Coocase S48 Astra topcase, Luxury edition with inner liner, alarm, integrated LED brake and running lights, and remote control
Item No: CC.S48.L
| Our Price: | $299.99 |
Coocase S48 Astra topcase, Luxury edition with alarm, LED lights and remote control. Shown in gloss black.
Coocase S48 Astra topcase, Luxury edition with alarm, LED lights and remote control. Shown in gloss silver.
Free ground shipping on Coocase to lower 48 states until February 15!
Why choose Coocase? Inside and out, no other topcase compares! The S48 Astra luxury edition offers a padded inner liner, integrated alarm, LED running lights, brakelights and remote control. Available in matte black, gloss silver or gloss black.
Not satisfied with the look of your Coocase Topcase? Both replacement lenses and lid panels are available for purchase! Lenses are available in clear, smoke gray and red. Lid panels are available in matte black, gloss black, gloss silver and unfinished sanded, ready-to-paint bare plastic. With color matched paints from ColorRite, having a case that matches your bike has never been easier!
Coocase color option 148A is equivalent to Givi color option Givi N902 (gloss black), Coocase 148AM is the same as Givi N (matte black), and Coocase 1647 is the same as Givi G730 (gloss silver).
Capacity: 48 liters (2 extra-large full face helmets!)
Dimensions: 17.3"l x 22.7"w x 12.3"h
Weight Empty: 11.4 lbs (5.2 kg)
Features:
- Custom-molded, padded inner liner.
- Remote control keyless entry with 50-meter (164 feet) operating range.
- Remote control system locks and unlocks topcase, as well as arms and disarms the alarm.
- Integrated audible security alarm with motion sensor.
- Topcase locks automatically 15 seconds after it's unlocked.
- Locking lid stays that won't let the lid fall closed accidentally when loading.
- Waterproof seals.
- Three year warranty.
- Integrated dual-function LED brake and running lights.
- Flashing LED security light indicates that your alarm is armed.
- Hidden carry handle.
- Two keys (one of the two keys is built into the keyless entry remote control)
- Nitrogen-injected top and bottom lids are 30% lighter than conventional plastic lids while being just as strong.
- Included wiring supplies and fuse holder allow easy hookup without tools - no wire cutting, stripping, or crimping needed!
- Included universal mounting plate is compatible with all flat, tubular steel rear luggage racks, including all rear racks from SW-MOTECH, Krauser and Five-Stars, as well as many original rear racks.
The fit on ALL Five-Stars rear racks is perfect.
Use of alarm and keyless entry requires that the case's wire harness be connected to your motorcycle battery.
The Coocase topcase draws 110mA when the alarm is sounding, and 16mA when the case is charging. The alarm sounds for 1 hour before it silences itself.
Most motorcycles and scooters have batteries with a capacity between 7 and 20 amp/hours. Suppose you have a small, undercharged battery with a 7 amp/hour capacity. If the alarm goes off for 1 hour (110mA) and then turns off and charges the topcase (16mA), the battery will last approximately 430 hours (18 days) before completely discharging. As long as you're riding your bike a couple hours of week, you will have no issues with the Coocase draining the battery. If your battery is larger, you'll be able to go longer without riding it (but who would want to do that?).
You can always remove the topcase to prevent this problem if you park the bike for multiple weeks on end. However, we recommend putting the bike on a trickle charger.
Need help with installation? Check out our Installation Guide for Coocase V28, V36 and S48 base plates
If your bike is equipped with a "sissy" bar, give us a call to confirm the fit of the Coocase on your rack.
Got a Five Stars rack? See how to install your Coocase V28, V36 Adapter on a Five Stars Toprack.
