Fitting luggage to the Bonneville T120 SW-MOTECH | Legend Gear | MotoUK

[@steveoconnor7069]

I wanted to get the SW-Motechs but couldn't find a reseller in the US that had them in stock when I was needing them so I went with Hepco & Becker.

[@MsDenver2]

What’s nice is the bit of brown on the bags , goes with your seat.

[@michelevolz7769]

Have these bags, love them!

[@joe2479]

Great video. I'm picking up my 2023 black addition this week in the USA. I've been looking at the same accessories you covered in this video wondering if they are compatible. You answered all my questions. Thanks much!

[@JustMe-pc2ii]

Looks great. Excellent choice.

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks 🙏 I think they match perfectly

[@lpete531]

Very nice 👍🏽 thanks for sharing

[@MOTOUK1]

Your very welcome 🙏 👍

[@R.p.952]

compliments perfect choice and respectful of the line of the bike. very good. ✌

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks Riccardo, 🙏

[@gerryryan2302]

Really like SW stuff , suits the Bonny …I’m thinking of something similar for my bike but I’d really like it lockable to the frame and also the top opening ,. It’s just when you go for something to eat or a bit of a ramble it’s nice to think it will still be there when you get back . I want it to put my camera bag in as I don’t like stuff on my back or hip

[@paullee6663]

@gerryryan2302 I wouldn't be leaving my expensive camera on the bike ...leave nothing on the bike unattended that you can't afford to lose....I have panniers that the 'linking strap' goes under the seat, then I have locks on the zips of each pannier. I fit the rainproof covers so to a casual observer it looks like they are 'part of the bike'. If someone wants to steal them they will have to cut them off. Should they manage that, they are more than welcome to my dirty laundry (smelly socks included) my toiltries, and loads of other useless stuff...🤣

[@DaBinChe]

Don't recommend using a magnetic tank bag or any tank bag unless it is the ring mount type where the bag does not touch the tank, which the modern classic line up does not have that type of gas cap. Over time the tank bag will scratch your paint and the magnet will put little dings/dents on the tank. Love the SW-Motech, had some on my old Guzzi and now will get some on my Triumph.

[@lauriebloggs8391]

Must admit to not being keen on magnetic tank bags for the same reason.....I use a Baglux system? The Motech bags look great.

[@MsDenver2]

On one of your videos I said I’m looking at the Honda nc750 DCT as it’s more practical for touring but I think your proving me wrong with the practical luggage etc that you’ve fitted to your T120 , it looks the business 👍🏍

[@RodKrisBisdakMotovlog]

Wow that's really cool and absolutely awesome bike bro. Great sharing of it. Keep it up and more vidz to come brother.

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks 🙏 much appreciate you tuning in cheers 🍻

[@Themotograndpa]

Gree we at looking bike with those accessories on there 👍

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks John 🙏

[@TriumphLover]

The luggage looks good. I have some SW Motech. Powered tank bag on my 2012 Tiger Explorer.

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks 🙏 Kenn

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Looks good with the brown seat doesn't it!

[@MOTOUK1]

Yes I like it kinda matches 👍

[@alanbuckley7398]

Looks greattttttt.

[@Biggles83]

I use SW Motech panniers.. absolutely brilliant quality!

[@MOTOUK1]

Love them, and they match the bike so well 👍

[@-old-school-motorcyclesltd]

Very nice indeed they look great thanks for demo 😊😊

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks 🙏 very happy with look

[@crumblymal8479]

Good luggage Nick not to bulky unlike the huge boxes you see and the bikes looking splendid just gleaming looking forward to the forthcoming trips 👍👌

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks buddy 🙏

[@1990-t1j]

You've just answered both questions I asked elsewhere earlier this morning. Interesting to note, the bigger bag almost reaches your exhaust pipe on the right side. I have an SCR950 and am getting a big bag for the left and the small one for the exhaust side. I'm also buying the same tank bag.

