[enzo5000]

I'm very interested in the Touratech toolbox but I have concerns about fit. The Tractive suspension on my '19 1250 has the rear shock canister that's attached to the left side of the frame which might be in the way of the toolbox install but I'm not sure . . . has anybody installed that particular toolbox and would it be possible to install on either side?

any feedback is greatly appreciated!

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[enzo5000]

Just an FYI. If you install the knock off tool box found on eBay, Amazon or AliExpress and are using Brooks Panniers, you will have to add ½" spacers and longer machine screws so the Brooks mounts fit. I used M6x35mm stainless steel machine screws and ½" long steel spacers. The tire still clears the tool box by about ⅜" when the shocks are compressed.

 

[enzo5000]

Zega Pros

The Zega Pros have the same "puck" mounting system as the Brooks Panniers. The ½" spacers and longer machine screws that I installed should also work with the Zega Pros.

 

[enzo5000]

Looks like a neat installation with the spacers but I'd be concerned about bending loads on them. I'd probably fab a tension strap on top to avoid that, and fab some plates (or just use fender washers trimmed to fit) to use on the sides instead of the supplied washers. TT recommends removing the possum scraper from the wheel due to possible interference at extreme compression, do you think extending the box inboard risks contacting the swingarm?

FWIW, I've used the TT box on the OEM pannier brackets for several years now on a factory-lowered GSA. I don't do serious offroad so never bottom the suspension. The possum scraper disappeared somewhere in Labrador last summer but I attribute that to excess vibration due to only being secured with 2 screws because some bonehead (not me, really!) stripped the middle one during a tire change.

The tool box is pretty stout. The aluminum sheeting parts cover the ABS plastic box which is thicker than I thought it'd be. I've bounced over some pretty big bumps and dips with no problems.

 

[enzo5000]

My first thought is that this is a photoshop job. The whole point of the box is to use the space inboard of the non-exhaust side pannier, and in that photo the box is both too high and a good 3" further outboard than it needs to be.

It's a real thing. Cymarc makes one that will probably work.

BMW R1200GS LC TouraTech Toolbox Mounting Kit

An easy to install attachment allowing you to fit the Touratech toolbox to your bike without the pannier rails! Bish Bash

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