WANTED - Luggage Carriers

[Westbeef]

Hi All,

I'm after anything really for carrying luggage on my 125, a tail bag or panniers are preferred. I don't have a lot to spend as I'm a bit skint currently but if anyone has anything lying around they don't really use anymore I'd be happy to purchase it from you .

Thanks

[Stu]

these are new and pretty cheap http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Motohart-Speed-Motorcycle-Scooter-Sports-Panniers-60-Litres-Black-New-/252158304444?hash=item3ab5ce60bc:g:9owAAOSwKrhVcWj6" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

scour ebay there is loads to be had just make sure they are willing to post them as a lot look cheap but they wont post

[Oasis]

Do you need to have some kind of bracket behind them Stu?

Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

[Stu]

No

they are held on with straps that go over and under the pillion seat

[Westbeef]

Those do look good actually! I only looked at auctions on eBay! [emoji85]. Same question as Oasis though, do these things strap on or need a bracket?

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Stu]

see reply above

and dont worry about them only been strapped on I have had a set and done over twice the speed your bike will max out at with a set crammed full

if secured properly you dont even know they are there

[Westbeef]

see reply above

and dont worry about them only been strapped on I have had a set and done over twice the speed your bike will max out at with a set crammed full

if secured properly you dont even know they are there

 

Excellent! Problem sorted then, might even get some fancy dress now .

[TheJamesH1]

these are new and pretty cheap http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Motohart-Speed-Motorcycle-Scooter-Sports-Panniers-60-Litres-Black-New-/252158304444?hash=item3ab5ce60bc:g:9owAAOSwKrhVcWj6" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

scour ebay there is loads to be had just make sure they are willing to post them as a lot look cheap but they wont post

 

I'm heading away for a long weekend soon and wondered what opinions were as to pros and cons over a tail bag Vs panniers?

I've always previously worn a backpack and want to avoid that if possible.

[Stu]

I have never used a tail pack so cant compare them but I have used soft panniers a few times!

I used them on a trip to germany and reached speeds of more than 120mph and I couldn't tell they where there!

Just make sure they are strapped on properly

[RantMachine]

The argument as I've read it is that a tailpack loads the weight up high, when as a rule of thumb you want the weight down as low as possible, while on the flip side panniers create more drag than a tailpack. That being said, the panniers on my BMW were the least aerodynamic things ever designed, and I never really noticed any difference when using them. Oh, but there's a point - panniers can be a bugger for filtering. Depends how big they are, though. Personally I prefer panniers, leaves the rear seat free to tie a rolled tent or dry bag across the top. Now I just need to bodge a little frame to stop them sitting on my exhaust and melting...

[MR_W]

The argument as I've read it is that a tailpack loads the weight up high, when as a rule of thumb you want the weight down as low as possible, while on the flip side panniers create more drag than a tailpack. That being said, the panniers on my BMW were the least aerodynamic things ever designed, and I never really noticed any difference when using them. Oh, but there's a point - panniers can be a bugger for filtering. Depends how big they are, though. Personally I prefer panniers, leaves the rear seat free to tie a rolled tent or dry bag across the top. Now I just need to bodge a little frame to stop them sitting on my exhaust and melting...

I'm going to start calling your bike badger if you keep bodging.

Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

[RantMachine]

I'm going to start calling your bike badger if you keep bodging.

Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

But it's one of the best bits...

[Gin]

The argument as I've read it is that a tailpack loads the weight up high, when as a rule of thumb you want the weight down as low as possible, while on the flip side panniers create more drag than a tailpack. That being said, the panniers on my BMW were the least aerodynamic things ever designed, and I never really noticed any difference when using them. Oh, but there's a point - panniers can be a bugger for filtering. Depends how big they are, though. Personally I prefer panniers, leaves the rear seat free to tie a rolled tent or dry bag across the top. Now I just need to bodge a little frame to stop them sitting on my exhaust and melting...

This pretty much summed up my thoughts on it well!

I always prefer panniers..

[MR_W]

I'm going to start calling your bike badger if you keep bodging.

Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

But it's one of the best bits...

Everybody knows, rants bike loves MASH POTATO!

Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

[RantMachine]

RIGHT that's it. I was thinking yesterday about how my bike still doesn't have a name, and this settles it.

My bike will henceforth be known as Badger.

Time to buy some decals.

[thebendyfox]

RIGHT that's it. I was thinking yesterday about how my bike still doesn't have a name, and this settles it.

My bike will henceforth be known as Badger.

Time to buy some decals.

 

[RantMachine]

These would fit perfectly on my side panels...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Badger-animals-nature-stickers-car-van-bumper-window-decal-5276-Black-/301714744863?hash=item463f99a61f:g:5RcAAOSwd0BV0Irh

Now if I can only find a Badger puppet, I could cable tie its head to the top of my mudguard

[RantMachine]

[Gin]

http://vignette3.wikia.nocookie.net/fictional-battle-omniverse/images/a/a3/Derailed_Thread.png/revision/latest?cb=20150723212858

[JRH]

These would fit perfectly on my side panels...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Badger-animals-nature-stickers-car-van-bumper-window-decal-5276-Black-/301714744863?hash=item463f99a61f:g:5RcAAOSwd0BV0Irh

Now if I can only find a Badger puppet, I could cable tie its head to the top of my mudguard

 

http://www.worldofbears.com/acatalog/FRS087_DetailEnlarge.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

http://www.essentialsforeducation.co.uk/my-first-puppet-badger.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Back on topic, never had problems with panniers on the bike with no frames.

[TheJamesH1]

All that has helped me make my mind up - I've decided to get a badger.

[JRH]

All that has helped me make my mind up - I've decided to get a badger.

 

There you go

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/250280713/personalised-bw-badger-nature-custom?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_uk_en_gb_c-bags_and_purses-backpacks&utm_custom1=35114ae5-c9ef-4080-9265-48a20e0ae9ac&gclid=CjwKEAjwguu5BRDq8uSKhaKIzDkSJACQ7WJlSscssnzEOhP_Y11ud8MglsPQNPgXhB8WjT_3RZDaJxoC8efw_wcB" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[RantMachine]

All that has helped me make my mind up - I've decided to get a badger.

[Gin]

All that has helped me make my mind up - I've decided to get a badger.

 

There you go

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/250280713/personalised-bw-badger-nature-custom?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_uk_en_gb_c-bags_and_purses-backpacks&utm_custom1=35114ae5-c9ef-4080-9265-48a20e0ae9ac&gclid=CjwKEAjwguu5BRDq8uSKhaKIzDkSJACQ7WJlSscssnzEOhP_Y11ud8MglsPQNPgXhB8WjT_3RZDaJxoC8efw_wcB" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

I carried on looking through Etsys Badger suggestions:

How Dapper!

[JRH]

All that has helped me make my mind up - I've decided to get a badger.

 

There you go

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/250280713/personalised-bw-badger-nature-custom?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_uk_en_gb_c-bags_and_purses-backpacks&utm_custom1=35114ae5-c9ef-4080-9265-48a20e0ae9ac&gclid=CjwKEAjwguu5BRDq8uSKhaKIzDkSJACQ7WJlSscssnzEOhP_Y11ud8MglsPQNPgXhB8WjT_3RZDaJxoC8efw_wcB" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

I carried on looking through Etsys Badger suggestions:

How Dapper!

 

Is that going to be your costume for the rally ?