Here's our "Coo" video:
Fits:
Aprilia
Atlantic 200 (requires Givi E314M and Coocase-to-Givi Adapter Kit 1)
Scarabeo 125-200, '07- (requires Givi E318)
Scarabeo 250, 400, and 500, '06- (requires Givi E317 and Coocase-to-Givi Adapter Kit 1)
BMW
F650CS Scarver, '02- (requires GPT.07.375.100/S)
F650GS, '08- (requires GPT.07.558.100.B)*
F800GS, '08- (requires GPT.07.558.100.B)*
F800S, '06- (use original BMW rear carrier for F800ST) or (requires GPT.07.306.100/B) or (requires Givi FZ687 and Coocase-to-Givi Adapter Kit 1) No CANBUS adapter required. See installed photos!
F800ST, '06- (use original BMW rear carrier) or (requires GPT.07.306.100/B) or (requires Givi FZ687 and Coocase-to-Givi Adapter Kit 1) No CANBUS adapter required. See installed photos!
G650 Xchallenge, '07- (requires GPT.07.613.100)
G650 Xcountry, '07- (requires GPT.07.613.100)
G650 Xmoto, '07- (requires GPT.07.613.100)
K1200GT, '06- (requires Givi E193)*
K1200R Sport, '05- (requires GPT.07.411.100)*
K1200R, '05- (requires GPT.07.411.100)*
K1200S, '05- (requires GPT.07.361.100) See installed photos!*
R1100GS (requires GPT.07.337.100/S)
R1100R, '94-'01 (requires JFM.2485-2000-0850)
R1150GS (requires GPT.07.337.100/S)
R1150GS Adventure (requires OEM rear luggage carrier)
R1150R Rockster, '05- (requires GPT.07.345.100)
R1150R, '01- (requires Givi SR683 and Coocase-to-Givi Adapter Kit 1)
R1150R, '05- (requires GPT.07.345.100 or
R1150RT, '02-'04 (requires Givi E191)
R1200GS Adventure, '06-'07 & '08- (requires OEM rear luggage carrier)*
R1200GS, '04-'07 & '08- (requires GPT.07.352.100/S) or (requires Givi SR689 and Coocase-to-Givi Adapter Kit 1)*
R1200R, '06- (requires Givi FZ688 and Coocase-to-Givi Adapter Kit 1) or (requires GPT.07.612.100)*
R1200RT (requires Givi E193)*
R1200ST, '05- (requires GPT.07.550.100)*
R850R, '94-'01 (requires JFM.2485-2000-0850)
* Coocase LED run/brake lights are CANBUS-compatible. Simply tap the single run/brake hot wire in the CANBUS tail light and attach it to the "brake" lead in the included Coocase harness. The "running" lead in the Coocase harness can be wrapped in electrical tape; it is not used.
Can-Am
Spyder Roadster (requires Givi SR770 and Coocase-to-Givi Adapter 1) (See installed photos here!)
Ducati
Hypermotard 1100 and 1100S, ’08- (requires Ducati Rack 96760508B)
Multistrada 1000, '03-'05 (requires Givi SR310 and Coocase-to-Givi Adapter Kit 2)
Multistrada 1000, '06 (requires Givi SR311 and Coocase-to-Givi Adapter Kit 2)
Multistrada 1100, '07- (requires Givi SR311 and Coocase-to-Givi Adapter Kit 2)
Multistrada 620, '03-'05 (requires Givi SR310 and Coocase-to-Givi Adapter Kit 2)
Multistrada 620, '06 (requires Givi SR311 and Coocase-to-Givi Adapter Kit 2)
Sportclassic GT 1000, ’07- (requires Ducati Rack 967560AAA)
Cagiva
Navigator, '00-'02 (requires JFM.2488-2000-0901)
Genuine Scooter Company
Buddy 125 (requires OEM rear luggage carrier)
Buddy 150 "Pamplona" (requires OEM rear luggage carrier)
Buddy 150 "Saint Tropez" (requires OEM rear luggage carrier)
