SOFT LUGGAGE

[Rusty]

 If I remember right years ago a couple of mates had saddle bag throw over the passenger seat panniers?

[pai_mei]

Do you think that this tank-bag [http://www.givi.co.uk/soft-luggages/Tank-bags/EA102SM] may be a bit large for the zuma tank?
I'm very close to press the "buy" button...

[Cyclebunny]

I have now tried and tested a set of Niche soft panniers on my bike.
I believe they are Chinese made. The panniers are separate bags with long velcro straps and can fit just about any bike I'd guess. The GW is suited to these as you can fit the straps under the seat and once the seat is locked over the straps, they can't be removed (without cutting them off). Very happy with them. I bought them from the bike shop where my bike comes from, so don't have a link to where anyone else can get them. Some pictures attached:

[patico]

I like to use the top case as my primary luggage solution.

If it's not enough, I put the side panniers as well. Soft luggage is great in case you hit a car or something else when going trohu a narrow place. However, make sure you buy a water proof bag. When I got the Inazua, I bought a pair of bags branded 'Suzuki GSR150'. The were supposed to be water tight. First rain came and everything got wet. While checking the wet stuff, I found each bag came with a rain bag   

[cgblueman]

patico

I like to use the top case as my primary luggage solution.

If it's not enough, I put the side panniers as well. Soft luggage is great in case you hit a car or something else when going trohu a narrow place. However, make sure you buy a water proof bag. When I got the Inazua, I bought a pair of bags branded 'Suzuki GSR150'. The were supposed to be water tight. First rain came and everything got wet. While checking the wet stuff, I found each bag came with a rain bag   

that sounds like something I'd do!

[hl3013st]

Top box is the best for me
 

[killergoa]

Cyclebunny

I have now tried and tested a set of Niche soft panniers on my bike.
I believe they are Chinese made. The panniers are separate bags with long velcro straps and can fit just about any bike I'd guess. The GW is suited to these as you can fit the straps under the seat and once the seat is locked over the straps, they can't be removed (without cutting them off). Very happy with them. I bought them from the bike shop where my bike comes from, so don't have a link to where anyone else can get them. Some pictures attached:

I was looking forward to buy similar bags for my Inazuma (specifically, I was aiming at http://www.shad.es/en/shad-world/products/bags/for-motorcycle/sb-50/c28r46/).. a question for you: do they bend on the inside, that is.. is there a chance they will touch the rear wheel, resulting in wear and damage to the bags?

Thanks

[patico]

Those look pretty much standard, and they will rest on the bike sides. COnsidering the 'zuma is auite wide at that spot, the chance for that happening is really small.

However, make sure you use the small plastic rings to tie them to a safe spot on the bike. If I recall correctly, I used zip ties to fix the bags to the pillion foot pegs.

Also, use your common sense and try different positions until you find one that feels comfortable and secure.

[speedandstyle]

If you do use soft side bags, put them on the right way. This guy in China has them on backwards!




I bet those clips make your butt sore after a while!

[Robell]

 

As you say, they're fitted on the wrong sides - plenty of capacity tho !

That front number plate looks awkward too.