Triumphrat

STW · 07-19-2006

Has anyone set up a Bonneville with storage under the seat? I know Bonnie's don't have that with the stock set up, but maybe someone's managed to modify the seat for storage.

Is there a pannier rail system that would allow various hard or soft bags to be quickly mouned/unmounted? I've seen the hepco becker system, but wonder if there is a more generic system that would allow bags from various manufacturers to work.

Short of that, do you all just leave under-saddle saddle bags on the bike all the time? How difficult is it to install and remove them?

Thanks,
Mitch

mecscc · 07-19-2006

Check out my photos and the Willie and Max set up on my Bonnie. I use OEM Triumph Pannier rails and standard W&M throwover bags under the seat. The bags jip off, have carrying handles so they can be used like luggage.

Monte

Scot03Bonnie · 07-19-2006

You can't fit much under the seat, but you can make it quickly accessible. Sargent sells a set of ball-lock pins that replace the seat bolts (you have to drill out the threads, so there's no going back) then the seat pops on and off in seconds. I keep a small flat tool roll under there with enough essentials to remove a wheel, pull plugs, change jets, tighten loose hardware etc just behind the battery in that flat area, along with a shop towel. You could probably also fit a thin waterproof windbreaker for emergencies.
If you go with K&N pod filters and cut/retain the stock airbox, you can also use the area where the stock air filter goes as a storage.

oldsport · 07-19-2006

I've got one of the
Grifter boxes from NB

I carry the registration, insurance papers a couple small screwdrivers, pliers, a small crescent wrench and a little wad of duct tape in it with room for more. On the Bonnie, it doesn't stick out like it does in these photos. It's up under the tail light.