Buddy 150 "Series Italia" (requires OEM rear luggage carrier)1
Buddy 50 (requires OEM rear luggage carrier)
Buddy 50 "Little Italia" (requires OEM rear luggage carrier)
Rattler 110 (requires OEM rear luggage carrier)
Stella 150 (requires OEM rear luggage carrier)
Harley-Davidson
Softail, ’00-’02 (requires Harley rack 53941-03 and mounting kit 53944-03)
Softail, ’03- (requires Harley rack 53941-03)
VRSC, ’02-’06 (requires Harley rack 51119-01A or 51142-04A, and mounting kit 51140-04A)*
VRSC, ’07- (requires Harley rack 51119-01A or 51142-04A, and mounting kit 51220-07)*
VRSCR, ’06-’07 (requires Harley rack 51119-01A or 51142-04A, and mounting kit 51156-06)
* Racks don't fit VRSCF models
Honda
599 / CB600 Hornet, '03- (requires Givi FZ258 and Coocase-to-Givi Adapter Kit 1)
599 / CB600 Hornet, '07- (requires GPT.01.614.100)
599 / CB600F Hornet, -'06 (requires GPT.01.205.100)
919 / CB900 Hornet (requires GPT.01.131.100)
919 / CB900 Hornet, '02- (requires Givi FZ256 and Coocase-to-Givi Adapter Kit 1)
CB1300 (requires GPT.01.254.100)
CBR1100XX Blackbird (requires GPT.01.207.100)
CBR125, '04- (requires GPT.01.323.100)
FMX650, '05- (requires GPT.01.355.100)
NT700V Deauville (requires GPT.01.615.100.B)
Reflex 250 / Jazz 250 (requires Givi SR18 and Coocase-to-Givi Adapter Kit 1)
Silver Wing (requires Givi SR19 and Coocase-to-Givi Adapter Kit 1)
VFR800 Interceptor VTEC, '02-'06 (requires GPT.01.208.100)
VFR800 VTEC, '02- (requires Givi FZ166 and Coocase-to-Givi Adapter Kit 1)
VFR800, '98-'01 (requires Givi FZ257 and Coocase-to-Givi Adapter Kit 1)
VT600C Shadow VLX and VLX Delux –’07 (requires Honda Rack 08L42-MZ8-B00 and Mounting Kit 08L42-MZ8-C00)
VT1100C Shadow Spirit, '97-'07 (SC23) (requires Honda Rack 08153-MM800)
VT1100C2 Shadow Sabre, ‘00-’07 (requires Honda Rack 08L42-MCK-100P and Mounting Kit 08F75-MCK-100P)
VT750C2 Shadow Aero RC50, '04-'06 (requires JFM.2484-1000-0754 or Honda Rack 08L42-MEG-100 and Mounting Kit 08F74-MEG-100)
VT750DC Black Widow/Shadow Spirit, ’00-’07 (requires Honda Rack 08L42-MZ5-100 and Mounting Hardware 08F75-MCR-100F)
VTX1800, '01-'05 (requires JFM.2484-1000-1800 or Honda Rack 08L42-MCV-100C and Mounting Hardware 08F75-MEA-100)
VTX1300 (requires Honda Rack 08L42-MCV-100C and Mounting Hardware 08F75-MEA-100)
XL1000V Varadero, -'06 (requires GPT.01.336.100.S)
XL1000V Varadero, '07- (requires GPT.01.625.100)
XL125V Varadero, '01- (requires GPT.01.336.100.S)
XL650V Transalp, '00- (requires GPT.01.336.100.S)
XL700V Transalp (requires GPT.01.465.100)
XRV750 Africa Twin, '93- (requires GPT.01.336.100.S)
Kawasaki
Concours GTR1000 / ZG1000, -'07 (requires Givi E128)
Concours GTR1400, '08-
KLE500, '91-'05 (requires GPT.08.325.100/B)
KLR650A, -'07 (requires GPT.08.019.100)
KLR650E8F, '08- (requires GPT.08.365.100.B)
Ninja 650R & ER6F, '05- (requires Givi FZ445)
Ninja 650R / ER6F, '06- (requires GPT.08.391.100/B_TWT rev 00)
Versys 650, '07- (requires GPT.08.391.100/B_TWT rev 01) or (requires Givi FZ447 and Coocase-to-Givi Adapter Kit 1)
