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Title: Triumph panniers
Post by: Mossy on May 21, 2012, 01:22:22 AM

Morning folks
I'm still here. Picked up a bargain on e-bay last week, a set of Triumph panniers for $230, including the $70 postage. Though I may have to re-paint them :)
(http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af98/50Tbird/P5200091.jpg)

I've fitted them how I think they should be fitted, though the rubber on the foot peg brackets don't seem to be wide enough where they fit the panniers.
This will allow the panniers to rattle, probably only when they are empty.
Is this correct and do I have them in the right place??
(http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af98/50Tbird/P5200097.jpg)

(http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af98/50Tbird/P5200093-1.jpg)

Cheers Mossy

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Post by: matts23 on May 21, 2012, 01:43:27 AM

Looks like mine

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Post by: cosmo on May 21, 2012, 03:42:40 AM

They're right. Do look closely, the rubber brackets are adjustable, though it's a balancing act between too tight and too loose. You'll have to determine through trial and error. Be sure you can latch the bags after you adjust, meaning remove and refit, to be positive.

Cosmo

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Post by: Mossy on May 21, 2012, 07:56:35 AM

Thanks for confirming its right.

Cheers Mossy

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Post by: jphish on May 24, 2012, 04:32:43 PM

my "rubbers" are in the middle of the gap in bracket - Never had a rattling / noise problem. Dont think you'll find any adjustment is necessary. That was a good deal - tho appears to be a bit of aesthetic "tension" between the blue & orange. Paint would be good.

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Post by: HamrenDan on May 24, 2012, 09:08:42 PM

Ahh thats what I am missing.. the PO used some black duct tape to resemble the rubber piece, looks like hell, but I guess it works.. I too got a deal $100.. I love craigslist..

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Post by: ChazzyB on May 24, 2012, 11:23:34 PM

I think they're supposed to rattle on the lower pegs. The Tiger 800 is the same, no doubt the Exploder too. I read it's so the luggage can move in cross-winds/truck blast, etc., without unsettling the bike.

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Post by: pineygroveshop on May 25, 2012, 12:43:48 AM

Mine mount the same. After years of kicking the lids from getting on/off the bike, I painted my panniers with truck bed coating. My Tiger is black so the color is not a problem.

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Post by: Mossy on May 28, 2012, 12:24:21 AM

Spent another $70 on some spray cans and a day in the shed yesterday.

(http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af98/50Tbird/P5270107.jpg)

Does that look better?? :D :D

Cheers Mossy

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Post by: HockleyBoy on May 28, 2012, 09:27:23 AM

Nice work, looks very good. :D

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Post by: jphish on May 28, 2012, 05:28:40 PM

much better! Love those bengal colored tiggers.

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