Thanks to everyone who's taken the time to reply.
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Originally Posted by littleoldman2
I had Oxford Lifetime 50's which I bought second hand. They were great even with gross overloading. They fit by a straps over the rear seat which was occupied by tent, roll mat and sleeping bag, so I have no idea as to pillion comfort. I put the non slip draw lining stuff over the bike to stop them scuffing the paintwork. I managed to burn a hole in 1 with the exhaust due to overloading it, but it still worked. I used dry sacks and carrier bags for the stuff that needed to stay dry and so didn't use the waterproof covers. I now have hard luggage on the SV, I feel it's worth it in the long run.
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Thanks for the advice on how best to use them, unfortunately Givi discontinued the PL529 pannier rack a few years ago and I've not managed to come across even a second hand pair, and lack the skills to fab my own, as I would much have preferred lockable hard side cases in this instance.
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Originally Posted by Kenzie
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Thanks for the link, they look okay but I've got no use for the tailbag as I need to sit a pillion there, don't think they are for me but thank you for sharing.
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Originally Posted by NTECUK
I've used the X50 and the tail pack.
They are not wwaterproof and the rain covers are not 100% in making them. So pop your things in good quality bin bags or rubble sacks.
Using hard cases on the tiger.
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Thanks for the advice, I will do just that, just wish they still made hard cases for the SV!
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Originally Posted by Jayneflakes
ooh 'eck, is this a subtle hint that I have been talking out of my bum again? 
When my panniers are fitted, my petite twenty year old Step daughter can climb on, but on long trips the straps over the seat can give an uncomfortable pressure point. If you are going to do it this way. look into getting a foam cover like a sit mat from the camping shop. A quick bodge and it it can be fixed into place.
A tank bag can be handy, a place to store those extra few bits and to lay on when cruising flat out on the autoban.  |
If you have been talking out of your bum it has lots of good advice, wish mine was as helpful!
My better half fits the bill of petite 20 year old so that's a good product test, and I can bodge something this time, I'll use them a few times so I might get a second hand seat and see if I can't hack that into a more comfortable shape.
I've already got a tank bag, and I used that trick to ride from Surrey to AR14 only stopping for fuel! However that will not store the required number of additional "vital" items required!
Once again thank you to everyone who has taken the time to reply, it is most appreciated!