VN1500 Vulcan Classic VN1500, '96-'04 (requires JFM.2480-1000-1501 or or Kawasaki Rack KN53020-066A)*
VN1500 Vulcan Nomad, ’99-’04 (requires Kawasaki Rack KN53020-066A)*
VN1600 Vulcan Mean Streak, '04-'06 (requires JFM.2482-1000-1600 or other flat rear rack)
VN800 Vulcan Classic A/B, '95-'99 (requires JFM.2480-1000-0800 or other flat rear rack)
Vulcan 500 Ltd EN500C1, '96-'04 (requires JFM.2480-1000-0501 or other flat rear rack)
W650, '99- (requires JFM.2480-1000-0650 or other flat rear rack)
Z1000, '03-'06 (requires Givi FZ442)
Z1000, '07- & Z750, '07- (requires GPT.08.385.100)
Z750, '07- & Z1000, '07- (requires Givi FZ448 and Coocase-to-Givi Adapter Kit 1)
Z750S, '05- (requires GPT.08.335.100)
Z750S, '05- (requires Givi FZ444)
ZRX1200R / ZRX1200S / ZRX1100 (requires GPT.08.273.100)
ZX14 / ZZR1400, '06- (requires GPT.08.161.100/B)
ZX6R, '98-'99 / ZX6R, '00-'02 / ZZR600, '05-'07 (requires JFM.2480-2000-0605)
ZZR1200, -'05 (requires GPT.08.269.100) or (requires FZ441 and Coocase-to-Givi Adapter Kit 1)
*For VN1500's with solo seat (no passenger pillion): use Kawasaki Rack K53020-288, plus mounting struts K53021-098 (black) or K53021-101 (chrome)
KTM
LC4 640 SM, ’05-’06, (requires KTM Rack 58612027050)
LC4 690 Enduro, '07- (requires GPT.04.439.100.B)
LC4 Adventure 640, LC4 enduros, and Duke I (requires GPB.04.054.100)
LC8 Adventure 950, 950/S, 990, & 990/S (requires GPT.04.256.100)
LC8 Supermoto 950, '06- & LC8 SuperEnduro 950, '07- (requires GPT.04.526.100)
SMC 625/660, all years (requires KTM Rack 58612027050)
Kymco
Agility 125 (requires OEM rear luggage carrier)
Agility 50 4T (requires OEM rear luggage carrier)
Bet & Win 150 (requires Givi SR82M and Coocase-to-Givi Adapter Kit 1)
Bet & Win 250 (requires Givi SR85M and Coocase-to-Givi Adapter Kit 1)
Grandvista 250 (requires OEM rear luggage carrier)
People 150 (requires Givi SR83M and Coocase-to-Givi Adapter Kit 1)
People 250 (requires OEM rear luggage carrier)
People 50 2T (requires OEM rear luggage carrier)
People S 125 (requires OEM rear luggage carrier)
People S 200 (requires OEM rear luggage carrier)
People S 250 (requires OEM rear luggage carrier)
People S 50 4T (requires OEM rear luggage carrier)
Xciting 500 (requires Givi SR89 and Coocase-to-Givi Adapter Kit 1)
Lambretta
Due 50 (requires OEM rear luggage carrier)
Uno 150 (requires OEM rear luggage carrier)
Uno 50 (requires OEM rear luggage carrier)
Malaguti
Ciak Master 200 (requires OEM rear luggage carrier)
Ciak Master 50 (requires OEM rear luggage carrier)
Ciak Master 50 (4-stroke) (requires OEM rear luggage carrier)
F10 50 (requires OEM rear luggage carrier)
Firefox 50 (air cooled) (requires OEM rear luggage carrier)
Firefox 50 (liquid cooled) (requires OEM rear luggage carrier)
Firefox 50 Ducati SBK (requires OEM rear luggage carrier)
Firefox 50 Mechatronic (requires OEM rear luggage carrier)
Phantom F12R (air cooled) (requires OEM rear luggage carrier)
Phantom F12R (liquid cooled) (requires OEM rear luggage carrier)
Phantom F12R Ducati Corse Superbike (requires OEM rear luggage carrier)
