Are they waterproof ??

[kbada]

Next tuesday we leave the norwegian shores for a fortnight in the Alps - can't wait.......

Question - are the OE sideboxes for the 1200 really waterproof or do they leak ?? Am a little unsure with regards to the extending gizzmo....... Should we pack in plastic bags ??

The first real test of my 1200

 

[Deleted account 211025001]

I rode down to the Pyrenees last w/e on M-ways, in torrential rain and at 3 figure speeds.

Nothing in the panniers (not expanded) got wet but where the rubber seal joins (leading edge of the pannier - why?!) there was a small amount of 'grit' inside the pannier indicating it had leaked very slightly - however, as stated, all the contents were dry so I've no problem with that.

HTH
Andres

 

[jeff garnett]

Hi
I pack in space bags, all the air can be squeeze out & waterproof
solves two problems at once

got mine from QVC off TV but have seen them in the shops

jeff

 

[TheJoker]

Question - are the OE sideboxes for the 1200 really waterproof or do they leak ?? Am a little unsure with regards to the extending gizzmo....... Should we pack in plastic bags ??

Mine hasn't leaked - but I still pack my stuff in normal plastic bags anyway. Enjoy the trip!!

 

[bonjeroo]

Question - are the OE sideboxes for the 1200 really waterproof or do they leak ?? Am a little unsure with regards to the extending gizzmo....... Should we pack in plastic bags ??

I discovered my panniers weren't waterproof when riding back from France last Monday. Emailed Sharon at Park Lane to let her know, and was given a brand new set this Saturday - excellent service once again from Sharon and her colleagues.

regards,

Bonj

 

[JayGee]

Mine have been in some real down pours and never leaked although the seal doesn't look too good and looks like it doesn't always fit properly. I dfon't use plastic bags etc. as it's always fiddly getting everything in but I've just bought some inner bags from Mane Event which I hope will give a bit of extra waterproofing and save having to carry filthy cases into hotels etc.
Cheers JG
PS Have a good trip.

 

[JayGee]

Next tuesday we leave the norwegian shores for a fortnight in the Alps - can't wait.......

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Me too, where abouts? Do you know if the higher passes are still closed? I think they might be.
Cheers JG

 

[GSmonkey]

They don't leak in my experience. I still pack in my black waterproof pannier liners aka bin-bags

 

[kbada]

Do you know if the higher passes are still closed?

No, I don't know - just have to go back the way you came if you get confronted by the white s*ite......

Have a good trip you as well........

 

[Dave Price]

I've not had any problem in long spells of heavy rain, with the panniers in the extended position. However, I always take the precaution of packing my clothing in a waterproof inner bag.
I've found that reusable M & S food bags, which are made of a thick woven nylon material, are practical and fit the panniers perfectly. Bin liners are an alternative, but are more likely to tear.
There's definitely not much worse than a long ride in the pissin rain, only to find that all your clothes are wet.

 

[Emoto]

No leaking for me in either expanded or normal mode. I do use the BMW inner bags, which are beautifully made and add another layer of protection against leaks.

 

[Dahoum]

They leak if submerged (I know)

 

[Joyseeker]

i did a wet week in ireland last year. to get the most space i relied on just the seals...... they didn't leak.

I do use the BMW inner bags, which are beautifully made and add another layer of protection against leaks.

agree with above accept i don't use for trips more then a weekend as so much space is lost. once a bag takes walking boots 'thats nearly it'.