the key to both open ( and close ) them , I found them easy to use . There ’ s a ‘ traffic light ’ system which tells you if they ’ re locked and loaded ready to ride , which should prevent anything falling off - they can only be locked in place . Fitting the pannier is easy - just locate the clips / dowels at the bottom and then push them towards the bike , you ’ ll feel them click into place . Taking them off requires the key to be inserted into the lock and turned , then the lever flicked to release the lock . It ’ s all very easy , even if you don ’ t listen to the instructions . I ’ ve done 100km / h or so on pretty rough dirt roads , including some hits that have serioulsy rocked me , but they ’ ve been solid - I looked around to make sure they were still there , but they cling on tenaciously .
THE SKINNY Triumph ’ s panniers offer a solid build , rugged good looks , are easy to use and can be keymatched to your ignition key . They are priced at the higher end of the market but you do get what you pay for . BEN WILKINS
PRODUCT : Triumph panniers and mounting frame PRICE : Panniers $ 2015.42 , stainless mounting frame $ 824.50 SEE HERE : Triumph Motorcycles NZ waterproof roll-top inner bags which would maximise packing space and mean you don ’ t have to take the dirty or wet panniers into your tent ( my style ) or hotel room ( Mike ’ s style ).
USING Once I ’ d got used to the fact the panniers need
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