Phantom F12R Ducati Team (requires OEM rear luggage carrier)
Moto Guzzi
California III 1000, '96-'97 (requires OEM rear luggage carrier)
Moto Guzzi California EV11 (requires OEM rear luggage carrier)
Peugeot
Blaster (requires Peugeot Part # A05728)
JetForce 125 EFI ABS (requires Peugeot Part # A05631)
JetForce 50 C-Tech (requires Peugeot Part # A05631)
JetForce 50 C-Tech R-Cup (requires Peugeot Part # A05631)
JetForce Compressor 125 (requires Peugeot Part # A05631)
Satelis 125 Executive (requires Peugeot Part # A05843)
Satelis 125 Premium (requires Peugeot Part # A05843)
Satelis 250 Executive (requires Peugeot Part # A05843)
Satelis 250 Premium (requires Peugeot Part # A05843)
Satelis 250 RS (requires Peugeot Part # A05843)
Satelis 500 Executive (requires Peugeot Part # A05843)
Satelis 500 Premium (requires Peugeot Part # A05843)
Satelis 500 RS (requires Peugeot Part # A05843)
Speedfight: LR (requires Peugeot Part # 5512)
Speedfight: MOTORSPORT (requires Peugeot Part # 5512)
Speedfight: R-CUP (requires Peugeot Part # 5512)
Speedfight: ULTIMATE (requires Peugeot Part # 5512)
Sum Up (requires OEM rear luggage carrier)
V-Clic (requires Peugeot Part # A05848)
VivaCity (requires Peugeot Part # 5532)
Piaggio
BV200, BV250, BV500, -'04 (requires OEM rear luggage carrier and Givi E341)
BV200, BV250, BV400 and BV500, '05- (requires OEM rear luggage carrier and Givi E344) See Installed Photos!
FLY150 (requires Givi SR104)
FLY50 (requires Givi SR104)
MP3 125, '06- (requires Givi SR108 and Coocase-to-Givi Adapter Kit 2)
MP3 250, '06- (requires Givi SR108 and Coocase-to-Givi Adapter Kit 2)
MP3 400, '06- (requires Givi SR108 and Coocase-to-Givi Adapter Kit 2)
X9 Evolution 500, '03- (requires Givi SR54)
Liberty LT150, '99-'01 (requires Givi SR53)
Suzuki
AN400 Burgman Type S, '05-'06 (requires Givi E530 and Coocase-to-Givi Adapter Kit 1)
AN400 Burgman, '00-'06 (requires Suzuki Part # 46300-05882) or (requires Givi SR115 and Coocase-to-Givi Adapter Plate 1)
AN400 Burgman, '07- (requires Givi E531 and Coocase-to-Givi Adapter Kit 1)
AN650 Burgman Executive, '04- (requires Suzuki Part # 46300-10830) or (requires Givi E529 and Coocase-to-Givi Adapter Kit 1)
AN650 Burgman, '02- (requires Suzuki Part # 46300-10830) or (requires Givi E529 and Coocase-to-Givi Adapter Kit 1)
DL1000 V-Strom, '02- (requires OEM rear luggage carrier - see installation tutorial here)
DL650 V-Strom, '04- (requires OEM rear luggage carrier - see installation tutorial here)
DR650SE, '96- (requires GPT.05.153.100/B)
GS500E, '05- (requires GPT.05.285.100)
GS500F, '04- (requires GPT.05.285.100)
GSF1200 Bandit, '01- (requires GPT.05.299.100)
GSF1250 Bandit, '07- (requires GPT.05.299.100)
GSF1250S Bandit, '07- (requires Givi FZ539 and Coocase-to-Givi Adapter Kit 1)
GSF600 Bandit, '00- (requires GPT.05.299.100)
GSF650 Bandit, '05- (requires GPT.05.299.100)
GSX600F Katana, '03-'07 (requires Givi FZ530 and Coocase-to-Givi Adapter Kit 1)
GSX650F, '08- (requires GPT.05.299.100) or (requires Givi FZ539 and Coocase-to-Givi Adapter Kit 1)
