Conman2304 Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Fairly new rider here and new to the forum. Absolutely loving the TDM I treated myself, and I (was) planning some tours this year before this damn virus hit! I have a GIVI topbox on my TDM and want some additional luggage but not sure whether a full pannier rack and luggage is necessary or whether a tail seat bag would do the trick. Weekend tours only at this stage so I'm thinking I don't need too much capacity. Can anyone advise from their own experience? Trying to upload a photo of my bike but cant workout how to get past this 2MB file size limit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Cynic Posted April 17, 2020 Moderator Share Posted April 17, 2020 Hard luggage every time, yes filtering can be tricky but being able to stop mid tour and sightsee knowing your kit is relatively safe locked on the bike is worth its weight in gold. You will never have enough storage, personally I have 2 givi side cases (and want a third) with a top case mount on the rear rack. 2 cases to wherever I go, then leave one at the digs and use the other to keep 'stuff', gives you somewhere to dump your gloves and jacket too. And means you can filter like a demon again. edit, for photos the club does have a facebook page, Yamaha Owners Club UK, post them there then post the link on here, easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted April 17, 2020 Moderator Share Posted April 17, 2020 hard luggage for me too, when I went to spain etc, just unhook them at destination and walk in like a suitcase. they are safer like Cynic says so brew stops are less fraught . Say hello on http://www.carpe-tdm.net/ipb/index.php loads of info for you there too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conman2304 Posted April 17, 2020 Author Share Posted April 17, 2020 Thanks for the responses. Its so tempting to look to save on cost but your points on security are very helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bippo Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Another vote for hard luggage. I fill the panniers and aim to keep the top box near empty for any bike gear I want to leave on the bike when walking around. Hard luggage makes great tables and chairs if you’re camping too.I had soft luggage on a previous bike and used to hate leaving my bike alone for even a quick toilet break during a fuel stop. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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