Panniers and tank bags??

**HungusMaximist** · 13th September 2007, 23:33

Originally Posted by pritch008

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.

Oh yea? That's actually quite interesting, I actually have some transparent vinyl paper that might do the job. Bit of a cut and paste here and there should do the trick.

Possibly you can even use the clear adhesive book wrapping on your tank.

**ceebie13** · 14th September 2007, 08:11

I similar thread on a CB1300 Owners Club Forum illustrated these humungous
monstrosities courtesy of Krauser in Germany. (Top Box also available I'd imagine)

Personally I think they make the bike look hideous, but I'm a form before function man, so each to their own.

Available here:
http://www.prettygarage.co.uk/krauser.htm

Not too expensive either apparently.

**Zapf** · 14th September 2007, 08:17

Originally Posted by HungusMaximist

Possibly you can even use the clear adhesive book wrapping on your tank.

That stuff will be broken down by the sun, it'll fall to bits with the glue leaving a nice sticky film over your tank :P

**sinned** · 14th September 2007, 19:26

Originally Posted by ceebie13

I similar thread on a CB1300 Owners Club Forum illustrated these humungous
monstrosities courtesy of Krauser in Germany. (Top Box also available I'd imagine)

Personally I think they make the bike look hideous, but I'm a form before function man, so each to their own.

Available here:
http://www.prettygarage.co.uk/krauser.htm

Not too expensive either apparently.

I have yet to see hard luggage that improves the look of a bike. Soft bags tell us something about the freedom of the rider - I could rave on.

**banditrider** · 14th September 2007, 19:33

Originally Posted by dennisr

I have yet to see hard luggage that improves the look of a bike. Soft bags tell us something about the freedom of the rider - I could rave on.

The Concours looks better with panniers on than off (helps hide ugly muffler) - a lot of the big tourers are the same. Once you've had hard luggage you'd never go back to a pack or soft bags: waterproof, easy to pack, secure etc etc.

**ceebie13** · 14th September 2007, 20:49

Originally Posted by dennisr

Soft bags tell us something about the freedom of the rider -

....are you talking about your testicles again, Dennis?

**H00dz** · 14th September 2007, 22:33

Originally Posted by 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'm with Banditrider........I got GIVI top box and panniers there wicked easy to stash your gear....Hope you find something

**banditrider** · 15th September 2007, 08:43

Some hard luggage links I looked at when gearing up the Bandit:

http://www.givi.it/index.asp?lang=en
http://www.hepco-becker.de/_eng/frameset.php
http://www.krauser.co.uk/
http://www.eurotechmotorsports.com/f...ll&q_brand=all

**Zapf** · 16th September 2007, 02:20

Givi hard luggages are all GOOD!

**NZsarge** · 16th September 2007, 04:58

I have soft Givi saddle bags(which I have'nt used yet) a tail bag and back pack and I highly recommend them, it's expensive but beautiful quality, good looking gear. Bottom line though I think the Givi hard gear is the most practical if you don't mind the mounting brackets all over the arse of your bike when the luggage is not on. It's a personal thing I guess. At least the Givi hard luggage is a lot less of a security issue compared to soft luggage though eh.

**banditrider** · 16th September 2007, 15:13

Originally Posted by Zapf

Givi hard luggages are all GOOD!

You said it!

E41 panniers + V46 topbox = 128L storage!

**Zapf** · 17th September 2007, 00:02

Originally Posted by banditrider

You said it!

E41 panniers + V46 topbox = 128L storage!

yep, but those E41's are expensive

**banditrider** · 17th September 2007, 18:50

$795 for a pair though cheaper when you outfit 2 bikes at once! I actually didn't think they were too badly priced - only $50 dearer than some of the older style panniers of same capacity. They look a bit nicer and the small combination lock equipped lid was quite handy.

**HungusMaximist** · 18th September 2007, 00:10

Look man, just get whatever you think it's gonna work best for your bike. Although do make sure they are of a reasonable standard.

Soft, hard, firm, jelly, whatever, as long you think it's cool who cares?

I have a full set hard Givi Panniers that came with the bike, I didn't really ask for it when I was looking in buying bikes, but I am sure glad that it came with a top box. Knowing now, I put shit in it nearly early ride. Of course the most important asset it that my top box can fit a 12 bottles of beer easily and with space with to spare.

If you want to get some, then get some yo!