GS cases fit RR right... want to make sure before I buy

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GS cases fit RR right... want to make sure before I buy

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I know this has been discussed ad infinitum, but I need to make myself sure before I plop down 400 bucks on something that might not work. 400 is less than the $961!?! that my dealer wants for new ones

thanks everyone and sorry for this again.
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They are the same bags. Get the used ones.
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Yup, that's what I got.
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The GS bags are always dirty. That's the only difference.
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woo hoo! picked up a set of GS bags because of this thread, and they fit like a charm!
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How about some photos guys 8-[
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The reverse now: Will our R1150R cases fit a '05 1200 GS?
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The reverse now: Will our R1150R cases fit a '05 1200 GS?
With enough duck-tape and bungee cords, you can make it work, but the real answer is probably no, there is a different mounting system I believe...But Joe will know for sure. He's had both.
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Joe?
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They won't fit a 1200. different mounts etc.
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