Which panniers for an ST1050?

[markbmw]

As per title. I have the Triumph metal rack/bobbins for mine but no panniers. Original sets aren't cheap and seem to have mixed reviews with some complaints about lack of space.
Any suggestions for a good aftermarket (soft?) set?
I'm new to biking to completely green btw

[Biker9090]

Never really used panniers before but I'm now using Oxford P50R and am very pleased. They have waterproof inner bags and are very secure. You can get them cheap off of Facebook marketplace.

Edited by Biker9090 on Thursday 23 January 09:39

[HertsBiker]

Just say no to panniers! way to ruin a bike. However I hope you find whatever makes you happy.

[gareth_r]

No personal experience, but I've seen Lomo recommended on here.

[markbmw]

HertsBiker said:

Just say no to panniers! way to ruin a bike. However I hope you find whatever makes you happy.

They'll only be on it for the odd trip up North (Essex) and possibly a little touring once my son is on his bigger bike.

[markbmw]

Biker9090 said:

Never really used panniers begone but I'm now using Oxford P50R and am very pleased. They have waterproof inner bags and are very secure. You can get them cheap off of Facebook marketplace.

Thanks for the recommendation :-)

[black-k1]

HertsBiker said:

Just say no to panniers! way to ruin a bike. However I hope you find whatever makes you happy.

Ruin a bike? Is that not a bit extreme? I've had many a great ride on bikes with panniers. I accept that most bikes are better without panniers, especially if you're riding with enthusiasm but using panniers doesn't preclude enthusiastic riding or having fun.

ETA: 2814 very enjoyable, great fun miles of enthusiastic riding by 5 bikes with panniers on. I don't think any one of us would agree that our bikes were ruined. https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

Edited by black-k1 on Thursday 23 January 14:26

[Steve_H80]

Have a look at the sportsbikeshop website, that will give you an idea of what's available and cost.

[markbmw]

Thanks guys

[cpszx]

My ST came without panniers, so I had Givi hard panniers fitted on mine instead, after fitting the Givi mounting kit.

Panniers have long gone, went with another bike, but i still have the mounting panels, and the brackets are still attached to my bike (still used as winter commuter).

Not sure if Givi do soft panniers as well or not?

I am in Cambs, if you are local, and if you wanted the Givi pannier rails and brackets, you can have them for nothing, but you would need to come and take off the brackets from the bike.

Some of them might have used longer bolts, so you might need to swap them over as part of the removal, i can't remember.

If i could find the bag of bolts that i might have taken off, then i would remove them for you but that was many years ago.
Will take a look if i have time later, but grandkids are en route for the weekend and there is no way i will have time for any of that once they get here!