Re: [ST] for Dirty Dawg - WIDE ST bags

[brettwilson21@xxxxxxx]

I guess this is one of those "horses for courses" things.
 
My bike is my everyday transport so I needed a better system than the soft bag on the rack and throw over luggage. Security was a real concern.
 
After much deliberation I decided to buy the Triumph panniers and top box for my '99 ST. I had the bike for a year before I did this. I started taking the top box on and off but eventually left it on as it just made life so much easier. I could go somewhere and lock my jacket and helmet on the bike without having to carry them around. I know of far to many people that have had the straps of their helmets cut from the helmet lock devices. Why someone would do this is beyond me. I could carry all manner of stuff knowing that it was a lot more secure on the bike than in soft luggage. And perhaps most importantly I could fit a whole carton of beer in the top box, a case of red wine in the panniers, a few bottles of single malt tucked around it all and still have room for a few lite snacks to accompany said beverages.
 
IMHO - if that doesnt make the ST a true all round platform - I dont know what will.
 
Brett
Sydney
 
 
 
-----Original Message-----
From: don draper <donnydogood@xxxxxxx>
To: st-triumphnet.com@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Wed, 29 Jun 2005 08:13:01 -0700
Subject: [ST] for Dirty Dawg - WIDE ST bags


>>> There's no way I can be convinced a Givi setup is going to look good. <<< 
 
  Look good?... certainly not! That's why nobody puts them on coffee tables;... on a motorcycle, form follows function! =8o) 
 
>>> Not everyone wants a topbox. <<< 
 
  I can't imagine why anybody would want one,... I wouldn't take one as a gift. But then, I'd never shell out $200 for a helmet either. 
 
  Cheers; doggydoo - - - o&\o 
 
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