Hey guys, I'm looking to get some cheap and cheerful panniers for my F4i.

I don't have the bike yet but im getting all ready for when it arrives.

I'm not going to be using these for hardcore touring, but rather for some extra luggage space when I take the occasional 150 mile journey down the country to see relatives and for random days out when I need room for a picnic blanket and sandwiches etc etc.

I like the look of the Oxford First Time panniers, and think they are a good price (£35) for some casual carrying capabilities. They expand up to 48 litres and look decent enough for throw-overs.

Do you guys think these will hold a helmet when expanded (24 liters each) so I could just store a spare helmet when going to meet Mrs from college?

Any other recommendations for me to have a browse for are welcome...

Thoughts everyone?

And while I'm here I'll post up a new pic of my baby bike while I'm posting hehe.

Cheers, Tom.

 

Oxfords are ok, I have been using them for years,

The spare Lid wont fit in them though.

Best to use a Web/ cargo-net carrier for that over your seat

 

Thanks for the reply.

You've been using the same model panniers?

And thats a bummer. Not even a small size helmet.... hehe?

And thats a good idea. I don't suppose them nets are too expensive either.

 

Another reason for wanting to put the helmets in the bags is so that when I leave the bike for a couple of minutes, I could just put the helmet in there to keep it out of plain sight.

Another reason is if I go to the cinema on my bike (only form of transport) for example, if it rains half way through a film, my helmet wont get completely soaked like it has done in the passed when I've chained it to my rear wheel.

But if it's not gonna happen, it's not gonna happen

Anyone know any throw overs that will hold a helmet?

 

Nets are about £5

Have a look at the Cargo rucksacks , some expand to carry a lid, that way you can carry her kit as well.
http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/moto...tent_prod/2470

 

Cheers for the link. That looks like a very handy bag. May have to invest in one of those.

 

That 125r is such a little baby bike. Wow its crazy how small it is. I want to ride one now.

 

no you don't............that's like seeing a Viper beside an omni and saying the omni looks fun to drive!........lol

 

I laughed so hard on that one.

I dunno I drove a Ninja 250. It was fun to ride for about 15 mins. There so light weight and stuff. Then I gunned it and man I almost cried.

 

all bikes have differant pros and cons. It just so happens that the f4i fits what im looking for. with that said I would LOVE to get that little bike out on the track or some twisties