City Lids for the R12RT's?

[Albert]

I happened to be looking at the A&S web site and came across these.

 

http://www.ascycles.com/detail.aspx?ID=48350

 

A number of people (myself included) had been looking for these over a year ago without success. The price is "take your breath away" high but I'm wondering if anyone has a set. I'd like to see some better pictures than they show.

[jaytee]

...A number of people (myself included) had been looking for these over a year ago without success. The price is "take your breath away" high but I'm wondering if anyone has a set. I'd like to see some better pictures than they show.

 

These look like exactly like the vaccuformed single-walled lids that I have. I had to originally have a forum member buy them from France and ship them to me so it's nice to see they are importing them now.

 

Unfortunately it looks like the price has climbed significantly - I assume that is to allow A&S to make a profit doing it.

 

My Original review is here: City Lid Review R1200ST/RT/R

 

I have had these for almost 2 years now and I can say that they have held up to my occassional use. They are NOT weather proof, but dont seem to leak a lot of dust and I do not notice any exhaust smell problems.

 

They are a lot lighter than the BMW lids as well, which matters to me on the sportier end of sport touring. Conservatively loaded for 2-3 days of hotel touring and no top case and you can barely tell that they are on.

 

If you are not overly price sensitive and you are looking for a trim, lightweight case lid that keeps most of the dust out and all your stuff in I think you will not be disappointed.

 

JT