Heavy Duty Bicycle Panniers for Storage

If they fit and don't touch anything hot, they will probably work for light duty.
Obviously, they are way cheaper than official motorcycle gear like Wolfman or Giant Loop
You do need a way to attach them to the bike.Typically you want a tiedown/strap from the bottom front of the bag too, so they don't rise up like wings.
And if the stuff inside is heavy, the higher speeds of a motorcycle results in larger jolts over bumps that could result in the bag tearing.
 
I will add, those bags look really tall and wide... probably too big to fit?
It has too fit between the turn signals and your butt. And not be so tall it hits the exhaust.
 
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Thank you both for your help. I will definitely investigate the two companies mentioned.
 
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Vitpilen 401 2018-2019 Side Case Mountings

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Those bags fit onto a frame. You can see in the video on their site that there are two clips at the top and a strap that holds the bag on the frame from flapping.

My guess is that they will do for light duty, but those clips might damage the bike if they hit against anything. And you will need to fit some sort of tie-down strap from the bags to the footpegs.

If you have a 2019 bike there won't be a problem with the blinkers, but they might interfere with the high mount blinkers of the 2020/2021 bikes.

Another suggestion would be to tie a drybag along the rear seat.
 
I don't think bicycle panniers would have an issue with strength if they were mounted on a proper racks but their aren't any. Once you start adding the cost of racks that aren't made for this the hassle of modifications and bags that aren't made for motorcycles you are going to spend a lot for a non optimal solution anyway.

The alternative is rackless solutions that strap over the seat and fasten onto the frame.

I use the Kriega OS-Base and Adventure Pack system. https://kriega.com/adventure/os-combo-36
This comes with 36 liters of storage split between the two side bags and attachment points for more to be strapped on. Their stuff is top quality (10 year guarantee) and will last forever.

Mosko Moto make a similar rackless solution. https://moskomoto.eu/collections/rackless-systems
I have heard good things about their products which are normally cheaper than Kriega but in this case the similar product seems more expensive.

The year model doesn't matter, I have 2020 seat mount indicators on my 2019.
 
mrlm said:
I don't think bicycle panniers would have an issue with strength if they were mounted on a proper racks but their aren't any. Once you start adding the cost of racks that aren't made for this the hassle of modifications and bags that aren't made for motorcycles you are going to spend a lot for a non optimal solution anyway.

The alternative is rackless solutions that strap over the seat and fasten onto the frame.

I use the Kriega OS-Base and Adventure Pack system. https://kriega.com/adventure/os-combo-36
This comes with 36 liters of storage split between the two side bags and attachment points for more to be strapped on. Their stuff is top quality (10 year guarantee) and will last forever.

Mosko Moto make a similar rackless solution. https://moskomoto.eu/collections/rackless-systems
I have heard good things about their products which are normally cheaper than Kriega but in this case the similar product seems more expensive.

The year model doesn't matter, I have 2020 seat mount indicators on my 2019.
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@mrlm I've been looking at the Kriega OS-Base combo 36 for my 2022 Svart. How do you attach the rackless system to the bike? I have some small side plates afixed - will these be necessary? (Note, the straps in the pic are not attached to the plates - they were there to hold a tail bag)

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joemckee said:
I'm hoping to use my Svart 401 for some overnight fishing trips. What are your thoughts on using something like this to carry my stuff?

50 L Bike Panniers Bag Bicycle Trunk Bag Bike Rack Bag Large Capacity Waterproof Multi layer Bike Bag Canvas 600D Nylon Bicycle Bag Cycle Bag Cycling Bike / Bicycle 2023 - US $64.99

I like this. Do you think I should buy it?
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I have a lot of experience with bicycles and with bicycle panniers.

Those panniers are cheap and they're probably pretty flimsy. Unless they are full they would probably flap badly in the wind. There are really nice panniers such as Ortlieb but they are not cheap and whether they would withstand motorcycle speeds is a valid concern.

Years ago I did a long bicycle tour with panniers and camping gear, making the bike heavy. I was coming down out of the mountains on a long straight road and had to feather the brakes to avoid going over 50 mph. Bicycle tires don't have a speed rating, that was giving me anxiety.

Furthermore, the bike had rim brakes and braking hard at that speed could heat the rim and cause the tubes to blow out. Scary situation!
 
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