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#1 ·
What are you all sporting out there?
Is it strictly saddle bags or are there other options out there I haven't seen? I have been using the standard backpack (bungeed to the seat) and a Pelican case knock off from HF bolted to the back rack. Works ok but looking for something different (which may just wind up being saddlebags of some sort)
Curious to see what other members are using.
 
#2 ·
I run Givi Monokey on all of my bikes, keeping it the same to keep it simple.

I have a long walk from the parking lot to my jobsite at one of my jobs, and being able to click the box off and carry it with me is a lot easier than emptying saddle bags and making multiple trips. One box is small for daily stuff, the other, this one, is for my second job which requires more stuff - uniform, boots, equipment, etc.

I get the random snowflake at a Starbucks who'll say I "ruined" the bike, but six screws and ten minutes, I can remove the rack if I ever feel like it.



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#3 ·
I run Givi Monokey on all of my bikes, keeping it the same to keep it simple.

I have a long walk from the parking lot to my jobsite at one of my jobs, and being able to click the box off and carry it with me is a lot easier than emptying saddle bags and making multiple trips. One box is small for daily stuff, the other, this one, is for my second job which requires more stuff - uniform, boots, equipment, etc.

I get the random snowflake at a Starbucks who'll say I "ruined" the bike, but six screws and ten minutes, I can remove the rack if I ever feel like it.



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That is a humongous box. What is your smaller box like?
 
#8 ·
Indeed, I did! Since I have the same Givi mount plate on each bike, I also found it handy to mount a narrow LED brake strip to the back of each to have a secondary, elevated brake light.
Somehow putting a rack on the Bonneville felt more "wrong" than it did on my other bikes, so in addition to matching hardware, so that I can remove the rack in minutes with one wrench, I also used a quick-disconnect so that I can unplug the wiring for the brake light on the rack if I remove it.

Didn't bother to do that with the other two bikes.
 
#13 ·
I don’t require much- I got a couple saddlebags, other than that just a good leather duffel bag strapped on seat does me. I pack socks and underwear in a Ziploc baggie and change out with soiled as I go. Pants are good for three days each. Rolled up T-shirts don’t take up much room. Most of my trips are less than 10 days so I don’t require much. I don’t like the looks of the large luggage options, but that’s just me. A Credit card is most important- LOL
 
#17 ·
Those look like the "waxed cotton" panniers sold by Triumph. "Triumph" is embossed on the small label patch stitched on the top flap. Those are the ones Triumph calls "black," but as you can see they really aren't. They are nice bags, but you do have to unbuckle and buckle up the straps every time you open and close them. Also, the side flaps have a snap fitting that can be a bit tricky to close. If you're thinking about buying Triumph panniers, be sure to look at the nylon ones too. They are "black," and the zippers work quick and easy. But, the look is entirely different.
 
#27 ·
Mine came with rails, so yes original Triumph. Mine are chrome but think they do black too.
i know someone who got non triumph ones- they fitted with a little force, but quality wasn’t as good.

Im pretty sure I have seen that type - they LOOK cheesey :)

From what I see in the parts list -chrome looks to be about $100 for one side $90 for the other. :oops:
The other listing doesnt mention the finish but its $36 for one side and $16 for the other. Hmmmmm??
 
#31 · (Edited)
What are you all sporting out there?
Is it strictly saddle bags or are there other options out there I haven't seen? I have been using the standard backpack (bungeed to the seat) and a Pelican case knock off from HF bolted to the back rack. Works ok but looking for something different (which may just wind up being saddlebags of some sort)
Curious to see what other members are using.
I made some. Here's a little video I did.
Sorry for the low quality. Here's another video of the rig in full action.
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When I built the boxes I was prepping for a five week cross-country camping trip so I needed fuel for my camp stove (and emergency gas for the bike ... which I never needed) and I didn't want my gas bottles mixed in with my other stuff in case they leaked. I found those tubes on a farm equipment site. They are intended for holding the users manual of a tractor in its cab. My buddy says they look like rocket packs.
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#42 ·
Kuhl makes really good pants if you aren't longer than a 34 inseam. Good old Levi's. I wore a pair for 5 weeks and washed them once a week. I guess it all depends on how cleanly one is.
 
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#43 ·
When I built the boxes I was prepping for a five week cross-country camping trip so I needed fuel for my camp stove (and emergency gas for the bike ... which I never needed) and I didn't want my gas bottles mixed in with my other stuff in case they leaked. I found those tubes on a farm equipment site. They are intended for holding the users manual of a tractor in its cab. My buddy says they look like rocket packs. View attachment 816083
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