[@MOTOUK1]

Glad I could 👍 yes the big bags fit perfect and don’t touch either side exhaust

[@chengeve]

Hey, what kind of bubble do you use for the bonny, i cany find it

[@MOTOUK1]

Search Carcoon on google, they are located in Manchester uk 🇬🇧

[@easyridertenerife]

Great ideas!

[@MOTOUK1]

Cheers, just matched the black and brown seat. 👍

[@neilwilliams9844]

I’ve got the legend gear bags for my speedmaster ,I also got the over seat tail bag , just to let you know it didn’t fit correctly with side bags I had to remove the carrier system off the bags and reposition them close to the top, hence dropping the bag lower towards the exhaust. No big job really & still got clearance from the exhaust, learned the tip off motech f/b page.

[@MOTOUK1]

I think the Motech seat back hangs low on both sides. I won’t use as I have a loner Rider 30lt bag that sits level on seat. Will show in a video shortly 👍

[@svenwhothehell5980]

Beautiful bike, one of many on my shortlist (long!) for next bike. Is there a back rest option for pillion?

[@MOTOUK1]

Hi 👋 thanks for tuning in. Yes I think triumph do a nice backrest for a pillion. May be worth looking round also for aftermarket ones through Google. I rarely take a pillion so not keen on one

[@michaelpopelka1483]

Looking good!

[@MOTOUK1]

Cheers Michael 🙏

[@Von-by8xz]

Very nice!!!!

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks 🙏

[@berniebombay]

What is the motorcycle cover you zip off in the beginning of the video? very interesting, i have never seen that. Great video,thanks.

[@MOTOUK1]

It’s a Carcoon made in U.K. by Carcoon has a fan and filter also a battery optimiser inside

[@motomike2252]

Thanks for the video. I have the exact same bike and haven't been able to decide on luggage until I saw this. These look great and I'm going to order a set. What is that bike cover in the beginning? Never seen anything like that before.

[@MOTOUK1]

Hi Mike, good decision, I like the luggage a lot. The cover is a Carcoon sealed storage unit. www.carcoon.com/product-range/vehicle/outdoor/outdoor-bikebubble/

[@MsDenver2]

Wax cotton is good as you can re waterproof them very easily , suit you bike👍

[@MOTOUK1]

Agree Donna I’m happy with them 👍

[@leonmcdonald6567]

Bike is looking great. I'm also heading to IOM TT this year, for the first time with my partner. 2up on my Triumph Scrambler 1200 xc 😁

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks 🙏 awesome 👏 hope you both enjoy it 👍 always a good week on IOM

[@riccardomirto]

Love them. I have a T120 Black 2019, do you think they would fit? Thanks!

[@MOTOUK1]

They are nice 👌 I’m using the 9.8lt one on right side for daily also. Yes they will fit the 2019 model just double check on SW-Motech website 👍

[@Exlancer001]

It would be great if they could be locked and key locked onto the mounts for security,

[@MOTOUK1]

Yes agree, I’m using Sw-Motech tank bag locks which are ok atm

[@playonwords55]

Where did you get your rear rack from? Great luggage

[@MOTOUK1]

It’s triumph accessory rack so main dealer

[@peterprior1]

Thank you. The luggage looks great and easy to fit and like with. Interested I'm your bike tent. Please could you let me know the details if you can? Many thanks. Peter

[@MOTOUK1]

Hi 👋 thanks for tuning in and yes the bike storage bubble is a “Carcoon” link here www.carcoon.com/product-range/vehicle/outdoor/outdoor-bikebubble/

[@peterprior1]

@@MOTOUK1 thank you

[@sawomirkozie6900]

