RE: [ST] Questions from a newbie.

["Ken Mitchell" <kp.mitchell@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dave,

Great choice, welcome to the fold. FYI - None of the RS's came with the
Sport Panniers, it was always an option.

I know many RS and ST ownwers who got the Triumph bags, none I know have any
regrets. Those bags are secure, roomy, and I've never had any problems with
stuf getting wet, even in some pretty nasty downpours. One friend who got
the Givi cannot say that. Look around E-Bay for used if necessary, because
with the nice panel protectors, the Triumph bags really are, IMO, the very
best choice for the RS.

In 4 years of ownership, I have never once left the parking light on. I
doubt you would either.

Ken M.
Spencer MA USA
'00 RS


- -----Original Message-----
From: David Sergeant
Subject: [ST] Questions from a newbie.



Howdy all,

I just recently bought an 00 RS.  It's just a tad better than the 92 Seca
II I was driving before.  I have two main questions.

First, soft luggage.  I'd like to know opinions about soft luggage.  I know
most of the RS's CAME with throw over panniers.  Mine, being used, did
not.  I'd like to know the merits, caveats, etc of the Triumph OEM bags
versus cheaper generic ones.  It looks like the OEM bags come with mount
points you leave on when not in use.  Would I have difficulty in
establishing secure (as in not flying off) installations with other sport
bags.  Basically, is it worth the $250 OEM as opposed to the $150 Givis or
other ones...

Second... I know it is just a matter of time until I get off my ride, turn
on the parking light and go in to work.  Will that thing shut off after a
certain amount of time or can I expect a dead battery when I try to go
home?  If it just beeped a couple times or didn't let you pull the key
out.... sheesh.

Thanks!
Dave



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