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See here: SW-Motech Africa Twin Accessories
Not sure how their prices compare but good to see other players listing already.
Not sure how their prices compare but good to see other players listing already.
AT frm GS said:So sw-motech told me on
the phone ... That their alu boxes and other frakles are gonna come out some time in March '16.
I guess it becomes quick drop off. :wink2:That is indeed nice! But I guess bad from a security point of view, plus how well would the quick release system survive a drop?
They have lock bolt available called QUICK-Lock Anti-Theft DeviceBut I guess bad from a security point of view, plus how well would the quick release system survive a drop?
So their web-page gives us wrong information; "Deliverable in 1 - 3 working days."I emailed SW Motech about @ pannier carriers and this was their response:
Side carriers for the Africa twin are in development, We are expecting them to become available around March.
Yeah, these bigger pannier set all seems to be within 106-107 cm wide. Holans are 98cm something. Cutout style panniers (H&B, Holan) looks better, more "balanced".I'm still not sure about the width of third-party options. I hate the "fat ass" look of some adventure bikes - especially when the exhaust-side pannier appears suspended in mid-air. The pictures of these ones appear to show a wide backside.
Hmm... This is now a more interesting option now I know there's some security available for it!They have lock bolt available called QUICK-Lock Anti-Theft Device
So don't drop your bike! :laugh:
I'm more worried about how panniers survive after drop, not the rack system.
It's all a matter of what kind of riding you plan to do. If you're only riding on-road then the OEM panniers are a no brainer due to closer fit to the bike and no additional mounting scaffolding.I'm still not sure about the width of third-party options. I hate the "fat ass" look of some adventure bikes - especially when the exhaust-side pannier appears suspended in mid-air. The pictures of these ones appear to show a wide backside.
The Honda ones (top-box aside) aren't as grim as all that - I thought they felt more or less as strong as a pair of Givi E41s I used to use on a VFR (talking of wide bikes...)
My dealer (UK) said they might have a SHAD option soon - but didn't have any precise details. I've no idea what they are like.
I'm looking forward to seeing a few installed options before I make a decision. I won't be doing longer trips until later in the year fortunately.
BMW make excellent panniers. If you have the money and can find a way to fit them to the AT they would make a really good option too.why do bike manufacturers make such crap oe panniers , the only brilliant ones I've ever had are the oe triumph tiger ones