helmets in the panniers

i am sad to report that unless you have a half helmet, or a tiny head, you wont be getting a helmet in the side cases... they will fit my lunchbox and a 14" laptop...

still would be nice to not have to have a back pack

 

the OEM cases, the back pack is for my work laptop... which is significantly larger than my 14" one... maybe an extra change of clothes for the backpack, i dont plan on having the side cases on all the time, it makes it more cumbersome

 

Yes you can I can fit my Arai in there.

 

I too just discovered this today on my first ride. I have the OEM panniers and a Shoei RF1100 (large) and it wont fit into either case, no matter how many different positions that I tried Oh well, I was still able to use them to bring home goodies that I picked up at the dealership though

 

That is disappointing. Does anyone know if the factory top case will fit an XL Shoei Qwest?

 

I always fit my helmet in my tank bag. I leave the other stuff to the soft saddle bags and tank bag.

 

This is one of the reason I did not went with OEM.

Shad side cases will fit a full-face helmet and (at least in canada) were way cheaper.

 

Several members have big heads and small bags.

 

thanks, that explains alot!

 

You can get 2 lids in the factory 45l top box

 

But can they hold beer?

 

:chaingun:

 

My Wolfman tank bag allows me to put the helmet (Xlarge) in as well a 12pk if the helmet is on my noggin! I have had this bag for 12yrs and no issues with the quality or stitching of the bag. Killer company out of Colorado and I suggest that all of you look at this company if you are looking for luggage other that the OEM hard bags. the OEM's no matter how much I want them do not allow me to have the bike in my single garage with the my car. I also think that soft bags give you much more flexibility in fair riding weather (Moderate rain and temp) than the hard bags. I never ride anywhere where I do not take off the bags if I am on a long ride. Hotel (Rarely) or camping (in my tent). "Jeni" always has a watchful eye on her and her gear Via a "HK P30" while out in the outlands.

 

There are members here that make it sound like they never take their helmets off, so they are ready to ride at a moments notice..

 

does that require any extra hardware?

 

hmm for the 8th gen vfr, its only listing a 33L case...

 

Yes it does. That would be the draw back to it. Sides are 33liter thought. Multiple choices for the top case.

 

45 litres worth.

 

Try looking in Europe. The 45 l is cheaper than the 33l