[ST] Re: st-digest V2004 #91

["Donald Payne" <indysprint@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I'll chime in on the Tourmaster Cortech three bag setup.  I've ridden with
them for about 20K miles and am pretty satisfied with them.  The front two
straps I hook to the passenger peg brackets.  The rear two straps I loop
around the opposite tail light and pull the back in snug.  The top bag clips
into the lower two side bags and will remain fairly stable, but I do use the
integral bungee cords just as a final safety point.

The bags come with rain covers that will keep everything dry if you're
careful.  I rode through 6 days of heavy rains last spring up to Nova Scotia
and didn't have a problem with water seepage.

The careful part is when using the front straps you create a small air
infiltration point on the front of the bag.  At approx. 80mph on the freeway
this can (will) balloon the rain cover and eventually work it off (in my
case, onto the chain, around the sprocket four times, then spit it out onto
the road).  New ones are $18.00.

I eventually figured out the correct method, unhook the front straps
trusting the top bag's bungees to hold everything in place.  It does.

Other than that it's a well made, fairly inexpensive, set of heavy duty soft
luggage.

Don Payne
00 RS

> Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2004 11:08:01 -0600
> From: "Brian D ." <brd@xxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [ST] Questions from a newbie.
>
> On Tue, Feb 17, 2004 at 11:01:45PM -0800, David Sergeant wrote:
> > First, soft luggage.  I'd like to know opinions about soft luggage.  I
know
> > most of the RS's CAME with throw over panniers.
>
> I don't think this is true.
>
> > 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...
>
> I didn't know Givi made soft luggage?  At least I haven't seen any
> available here in the USA.
>
> That said, the Triumph soft throwover panniers are excellent quality,
> very roomy, and the side panel protectors are excellent and look good
> even with the bags off.
>
> But tourmasters are not bad--and much cheaper--though I don't know about
> their fitment on an RS.  Nelson-Rigg also makes some good looking stuff.
> Marsee, Eclipse, and RKA might also make panniers.  If you're near a
> Cycle Gear, check out their "house brand" of luggage, too.
>
> I guess it depends how much you'll use them.  If it's just once a year,
> the savings might be worth it.  But if you plan to do many trips, the
> Triumph bags are well worth it.
>
>



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