips.
Nice bike, Good video. I purchased that top box used for my RT. It has no lights or wiring harness. Trying to see if I can add the lights and wiring harness. Cheers from CA.
Yes if you buy from factory you have to buy those separately. It’s a fairly easy install. Fortunately I didn’t have to do it since I got it used and the light was pre installed.
@@ninerpeak Oh I have the Top box, I meant the bike doesn't look right without the pannier on the bike, plus you don't need to remove the top box to fix this kit , it takes about 5mins with the top box attached to the bike.
@@ragetobe oh I see. Yeah for quick rides I only take the top box. I have a very narrow gate where I park. The bike doesn’t fit that gap with panniers on. So it’s more of a hassle to go out with panniers every time. For long rides for sure don’t go without panniers. So much space 😀
Thank you for the feedback 😊 Blue is the way 👍👍👍 if you are not in the market for new bike yet, I’d suggest waiting until they bring a new RT with CarPlay for better connectivity. The machine is phenomenal though. Super fun to ride.
Do you have a link to this top case or at least a searchable Model #? I tried searching "5114- 8 568 714-03 motorrad top case" and didn't find success locating it.
Thanks for this video. Helped me to install my top box.
“Gorgeous”…exactly! I am ordering my top case today and look forward to following your directions. My last (2008) RT was blue but I went with Alpine 3 white (2024) this time. I’m blown away by this bike and I’ve only put on 20 miles! Video clips like yours are very helpful for dudes like me who are stumbling their way through the new technologies and other advancements on these great bikes. Thanks!
Congratulations on the new bike! RT is a great motorcycle. I never had the fortune to ride the older models but I got the refresh in 2021 and it’s been an amazing journey. I am glad my videos are helping. I do this as a hobby with sole purpose of spreading knowledge. Thanks for taking time to comment.
Enjoy the new ride! Cheers!!
It provides a nice balance to the bike itself.I’m happy I added the top box on my RT 👍
The only other thing that would make the Top Case installation better? Side folding support arms for your passenger. :) However, those are super expensive. But if your companion rides with you all the time, it might be worth the cost and effort. Good video - 😃
Oh sounds cool! I will have to look into it. Also, thanks for the feedback 👍
I agree on the price so i made my own for the wife and she is happy now
@@MikeHarveyPhoto 👍
Great review of the top of the line case! I know you’ll enjoy the RT! I’m on my second. I’ve put about 80k miles on the two of them.
I bought the plain top case without all the bells and whistles for a third the cost. Cost was only part of my decision. I install and remove the top case often and didn’t want to have to hassle with the wiring harness every time I did that. The brake light would be nice, I’m rarely in the bag in the dark so the inner convenience light I don’t miss and I have to remember to lock the bag separately from the central locking system. Usually though, I just pop it off and take it inside the hotel room when I’m traveling overnight. Just some points to consider.
I have the opposite scenario. Top case is what I can use as my main storage because my back yard entrance is too narrow to fit the bike with side bags on. I mount side bags only for long trips.
Thanks for taking time to comment 👍😊
@@ninerpeak
Ride safe!
Thanks for making this! Looking forward to getting my top case in a week or so.
Awesome! Top case is of the best additions to my RT. Hope you’ll enjoy it too. Thanks for the feedback👍
Nice job!!! After losing my 2022 triple black in hurricane Ian, I'm thinking of going blue!!!!! WOW!!!! 👍👍👍👍
Thanks for the feedback!! 👍 very sad to hear about your triple black, hope you get your new RT soon. And yes blue one goes faster 😁
Thank you for the information. My Haynes manual didn't cover this subject.
Glad the video helped 😊
Thank you for taking the time to make this video. Veryhelpful
You are welcome 😊 and thanks for taking time to leave a feedback 👍.
Very helpful! Thanks for making the video. I love mine too!
Glad it was helpful! 😊
Nice bike, Good video. I purchased that top box used for my RT. It has no lights or wiring harness. Trying to see if I can add the lights and wiring harness. Cheers from CA.
Yes if you buy from factory you have to buy those separately. It’s a fairly easy install. Fortunately I didn’t have to do it since I got it used and the light was pre installed.
I love it but it wants the panniers too. That top box is £960 for the 2023 bike, I’m not sure it’s worth that much but it is very useful.
My bike came with panniers😊. Yes the top box is very useful. Plus it acts like a backrest for my passenger. Multiple purpose for sure 👍
@@ninerpeak Oh I have the Top box, I meant the bike doesn't look right without the pannier on the bike, plus you don't need to remove the top box to fix this kit , it takes about 5mins with the top box attached to the bike.
@@ragetobe oh I see. Yeah for quick rides I only take the top box. I have a very narrow gate where I park. The bike doesn’t fit that gap with panniers on. So it’s more of a hassle to go out with panniers every time. For long rides for sure don’t go without panniers. So much space 😀
@@ninerpeak I've got a mate with the same issue as you and he has to bring it in for insurance purposes.
good review buddy. thanks 😀👍
Thank you very much for the feedback 👍
I like this video, you own my dream bike It is beautiful !.I have a Blue 2008 R1200RT : )
Thank you for the feedback 😊 Blue is the way 👍👍👍 if you are not in the market for new bike yet, I’d suggest waiting until they bring a new RT with CarPlay for better connectivity. The machine is phenomenal though. Super fun to ride.
@@ninerpeak Have you read/heard somewhere they are going to add CarPlay?
@@JBK647 not a single article. Will keep looking.
When you remove pannier’s are there also cables for there central locking ??
The panniers don’t have cables. Contacts are on mounts so they auto connect as you latch on those panniers to the bike.
Did you order yours with the brake light or add it later?
Glad the video helped. Mine came with the break light.
What was price for the top box?
I didn’t buy it retail I bought it from a friend. Retail knew it sells for about $1600 for case, central lock cylinder and the break light.
Do you have a link to this top case or at least a searchable Model #? I tried searching "5114- 8 568 714-03 motorrad top case" and didn't find success locating it.
Links are on this article ninerpeak.com/top-case-for-your-touring-bike-bmw-r1250-rt/