One pannier

[Scotsrick]

I’m trading in my GS 1250 and sold the Vario top plate completely forgetting I’ve got a weekend coming up. I’ve still got side panniers but honestly not enough to fill 2. Is one lightly filled pannier going to affect the bike in any way?

 

[Schtum]

Not enough for you to notice. Crack on. On the other hand, if you need to borrow a rear rack, complete with top plate, have a quick trip over the Forth and I'll loan you one.

 

[the woodster]

No, when I go on the ferry I carry my 'grab bag, for the stay in a side pannier, which is a lot lighter than the other one. I have never felt a noticeable difference.

 

[MIKE R]

If I remember correctly the first 800GS back in the early 1980s only had one pannier on the non exhaust side as an official accessory

Similarly, Triumph only have a single soft pannier in their accessory range for the 1200 Scrambler.

Should be OK, but have a test ride and decide for yourself

Mike

 

[SBD]

I doubt very much that you’ll notice. It’s got to be easier than a sidecar…

 

[Rushy]

Used to have just one (offside) on my 1150 all the time with stuff in it albeit not a load of weight. Easier /safer to filter with the near side missing .