Luggage Options

[Whiskeybravo]

Trying to decide on a luggage option. Soft v hard panniers? Panniers and/or topbox? Which manufacturers to use?

I like the GIVI system but its expensive. Any experiences from the good folks on this forum?

I see that it seems a rear carrier involves cutting into the side panels on the bike, anybody found anything that fits without this being done?

I want something that's easy to remove when not needed and doesn't leave behind an ugly frame.

Any opinions greatly received.

Regards,

WB.

 

[Deleted member 20]

I've posted my Givi pics before. This complete set costed 583 EUR incl. VAT and shipping.

Store: http://www.amrricambi.com/

Pics: https://www.flickr.com/photos/and30ers/sets/72157647537281758/

 

[Donut]

If you're after soft luggage and can accept a minimum of cutting of the plastics then I can recommend the Ventura luggage system. See my earlier posts for some fitment advice and details of just how little cutting I had to do and that it's not visible really anyway if you removed everything.

http://www.motorcycle-talk.net/forum/mt-07-fz-07-modifications/934-ventura-luggage.html?highlight=ventura

Regarding ease of removal:

I've just taken my bike out of the garage
taken the usual grab rail off
replaced it with the luggage rack
fitted a bag to the rack
removed bag & rack
removed fitting rails
re-fitted the usual grab rail
and put the bike away.

Have taken the attached pics to show you what I mean and reckon the whole thing took about 10 to 15 minutes to do.

 

[sharky]

I've posted my Givi pics before. This complete set costed 583 EUR incl. VAT and shipping.

Store: http://www.amrricambi.com/

Pics: https://www.flickr.com/photos/and30ers/sets/72157647537281758/

Very nice set-up, excellent photo review! Would be nice if they came out in other colours too.

 

[Deleted member 20]

Givi V35 can be fitted with different colour side panels, panel can be painted or vinyl wrapped in any colour.

 

[Noggie]

I also have the cycle guys fastpack like donut.

Some pictures of it here
http://www.motorcycle-talk.net/forum/mt-07-fz-07-general-discussion/1369-pillion-bag.html

It's nice for bringing a few smaller items on a trip, or if you buy something while you are out, or just carry a change of clothes.

 

[sharky]

Givi V35 can be fitted with different colour side panels, panel can be painted or vinyl wrapped in any colour.

Thanks for a tip! I think a reflective vinyl wrapped would be ideal.

I also have the cycle guys fastpack like donut.

Some pictures of it here
http://www.motorcycle-talk.net/forum/mt-07-fz-07-general-discussion/1369-pillion-bag.html

It's nice for bringing a few smaller items on a trip, or if you buy something while you are out, or just carry a change of clothes.

That thing expands! As you said, grate idea to be on the bike, just in case you need the space.

 

[Deleted member 20]

The V35 come with smoke or red reflectors at the rear, I got the black lid and smoke reflectors on my MT above.
Same goes with the B37 or B47 top boxes, red or smoke reflectors, optional bolt-on lids.
Here a vid on how to replace V35 side panel.

[video=youtube;J8z0vBP23sg]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8z0vBP23sg[/video]

 

[sharky]

I imagine removing the side panels and painting them to the base color of the bike would give it a good match.