Triumphrat

oldmanjob · 02-02-2007

I would like your opinion on panniers for the Bonneville. All the Triumph sites carry the two from Triumph the cloth (which really look tacky) and the leather ones with the back which curves along the fender. I would like a set which comes off easy when I am not on an overnight trip. There is a site selling the Triumph leather Panniers at half price which makes it tempting. The Triumph leather ones look good on some bikes I have seen, and look like c@#p on others. Need some opinions please (Sale ends Monday :brk:

sweatmachine · 02-02-2007

STAY AWAY!!!

the triumph leather bags are JUNK JUNK JUNK!

I briefly had a set and got rid of them as quickly as possible. I have a set of leatherlyke bags that were originally intended for a Honda Shadow, they are bigger than leatherlykes bags for the Bonnie. I made my own brackets.

mdr231 · 02-02-2007

I have the fabric panniers. Personally, I like the way they look on the bike. They aren't very big, though and aren't meant to carry more the 6lbs each (I think). I carrry my chain and lock in one of the bags (12lbs) and it's caused the bag to sag. You have to remove the seat to take the panniers off. Not too much trouble. Passenger, though, says they restrict her feet. Not sure if this would be true of any pannier.

Michael

Orpheus · 02-02-2007

I would suggest looking at non-Triumph panniers. There are tons to choose from. I have hard bags, but hopefully someone else can recommend some good brands/sources.

02-03-2007

how about a NIKE one?

much cheaper than Triumph or Givi bags, and, in my own
point of view, quite good looking.

oldmanjob · 02-03-2007

Quote:

how about a NIKE one?

As I picked myself off the floor, I ran to the hall closet and found a matching pair :wow: :roflmoa2:

modre · 02-04-2007

here's Pelican 1430s on home made WWll era styled racks that are as utilitarian as it gets. racks have a folding foot for empty running, are at the same level as rear pegs for extended length cargo, and you can strap any odd shape on imaginable...gas cans, ammo cans, road kill for a snack later... Pelican cases are waterproof with an atmospheric vent and are warranteed for life at $55 each. IMHO a 500% better solution at 1/3 the price. top case in picture is a 1300 for tools, glove box... ect.

I also see aluminum oversized attache type cases being sold at Lowes, Harbor Freight ect... that would work well mimicing mini Metal Mule type expedition type cases at around $25-30 per case...but iffy for water proof. The Pelicans are the way to go...these are the pro cases EMTs, photographers, expedition folks, ect... use.

Pelican's warranty is:
"you break it, well give you a new one".

here's the horse's mouth:
http://www.pelican-case.com/?gclid=C...FRssVAodIlnemA

here's the discount source:
http://www.pelicancases4less.com/list_case_pelican.html

caolddude · 02-04-2007

There are alot of nice Leather bags out there.. and rails from brent at newbonnie site and thunder rails etc..
I have the Hard Leatherlyke bags an though slightly small they are lockable and I like them alot..
www.leatherlyke.com
The Hepco Becker are the nicest looking too me but more expensive.

jerseyjeff · 02-04-2007

The nike bags just made me sick. I almost lost my gut.

I found a decent leather saddle bags from Bobs Saddle shop in Mt. Holly N.J. Bob actually custom fit the bags for my ex- 79 Bonnie. All for $25.00 . Got 20 years out of those calvery type bags. Mabey you can find a saddle shop in your neck of the woods and do the same.

For god sakes dump the Nike gym bags ARGHHHH!! :wow:

RT · 02-04-2007

This are Willie and Max bags. Had on about 6 months now and they are holding up well.

This are next to largest size the W&M makes. Really just fits on bike.