R1250RS Newbie

[Grumpy Goat]

Could not agree more. Fine looking bike and yes the panniers do nicely match the grey bits like the sticker, as they do on my Granite Grey RS where there is more grey to match. On my bike I would not paint the pannier lids but I think that on your bike, if you had them painted the same blue as on the bike the match would be even nicer. And with a good coating of wax the bugs would stick less.

Regarding not using the panniers when you don't have to ... I could not agree more. The racks left in place do not enhance the look of the bike without panniers, but they are easily removed, which is what I do. Cleans up the rear end above the rear wheel.