v100 Luggage

[MartinK]

I'm planning a week-long trip at the end of July on my Stelvio (planning the West coast of Ireland with a fellow UKGSer), so thinking I will need a bit more luggage than my usual "roll bag on the back seat" approach.

Been looking at genuine Guzzi panniers, but I'm not sure they are best for me. Interesting Guzzi offer the same panniers for the Mandello and the Stelvio V100, so I assume most aftermarket panniers for the Mandello will also fit the Stelvio...?

Ideally something that doesn't mean loads of scaffolding on the back of the bike when the panniers are removed (the thing I really like about the OEM Guzzi ones, like a GS with Varios, there's no "scaffolding" visible on the bike when panniers are not in place). This seems to rule-out the SHAD, or Hepco&Becker stuff as you need a load of scaffolding to support them (it seems a bit daft to me these aftermarket brands don't use the V100's provided mounting points)...

What other options have people found? I've had a look at the SW-Motech ProBlaze - they look pretty good, minimal "scaffolding", and pricing is OK.

I'm not too worried whether the panniers are plastic boxes or soft...

Anyone found anything interesting?

 

[leadfarmer]

SW Motech and Givi both do quick release frames so you can take them off when not needed

I much prefer top loading boxes and inner bags whatever brand they may be

 

[MartinK]

SW Motech and Givi both do quick release frames so you can take them off when not needed

I much prefer top loading boxes and inner bags whatever brand they may be

Thanks leadfarmer. Only had top-loaders briefly (on a GSA I could not get on with - went back to GS with Varios). Must say I'm normally a take-a-pannier-onto-the-B&B/Hotel kind of guy, and like loading the clamshell design (I don't use inner bags). Plus I like to keep the sleek looks of the bike when panniers are removed. Personally I find the Stelvio one of the prettiest bikes I ever owned, and want to keep the sleek looks and uncluttered rear end...


IMO pannier frames would ruin the look at the back end...

I would be happy try top-loading ALU panniers again, if they had QR framework, so I'll give the SW Motech importers a call (I can't find the V100 frames on their website).... Cheers!

 

[Clifton]

I suggest getting the factory V100 panniers. They integrate and colour match very nicely with the bike, in fact I dare say I think the bike looks better with them on. They mount very securely and thank God the lock for locking the pannier lid is not part of the latches so if you choose they can be latched closed but not locked. BTW your bike should have come with three locks under the seat that are keyed to the bike, you use 1 for each pannier.

While overall I prefer top load panniers there are advantages to the factory side loaders. Only one small bracket behind the passenger foot pegs that's hardly visible so the bike looks stock with them off. With a pack strapped across the seat, over the top of the panniers, the panniers can still be easily opened. They mount very solidly, no shaking or wobbling. Some have complained that they struggle getting them on but I sprayed the mount tabs and slots with silicone and they go on and easy. Each one will hold a full face helmet. Overall width of the bike at their widest is about 37-38" or just slightly more than the bars which isn't bad. My BMW GSA was 40" and my friends KTM 1190 is 44" wide with its factory aluminum panniers.

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

I suggest getting the factory V100 panniers. They integrate and colour match very nicely with the bike, in fact I dare say I think the bike looks better with them on. They mount very securely and thank God the lock for locking the pannier lid is not part of the latches so if you choose they can be latched closed but not locked. BTW your bike should have come with three locks under the seat that are keyed to the bike, you use 1 for each pannier.

While overall I prefer top load panniers there are advantages to the factory side loaders. Only one small bracket behind the passenger foot pegs that's hardly visible so the bike looks stock with them off. With a pack strapped across the seat, over the top of the panniers, the panniers can still be easily opened. They mount very solidly, no shaking or wobbling. Some have complained that they struggle getting them on but I sprayed the mount tabs and slots with silicone and they go on and easy. Each one will hold a full face helmet. Overall width of the bike at their widest is about 37-38" or just slightly more than the bars which isn't bad. My BMW GSA was 40" and my friends KTM 1190 is 44" wide with its factory aluminum panniers.

Looks like the pannier design hasn’t moved on, since BMW system plastic panniers on 1100/1150 GS - 30 years ago and the older BMW ones look better than those above
I thought the Italian designers would have more flair

 

[Clifton]

They tuck in nicely, they are shaped in a puffed out way to accommodate helmets that so many seem obsessed about, latch on very securely (unlike BMW's integral cases on my airhead that fall off), don't have the heavy, complicated, expensive, and space robbing mechanisms of Varios, use simple robust latches rather than complicated electronic keyless mechanisms such as the new R1300 and Goldwing, take advantage of the motorcycle's built in hidden mounting points, are colour matched to the bike, and are affordable. And, unlike the miniature left case on R1100/1150's both on the V100 are full size.

 

[seahorse]

Agreed , I like them far. Slightly odd shape but they will take a helmet and great bikers gear make bags for them now. Just make damn sure the pillion seat is secured properly and that is what secured the panniers. I have seen a few with the grey panels painted to match the bike which is a nice touch although I don't think I'll be doing the same.

 

[Clifton]

Yep w/o the rear seat on they can shift rearward and then come off. But it seems like a great mount system and I won't worry about the pillion seat coming off because in all my years riding I've never lost a seat. I have lost a few panniers though.

At least the silver colour seems to perfectly match the Stelvio and Mandello silver accents. Looks nice on the Mandello as well IMO.

 

[richardbd]

I like that the same panniers fit the Stelvio and the Mandello. Good reason to buy one of each

 

[Clifton]

Good point Richard, an excellent way to save money and space by not needing two sets of panniers.

 

[Fluffmeister]

I've just done 2,500 miles on a loop around France on my V100, using my SW-Motech Blaze Saddlebags and a couple of rokstraps holding a drybag. The Blaze Pro's, with support arms came in at £325 new when I bought them, and they were fine for the trip, I was solo.

 

[Wrinkly]

They look very neat, and suit the bike.

 

[MartinK]

OOOOhhh interesting:

3P SYSTEM MOTO GUZZI STELVIO 1000

Fitting to mount SHAD side cases on the motorcycle.

www.shad.es

Shad have a nice kit:



And the kit looks OK without the panniers - the frames are not too obtrusive and appear to use the same mounting points as the OEM...

 

[Clifton]

Nice having options, looks like less money than the factory ones too. Now if someone just comes out with top load aluminium ones.

 

[MartinK]

Got my Shad stuff on
Went for Shad because the support bracket is quite inconspicuous when panniers are removed
Just packing for a week touring Ireland

 

[MartinK]

I should say, total cost just over £300. I bought the panniers off a nice chap on UKGSER for £200 (originally installed on a KTM). , the Shad fitting rails were £130 ISH....

 

[Clifton]

Perfect for your trip and just running errands. They look nice on the bike too, Martin.

Other than maybe taking a little evening ride around the hood I almost always have panniers on a bike, and if not panniers at least an expandable tail bag.

 

[MartinK]

Perfect for your trip and just running errands. They look nice on the bike too, Martin.

Other than maybe taking a little evening ride around the hood I almost always have panniers on a bike, and if not panniers at least an expandable tail bag.

Same here Clifton. Usually just the tail pack with a couple of necessities and a bottle of water. Panniers only when absolutely necessary...

 

[Andrew Dean]

Is anyone doing ally ones for the Stelvio?

 

[MartinK]

On way home from doing the West Coast of Ireland....
Thought I'd share a pic with the Shad stuff installed, bike needs a clean