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SIDE CASE RECOMMENDATIONS

hard cases or soft? Soft will be cheaper but less robust and likely not waterproof. Hard panniers are more common, IMO, but realistically you're looking at $800 or up for a pair of panniers and mounting frame (which tends to be bike specific). That doesn't include the top case and rack. I don't know what you're budget is, but panniers to me are all very expensive for what they are. I have the Honda OEM cases on my 2015, and I would not recommend them -- I think they are small for what they cost and odd sized. The blend nicely with the bike but are not very efficient.
 
How much cargo capacity do you need? Do you prefer side loading or top loading cases? Had bags or soft bags?

Probably the least expensive hard bag option would be Kappa K22N side bags and hardware. Order from Italy and it's probably around $400 (guess in US$). Then prices go up from there with more capacity and more robust cases.
 
A lot of owners buy Givi products.
There is the Trekker series, and the Trekker Dolomite subs series.
The Dolomite is mostly aluminum, is the toughest, but also the most expensive and heaviest.
The Trekker is most plastic, with an aluminum top plate.
Few know about Givi's more economical line; Kappa.
Almost all sizes and styles of Givi are available in Kappa.
Not much difference except price.
Kappa is big in Europe and Canada.
Givi USA doesn't push Kappa at all.
Then there's the Spain based Shad.
Even cheaper than Kappa, but lower quality as well.
Do some youtube Googling to see what they all look like and how they're mounted.
 
hard cases or soft? Soft will be cheaper but less robust and likely not waterproof. Hard panniers are more common, IMO, but realistically you're looking at $800 or up for a pair of panniers and mounting frame (which tends to be bike specific). That doesn't include the top case and rack. I don't know what you're budget is, but panniers to me are all very expensive for what they are. I have the Honda OEM cases on my 2015, and I would not recommend them -- I think they are small for what they cost and odd sized. The blend nicely with the bike but are not very efficient.
Thanks
 
A lot of owners buy Givi products.
There is the Trekker series, and the Trekker Dolomite subs series.
The Dolomite is mostly aluminum, is the toughest, but also the most expensive and heaviest.
The Trekker is most plastic, with an aluminum top plate.
Few know about Givi's more economical line; Kappa.
Almost all sizes and styles of Givi are available in Kappa.
Not much difference except price.
Kappa is big in Europe and Canada.
Givi USA doesn't push Kappa at all.
Then there's the Spain based Shad.
Even cheaper than Kappa, but lower quality as well.
Do some youtube Googling to see what they all look like and how they're mounted.
 
I love the Givi e22 hard cases. Small enough to blend but big enough to haul a grocery store trip. I think they plus the mounting hardware are around 450$. I’m not a fan of too many soft cases. They tend to sag and look poor. The exception would be the sw motech blaze bags but then they tend to not work very well with our particular bike.
 
Just to clarify, Givi E22 and Kappa K22 cases are the same product, except the label, made by the same company. Kappa is lower price. Tour and Ride, as I understand, is the only North American distributor of Kappa products. You can order Kappa items from Europe and the prices are lower enough to more than cover the shipping cost.
 
I have the Honda side cases but I went with an MMG top box. I was happy with it and it only cost about $60 when I bought it. It's a few dollars more now. I wanted more room so I tried another box but it would not hold my helmet so I sent it back and ordered This MMG top box. I am happy with this one too although it is a little more work to take it on and off. Both are not as good of quality as the higher priced ones and both require modifications to you rack but they serve my purpose.
 
considering purchase of a 2013 dct...I would need side cases and back rack without spending a fortune....any recommendations? Thanks
I have a 2013 and purchased all of what it takes to install the oem panniers, it totalled $954 shipped....2 years ago. My other NC, 2016, came with the oem panniers and top box when I bought it. My 2013 is now my track bike and I do not use the panniers anymore. The 2016 gets ridden with the top box only 99% of the time. Think I've only used the panniers twice in the year I've owned that bike. I loooove that top box. Plenty room in it.

I'd contemplate selling you my oem panniers, rear rack, grab handles, and all the brackets, but by the time we talk about shipping and all of that, it'd probably still be outside of your idea of what "spending a fortune" is. I've always just thought I'd hang onto them in case I ever sell the bike one day, as they will help it sell and for a bit better price.
 
Everyone has their preference, mine is Shad hard cases. The mounting hardware for side cases is minimal. Their top cases are in a variety of sizes including an expandable one.
 
I love the Givi e22 hard cases. Small enough to blend but big enough to haul a grocery store trip. I think they plus the mounting hardware are around 450$. I’m not a fan of too many soft cases. They tend to sag and look poor. The exception would be the sw motech blaze bags but then they tend to not work very well with our particular bike.
Hi Rabbit. Can you tell me more about why the Blaze saddle bags don't work very well for our bikes? They seem about perfect for me in form and more than acceptable in function (on paper). Thanks!

I have not ordered them yet.
 
Hi Rabbit. Can you tell me more about why the Blaze saddle bags don't work very well for our bikes? They seem about perfect for me in form and more than acceptable in function (on paper). Thanks!

I have not ordered them yet.
They Velcro over the rear seat which makes it a pain to fuel up. So I suppose I should have been more clear. From an install point I think they work fine but from a daily use standpoint they can be a pain. That’s all. But they do look sharp I’ll agree on that
 
They Velcro over the rear seat which makes it a pain to fuel up. So I suppose I should have been more clear. From an install point I think they work fine but from a daily use standpoint they can be a pain. That’s all. But they do look sharp I’ll agree on that
Thanks for taking the time to respond! Appreciated! That’s very helpful. The fueling issue doesn’t bother me. I can make it to Orlando, Tampa, and Miami on one tank so not a terrible inconvenience.
 
How are all of these systems when riding with a passenger? I'm looking for a system that can work well with having a passenger and not be intrusive to their legs.
 
Thanks for taking the time to respond! Appreciated! That’s very helpful. The fueling issue doesn’t bother me. I can make it to Orlando, Tampa, and Miami on one tank so not a terrible inconvenience.
You are most welcome. Good luck in your decision
 
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