Chrome handle on Top box

[beemer666]

Hi, If anybody has noticed the newer LTs have a nice chrome handle fitted to the rear of the top box. Apparently this will be available as a retro fit to older bikes. BMW have got a part number for it "7 700 656", but the kit is only just coming off the drawing board, so it could be a while until you can get one.

[larryschumer]

A while back someone posted info about an alternative--from Ace Hardware. It was some kind of curved handle that looked quite good. I had the part name and number written down, but can't find it just now. What ever the BMW handle costs, I'm sure the Ace one is much, much, cheaper.

[messenger13]

Great news! At least for those folks who still want one. I did want one, but when I found out that BMW wasn't selling them separately from the top box, I resorted to different measures.


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[rixchard]

I'm thinking save a few bucks and pop bt one of those fancy hardware stores andpick up a classy door or cabinet handle. I know Ihave seemn one at the Home Expo that looked a lot like the ones on the back of the new LT's

[BMWphreak]

I got a simple, but eloquent, stainless steel handle from Sears hardware... $4.00