GSX750F Katana, '03-'07 (requires Givi FZ530 and Coocase-to-Givi Adapter Kit 1)
Hayabusa GSX1300R, -'07 (requires GPT.05.209.100)
Hayabusa GSX1340R, '08- (requires GPT.05.576.100)
SV1000, '03- (requires GPT.05.232.100) or (requires Givi FZ529 and Coocase-to-Givi Adapter Kit 1)
SV650, '03- (requires GPT.05.232.100) or (requires Givi FZ529 and Coocase-to-Givi Adapter Kit 1)
VL800 Intruder Volusia, '01-'04 (requires JFM.2482-1000-0803)
Taiwan Golden Bee
101R 125 (requires OEM rear luggage carrier)
101R 50 (requires OEM rear luggage carrier)
101S 50 (requires OEM rear luggage carrier)
104T 50(4T) (requires OEM rear luggage carrier)
Mystique 50 (requires OEM rear luggage carrier)
Octane 50(4T) (requires OEM rear luggage carrier)
Triumph
America, ’02- (requires Triumph rack A9738028)
Speed Triple 1050, '05-'07 (requires GPT.11.259.100)
Sprint RS / Sprint ST 955i, 1999-2004 (requires GPT.11.291.100)
Sprint ST 1050, '05- (requires Givi FZ726 and Coocase-to-Givi Adapter Kit 1); OR
Sprint ST 1050, '05- (requires GPT.11.527.100)
Speedmaster, ’02- (requires Triumph rack A9738028)
Street Triple 675, '08- (requires GPT.11.574.100.B)
Tiger 1050, '07- with OEM sidecases (requires GPT.11.527.100)
Tiger 1050i, '07- without OEM sidecases (requires GPT.11.619.100 or OEM rear luggage carrier)
Tiger 955i, '05-'06 (requires GPT.11.530.100 or OEM rear luggage carrier)
Vespa
GT (requires Vespa rack 602832M) See installed photos here, and here!
LX (requires Vespa rack 602894M)
PX (requires Vespa rack 610270M)
S (requires Vespa rack 656105)
Victory
Vegas and Vegas Low, ’03- (requires Victory Rack 2874289-156)
Vegas 8 Ball, ’03- (requires Victory Rack 2874289-266)
Vegas Jackpot, ’06- (requires Victory Rack 2875437)
Hammer and Hammer S, ’05- (requires Victory Rack 2875214)
Kingpin, ’04- (requires Victory Rack 2874289-156)
Kingpin 8 Ball, ’03- (requires Victory Rack 2874289-266)
Yamaha
BT1100 Bulldog (requires GPT.06.234.100)
C3 (requires Yamaha Part # ABA-3B351-00-00)
DT125 (requires GPT.06.351.100)
FJR1300, '01-'05 (requires Givi SR346 and Coocase-to-Givi Adapter Kit 1)
FJR1300, '06- (requires GPT.06.498.100/S) or (requires Givi SR357 and Coocase-to-Givi Adapter Kit 1)
FZ1 Fazer, '06- (requires GPT.06.541.100) or (requires Givi FZ359 and Coocase-to-Givi Adapter Kit 1)
FZ1 Fazer, -'05 (requires GPT.06.238.100) or (requires Givi FZ348 and Coocase-to-Givi Adapter Kit 1)
FZ6 S2 Fazer, '07- (requires GPT.06.313.100) or (requires Givi FZ351 and Coocase-to-Givi Adapter Kit 1)
FZ6, '04-'06 (requires Givi FZ351 and Coocase-to-Givi Adapter Kit 1)
FZS600 Fazer, -'03 (requires GPT.06.237.100)
TDM900, '01- (requires GPT.06.235.100)
Vino 125 (requires OEM rear luggage carrier)
Vino 50 (requires OEM rear luggage carrier)
XJ600 Diversion/Seca II, '96- (requires GPT.06.240.100)
XJ900 Diversion, '94- (requires GPT.06.242.100)
XJR1200 / XJR1300 (requires GPT.06.236.100)
XT600E, '90-'03 (requires GPB.06.239.100)
XT660, '04- (requires GPT.06.281.100)
