Top box vs Softbag 2 or other tail-pack ?
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Keep the panniers,Nutty............. they may prove useful one day, especially 2up
The Cotswold Do, for instance
The Cotswold Do, for instance
Keep the panniers,Nutty............. they may prove useful one day, especially 2up
The Cotswold Do, for instance
Nah, travelling light, it's the future.
You'll regret it when all your stuff gets nicked or wet/soiled
Hamslay
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I had the large softbag on my K1300S and it was brilliant - it held loads, was easy to get to and totally waterproof. However, whenever I stopped on tour, a mate would have to stay with the bikes while I got coffee, took a pee etc. etc. If we both went into a cafe, we'd have to park the bikes in view or keep standing up like meerkats to check the bag was still there!!!
So, I bought the sports panniers for the K. Come the first tour, I was gutted at how little I could actually get in the panniers. The day before I left, I was actually close to sticking the bag on the bike too, just so I could carry enough stuff.
Having swapped for the GS, I went for the Vario panniers. I'm heading off on the first GS tour tomorrow. I know I'm going to have to take less if I use the Varios. But until I can be convinced that the world isn't full of little scrotes intent on nicking my stuff, I won't risk taking the bag.
So, I bought the sports panniers for the K. Come the first tour, I was gutted at how little I could actually get in the panniers. The day before I left, I was actually close to sticking the bag on the bike too, just so I could carry enough stuff.
Having swapped for the GS, I went for the Vario panniers. I'm heading off on the first GS tour tomorrow. I know I'm going to have to take less if I use the Varios. But until I can be convinced that the world isn't full of little scrotes intent on nicking my stuff, I won't risk taking the bag.
Just pack your stuff in your shoes
I have used both the soft bag 2 and hard topbox. I prefer the topbox for security but the soft bag for capacity
I have used both the soft bag 2 and hard topbox. I prefer the topbox for security but the soft bag for capacity
Went with the top-box in the end and very pleased. You don't even know it's on there and the build quality is just superb. Highly recommended.
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Plus one for Lomo,cracking bit of kit and superb service.
The 60L bag is huge,I swapped mine for the 40L. it carried enough kit for a 2 week trip.
bradders94
Registered user
looks good! you had the side panels, tank done as well?
bradders94
Registered user
The stripes run across the mudguard and down the central panel on the tank It's not much but enough to be that bit different
I remember that bike ! Its quite eye catching, the stripes are not excessive just enough.
