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can you get full panniers for a storm i know its not ment for them but i want to start shooting off around the country and dont fancy a back pack or tank bag
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yes mate, givi do them, not cheap tho, i do have a pair of oxford throwover soft panniers for sale at the mo, very good condition....
i think al has solid panniers, give him a shout to find out what he uses... :thumbup:
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bsm has some softy's for sale
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a pair of southern softies infact mate...... :thumbup:
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bigspanishmarty wrote:a pair of southern softies infact mate...... :thumbup:
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Looking into this myself as the lady and I want to do some camping trips on the bike. Seems the Givi rack would be ideal for the top box.

What I can't seem to find are side boxes about that'd fit on too. I'm really not familiar with luggage racks etc so no idea which bits and bobs I need!

Anyone know of any that'd fit, onto that Givi rack if possible, and still have room for the pillion and also fit around the high-level cans I have?

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You wont get panniers on of any kind with high levels fitted. Your only other option is to have something custom made. Maybe pannier racks that could go over the top of the high levels and then get some panniers to fit.

No one makes panniers that I know of specifically for the vtr as it not designed for them. A givi rack and top box is the closest you will get to hard luggage.

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i looked into this as we're touring france next year, fecked off with soft luggage and bungie straps!! anyway couldnt find any hard panniers for the storm! so ive made my own by customising a givi wingrack from a vfr 800, i'll post a pic later, just need some hard luggage now :thumbup:
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Cheers for the replies! Didn't think there would be anything. Making parts is no biggie, I'm just lazy :D
marravtr wrote:i looked into this as we're touring france next year, fecked off with soft luggage and bungie straps!! anyway couldnt find any hard panniers for the storm! so ive made my own by customising a givi wingrack from a vfr 800, i'll post a pic later, just need some hard luggage now :thumbup:
Pics would be great, see how you did it!
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givi kappa both same but remeber wind takes them off balance abit
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that's mine pictured with panniers and camping gear on rack. I got the racks off ebay a few years back, they were listed as made for the firestorm. Had to modify to suit the panniers and top box I bought. Having panniers spoils the looks but it is useful & means I don't have to go in car Going away on it soon, we are going bed and breakfast to wherever the sun is shining
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Hope you can see these pictures. Off my facebook page:

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Bit dingy..

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Homemade rack on givi support brackets. Throwover soft panniers.

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Frontal (ooh err). Nr Brie if you're interested.

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You get the idea (Milau bridge if you're interested ;) )
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