Hi. I see we are walking similar path 😉 I have also ordered same bags but mounted on SLS belt - however that's what I am not conviced of until I have it mounted ( afraid of balancing them and avoid any side movements ). I bought my black T120 on July last year and let me give you a piece of advice regarding tank bag. I also had small magnetic tank bag but already sold it. I have driven maybe few hundreds km in the summer with it attached on quite clean roads ( not dirt / gravel ) . Motorcycle didn't see the rain either. However here are my insights: When I removed tank bag I spotted some disturbing scratches and pits very difficult to eliminate. Fortunately I have some tools for car detailing and polishing machine and paste made miracles to bring back the tank to a previous condition. Please be very careful with this tank bag and consider to replace it or at least protect the tank with PPF foil. All the best. Greetings from Poland 🤚

[@MOTOUK1]

Hi great to hear from another owner. I have used overseas type soft bags before and didn’t get on with them as it rubbed through some paint. So prefer racked system now. On the tank yes I’m super cautious and have some ppf film for big august trip but have just had the bike ceramic coated so should help also. One tip I use on paint, plastic or a Ben black exhausts as I had some small scratches on black exhaust my fault I wiped it with a cloth that had some grit on it. So I use Xerapol plastic polish, works a treat on paint, plastic or exhaust now 👍

[@borisstihkrajnc6234]

Greatings from Slovenia. Really nice video, very informative. Just wondering, from swmotech it is stated "Sitting quality and legroom of the passenger are restricted". Do you have any info on that. How restricted is it for a passenger? Have you tried ridding with a pillion? Thanx.

[@MOTOUK1]

Hi 👋 thanks for tuning in. So I have had the wife on back and she does not have any issues with this luggage at all 👍

[@Themotograndpa]

Hi nick bike is looking stunning bags finish it off, I have just ordered the action 3 camera and dji mic would it be possible to ask what sitting you use for your moto vlogging and if you use an nd4 flitter all the time ? Keep up the great vids regards John

[@MOTOUK1]

Hi 👋 thanks 🙏 I am not using the ND4 filter on dark grey days but on sunny ones yes I use it. Always shoot 4k 60fps, all auto settings and on Wide FOV. I don’t use dji mic so can’t comment on those settings but give “Wheelie Good TV” a look as Dave uses the DJI mic. Thanks again John 👍

[@Themotograndpa]

@@MOTOUK1 seen Dave vid on dji mic and settings just wanted to see what the wider fov but think it looks better in wide thank you 👍

[@Themotograndpa]

@@MOTOUK1 hi nick was size and sd card do you use in your action 3 camera ? John

[@MOTOUK1]

@@Themotograndpa hi 👋 SD card I use 128gb ones

[@direktorpresident]

I have nearly gone spare trying to fit mine to my Silver 2018 T120 ! The left side went on fine but the right bolt holes simply would not align. The seat rail has the passenger grab bar but no rear rack. I notice that you started out using the black extra-length bolts for the rear duo bracket, but in the final fitting it appears that you wound up using the original silver Torx bolts...did you encounter any alignment problems with the long black bolts? (called "lenshead screws" in the SW-Motech instructions). Anyway, I got them on, but the right side doesn't fit well and I'm dubious about stressing the parts. It looks like Triumph mis-aligned the tapping for the right middle grab-bar hole; or I bent something...but everything is very solid and I didn't over-exert myself. We'll see how it works out

[@MOTOUK1]

Hi 👋 sorry to hear, no I used the bolts that came with the kit, only think I did was painted the spacers as I wanted them black not silver. I aligned started the thread on all rear screws prior to putting the shock one in.

[@direktorpresident]

@@MOTOUK1 Thanks for the reply! I'm heading out on the road today so we'll see what falls off ;-)

[@playonwords55]

Is there a way to lock the bags on the bike so they don’t go missing?

[@MOTOUK1]

Yes at 11:03 mins in this video I show the SW-Motec locks kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKS3hIhtfNiBpsU

[@supernova52565]

I'm really glad your showing some choices of storage, I got the T100 goldline with the same back rack you have. I'll be riding it in a couple months and I'm looking for a bag for the back. It be nice to have something simple to wear or carry that can be attached as easily. Is Oxford a good choice or would you help me with some other recommendations?

