I got them when I got the bike (V100 S). They seem really decent. Unlike my Multistrada's I can fit a helmet in both whereas I couldn't fit one at all in the Mutley. Seem fairly robust and I like the fitting system. So no complaints.
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V100 saddlebags note and warning!
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I finally got a pair of cases a couple of days ago. Mounting was a little confusing at first, I don't understand line drawings very well. My brackets weren't labeled but it wasn't hard to figure which side they were supposed to go on. Anyway the pillion must be fully seated, pun intended, in the latch to ensure the bags won't come off the bike while underway. I am going to do this mod anyway to ensure that I don't lose a bag or two. They are quite expensive.
Do you have the original muffler? What do you mean you switched the brackets? Do you mean the black ones mounted in the passenger foot peg area?
I suppose the brackets could be put on the wrong side but it seemed to me which side they should go on. My packages weren't labeled as to which side. The directions, i.e. drawings or pictures weren't very clear. Also if you haven't done yours yet, be careful of the tape holding the handles in. If a handle comes out the spring may drop off and it is quite confusing how it is supposed to fit. My biggest issue was the tumblers. I don't what I did wrong but the key slots are 90* out from each other. I tried fixing it but gave up after a couple of tries. A fair amount of disassembly has to take place to get to the locks. I fixed them so that they can be opened and closed without the key. I live in an area where locking stuff isn't always necessary. Loggers leave their expensive Stihl chain saws out in the open in the back of their trucks.
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Well, winter is almost done, figured I’d better get busy with the @John in PA side bag safety mod! Works like a charm…
I was planning something similar but just using drop nose pins instead. Same principle but possibly slightly less secure. Having already lost a pannier I will probably adopt this option instead.
eitanshay
Just got it firing!
this is fantastic. thank you for the detailed instructions, @John in PA
I was able to drop my left saddlebag coming out of my garage ...
I just completed installing the safety pins on my bike, and hoping to never drop these saddlebags again.
I was able to drop my left saddlebag coming out of my garage ...
I just completed installing the safety pins on my bike, and hoping to never drop these saddlebags again.
Ive engraved my details on the underside of the bag so if it does dislodge hopefully a kind member of the public could return it.
Mine wasnt marked but it vanished in about a half hour as that was the time between me knowing I had it and realising I didn't. On a small English road as well not a highway. Kind of peeved about that.
MG_Rider
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Pinned! Thanks John!
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That’s brilliant!
I am wondering if those who have lost a bag had the pillion seat securely fastened? It is what locks the bags in place.
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When I lost my pannier I almost lost the pillion seat. It was just sitting loose on the tail of the bike. Quite how I didn't lose that as well I have no idea but luckily I didn't. Obviously I hadn't secured the seat properly. Guess what I really, really check before I take the bike out every time?
I have looked a the above information. Noting this was discussed around the 23 Feb to 18 Jun 2023.
Recently (March 2024) after I was riding my V85TT (had driven around 10,000km total) and I stopped to note that my right side pannier was gone. Next day my son was rising along the side road and found the pannier. It was approximately of it fell 50km off my ride. So this is a real issue.
I have tried to work out how the pannier could have fallen off the pannier but can not work that out. The pannier fell off with the key locked in position and the catches in position.
Off course I am now unsure that I can trust the pannier from not falling off in the future.
Would appreciate any advice.
I do not have useful advice, but will post my experience for what it's worth. V100 panniers have the same history. First ride from taking delivery I made a re-newbie rider error and let it tip over on a very uneven driveway, off the pavement edge and onto a dip in the gravel shoulder. and scraped the left bag loose, causing a bit of damage to one of the retaining knobs of the pannier.
Since I was using a sturdy leather "fanny-pack" for my Insta360 camera bits, I strapped the belt between the pannier handles, over the passenger seat. That takes some of the weight off the mounts but could be a disaster if one came loose and became a battle-flail on the move. The pannier still fits and locks, but I do strap them together. When not using the camera kit, I have a military-surplus quick-release strap.
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I think John Wells has the most simple and elegant solution to this issue. It’s in another thread.
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Saddlebags added security -- SOLVED!
I finally got around to addressing the desire for a redundant safety lock for the side cases on the V100. Two 3/16" marine-stainless steel safety coupler pins here (cost around $11), masking tape, a Sharpie, a sharp 3/16" drill, and 20 minutes time, and there's a fail-safe method for securing...
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Just make sure that the front pin is all the way in and forward. It is possible to mount the bags with only the back pin fastened. The front pin is the only one that is locked by the seat. If not, the bag may stay in place for quite a while before the rear pin eventually vibrates rearward and releases the bag. You probably won't even hear it come off ( speaking from experience). Also, make sure you have a firm grip on the handle when taking a bag off as it can release suddenly and fall on the floor. Good luck!
I reckon that's what happened to mine. I never knew it had gone until I stopped at a junction and saw my lopsided shadow.
My spare locks that came with the bike were in the bag that fell off. Replacement bag came with a new set of locks so now I am stck with using two keys, one for the bike and one for the bags. I know the original key number but ordering new tumblers is probably a hassle so I'll just keep using the two keys. This isn't the only bike that has bags that fall off. The early BMW's with Krausers were notorious for this, that's why you will see most of them with straps around each bag today. I even had a bag on my Kawasaki C14 Concours (GTR) come off once. The only bags that never fell off were the British Cravens and Givi.