Triumphrat

11-13-2005

Welcome, all. I purchased an '06 Sprint a couple of weeks ago, and couldn't be happier. I was curious if anyone has the sports "throw over" panniers. I'm sure there are drawbacks, but they're a lot cheaper than the hard cases and don't seem to be as universally maligned. Thanks.

RedMick · 11-13-2005

I bought some 'Oxford' throwovers five years ago. As I only use them a handful of times a year, they should last forever. Not bike specific, no fitting kit to change, or leave on the bike year round.

So long as care is taken to cover side panels with wonderweb or duck tape to avoid scratches, no problems. Wouldn't bother with hard luggage again.

ST · 11-13-2005

Oxford humpbacks are good. i wish i hadnt sold mine before i took delivery of my legoland triumph panniers !

Try hein gericke for a deal.

wills · 11-13-2005

I just added the Chase Harper "Stealth" bags. I used the Triumph luggage rails to attach them to so the bags don't touch the paint. I will get a pic up soon.

wills · 11-14-2005

Here are the Stealth bags

Connected to rails, no contact to painted areas

RedMick · 11-15-2005

Stealth bags look nice, but where can she fit the hairdrier, heated roller set, make up, three pairs of shoes and two dresses when away for the weekend? :???: :-D :-D

ST · 11-15-2005

Mick, you wife must love electric shocks keeping electrical items in triumphs soggy 'hard buckets' .... sorry i mean luggage ! :razz:

RedMick · 11-15-2005

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On 2005-11-15 05:16, ST wrote:
Mick, you wife must love electric shocks keeping electrical items in triumphs soggy 'hard buckets' .... sorry i mean luggage ! :razz:

Do keep up young man :razz: Oxfords for me and never a damp spot.

DrTriumph · 11-15-2005

I just bought some Joe Rocket Velocity soft sport bags, they are awesome. They have the rain gear attached and in a mesh bag on the back. There is a elastic mesh that pulls out of the center zipper compartment and is designed to strap over to the other bag if you have extra stuff to put on the seat. My wife has a set of Oxford Sports and I think the Joe Rockets are better. I paid 179.99 CND so they were pretty cheap too. Sometimes you can find them on Ebay though. Check them out.

Dr. Triumph

11-15-2005

Thanks for all of the info and pictures. Looking forward to getting the bags soon.