Advice for first time adventure rider

Hi Paul, you don't say what bike you have/going to have and you don't say what you plan to do with it?

For example, what is your idea of an Adventure? Going over the curbs to get to the shops or taking 2 years to go around the world?

 

I put a Givi top box on mine. Much bigger than the triumph one, holds 2 full face helmets and is a good match with the panniers. (And a lot cheaper).

I also installed a double USB charger in it as well, very useful for keeping my phone charged up.



I also went for a S W Motech Bags Connection QUICK LOCK GS TANK BAG as it follows the shape of the tank well. Plus it got good reviews. I liked the triumph one but the Motech gives me the option to move it to another bike in the future as the Triumph bag requires a harness to attach it.





You will most likely want a satnav at some point. I would recommend buying the Triumph mount as it is very sturdy and positions the satnav right where you want it, just above the clocks. A bit expensive but worth it. I went for the Garmin Zumo 590 and am very happy with it.

 

I have the very tank bag Rooster is recommending peejay and it's going on eBay within the next hour. I've bought 4 bags from Motohaus over the years, all SW Motech Bags Connection as they are superbly made and so simple to pop on and off the bike. I'm selling the GS model as it's way too big for my everyday needs.... it was a mistake buying this one

Welcome to the forum btw

 

I assume that the Wolf trousers have CE approved hip armour fitted? If not and it has the pockets for it definitely fit some. If no pockets for it then consider getting some armoured shorts from Knox (or similar). They offer fantastic protection and can be worn under other trousers or (like me) kevlar jeans.