Street Twin Pannier Rail Or Rack Advice Please

I have the Triumph waxed cotton panniers on my street twin and really like them. Also the long haul screen. It also works great. But here in California we don't get much rain. I understand that if it is wet out the waxed cotton might not be the best. But for me they work great. And look great.

 

I have been wondering about the Kappa waterproof soft 13ltr £80-100 with the TEC rails £45. If it works it would be like a half price waterproof version of Givi, but not sure if Kappa need their own rails though. The listings say they have quick release for Kappa rails, but not sure if that is the only way. Will let you know when I get answers and if I get them.

 

Update, couldn't get clear confirmation if they would work together so have taken the plunge/gamble and ordered them. Seems like it should work, but depends on the diameter of the rail and size of the clips on the bag. Not bad side bag and rail for £130 though, if it works!

 

Yes will look at clearance and fit hope to use the clips and strap that come on the pannier. I've also ordered pipe clips to stop it sliding if it needs. Might have to solve a few problems to make it work. I must admit I miss-read your OP, realise now it was just the rail/rack that you are after, but will post pics if I can make it work.

 

I am 5' 9" and the screen does deflect the wind over my head and around my hands. It does a pretty good job.

 

The TEC rails arrived today, not got the pannier yet. The top horizontal bar is 12mm diameter, 24cm long before it starts to curve down, sorry, not good at pics. Will get some ACF50 on them before fitting. Reading the instructions, it should clear the shock by 10mm, bit concerned about the advice to hold the bottom rail near the end and pull it firmly if the clearance is not correct!

 

Are these the TEC rails you mean?
If so, I had no problem fitting them - job done in minutes. Tighten the shock bolt up to 28Nm and the pillion footrest, silencer mount to 27 Nm.

 

Yep, thanks. Silly question, do you have to support the bike when you remove the top shock bolt?

 

No, I did mine on the side stand and found that the bolts lined straight up - do the top one first and you should be OK.
Be interested to see what you think of the bag - had a look at their website and it looks pretty decent.

 

Very nice pannier/side bag arrived just now. It is clearly designed to fit on a 10mm rail, so the 12mm rail on the TEC is slightly too large. There are two clips for the rail and a strap with a buckle. The two clips are plastic, they are tough looking, but plastic, so I wouldn't be comfortable stretching them open. The strap and buckle also do not grip on much. It may be possible to get some kind of brackets to put on the rail, but I think I will call it quits and buy the correct frame.

 

Well that's a shame - would have gone for that if it had fit but you are right not to try and force it over the rail. It does seem as if this style of bag needs its own rail.

 

Nah, I had only offered one up to the pannier. TEC are great and were happy for me to return it. It was a decent rail though and only £45. I just really like the Kappa bag.

By the way, fitted the TEC centre stand today, hard to get the spring on, but quite pleased with it, should make cleaning and checking the chain a bit easier.

 

Thank you for this post.
I can't decide what I should get... The Triumph ones do look nice but super expensive and small. Has anyone tried the Givi ones?

GIVI TMT6407 Pannier Rack to fit:
Triumph Street Twin 900 (2016-2019)
Takes a pair of GIVI MT501 side bags,

 

That's a terrific looking bike!

 

Hello
Have recently boight a 2016 Triumph Street Twin and am trying to purchase panniers. Have seen some on EBAY, but the seller says they're for the Bonneville T100 or SE models only. Does anyone know if they would fit a Street Twin? Part No. is A9520029