R1100s Lifting Handle : does it fit with pannier rail?

bfisher · Post by **bfisher** » Sun Nov 15, 2015 10:48 pm

Guys after seeing this on eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Raised-Ha ... XQHDlReRXv) I thought of possibly purchasing BUT upon reading of a few forums elsewhere it's not clear to me if these are simply for when you do not have the pannier rails fitted. Anybody know if this is the case as I do recall struggling when panniers are loaded & getting up on centre stand.... Appreciate advice before I possibly waste my money....ps anyone have a picture of this handle fitted as these don't appear to be common... Brad

metropolis2k · Post by **metropolis2k** » Mon Nov 16, 2015 10:31 am

No, I think you either have the rails or the handle. I had to take it off my old bike when I fitted the rails.

oyster · Post by **oyster** » Tue Nov 17, 2015 3:26 pm

I removed the lifting handle on mine. It is easier to grab the rear footrest bracket when needing to lift.

nab 301 · Post by **nab 301** » Tue Nov 17, 2015 9:35 pm

As above I don't think the handle fits or is needed when panniers rails are fitted, I've never had rails fitted.