I own a 2021 Bonneville T120 and I too found myself in the same place. What I did worked out extremely well. I bought Givi Dolemite hard case panniers. They carry a good amount, perfect strapping down dry bags on top or across, and look great on the Triumph. I think they would actually look great on the Speedmaster too....give it a touring look like a Harley.
I own a 2024 Triumph Bobber and purchased the expensive Triumph rails (painted black) and Triumph saddle bags before researching them enough. The saddle bags aren't waterproof and can't be locked to the motorcycle or locked to protect the contents. They are held in place by a simple nylon strap and plastic clip. The whole "slide them on" the rails using sewn-on sleeves is terrible! I am now considering LongRide rails and sidekick mounts to modify my setup. I should be able to use the Triumph Saddlebags with new LongRide rails and mounts.
My understanding was those pannier rails weren’t where you attached the bags but meant to add support to keep the bags out of the wheel. I believe if you had the center strap between the bags run under or over the pillion seat those rails would do the job of keeping the bags away from the moving parts. Maybe I’m wrong, just my .02.. enjoy the ride!
I think you're right, as long as the bags are designed for it. I've since replaced these with the 'throw over' burly brand bags and the rails do exactly what you describe.
I own a same bike, bought the more modern stile semi hard bags from Triumph, for a speed twin, had to adjust the rail (that where included in the price, as where raincovers) this made them sit al lot higher on the bike and nicely follow the contour of the fender. the bags are 13 liter each. sorry one can't attach a picture here
I have the same bike year model and color but I bought the Viking Lamellar Stallion leather covered bags and mounted these with easy brackets so I could remove them.
The Lamellars are what I had on my last bike. They're very nice bags. I didn't have the easy brackets though, that would have been good to have as well.
The support bracket for the bar gets in the way of using all 3 straps, plus when I tried it would sit up and back further than the actual pannier rails meant for supporting bags.
I agree if I planned on riding in the rain I'd choose a different bag. I've had hard viking bags on my old bike, and they were pretty nice. For the occasion that I get caught out in a surprise shower, I'll probably spray these down with a water repellent. Also, since they're goat leather, supposedly they are more water resistant than other types. But probably not by much.
The Triumph bags come with rain covers that work well. I had them for my T100 when I bought my Speedmaster. I didn't really like them on the Speedmaster, though. They are pretty clearly not designed for that bike. My biggest issue with the OEM bags is that you cannot take a passenger, not that it's that frequent but it does happen. I just picked up some canvas bags from Viking and used the stock pannier rails. They also come with rain coves, although I very rarely see rain.
Stop right where you are. These bags are not going to give you the service you need, never will. Get them wet from rain when carrying great, stretch city, of not complete failure.
If I'm ever out in the rain it's because I got caught by surprise. I should make a video doing a 'wet test' on these bags just to see how well (or poorly) they hold up.
@@tj-kv6vr Depends on your description of longer rides. A day trip? Sure, I can watch the weather. A multi-state road trip? I'd probably choose a different bag.
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I own a 2021 Bonneville T120 and I too found myself in the same place. What I did worked out extremely well. I bought Givi Dolemite hard case panniers. They carry a good amount, perfect strapping down dry bags on top or across, and look great on the Triumph. I think they would actually look great on the Speedmaster too....give it a touring look like a Harley.
I own a 2024 Triumph Bobber and purchased the expensive Triumph rails (painted black) and Triumph saddle bags before researching them enough. The saddle bags aren't waterproof and can't be locked to the motorcycle or locked to protect the contents. They are held in place by a simple nylon strap and plastic clip. The whole "slide them on" the rails using sewn-on sleeves is terrible! I am now considering LongRide rails and sidekick mounts to modify my setup. I should be able to use the Triumph Saddlebags with new LongRide rails and mounts.
I'm waiting for the same bags to be delivered for my t120. Also, that speedmaster seat looks so comfortable!
Hey Dave - what you're working out there looks pretty cool. I hope is all works out!
My understanding was those pannier rails weren’t where you attached the bags but meant to add support to keep the bags out of the wheel. I believe if you had the center strap between the bags run under or over the pillion seat those rails would do the job of keeping the bags away from the moving parts. Maybe I’m wrong, just my .02.. enjoy the ride!
I think you're right, as long as the bags are designed for it. I've since replaced these with the 'throw over' burly brand bags and the rails do exactly what you describe.
@@davesdiy9836 does the throw over give you the look the desire? We’re going for the same look.
I own a same bike, bought the more modern stile semi hard bags from Triumph, for a speed twin, had to adjust the rail (that where included in the price, as where raincovers) this made them sit al lot higher on the bike and nicely follow the contour of the fender. the bags are 13 liter each. sorry one can't attach a picture here
I like the video. Bags are pretty good looking
can you share the link of the saddle bags? can you carry milk gallons? in this.
I have the same bike year model and color but I bought the Viking Lamellar Stallion leather covered bags and mounted these with easy brackets so I could remove them.
The Lamellars are what I had on my last bike. They're very nice bags. I didn't have the easy brackets though, that would have been good to have as well.
Maybe lengthen the straps and strap it on to the grab rail area so they don't hang down so far?
I ended up replacing them with burly brand throw-over bags. They fit much better.
Good job
Have you considered changing forks so rake is over 30? For look & stability?
That's way outside my skill level at this time.
Why you did not hook the bags to the chrome rail behind the seat ????
The support bracket for the bar gets in the way of using all 3 straps, plus when I tried it would sit up and back further than the actual pannier rails meant for supporting bags.
I bought the original ones over ebay Kleinanzeigen, im really satisfied. If you like i can send you a picture
How much did you pay for the bike?
Will a plastic one gallon bottle with one side cut out fit ?
I suppose it depends on the shape of the bottle. They're about 5 inches wide but since the leather is soft there's a lot of flexibility.
Rain will get the best of your bags. The Triumph ones are waterproof.
I agree if I planned on riding in the rain I'd choose a different bag. I've had hard viking bags on my old bike, and they were pretty nice. For the occasion that I get caught out in a surprise shower, I'll probably spray these down with a water repellent. Also, since they're goat leather, supposedly they are more water resistant than other types. But probably not by much.
The Triumph bags are not waterproof and they have terrible online reviews.
The Triumph bags come with rain covers that work well. I had them for my T100 when I bought my Speedmaster. I didn't really like them on the Speedmaster, though. They are pretty clearly not designed for that bike. My biggest issue with the OEM bags is that you cannot take a passenger, not that it's that frequent but it does happen. I just picked up some canvas bags from Viking and used the stock pannier rails. They also come with rain coves, although I very rarely see rain.
goatskin is very waterproof
Stop right where you are. These bags are not going to give you the service you need, never will. Get them wet from rain when carrying great, stretch city, of not complete failure.
If I'm ever out in the rain it's because I got caught by surprise. I should make a video doing a 'wet test' on these bags just to see how well (or poorly) they hold up.
@@davesdiy9836 You said you want to take longer rides and still the rain will not fall on you?
@@tj-kv6vr Depends on your description of longer rides. A day trip? Sure, I can watch the weather. A multi-state road trip? I'd probably choose a different bag.
Save a little more money and get the original stuff…
I don't really like the way the triumph bags look.
@@davesdiy9836 and those cheap ones from ebay look good. your nuts
you paid 10,000 for the bike, why go cheap?? You wasted your $$$$
Cause sometimes it's fun to try something different? Been a few months and they've done their job.
Check SW-Motech usa. Great bags and mounting. Much better.
Yes, they do look like they make a very nice product.