BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

Congratulations on the new RT.

I use nets on the saddlebag doors to keep things organized.  Raingear, gloves & other useful items are always easily accessed.

This is an outstanding idea! Since we don't tour much I generally don't even have my saddlebags on the bike but if I did, I'd definitely to with an idea like this. Is this something you put together yourself or is there some sort of kit sold specifically for the BMW hard bags?

JustKrusen wrote: Congratulations on the new RT.

I use nets on the saddlebag doors to keep things organized.  Raingear, gloves & other useful items are always easily accessed.


Re: The deal is done - New owner of a 2016 BMW R 1200 RT!!!


Re: The deal is done - New owner of a 2016 BMW R 1200 RT!!!

JustKrusen wrote:

I use nets on the saddlebag doors to keep things organized.  Raingear, gloves & other useful items are always easily accessed.

Those are really cool.  I always have the pannier (saddlebags) on my bike because it looks much cooler with than without, so the nets would be really useful for me.


Are they a specific kit or did you make them yourself?

richardbd wrote:
Those are really cool.  I always have the pannier (saddlebags) on my bike because it looks much cooler with than without, so the nets would be really useful for me.


Are they a specific kit or did you make them yourself?

The nets were generic ones available at most motorcycle dealerships.  I used the screws in the bags when possible.  Short sheet metal screws were used where needed.  Watch where you drill and only drill through the inner liner! 

I also did the same to the lid on the top box using the existing screws in it's liner.

Hopnel nets for a Goldwing work very well also.

http://www.jpcycles.com/product/zz84168

http://www.jpcycles.com/product/zz84416

JustKrusen wrote: The nets were generic ones available at most motorcycle dealerships.  I used the screws in the bags when possible.  Short sheet metal screws were used where needed.  Watch where you drill and only drill through the inner liner! 

I also did the same to the lid on the top box using the existing screws in it's liner.

Hopnel nets for a Goldwing work very well also.

http://www.jpcycles.com/product/zz84168

http://www.jpcycles.com/product/zz84416

Thanks for sharing

Hi, They look like Oxford nets to me - but in any event similar are available for about £5 in many dealers (not BMW of course).
Using them in a pannier is a very good idea - they are pretty useless used for their intended purpose (a cargo net).