2017 Bonnie T120 - Rails, Racks, And Mixed Metals

Hi and welcome to the forum, with a red and silver Bonneville I think that chrome luggage racks and pannier rails would be the way to go. I think that black would look out of place on a bike with loads of chrome and shiny bits!

Ten bike parts are generally good value for money, they aren't the best quality but they are reasonable and cheaper than Triumph OE parts. The pannier rails are more than adequate for the job. If you are planning to use Triumph's own panniers then the rails carry little or no weight, they serve mainly to keep the panniers stable and keep them out of the back wheel!

 

I have two sets of Tec rails. So far, so good. I tend to try to match chrome for chrome/black for black. I've powder coated chrome parts to fit black color scheme. Usually cost effective solution.

 

This Fall I fell for a 2020 T120 with a blaze orange over black tank without the rather costly two piece Triumph luggage rack. The first owner had mounted Hepco and Becker C-bow black carriers. I found the H&B bags fine for errands but want to explore longer range motorcycle camping. Months of research before I settled on Givi monokey system. I mounted a Tec one piece rack which accepts a Givi top case mount, and BONUS, also fits the Givi side case mounts. All in flat black. For some reason I feel the Givi side mounts are less intrusive than the C-bow, blending in more like traditional pannier rails. Black Friday shopping scored some Dolomiti aluminum color 36 cases for sub $500. Pictures soon; Amazon delivers the cases today.

 

Givi PL4610 packs two mounting brackets: One for stock Triumph two part rack, and another with "U" bolt clamp for other racks (including the Givi SR4610). The Tec rack sits at the right level, and SO fortunately, the "U" bolt fitted directly between the braces which mount the luggage rack to the underseat fender.

I kinda dig the aluminum contrast with the chrome to brighten up the bike.
The black might be too much Darth Vader hahah.

 

Very satisfied with Tec rack. It also uses the forward attachment points for strength, never could figure out before I installed it that there are two *threaded* holes in the frame directly behind the top shock bolt. The rear racks are anchored to those holes with new bolts.