All that's listed is really just generic gear available for any bike. Hopefully they'll not be too long getting specific farkles designed and ready for sale.
SW-Motech Accessories
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.
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This was originally posted in Advrider forum few months ago:
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.
SW-Motech TraX ADV Pannier sets are available in their web page; Black and Silver -colour choices.
SW is now my first choice to hard panniers, those are cheaper than Hepco&Beckers or Touratech Zega Pro 2's, and I like the idea that you can easily take off the racks/carriers from the bike when you don't use the panniers.
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SW is now my first choice to hard panniers, those are cheaper than Hepco&Beckers or Touratech Zega Pro 2's, and I like the idea that you can easily take off the racks/carriers from the bike when you don't use the panniers.
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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?
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?
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.
Side carriers for the Africa twin are in development, We are expecting them to become available around March.
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.
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.
Silver-link was incorrect in my earlier post, this is right one..
So don't drop your bike! :laugh:
I'm more worried about how panniers survive after drop, not the rack system.
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 don't drop your bike! :laugh:
I'm more worried about how panniers survive after drop, not the rack system.
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.
But surely there's no point in your panniers surviving a crash if the rack system is so bsdly damaged that you can't get it home anyway?
I'll have to do a little reading up on these racks and their survivability. Seem interesting though I will admit!
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.
However, one drop off-road and they'll be toast. So if you're riding off-road you'll need to pick something else and live with the width issue.
Lots of speculation here. The Trax luggage is actually pretty rugged. I've had a few tipovers and a low speed crash (30-50 km/h) and they only had a bit of rash on the plastic corners. They're pretty tough.
Found this one. Panniers are Trax Evo, but rack attachment system are same.
Seems pretty rugged! :grin2:
Seems pretty rugged! :grin2:
Nice one Juha! :smile2:
I wasn't commenting on the Trax luggage though, as I'm getting Mosko soft panniers. I'm just trying to decide what rack to put the Mosko panniers on. That quick detachable SW-Motech rack sounds too good to be true. But if it really is as strong as traditional luggage racks, plus can be removed that easily then that's what I'll get!
I wasn't commenting on the Trax luggage though, as I'm getting Mosko soft panniers. I'm just trying to decide what rack to put the Mosko panniers on. That quick detachable SW-Motech rack sounds too good to be true. But if it really is as strong as traditional luggage racks, plus can be removed that easily then that's what I'll get!
Another video!
They actually got something broken, but it looks like you can fix it with spare quick lock bolt or just using normal bolt and nut.
They actually got something broken, but it looks like you can fix it with spare quick lock bolt or just using normal bolt and nut.
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sw-motech do make top quality stuff and they always put right anything you are not happy with , in my experience everything they say will fit does fit
bit pricey but worth it
why do bike manufacturers make such crap oe panniers , the only brilliant ones I've ever had are the oe triumph tiger ones
bit pricey but worth it
why do bike manufacturers make such crap oe panniers , the only brilliant ones I've ever had are the oe triumph tiger ones
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
Hoping this can fit the screen cross bar.
http://www.motohaus.com/acatalog/Kawasaki-Versys-1000--12-14--Quick-Lock-GPS-Mount.html
http://www.motohaus.com/acatalog/Kawasaki-Versys-1000--12-14--Quick-Lock-GPS-Mount.html
I've talked with the Canadian distributor already and they sent a copy of the accessories catalogue with prices.
Africa Twin Accessories - SW Motech (PDF)
Africa Twin Accessories - SW Motech (PDF)
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