Workshop: Fitting part-time panniers

Published: 15 September 2023

This week’s how-to guides you through fitting soft luggage – enjoy practicality without the commitment.

The soft option

Soft luggage is perfect for fitting to nakeds or sportsbikes, as the bags can be easily and securely fitted, then removed quickly without ruining the bike’s looks. Most luggage is universal, but some, like this SW-Motech Blaze system is model specific. Familiarise yourself with the fitting kit and instructions to get a feel for how everything fits together…

By Bruce Dunn

Workshop Expert, Datalogger, Speed Tester - Bruce has been professionally testing bikes for over 25 years. He's a fully qualified motorcycle technician who also has a knack for going incredibly fast on racetracks and runways. As-well-as looking after the 'Workshop How To' section for MCN, Bruce keeps his own collection of bikes fettled, including the Yamaha TZ250 - the bike he used to take the the 2022 BMCRC Blue Haze GP championship with a round to spare!