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Just read this by 'GasUpLetsGo' (in another thread)...........

"I put well over 8000 miles on these, fully loaded - over loaded infact according to the Yamaha blurb. Yesterday I recieved a new pair of panniers from Yamaha as one of them has developed a stress fracture in the top mounting. I'm not complaining, given the severe abuse (anyone how's traversed Romania will tell you) these boxes got in such a short time, I was actually suprised they are as tough as they are. My oppinion is , if it's enough to cause a fracture, then I'd rather it was on the pannier mount than the bike frame......."

So perhaps they are stronger than I think! :002:

Barry.

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Originally Posted by BadgeStar (Post 84783)

These cases are basically ALL plastic with aluminium inserts on 3 sides and lid! I've got a set with my new Tenere .... and for the money, I'm not that impressed. I've not even used mine yet but got to take one of the cases back to the dealer because one of the plastic handles has cracked and broken where it mounts to the box with a screw (it looks almost as if the screw has been over-tightened and twisted the plastic until it broke).
All the locking and latching mechanism is plastic also so I don't think they will last long before they start wearing and/or breaking!

I would have a good hard look at them Jenny and compare them with after-market cases if possible before you spend your money.
They do look good but I personally think they have just been designed for light use and 'looking the part'!

Barry.

Hi Barry - don't worry, I agree with everything you're saying - and it's a shame they aren't a little more robust as the mounting system etc. is a great idea in principle... (I was aware they are essentially all plastic with an aluminium trim...) I guess like BMWs expanding cases, they are great in principle, just not so good in long term use...

I started a thread a while ago about the Caribou Cases (that use Pelicans) which I like, except you are limited to the SWMotech or Givi rack, which I don't much like... likewise the Touratech pannier frame seems to be the best, it's just their boxes have crap catches (I have their Top box on my XR luggage) and you have to line them with something to stop the contents getting grubby... also, it's a bit of a faff mounting/dismounting the Zegas in comparision...

I guess what we ideally need is something as simple as the Yamaha system, just a little more robust?

Hmmmmmmmmm...

xxx

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Originally Posted by BadgeStar (Post 84783)

All the locking and latching mechanism is plastic also so I don't think they will last long before they start wearing and/or breaking!
.........

I personally think they have just been designed for light use and 'looking the part'!

my boxes have covered well over 8000 (mostly hard, but some very hard) miles with mine in one trip, the boxes were overloaded to the point that one devleoped a stress fracture along the mount. I would disagree with Barry, having used them for such a period I think they are like the rest of the bike (you know, it keeps getting slated for these 'gimic' plastic bits) , underestimated.

I too was concerned with them when I got them, but at the time there was no aftermarket stuff available (otherwise I might have gone down the MM or TT route) - they have proved me wrong and I think given some real use they will suprise alot more of you too.

I had a deal on the luggage but the dealer could not get them in the end, he said they had been returned to Yamaha because there was an issue with the panniers they were all faulty. Think it was something to do with hinges and locks

lads, feel free to make a comment about your luggage solutions in the dedicated thread ;)

I took the broken side case back to the dealer today and on the way back I found a little lane and took the first pictures of my new Tenere!
(Just 'phone pics so nothing special! ........ the bike is though, that's VERY special!)

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r...r/4b3d1a06.jpg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r...r/e6b57edb.jpg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r...r/9d3e104f.jpg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r...r/31c16601.jpg

Mods so far are:-
Side cases - (supplied with bike)
Bash plate - (supplied with bike)
Engine bars - (supplied with bike)
Tank pad - (supplied with bike)
Centre stand - (supplied with bike)
Yamaha Hand guards - (Ebay/ fitted by me)
Oxford Hot grips - (Ebay/ fitted by me)
SatNav mount + Hardwire - (fitted by me)
MetalMule Lowering kit - (fitted by me)
Renthal bar pad - (freebie from one of my sons' MotoCrossers)

Barry.

Beautiful bike Barry, now go and get it dirty... :drillsergeant:

Here some piccies I took today, on a short backroads ride.
Greetz, Hans.