Throwover Panniers

Hi
Any chance of a picture with the panniers fitted? Have to say if there is any doubt about the security/fitment of throw overs I would err on the side of safety and use extra straps. I have heard stories of tail-packs or throw overs being caught in the rear wheel with disastrous results as well as being burnt on exhausts.

 

Yep, don't move til yer sure panniers won't hang out on corners etc, bike unstable, can be issues with insurance claims etc as well as safety. I have Triumph throwover panniers with correct velcro straps on pannier rails, but still added extra tie wraps for security. Glad I did, on our recent weekend to Belgium sortie, velcro strap kept having to be retightened.

Give some thought to telling yer insurance yer have panniers on, yer don't want them claiming yer didn't fit properly, hence bike unsafe if there was a claim. Just a thought tho, ride safe.

 

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