Triumph Bonneville and SW-Motech Legend Bags: Style & Function All Around

[@markroberts1838]

I just moved to the Medford area, Central Point to be exact. I’ve decided to purchase a t 120 today. I looked up reviews and found this one among the others. Now that I know you are from the same area, I will be following. I lived in SW Portland for 30 years before re locating to So. Oregon. The t-120 is the smartest looking bike out there, especially the “black” version. I found a smokin’ deal and will be getting the SW Motech legend series luggage system. This set up is perfect in every way. In the meantime, I will be checking out all the possibilities , ideas from all the KZbin postings. Cheers

[@BugMotoChannel]

I bought the t120 in Medford in January! Rode it 5 1/2 hours home. Best day ever.

[@lowellmckelvey9099]

So funny watching your videos, because I ride Sauvie Island at least once a week. Great footage! Oddly familiar... Thanks for the good work.

[@ManUnhappy]

Sauvie Island is one of my favorite places to ride too. I learned to ride on a Kawasaki LTD 440 from party to party out there in the late 80’s! I’m sure we will pass each other sometime this summer! ‘04 Thruxton

[@nateolson8514]

Just dropping a note, we have so many similarities including Vespa GTS and 2017 Bonneville T-120! Looking forward to following along , happy riding

[@Fidel_Llorens]

I live in Germany, I bought the 13.5 litre set. I mounted them 2 weeks ago. The supports are quality, easy to carry if you decide to take the case with you. They look nice, better than those hard cases that disfigure the aesthetics of the Bonnie.

[@BugMotoChannel]

Agreed. I just wish they had a hand strap at the top for walking around with them... I assume it'd be easy to rig one up though.

[@Fidel_Llorens]

@@BugMotoChannel Dear, I have been looking for this accessory, I believe it is available from Motech. If I find it I will let you know. Greetings from Germany.

[@user-fv1576]

Have you tried the larger volume legend bag ? Does it hit the exhaust and:or melt ?

[@Fidel_Llorens]

@@user-fv1576 Dear, the length of the bags is optimal, it is far away from the exhausts.

[@markustube]

I bought the left-side Legend bag and rack for my Triumph Scrambler 1200. Great bags. I've yet to see anything that matches the 'vibe' of the modern classics as well as these bags. I agree that they're not quick to open/close, and I do wish there was a simple way to lock them... but everything's a trade-off I suppose.

[@mikedugdale281]

I've got some roll top bags too on one of my bikes and they are great, easy and I love them. I do however find myself trying to stuff in too much gear, ( mostly a banana or bread loaf) and the effect is not enough rolls on the bag closure and a bit of water leak when raining. I should learn to tighten my belt I guess.😂 As for the hat, I lost mine today so am a bit sad😢. I loved that hat. Ps love your film, it's wonderful 😊

[@BugMotoChannel]

Thanks so much! I lose my hat every SINGLE DAY and I'm really getting sick of it. :)

[@operator0]

I bought the right side bracket and small bag for my T120. The bike came with the Triumph leather panniers, but I think they look dumb, so I took them off and ride around with the one SW Motech bag for my wallet, hat and occasional takeout bag. It looks so much better on the bike than those goofy panniers. I really like it. I ordered mine off the SW-Motch site and it took almost 4 weeks for the bag and hardware to get to me. Apparently they didn't have any brackets in N. America and had to ship it from Germany. I'm guessing they had to make the bracket as well. I don't know if that's a one time thing, or if that's standard procedure for SW-Motech. The website was up front about the delay when I purchased, so I can't be mad. It's nice that your Triumph dealer has them in stock. If I decide to get the left side, I'll contact your dealer and see if I can get it shipped to me faster than SW-Motech can.

[@BugMotoChannel]

I think I'm gonna go that same route and get me one small bag for when I'm just putzing around the city, and attach some sort of shoulder strap to it. Seems like it'd be a perfect city solution.