XTZ660, '08- (requires GPT.06.569.100.B)
XV700, XV750, & XV1100 Virago, ’89-’99 (requires Yamaha Rack ABA-42H51-40-00 or ABA-42H51-40-01)
XVS1100 V-Star Classic, '00-'06 (requires JFM.2486-1000-1102)
XVS1100 V-Star, '99-'04 (requires JFM.2486-1000-1101)
Yamaha Majesty 400 (requires Givi E331 and Coocase-to-Givi Adapter Kit 1)
YFM660 Raptor ATV (requires GPT.06.382.100)
Zuma 125 (requires Yamaha Part # ABA-32S51-00-00)
Zuma 50 (requires OEM rear luggage carrier)
Zuma 125 (requires OEM rear luggage carrier)
Does Not Fit:
BMW
F650GS, '04-'07 - not compatible with Givi rack, blocks access to storage compartment
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Comments (6)
01.02.2010 22:05 » Cocase S48 Astra - Luxury - Great Case Alex Brinker
Just installed this case on my '06 BMW K1200GT. I was looking for an alternative to the $1,000 BMW 48L case and this looked like the best overall choice. Lessons Learned: (1) Great case! Mounts VERY solidly. Easily holds 2 helmets. Nice included padding. Extra lights help w/ visibility. The lock is a great addition. At first I thought this was a cheesy extra, but it is surprising useful. In addition to the security feature, it allows one to access the case w/o needing to use the key, say if you have already started your bike. Overall, very worthwhile case at a very reasonable price. (2) OUTSTANDING customer support. If you have any questions, pre or post purchase, the Twisted Throttle team is one of the best I have ever dealt with. Everyone I talked to was VERY willing to answer my many questions, took the time to talk me through the installation process and to offer some very useful general suggestions. Observations: (1) There are no actual instructions for attaching the mounting plate to the bike. I would recommend looking at the installed photos on the Asta page and the PDF for the Givi E193 adaptor. Its not hard to figue out, but more substantial mounting instruction would be helpful. (2) The M6-30mm bolts are not long enough for the BMW. M6-40mm or M6-45mm bolts will be needed - see ACE hardward (Lowes & Home Depot don't carry them - at least not in Jax, FL). (3) The included Posi-Tap connections are AWESOME and make the wiring connections a snap! (4) Tapping the alarm circuit (presuming it is unused) is an easy way to power the case's lights through a switched circuit (under the rear seat - see the HyperLights site for detailed directions). (5) The Throttle Team recommended 1/8" x 1/2" bar-stock as a substitute to the Givi E-193 adaptor. Excellent cost-saving suggestion (vice the E-193 adaptor)! I found 3/16" x 3/4" to be a better fit to the K1200GT rack's curve. I also would recommend a coating of Rustoleum paint for color matching and protection. Using 3/4" vinyl bumpers (furniture protecting tabs) between the bar stock and the base plate makes for a good shock absorber and protects the finish on the bar stock. Summary: Great case. Great value. OUTSTANDING customer service!! I strongly recommend both the Cocase and Twisted Throttle.