Triumphrat

peter_s · 06-01-2007

Hello everyone,

I have ordered a pair of Triumph leather panniers from my dealer pictured here:

I intend to drive my bike to the dealer when the bags come in and install them right there on the spot, I was wondering if anyone knew what tools I should bring, hopefuly I won't need too many tools as I have to fit them in my jacket pocket.

If there is drilling involved then I would have no choice but to drive out there with a car.

Thanks.

peter.

bobmig · 06-01-2007

Surely your dealer would help you install them, no?

Bob

lindsayt · 06-01-2007

Some dealers get really squirrelly about people doing work on their bikes in the dealer's parking lot. For one thing, it has liability issues for the dealer, and for another, it can make a mess. There's nothing to installing those - just take off the seat and install some bolts; but you might check with your dealer first to see if they're cool with you working on your bike in their lot.

FlungPup · 06-01-2007

Nice bags. If you can, lets see some pics from different angles when you're done.

sweatmachine · 06-01-2007

not to rain on the parade, but I've had the Triumph bags and was not satisfied with them. If you have the option, look them over before you're "committed" to them.

The leather straps rot, they're floppy, and don't hold much. Other bags are available for 1/3rd the price (excluding the rails) that are better.

lindsayt · 06-01-2007

Yeah, the Triumph bags are TINY - I was going to buy the fabric bags (which are just a little smaller than the leather ones) and my dealer said, "You don't want em". I said, "Excuse me?" and he pulled them out and showed me that they're miniature. I got the brackets from NewBonneville and some Givi Voyager bags for about half the price, and they're far more useful.

slowgator · 06-02-2007

The dealer gave me $500 worth of free accessories when I bought my 2007 T100, so I ordered these panniers for $385. They also installed them free as part of the deal. Although they are compact and over-priced, I like the "Triumph" logo on the bags and buckles and have learned how to pack them for maximum capacity on weekend trips. They look borderline bulky on the Bonnie but I am getting used to them, especially considering the utilitarian value. IMHO, anything bigger providing more capacity would not look good on the Bonnie's trim lines.

While there are probably better values for the buck, I am happy with them.

peter_s · 06-24-2007

Quote:

On 2007-06-01 13:42, FlungPup wrote:
Nice bags. If you can, lets see some pics from different angles when you're done.

Well I went ahead and picked up the bags, they are tied together with a string but require pop riviting to fully secure the tow bags together under the seat.

The quality, fit and finish is decent, but like others said, not top of the line by any stretch and frankly a tad pricey for what you actually get. That said, they do look nice on the bike, and suit my needs perfectly as I only ever need to pack a change of clothes, digitl camera etc etc..

some pics here...

[ This message was edited by: peter_s on 2007-06-24 09:10 ]

hkt100 · 06-25-2007

i agree with sweat about leather. they look good and hard when they are new but unless you have the time to take care of leather, it pretty much falls apart. there are some really good synthetics available

webonnielad · 06-25-2007

Just to add the correct torque for the shock bolt,s holding the top of the pannier bars is 27Nm.