Panniers and tank bags??

[Gizzit]

I am looking to buy a set of soft panniers and a medium size tank bag to use on my "new CB1300S" !!!

I want something that is medium to maybe high end (so it will last a while?), and will suit my CB. It maybe required to fit gear for two people for a few days if my wife wants to join me on a few nordy weekends away !!

Any "printable" suggestions re the luggage options ???

Cheers,
Grant.

[NighthawkNZ:Me]

I am looking to buy a set of soft panniers and a medium size tank bag to use on my "new CB1300S" !!!

I want something that is medium to maybe high end (so it will last a while?), and will suit my CB. It maybe required to fit gear for two people for a few days if my wife wants to join me on a few nordy weekends away !!

Any "printable" suggestions re the luggage options ???

Cheers,
Grant.

I don't have a tank bag... but use the Ventura luggage gear... throw over saddles and the double pack system

http://www.ventura-bike.com/content/home.aspx

[98tls]

Ive been using oxford humpback panniers for a couple of years and very happy. www.oxprod.com

[Gizzit]

Ive been using oxford humpback panniers for a couple of years and very happy. www.oxprod.com

Yes Oxford stuff is good quality. I have been leaning towards their range, but wondering about Givi or Rjays as well.
Cheers. I'll check out that site.

[banditrider]

I haven't tried soft luggage (apart from packs) but thoroghly recommend hard luggage - you can just throw stuff in them, they're secure and easy to use. I had Givi gear on my Bandit (still got the topbox) and it was relatively cheap considering that it'll last forever and you can swap it to your next bike.

I've got a Venturer tank bag which I haven't used much (and can't now) and it was ok but a bit of a worry in windy conditions and I was always worried about it hucking up the paint on my tank.

[Gizzit]

I haven't tried soft luggage (apart from packs) but thoroghly recommend hard luggage - you can just throw stuff in them, they're secure and easy to use. I had Givi gear on my Bandit (still got the topbox) and it was relatively cheap considering that it'll last forever and you can swap it to your next bike.

I've got a Venturer tank bag which I haven't used much (and can't now) and it was ok but a bit of a worry in windy conditions and I was always worried about it hucking up the paint on my tank.

Well I have got some Oxford stuff coming tomorrow to try on my bike, so will take it from there. I know the hard luggage is the way to go for lasting, but I will just try the soft gear out for a while and see how it goes. I don't imagine I will be doing a hell of a lot of touring ..... but you never know !!

[banditrider]

Well I have got some Oxford stuff coming tomorrow to try on my bike, so will take it from there. I know the hard luggage is the way to go for lasting, but I will just try the soft gear out for a while and see how it goes. I don't imagine I will be doing a hell of a lot of touring ..... but you never know !!

You'll start off slowly & then you'll get the bug...

Hope the gear works out for ya.

[Gizzit]

You'll start off slowly & then you'll get the bug...

Hope the gear works out for ya.

Cheers mate. I'll see how they go on my road trip which starts tomorrow morning. They look ok on the bike, and will have enough capacity by the looks. I hope I don't have to find out if they are waterproof !!!

[banditrider]

As long as they're better than the saddle bags a mate had on his harley. Younno those flash expensive things with all sorts buckles, belts and domes all over them. They let the water in but didn't let it back out again! Camera didn't appreciate it either...

[homer]

i got a oxford tank bag on the trade me check it out for them 2 different ones on there id go for the expandable one aprox $130 40 but there really wicked i got a standard one great for the cell .and the gloves or even a light fleace to put on under a jacket if you needed it.....id definately recommend it

[Zapf]

Last time I checked Givi don't make any mounting kit for the CB1300. MV Motec did something but may not carry the full weight allowed by a normal Givi rack. So yea the hard luggage might need a bit of research for the 1300.

[MaxB]

I have a Dririder two stage tank bag. No probs except the rain cover elastic is going slack but then I ride in the rain a bit. Recommended.

The ZX has the ventura pack rack system on it. They are brilliant for what they are. eg low cost/high capacity. That is all the luggage I need for 2 up. I have a set of old Ventura soft panniers but never use them.

The good ol Beemer has the factory hard cases on them. They are your answer if you are going to do a lot of touring. They also have flat(ish) tops so you can get more stuff on the bike and stilll have room for the pillion.

If GIVI don't make a kit for your bike you may be able to get an adaptor plate made up in a machine shop. A mate fitted a GIVI system to his FJ1200 this way.

Hope this helps.

[ceebie13]

Ive been using oxford humpback panniers for a couple of years and very happy. www.oxprod.com

Seconded

[Finn]

Whatever you go for, make sure they detach easily. So many don't and it's a right pain in arse when you reach your destination.

[pritch]

Tank bags can do serious damage to the paint finish of your tank. I suggest a visit to a sign shop to get them to make clear adhesive plastic stickers to protect the appropriate parts of the tank before you put a tank bag on.

Even if you take all the normal precautions like keeping your magnetic bag away from any contact with metal filings etc there is always the possibility of a stone chip getting under the bag while travelling. It was one such incident that led to my enthusiasm for the plastic stickies...

I think the stickers I bought cost a bit over $100 but that's a lot cheaper than repainting the tank.