fitting soft panniers fz6

[ddtwelve]

hi all,
 ive got what looks like oxford first time bike panniers any hints on fitting them as i will be taking a pillion passenger as well
 
thanks
david

[tomjimtom]

I've got them
middle connecting strap - under seat
two other connecting strap- over seat
other straps I did one on each side to the pillion footpegs and the ones at the back I joined to each other.

My gf didn't notice any difference with the seat straps on or off because of the trousers she was wearing

Hope that helps...

Although I've just noticed it's for an FZ6, I'm on an FZS1000, but I would say it's all the same

except watch out for your underseat exhausts

[AL]

I have them as well. On my FZS600 I put all 3 straps under the seat so it doesn't make it uncomfortable for my missus. Don't need her moaning any more than usual 

[ddtwelve]

cheers will do a conglomeration of both when i finished daughters bedroom painting 

[dolau]

I have an FZ6 and soft luggage and no problem with the underseat exhaust as the heat sheilds really work

[Grahamm]

I have an FZ6 and soft luggage and no problem with the underseat exhaust as the heat sheilds really work

Does it secure to eg the pillion footpeg mounts? I looked at soft luggage for my FZ6 but I was worried it might foul the rear wheel.

[dolau]

Nope- always put my cross webbing under the seat- makes it less prone to nicking

There seemed to be plenty of places to put bingees when I did it last

Off this weekend to Devon for four days on the bike so will remind myself how to do it- maybe put a picture up

[ddtwelve]

well i secured it did over/under velcro on seat then bungee from back to footrest,then adjutable webbing underneathexhaust wheel arch, then adjustable webbing either side to footrest stayed in place but got well dirty with mud and crud gonna see if theres a way to stop mud comming out as girlfriends back was all covered too:(

[dolau]

Slipped the straps under the seat and over the front grab rails- dont think I will need the bungees and straps as well but will see when I am fully loaded in the morning.... looks like good weather for a tour of Devon for four days with No1 son!

[Grahamm]

Out of interest, could you show a side-on/ back view if you have time?

[ddtwelve]

looks to me from your pic that the plastic push clips are gonna rub your grab rails on the front ,
the bottom bungees and straps are so the bottom of the bags dont jump around

[dolau]

Didnt move an inch.
 
Didnt use bungees it was tight with the straps under the seat and I ran the pull up webbing over the grab rail to pull them up tight
 
They rested on the rubber anti slip matting on the exhausts and the heat shields got hot but not enough to cause any damage and they were fully laden.
 
Will try and upload a picture of them fitted in touring mode.
 
Also I have the Givi waterproof satvan bag which I fitted to the handlebar yoke with a 12v socket in the fairing side panels near the front. Worked a treat and could see the satnav over my tank bag but had to lose my camera mount which is usually in that position.
 
No chaffing on the bodywork... only mine in leathers with so much sunshine.... but that is another story 

[the_fifer]

I use Oxford Sports panniers and the are great, they touch my Scorpion exhaust but its not a problem

[D4Delta]

These panniers look very good, especially the price Amazon are selling them for.


How about security though? I assume there is no way of locking the compartments. I would not like to leave my helmet in one if it could be opened easily. Look great for just carrying stuff from one place to another though.

[red98]

had these on my fzs1000....worked a treat  ......i protected the bodywork with some rubber gauze matting , £1 from the pound shop....bargain