drrummer wrote:Looking through the websites, I was thinking to go for maximum size in the boxes. The maximums I can find are 45l for panniers and 55 for topbox. However, when being quoted prices from local dealers, they are offering 36l panniers and 45 topbox. What do people think of these sizes. Is 36 and 45 adequate ?
Well-- at the risk of stating the bleedin' obvious--- they're smaller. I would ask a question-- are you touring with a female passenger
If so, save up and buy the big stuff. If not- go for the 36x45 option- there's more than enough space for the average rider including bringing contraband home to pay for the trip
Just be sure you can stow yer helmet in at least one of your boxes and that shouldn't be too difficult.
Only one person's opinion, so there ya go
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