A tricky question There will be some that have used them without any mishaps and those who have had a negative experience (me?)
i fitted a pair to the 650GS i had a few years ago for a trip to Ireland,but on arriving at our B&B found the LH pannier smouldering well and all the items (mainly my partners clothes)burning, cue removing panniers in a panic and damping the fire down,i can laugh about it now,but not funny at the time,
Personally i would only use hard panniers after that escapade,but its a case of trial and error when fitting soft luggage,getting them to 'sit' in the right position firstly and then ensuring that they actually stay there without moving (easier said than done?) especially if you have a pillion
Try them by all means,but just be careful?
I have used both soft and hard luggage. If cost is a factor then soft is better, there are heat pads available that slot between the exhaust and the pannier, these work well. It is also important to fit the panniers properly, so they wont move on route, sensible really!
The pads are currently out in Spain, and I can't remember the name. However, senility aside, I will contact the place I bought them and let you know. Price was approx £25.00 each
Yes, well done, I got mine from P and H in Crawley West Sussex, as a cancelled order.:not worthy:
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