Classic Bike Guide

In the workshop My droopy rear!

CBG Workshop

BMWS OF THE 1970S AND LATER were always built to be useful. Eccentric, perhaps; weird, sometimes – but useful. Many RS and RT models had a tubular metal rack that doubled as a grab rail for a pillion. Fitted to the steel seat hump, it was small so didn’t ruin the looks, and yet so useful with bungees.

But I wanted more. The original Hepco and Becker side cases had a rarely-seen cousin, the top box. Keeps the bike narrow when through

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