bwflorence Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 Hey, Since Honda luggage kits are amazingly expensive, are there aftermarket pannier kits for blackbirds ?? ..who makes em and how much ??? Cheers Fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RXX Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 http://www.ventura-bike.com/ http://www.oxprod.com/index.php?pg=67&...19f0ff4ee7b90b4 I've got some of each. Doug (Oldgeezer) has New Enough I think. He likes his. Pros...they are pretty cheap, hold shitloads of stuff and don't rattle Cons.....very uncool to the shiny paint job crowd, hard to lock or secure to bike. Kind of a pain in the ass to mount & dismount. And I am sure there are more for each column. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman_40 Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 Givi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartonmd Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 GIVI... www.twistedthrottle.com Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Para045 Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 I have lockable hard luggage from Non Fango - Top box and Panniers, they are very similar to the Givi stuff although I am not sure whether it is still made, it is good quality though :icon_think: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Man Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 The OEM bags are not an option here, (U.S.A,), but can be aquired through Sport Touring Accessories. At $895, including all hardware, color matched, & 4 keys, I don't think they are expensive at all. New Corbin Beetle bags are over $1000, can't hold a full face helmet, and aren't genuine Honda. Yes, I know the Honda panniers are made by Givi. I personally didn't care for the look of the Givi's, but the different size options gives you choices. I guess it boils down to what you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcskisfast Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 [attachmentid=5771][attachmentid=5772]I purchased my OEM panniers from Davidsilverspares paid about 780.00 and I believe that was with shipping. I looked at alot of different brands and I am glad I chose the OEM bags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwflorence Posted December 30, 2006 Author Share Posted December 30, 2006 [attachmentid=5771][attachmentid=5772]I purchased my OEM panniers from Davidsilverspares paid about 780.00 and I believe that was with shipping. I looked at alot of different brands and I am glad I chose the OEM bags. Did that include the mounting brackets ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcskisfast Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 That was with the mounting brackets. When I get my bird back from the honda dealer, I will post pics with the bags off and on. The mounting brackets don't look as bad as I thought they would with the bags off. But my bird is black so the mounts blend in. suggest painting the brackets to match the bikes color. They were selling silver or blue bags a lot cheaper than the black bags, so I brought the silver bags knowing that I could have them painted to match if I wanted. But I like the silver since I removed all the side reflectors I want the bike to standout at night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 [attachmentid=5771][attachmentid=5772]I purchased my OEM panniers from Davidsilverspares paid about 780.00 and I believe that was with shipping. I looked at alot of different brands and I am glad I chose the OEM bags. Those look very nice on the black bike. I just checked with that site, and the price is listed as $580 USD. What was the cost of shipping? Was it $200? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwflorence Posted January 1, 2007 Author Share Posted January 1, 2007 [attachmentid=5771][attachmentid=5772]I purchased my OEM panniers from Davidsilverspares paid about 780.00 and I believe that was with shipping. I looked at alot of different brands and I am glad I chose the OEM bags. Those look very nice on the black bike. I just checked with that site, and the price is listed as $580 USD. What was the cost of shipping? Was it $200? I checked out the site and its way cheaper than here...the full kit costs $1800 here...looks like I can get it shipped here for around $1000AU sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel69 Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 fitting givi wingrack.How do the indicators wire up to the bike ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bird Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 Don't additional replacement turn signals come with the package? They did with mine and the originals were removed and the wiring went through the opening of the original turn signals. They work perfectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcskisfast Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 I think the shipping was close to $200.00 with the vat charges and the extra because it was a large box ,must have been oversized. It did not come with new lights just angle brackets that attach where the original signals mounted, the brackets move the tailight rearward and outward so the the tailight can be seen from the side. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Para045 Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 I think the shipping was close to $200.00 with the vat charges and the extra because it was a large box ,must have been oversized. It did not come with new lights just angle brackets that attach where the original signals mounted, the brackets move the tailight rearward and outward so the the tailight can be seen from the side. Ron Why did you have to pay VAT, I thought if you were outside the EU then you were VAT exempt :icon_think: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcticflipper Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 I have a simlar setup as the OEM ones. Same mounting brackets, but with VFR800 (interceptor) panniers. slightly bigger panniers and they were cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt_mule Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 I have a simlar setup as the OEM ones. Same mounting brackets, but with VFR800 (interceptor) panniers. slightly bigger panniers and they were cheaper. Got any pics? And where did you get the VFR bags? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXBIRD Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Not color matching but fits my toothbrush and inflatable doll. [attachmentid=5946] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcskisfast Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 I found my paperwork on my panniers total with freight was $807.35 no vat charges. When I get my bird back I'll post pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 I found my paperwork on my panniers total with freight was $807.35 no vat charges. When I get my bird back I'll post pics. I finally got a reply from David Silver Spares with a quote for the 'bird panniers, including shipping: £295 for the bags and £105.90 for shipping to California. That's $773.50 at today's conversion rate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdie_xx Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 rcskisfast your bags are mounted backwards.... Nice bags though Cheers, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slow1 Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 rcskisfast your bags are mounted backwards.... Nice bags though Cheers, yes they are. since honda uk press release states the panniers are "wind tunnel tested", you may want to correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennis Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 panniers I think he's correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcskisfast Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 I've tested them at 130+ with no problems, that's how they mount. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Man Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 I've tested them at 130+ with no problems, that's how they mount. Ron No offense, but according to the Honda UK site, your bags need to be reversed. I have never tried to lock my OEM panniers the way you have yours, but if you like them that way, then so be it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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