Textile Panniers

[mikerj]

Yes, I bought the Kreiga US40 set (US20 + 2x US10) when I went to the IOM on my RSV this year. Properly good quality kit with a fully waterproof liner and hold a surprising amount of stuff. The US20 bag comes with a shoulder strap so you can use it as a general purpose bag for carrying stuff around which I found pretty useful, though would have been better with two straps like a back pack. They can be fitted in any combination e.g. US20 by itself, US20 + one US10 or with both US10's, and the US20 is easily big enough for a few days worth of stuff by itself.

They fit by straps passing under the pillion seat so they are very quick and easy to fit and remove once you've done it a couple of times. Only problem I found is that no matter how tight I pulled the straps they gradually moved forward and ended up pressing against my backside which was annoying. They do have a sort of anti-slip mesh built into the bottom, but it wasn't particularly grippy so will use some of the really grippy stuff you get with tank bags next time.

Overall I was impressed and can recommend them. The sliding around my well have been peculiar to the RSV seat as I've not heard any other complaints, but I think it's easily fixed anyway.

[mikerj]

Originally Posted by Tommy H

Dunno if any panniers come with it, but you can get matts that stop the rubbing, or use blue foam etc. Like I said - lesson learned.

FWIW I used a sheet of self adhesive clear plastic that is especially meant for protecting paintwork. It was difficult to fit to the compound curves of the tail bodywork so it's didn't look particularly great but there is no way the paint can get damaged unless a strap rubs all the way through the plastic and I took it off after the trip anyway. The grippy matts are ok, but it's easy to trap grit against the paint unless you make sure it's scrupulously clean.

i did 3 days on a oxford tank bag, which is fantastic for longer, i would just add a tail pack (Kreiga are meant to be v. good) or/and some oxford panniers
hth

thanks everyone, won a bid on ebay for oxford first time panniers. Was looking at the anti slip oxford blanket and the clear film, dont know which to go for.

Bike blanket everytime. Just lay on the tail unit and put the panniers on top.

[littleoldman2]

Originally Posted by mpsricky

thanks everyone, won a bid on ebay for oxford first time panniers. Was looking at the anti slip oxford blanket and the clear film, dont know which to go for.

I use some stuff the better half (yes its true) got from her mate for lining draws, it stops your mugs rattling in the draws as well as my soft luggage moving about.