On the subject of luggage.....

I wasn't going to post about these until I'd used them in anger, but I'm sure my opinion wont change:

I just picked up some 2nd hand, but unused Ortlieb Saddlebags and they appear to fit the Tenere perfectly:






I rode back with them from Oxford on Sunday (2hr trip) and even though they were empty the didnt move at all.

They have fixing straps front and back, the back one just loops round under the rear rack and the front ones I've attached to the passenger footrest supports.

They're quoted as being 24ltr each and 100% waterproof, with a roll top opening. Plastic supports inside to hold the shape. you can get them from Hein gericke.


They do rest on the plastic exhaust covers a little, but I didnt have any problem with the previous throw-overs I used. I don't think the covers get that hot?? You can easily rest the palm of your hand on the covers.


Nick.