panniers

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I went out on my Tracer yesterday and when I stopped my right hand pannier was missing (Yamaha panniers, dealer fitted). I had checked that the panniers were secure before starting out so can only assume there was a problem with the locking mechanism. Has anyone else had this problem?

Hello, has anyone tried to waterproof the Yamaha panniers, was thinking if trying either the nikwax spray or Fabsil which is more used on camping equipment, was wondering if anyone had any experience and what results they had. Thanks

Hey all, so what is the deal on panniers? Is everyone going for the Yamaha ones or has anyone gone aftermarket? I am looking at the Hepco and Becker Journey panniers, 42 litres per side and lockable and water resistant but am a little worried about size and subframe issues. Anyone have...

Did anyone order the optional pannier set withn their bike? I put an order in for them on the same day I ordered the bike. The bike arrived but was told the panniers were delayed. I've had the bike over a month now and still no sign of the panniers. Dealer tells me no-one has got them yet. Is...

So Saturday night I was thinking about just going somewhere, an hour later a hotel had been booked in Edinburgh. Saturday morning was an early start and 6 hours with no panniers and my gear in my rucksack nearly crippled me!!. However now back at home and what an experience. My question to you...

When I went to the dealers the salesman told I could have a set of panniers and frames half price so long as I ordered them in March. Seems like a good deal however they do look rather small. If there not big enough then I might as well put the money towards some larger ones however the...

Photo of oxford 1st side panniers. thought i would upload photo to give any one who is thinking of getting a set, an idea of what they look like on bike

new panniers just arrived from krauser look real quality and solid well happy

Hi lads,anyone using the above,if so,opinions please.

I am enjoying riding the MT so much I have decided to use it (instead of my FZ1 Fazer) for my yearly 4 day tour round Wales in a couple of weeks, Luggage was the obvious issue, with the Ventura option being limited to 5 kilo. Anyway I bit the bullet and got the Yamaha saddlebags (panniers) and...