Panniers/luggage

[redex]

Hi,
  can anyone suggest a supplier for panniers/saddlebags and fittings in the U.K. Ideally looking for "click-on". Quite like Givi or similar hard luggage but struggle to find reference to Valkyrie or F6C. New Valkyrie owner just selling my CBX1000Z, wife is now into cruising. Still have a Virago 750 but wanted something that "ate" the miles, and still had 6 pots 6 carbs and 6 pipes. Any help appreciated. I live in Essex.
Thanks Neil

[Michvalk]

There are a number of different bags that are being used on Valks here in the US. I'm not sure if there are any Valk specific mounting hardware available anymore. Most people use universal mounting hardware, and adapt to whatever their using for bags. Look in the Just Picts section of the website, you will see a wide variety. If you search the general board, and the tech board from the top of the page, you will find a number of members have posted how they mounted the bags, with the info you are seeking, complete with pictures and how-to info. I have seen a number of Valks with Harley bags. Another name that comes to mind is Champion. I have an Interstate, so have not paid much attention but to look at the bikes. I'm sure you can find most bags there in the UK. Good luck, and let us see the results

[hubcapsc]

I just went on my first ride with the biggest Givi trunk. I
bolted the Givi adapter plate to a OEM Honda rear rack,
adjusted it as far forward as I could and still open the
saddlebags. My bike is set up for solo, no passenger
seat. Scott from OK told me a weld on his OEM honda rack
finally failed when he did a similar set-up once,
so if I was to do it again, I'd use one of those solid
metal/folded aftermarket racks. Everything about this
set-up worked great for me on this recent 10 day trip.

The whole things pops right off and turns into a suitcase
with a nice handle when you get the motel 

The best thing is that it will all be gone with just the
removel of the four OEM rack bolts.



-Mike