lock lever be lifted up to open the panniers . Sounds easy , and it is ... but when you didn ’ t remember that there ’ s a key tucked away on the ‘ keyless fob ’, hidden deep in your pocket , it seemed all kinds of tricky .
BUILD Both panniers are a decent size - 37 litres in capacity - unlike some factory luggage which have a smaller pannier on the exhaust side . They ’ re made from 1.5mm aluminium with polymer bumpers on each of the corners to give some protection against knocks or dropping . The hinges and latches are sturdy and everything is riveted together . Handily , the key is coded to the ignition key . Despite the Triumph embossed logos on the sides , I was 99 % sure these panniers were made by Givi - and a look at the back confirmed it , so it ’ s decent , quality gear .
WATERPROOFING I ’ d say they ’ re pretty water resistant . I ’ ve not had anything get wet ... yet , but as Triumph doesn ’ t claim they ’ re waterproof , it ’ s probably a matter of conditions - but they ’ re pretty good in that respect . There ’ s a raised , rubberised seal / lip around the circumference of the opening that keeps the rain out . In case of leakage , I ’ ve been using lightweight Macpac drybags for my gear , but there ’ s a set of factory
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