Luggage?

[Gezza]

Hi Guys
this is my first post (don't say a lot really) I have a 2003 600, had it a few years now. Great bike! Anyway we are doing a trip to France in July and can any of you recommend paniers? I have never seen a FZS with Paniers so don't know if they are available even? Thanks G

[bazza]

I have set of Shad top box and panniers, they came with the bike when i bought it with intention of touring, they are a bit plasticy but useful and up to the job

[robbo]

I've got a set of pannier rails. Givi Wingrack 2. They'd need some brackets fabricating to fit them to the fazer, as the dedicated fitting kit is no longer available. Suitable for Givi Monokey boxes.

[mtread]

Unless you are going to be regularly touring, you might want to just go with soft throw - over panniers and a tailpack. I used Oxford Sports kit. Cheap and does the job.

[Gezza]

Thanks Guys the Throw Over sounds like a great Idea. Thanks for the advice.

[mtread]

Amazon 50 quid https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00F0NZ2IM/ref=asc_df_B00F0NZ2IM58142109/?tag=googshopuk-21&creative=22146&creativeASIN=B00F0NZ2IM&linkCode=df0&hvadid=311166590593&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16070163092408199274&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=t&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1007008&hvtargid=pla-588635408781
Cheaper still, used on ebay

[gerkin]

That's what I have ,once you have sorted the


 fitting out they are great

[Bretty]

How long are you going for? Are you on a budget for your luggage? With a pillion or solo?


Lockable, hard luggage is a godsend, because it's easy on and off (when you leave/arrive at your hotel) and can be left securely on the bike when you go off walking or exploring.


The alternative is soft luggage and side panniers - cheap at about £40, but a pain to on/off load and not secure if you plan to leave your bike and luggage unattended.


Personally, If I was traveling solo for a week or less in warm July, I would travel with superlight minimalist clothes and just a 40 -50 Litre topbox only.
With a pillion, in colder weather or for 10days+, I'll reluctantly add on the soft panniers also.


Best advice I ever had about touring was to make 2 piles:
   Pile 1) Stuff you'll definitely need,
   Pile 2) Stuff you might need
Take with you half of Pile 1 and none of Pile 2. The bike rides better and it's so much easier un/packing and un/loading the bike every day.

Where are you going? a lot of people on here tour France.

[Gezza]

Thanks Bretty there will be 5 of us going for 16 days intending to head as far south as The Med no real set plan as yet. The more I think the hard pannier option is best. Simply for security.