Radio Box/Hump fitting to replace pillion seat on R1200RT

[spqrxxvi]

I have a 2010 model (2011 build) R1200RT which has rider and pillion heated seats. I dont like the look of the standard style top box, but love how the bike looks without the panniers so was wondering if I can remove the pillion seat and fit, what I have found to be called a radio box or radio hump, from an ex police bike? I store my helmet and jacket in the panniers when I stop on a ride as they can be locked away securely but I can live without doing this but some storage would be nice. Thought this might be an option. Does anyone know if this can be done or where I might find one of these radio boxes? Are they even called this? I wouldn't be opposed to the top opening skinny panniers which I understand these ex police bikes have if I found some of these with the radio box, will these fit my bike? I live in Victoria Australia. Pictures are found off an internet search. Thanks.

[David.]

Was wondering if I can remove the pillion seat and fit, what I have found to be called a radio box or radio hump, from an ex police bike? Does anyone know if this can be done or where I might find one of these radio boxes? I wouldn't be opposed to the top opening skinny panniers which I understand these ex police bikes have if I found some of these with the radio box, will these fit my bike?

Found this radio box, http://www.rubbersideup.com/2009-bmw-r1 ... 6637698044 and pannier set, http://www.rubbersideup.com/2009-bmw-r1 ... 6548521824 for a 2009 RT.

Would need check whether they fit a later model RT, entering the part nos. into RealOEM suggests they will fit across the K26 model range.
Radio box, http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/partxref?q=46637698044
Pannier set, http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/partxref?q=46548521824

[spqrxxvi]

Great information David, thank you. Shows what asking the right people will do! Looks promising, I will keep the search going.

[T6pilot]

Try Corbin seats, they make a smuggler for the RT, looks cool, although never scene one in person

[spqrxxvi]

Thanks Jim. Have done some looking at the Corbin smuggler tonight and have found somewhere in Melbourne that has them. They are pricy but I'd like to go and have a look next time im in Melbourne. Thanks for the info.

[Sattwood3590]

That's a great idea!  I love the look of the police radio box but can't find one to fit my '17 RT.  I looked at the Corbin Smuggler box and it looks great but it costs $1300.  Kind of rich for my taste.


Does anyone know where you can buy radio box kits (used or new?


--Steve