Shad TR40 Panniers

[peter56]

So purchased the above in January from ( Ghostbikes.com ) and only just been on my first outing with them and they melted. So I email ghostbikes with images. Apparently its user error. Not happy with reply obviously. I have sent several email and the last one I asked for a refund. No response to my last email.

 

[peter56]

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[The Other PaulG]

Is your exhaust standard? If so, I'd say their recommended fitment is not fit for purpose.

If you've altered the exhaust from standard, they're in the clear.

 

[longjohn]

I have these panniers and used them on a trip to Italy with no problems, I do think you should have used a heat shield of some sort to protect them from the heat with the exhaust so close.

 

[peter56]

I have these panniers and used them on a trip to Italy with no problems, I do think you should have used a heat shield of some sort to protect them from the heat with the exhaust so close.

Did take them out for a trial run before my tour and all seemed ok. I did about a 100 mile run and checked for heat and frame bolts were all good. My first day on tour was 380 miles and that's when I think most of the damage happened. Had to liberate a wet towel from the hotel and put it on the bottom to protect my clothes. It melted a air pump and 3 items of clothing

 

[peter56]

Is your exhaust standard? If so, I'd say their recommended fitment is not fit for purpose.

If you've altered the exhaust from standard, they're in the clear.

Yes standard exhaust

 

[peter56]

Over due update. SHAD have admitted they should have not been on the configurator as a option, and a refund was given. So I have repaired the damage as best I can.
So maybe someone might be interested.
Left pannier is as new . Right pannier was burnt by exhaust. See image before and after repair. Repair not pretty but totally functional. Use SHADS configurator to make sure it fits your make/model bike. l put a stick on heat shield but have not got round to take a picture yet.