[@MOTOUK1]

Stay tuned for next Sundays video where I show you a rear bag 👍

[@supernova52565]

@@MOTOUK1 awesome I look forward to it!

[@andrewprice1189]

Hi Greetings from Australia. Could you let me know the details of your cover, looks like good kit

[@MOTOUK1]

From a company in Manchester here. Called Carcoon. Great kit and has a battery optimiser inside too

[@timrush8407]

What is the cover you have on your Bonneville?

[@MOTOUK1]

Hi Tim, it’s called a Carcoon, company from Manchester uk make them. This one is an outside version, they do indoor ones too. Filtered air is pumped in and moisture removed, also a battery tender on inside.

[@user-fv1576]

Can pillion reach rear foot pegs with panniers in place ?

[@MOTOUK1]

Yes no issues

[@stevenguajardo6049]

Nice ride. Looks better with the bags. I like that it's not hard to mount the bags, it's a little work but not hard.

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks Steven, I think it looks good 👍 super easy to mount yes

[@AnotherHipster]

Great bags, I nearly brought these when i had my street twin but went for the Givi MT501's instead, not sure why. Lovely seeing your progress with your T120 👍

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks AH 🙏 what’s your current ride ?

[@AnotherHipster]

@@MOTOUK1 still loving my R9T I got it back in 2021, let the battery die in the cold though so awaiting delivery of a charger 😬

[@MOTOUK1]

@@AnotherHipster yes this cold kills batteries, the yam is on a optimiser and was going to buy one for the Bonny but it came with the Carcoon system so while the Bonny is in the bubble it has a battery tender on. Nothing worse than kitting all up get the bike out and it’s dead 🤣👍

[@MsDenver2]

Very neat rack you don’t really notice them unlike those great big things on some bike👍

[@rasmus1414]

Looks nice!! Do you think this bike is good for a tall rider like me (197cm)? I will mostly drive around in the city, but maybe a few longer trips from time to time.. looking for a good all around bike and I really love the look of this one. Also, this is the Black edition, right? Is it any different (I mean engine or functions) compared to the ‘normal’ ones? Nice video 👍🏻

[@MOTOUK1]

I think you would maybe look a little big on a Bonneville tbh maybe go sit on one and see what you think.

[@MOTOUK1]

Black version no different no

[@jasonsearle9430]

Do you have a link to the mounts?

[@MOTOUK1]

No I got them from SW-Motech, they have a bike configuration bit on their website

[@the_anxiousphotographer]

Do you happen to know the part you mentioned at 3:34? I dont have the rack you have mine is stock.

[@MOTOUK1]

As it’s a Sw-Motech part and I didn’t buy one as I had the rack I don’t have the part number sorry. Take a look on Sw-Motech site when you spec the bag it’s there.

[@franciscodebastos]

Hi! Does it fit a Helmet inside? Thanks in advance!!!

[@MOTOUK1]

No

[@-old-school-motorcyclesltd]

Quick one Nick I may have missed it i your previous videos Liking the motorcycle tent Where do you get those from for future reference Cheers phil

[@MOTOUK1]

Hi 👋 so the carcoon is an outdoor one, and this is the short version. They do indoor ones too. Took about 3 weeks from order. www.carcoon.com

[@-old-school-motorcyclesltd]

Cheers for that I can see a use for one at some point 😊

[@marcosantoniolimonzepeda8722]

Hello, where can I buy a motorcycle cover like yours?

[@MOTOUK1]

U.K. company called Carcoon

[@bantononabike]

What is the bike tent you are using?

[@MOTOUK1]

Hi 👋 the bike bubble is called a “Carcoon” www.carcoon.com/product-range/vehicle/outdoor/outdoor-bikebubble/

[@bantononabike]

@@MOTOUK1 Thanks, thats just what I need!

