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Posted: 14:37 - 09 Aug 2020 Post subject: |
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Personally I'd go for the budget option: buy used top-box from eBay, a Kriega US-30 / US-20 (or just one) and some Rok Straps / cargo net for other little bits.
Luggage sets for that bike look expensive, and I doubt you'd get your investment back when it comes to selling the bike. Idea being you could take the box off and sell on and transfer Kriega to new bike.
I've ridden with panniers on the CBF1000 perhaps a handful of times for the novelty, and each time I accepted I'd turned the bike into a barge and was always had to be mindful to leave extra room for parked cars etc. I never needed to filter, but did need to pull over to let faster bikes by on favourite local roads (mainly because I'd not adjusted rear pre-load and was struggling for usual pace).
Luggage sets are great, but top-box's are the most convenient (for parking in various places, convenience, leaving on the bike most the time etc).
Its not the question you asked, but an extra option perhaps.
Whatever you do shop around on eBay, facebook market place (especially) using various terms such as "luggage / fitting kit / side cases / panniers etc" as you get some donkies that hide bargains under strange names. Facebook market place may surprise.
Sticking with your original ideal I'd go with whatever is cheapest. Used or new. ____________________ The do it all, T̶h̶e̶ ̶b̶r̶o̶k̶e̶n̶ ̶o̶n̶e̶,̶ ̶T̶h̶e̶ ̶b̶i̶g̶ ̶l̶u̶m̶p̶,̶ ̶C̶h̶o̶n̶g̶ ̶N̶o̶o̶d̶l̶e̶ |
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Posted: 15:26 - 09 Aug 2020 Post subject: |
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I hear you on the price.
Having always had sportsbikes or off road bike (trials etc) ive never needed to even consider luggage, i am truly shocked at the prices for little boxes lol
I have friends who have always travelled long distances and camped, until now i never joined them.
I needed another bike for the job and luggage capacity.
after looking on sports bike shop, ive realised its going to cost over £1000 for a 3 set with fittings.
if i do opt for the BMW ones, then they wont transfer to another bike after this one, which is another plus for other brands.
They sell Givi PLR5108 pannier frames which look like they hook into the BMW ready made holes for quickly removing panniers and frames when not in use... which would be handy.
Top box as you mention will be used mostly, i had my eye on a big one
https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/401715
A friend recommended https://www.motorworks.co.uk
saying they do second hand stuff for all BMWs i have messaged them, but had no reply yet. They are closed at weekends which is probably why.
on that website they do used aluminium panniers and top box at £180 each?
I ordered the BMW sat nav too... my wallet isnt happy this week (neither is the wife) ____________________ You know you are old when you're told to slow down by your doctor and not the police. |
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Posted: 14:15 - 11 Aug 2020 Post subject: |
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Personally I reckon OEM kit (and I'm talking in general terms rather than about GS luggage) is best as it's designed for the specific bike so complements it better; eg, luggage will tend to hug the frame/exhaust better as it's not generic. But you pay for that benefit big-time in terms of the extra cost, and with BMWs that's in spades.
Have you looked at https://www.ukgser.com for used OEM kit? (Unfortunately you do have to pay for access to the buying/selling subforum but it's one of the best places to find used BMW accessories) ____________________ KC100->CB100N->CB250RS--------->DL650AL2->R1200RS->R1250RS |
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Posted: 10:30 - 15 Aug 2020 Post subject: |
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Im off for a drive round today to see some of these in the flesh rather than images online.
Only ones ive seen up close are the Vario ones on a GS.
they look ok and the expanding idea is good, but in practice the exhaust side pannier is useless tbh
having never filtered on a bigger bike than a sportsbike before, i am conscious of the width too
i keep getting flashbacks to the online video of the guy hitting a post and dropping off the dock into a boat
I love the look of the square aluminium boxes, but have to admit they look a bit crap when tarnished a few years on, so maybe black ones are the way to go?
So first stop is Sportbikeshop, Jordan, J&S and i may whizz over to Ghostbikes too at Preston
Hopefully by then i will have come to a decision
Must say though, im loving the new bike. Its actually better than i expected. ____________________ You know you are old when you're told to slow down by your doctor and not the police. |
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Posted: 11:12 - 16 Aug 2020 Post subject: |
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Ive took the plunge.
Ive bought Givi PLR5108 removable pannier holders so i can remove them when commuting
Givi TRK46N Trekker Monokey Pannier - 46 Litre for left side
Givi TRK33N Trekker Monokey Pannier - 33 Litre for exhaust side
Givi OBKN58A Trekker Outback Top Box - 58 Litre with extra backrest for the misses
also bought the Givi SL103 Triple Lock Kit for better locks and all under 1 key
hopefully thats me sorted.
I was tempted by the LOMO bags
https://www.lomo.co.uk/acatalog/waterproof-motorcycle-soft-panniers-set.html
For the money they look great, but i needed hard cases i could lock up while camping. ____________________ You know you are old when you're told to slow down by your doctor and not the police. |
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Posted: 12:28 - 16 Aug 2020 Post subject: |
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I have them; use them mainly on my Enfield. They're really good and easy to use. Yeah, you can't lock them, but I rarely take anything exciting away with me anyway.
I have always pondered what happens if I come back to my tent one night and find someone's had it away with all my luggage carrying ability but it's never happened yet |
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Old Thread Alert!
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