[@cwit6525]

Nice bags, I fitted a right side smaller one to my T100 just for some tools, puncture repair kit etc (converted tubeless wheels). Also got a cheap waterproof rucksack cover to slip over, keeps the road crud off them. Nice channel 👍

[@BugMotoChannel]

Thanks! Hey, how did you do the tubeless conversion? Did you DIY or have a shop do it?

[@cwit6525]

@@BugMotoChannel I got a shop to do it, Central Wheel Components here in the UK. Best £350 I have spent on the bike. No pressure loss in the last four months since doing it and peace of mind in case of punctures.

[@FlatTwinTherapy]

Beautiful setup. Beautiful environment!!

[@coleythailand999]

Great bags for a few reasons. Had my throw over version for years. Look great, carry enough and actually looked at this video to determine whether I should buy the framed version next time

[@twinphill900]

Hi mate, you're right about changing the format on this channel. It has a really good vibe. I guess this means you're funny and smart too. More power to ya 💪

[@BugMotoChannel]

Let's not go TOO far! :) Thanks. I appreciate it. My dream in life was make documentaries... Maybe that's where all this will go. Or, you know, I'll just revert to making the same jokes over and over again. Seems to work!

[@twinphill900]

@BugMotoChannel do what makes you happy, as long as you're not hurting anyone, if you can, do it. 😊

[@ingoweisspfennig680]

I have the same bags on my T120. Mine came with inner dry bags. They compliment the bike well in my opinion. I also added the legend gear rolltop backpack, which doubles as a Tailbag. Enough space for a road trip.

[@BugMotoChannel]

That backpack looks great. I can't find any pics or video of what it looks like on the inside though. Is it good as a day-to-day backpack?

[@ingoweisspfennig680]

@@BugMotoChannel it works for me. It came with all straps and fasteners to attach it the the luggage loops under the seat (I didn’t know they existed until someone showed me. The shoulder straps can be tucked away and it also comes with a rain cover.

[@Setzerpendence]

the plate on the back of those bags looks pretty solid 🤙🏻

[@A-RA-N]

a nice ride in a very pretty triumph bag

[@victorhawkins3461]

The last time I trusted you about buying a bag... Seriously, though, I like your bags MUCH more than the hard sides I had on my Vulcan 2000. Overkill for the Vespa, though. 🤭

[@balrognemhed5222]

Nice video, and the bags go well with the bike!

[@Fourwedge]

Back when you still had the T120. Nice bags, how much were they, and the first service?

[@triumphthunderbird1]

Great set up!

[@markpercy4277]

l ordered the exact same kit, been waiting since the beginning of February, supply problems apparently

[@logangodofcandy]

Thinking about either the motech or the OEM sidebag on my scrambler 1200. They all cost so much

[@BugMotoChannel]

Are the OEM ones the "Rugged Panniers" version? If so, those look pretty damned sweet.

[@gerrywood5325]

Nelson-Rigg has a setup similar to that. They're supposed to be waterproof, etc., etc. I need to find a dealer having a test ride day. I want to compare the T-120 with the Speedmaster.

[@mike9250]

Did you end up buying yet? If you do alot of 2 up riding, go with the speedmaster. If you ride solo more, I'd say to get the T120. Same engine, but the speedmaster is heavier and a little less maneuverable.

[@J0ELtheNOOB]

I bought a Vespa after watching your video. And now I own a t120 too. Btw how do you handle rain with the bags?

[@BugMotoChannel]

Well, I sold the Bonneville but was able to attach one of the bags on my Scrambler. The bags come with a waterproof, removable liner, so rain isn't much of an issue. The bag itself gets wet, but it doesn't cause any issues.

[@user-fv1576]

Anybody try this size legend bag on the speed twin 1200?

[@ToddSloanIAAN]

Most of the time 4:34 I can stash my hat right down the back top of my pants. You know, baseball cap like thing...? That kind.

[@richardvarnold6245]

All you need now is a windshield.