[@francisgrisisni]

Hello dear, I have a T120 Black-matte. Can you please guide me regarding the rear luggage rack that the bike has? Is it original Triumph or some other supplier? can you give me the details please?. Thank you in advance. Dante from Germany.

[@MOTOUK1]

Hi Dante, it is genuine triumph rack from triumph

[@HoangDuong-mi4ow]

What is the name for rear luggage rack? I’m looking for the same thing. Thanks!

[@MOTOUK1]

Side racks are sw-Motech legend gear, rear rack is genuine triumph accessory

[@Volteaosestudos]

@@MOTOUK1 it came with the luggage set?

[@Roy_Camacho]

Do they fit these for the Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster?

[@MOTOUK1]

Yes they do a set for the Speedmaster, link here sw-motech.co.uk/products/legend-gear-side-bag-system-lc-triumph-bonneville-speedmaster-19?rq=mk_triumph~md_bonneville-speedmaster~hl_1200~yr_2022

[@Roy_Camacho]

@@MOTOUK1 Thank you my good sir!!!

[@timsherlock3564]

Hi Nick, It might just be me, but I've always been rather hesitant about tank bags. I'm scared that they scratch the paintwork.

[@MOTOUK1]

I’ve used many times on various bikes, you just have to make sure underside is clean, never had any scratched

[@timsherlock3564]

@@MOTOUK1 Thanks Nick... Yes, fair comment

[@johnmartin7158]

I have one on my Triumph Bonneville T120 and no markings at all.

[@MOTOUK1]

@@johnmartin7158 good to know John 👍 TBH i only use when touring so not that much just find them hand for easy access to money at toll booths and stuff like that.

[@timsherlock3564]

@@johnmartin7158 Thanks John.

[@TriumphLover]

IOMTT!!!!

[@MOTOUK1]

Yes Isle of Man TT

[@TriumphLover]

I have the app TT+

[@MOTOUK1]

@@TriumphLover 😂me too, I remember being sat on the hedge row waiting 17 minutes for the bikes to come past again another lap so was watching on my phone while there 😂😂

[@gobowin6568]

Nothing locks ?

[@MOTOUK1]

No soft bags don’t have locks but I used the sw-Motech tank bag locks to lock the bags to the frames and on the latched I use suitcase wire loop small coded locks. I know they won’t stop a knife cutting through the canvas but what canvas bag will 🤣👍

[@alanonthego]

Love the look of the SW Motech luggage but hate the fact you are unable to lock the bags to the bike. So if you leave the bags latched onto your bike...anyone can unlatch the bag and walk away. $200+ priced bags without a locking system is a disappointment.😢

[@MOTOUK1]

I use Sw-Motech tank bag locks to lock to frame and suitcase locks on front flaps works well.

[@paullee6663]

They don't look big enough to me to use on a tour abroad (for my needs) to be honest. I'm not as experienced as you touring, so just saying.... Admittedly I do tend to take too much 'stuff'....🤣

[@pcat1378]

What the hell is that bike cover?? is it inflated??

[@MOTOUK1]

Yes it’s a Carcoon. Basically an inflated bubble with fan filtering any moisture out. Also comes with a battery optimiser built in. Great for keeping your bike stored. They do indoor and this is an outdoor version

[@deldom174]

Belle machine , beau matériels a installer mais environnement très chargé et trop petit . On ne peut pas se projeter a le faire nous même. C'est un peut dommage.

[@MOTOUK1]

Thank you 🙏

[@Grasshoppa65]

Hi mate. Just a bit of a suggestion. Lose the blackout frame transition in you editing. It is very jarring to watch.

[@MOTOUK1]

Ooh sorry will change immediately for you 🤣

[@Dmac671]

Too small for you that!

[@MOTOUK1]

How ?

[@Dmac671]

@@MOTOUK1 physically looks too small for you

[@MOTOUK1]

@@Dmac671 well I was wearing a huge winter coat. I’m 6,2 slim and weigh 85kg so it’s not too small just the coat, it was like -2c 🤣🤣👍