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**IsleOf** · #1 6 Jan 2008

Thinking about going for a v-strom for my travels. What are the panniers like that come with it. Will they fall to pieces if i drop the bike? Would crash bars help this in any way? Or would i be better getting one without panniers and going for metal ones or the like.

**DougieB** · #2 6 Jan 2008

I crashed mine (slowly) and the top and right pannier stayed on, despite being dragged along the road. in general they are fine, usual fare, plastic panniers. engine bars wouldn't help (depends one what type of crashing you intend though). they are much, much cheaper (if bought as the GT version) then metal panniers.

I have no experience of how the attachment would stand up to a washboard surface.

**IsleOf** · #3 6 Jan 2008

Cheers Dougie. It will probably get 2nd hand bike. If it comes with panniers ill use them. If not then i may try something different.

Ive definetely decided on a wee strom now. Cant wait.

**alexpezzi** · #4 7 Jan 2008

You can still build your own metal panniers+rack: rtw.xtz660 - Home made aluminium boxes

**pecha72** · #5 9 Jan 2008

For traveling, the Wee´s really an excellent choice... our 2007-model has now got 32.000km on the clock, and we´ve ridden (2-up) from Finland to India, then airlifted the bike to Bangkok, and plan to proceed to Malaysia, (then maybe) Indonesia and Australia. So far, this bike has been the tool for the job.

We´ve got Suzuki´s 49 L rear bag (plastic) and MetalMule 38 L aluminiums on the side. Been very satisfied with all of them, especially the Mules feel unbreakable, and very convenient to use. Havent yet tested crashing with them, though (fingers crossed we wont have to!!) I would think that plastic boxes, especially if theyre on the side, can more easily get badly damaged in a fall.

**Timferret** · #6 20 Jan 2008

Hi! Sorry to jump in here, Pesha... I noticed you've got the 38L panniers, whats the overall width of the bike with them on? I'm tempted by the "skinny" 31L ones to keep the width down, but the extra space in the 38L would be nice!
Many thanks,
Tim.

**partireper.it** · #7 24 Feb 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexpezzi

You can still build your own metal panniers+rack: rtw.xtz660 - Home made aluminium boxes

respect!!

**westnash** · #8 15 Apr 2008

- Caribou Luggage Systems

These are a great set up for Strom. Tough and with lifetime guarantee on case and priced much cheaper than metal boxes.

Great article in Rider a few months back discussing it on a Strom.

**rigsby** · #9 28 Apr 2008

I used two 25 litre pelican cases 1520 with touratech pucks on Hepco & Becker racks. Touring Spain, Maroc,France,Germany,Holand. The Pelicans were brilliant 50 litres in total still had to much stuff. I think total width with cases is approx 38 ins.Pelicans were bought on ebay brand new from usa half price compared to uk, Marked as gift. I have not been on the hubb a while so if you have sorted your luggage no worries.