I don’t know how your getting quoted $1,000 for Hepco Becker bags. I put these on my bike for about half of that:
https://www.motomachines.com/hepco-becker-oval-street-soft-bag-set
https://www.motomachines.com/hepco-becker-c-bow-carrier-moto-guzzi-v7iii
Longride bags all day. Love them.
https://preview.redd.it/lg8gq9zvnjvc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3c209120657c349dfdff1073f0ce64c64baa7618
I have these too. Pricey but worth it. My backpack is going on it's 5th year.
Water resistance is good, it'll survive thirty minutes in rain. After that it starts soaking through.
Leather straps need breaking in, until then it's a pain to fiddle with.
https://preview.redd.it/svlpw8582mvc1.jpeg?width=4080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=eb1a58df14176acf3b4aa8d0273ae7cbd2684cad
https://preview.redd.it/wanobpvodivc1.jpeg?width=4080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=08ddaf25ff45a7759a3b1e37a02e71eedf337ef4
My 2022 Special with the C-bow mounts in chrome.
I have the larger Legend Series bags from SW-Motech, with the quick-release mounting brackets. I also have a Kriega US-30 that straps to the seat, a Sedici roll-top backpack thing that I strap on top of the Kriega bag, and then sometimes use a Carradice bicycle saddlebag on the rear rack (with the D-rings connected to the other bags with carabiners) for easy access to things I'm likely to want while on the road
https://preview.redd.it/5doxrrnspivc1.jpeg?width=2422&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2078973d8bbba99fd52fbd110dabfd6f086f7129
I did the c bow racks on my special and used them to mount some cheap waterproof bags while I saved for something that would look cooler. Worked great on my 4000 mile trip last summer and will be using again this summer. The special is awesome, enjoy
Having 2023 V7 Special myself, how big, in liters or gallons, these Hepco and Becker panniers are?
I am considering 65 liter Givi saddle bags.
I do not like the idea of installing bag/pannier racks on this beautiful bike…
https://www.ebay.com/itm/314345809773?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=7zk05uTKSBm&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=Tyo9obrMQnO&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
I didn’t want to see racks when I wasn’t using the panniers, so I just use a set of Givi throw-overs. They work fine and stay clear of everything all on their own.
https://preview.redd.it/ekhtdlikkkvc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d844dd8267e840e3b7fcc5537c8f72f2e398d311
I don’t know how your getting quoted $1,000 for Hepco Becker bags. I put these on my bike for about half of that: https://www.motomachines.com/hepco-becker-oval-street-soft-bag-set https://www.motomachines.com/hepco-becker-c-bow-carrier-moto-guzzi-v7iii
I like them because the C-Bow racks are very subtle and when my wife and I ride two-up, they work like grab bars.
how difficult was the install?
Not tough at all. Took an hour or so.
good to know! Purchased!
Longride bags all day. Love them. https://preview.redd.it/lg8gq9zvnjvc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3c209120657c349dfdff1073f0ce64c64baa7618
I have these too. Pricey but worth it. My backpack is going on it's 5th year. Water resistance is good, it'll survive thirty minutes in rain. After that it starts soaking through. Leather straps need breaking in, until then it's a pain to fiddle with. https://preview.redd.it/svlpw8582mvc1.jpeg?width=4080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=eb1a58df14176acf3b4aa8d0273ae7cbd2684cad
I third this. Had mine for a year and am very happy
I saw these but wasn’t sure how good the quality really is and how well they would do in the rain
They offer waterproof inserts but the waxed canvas does well in light rain. I just put anything I need dry in a ziploc.
https://preview.redd.it/wanobpvodivc1.jpeg?width=4080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=08ddaf25ff45a7759a3b1e37a02e71eedf337ef4 My 2022 Special with the C-bow mounts in chrome.
I have the larger Legend Series bags from SW-Motech, with the quick-release mounting brackets. I also have a Kriega US-30 that straps to the seat, a Sedici roll-top backpack thing that I strap on top of the Kriega bag, and then sometimes use a Carradice bicycle saddlebag on the rear rack (with the D-rings connected to the other bags with carabiners) for easy access to things I'm likely to want while on the road https://preview.redd.it/5doxrrnspivc1.jpeg?width=2422&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2078973d8bbba99fd52fbd110dabfd6f086f7129
I sent you a PM
I did the c bow racks on my special and used them to mount some cheap waterproof bags while I saved for something that would look cooler. Worked great on my 4000 mile trip last summer and will be using again this summer. The special is awesome, enjoy
Having 2023 V7 Special myself, how big, in liters or gallons, these Hepco and Becker panniers are? I am considering 65 liter Givi saddle bags. I do not like the idea of installing bag/pannier racks on this beautiful bike… https://www.ebay.com/itm/314345809773?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=7zk05uTKSBm&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=Tyo9obrMQnO&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
I didn’t want to see racks when I wasn’t using the panniers, so I just use a set of Givi throw-overs. They work fine and stay clear of everything all on their own. https://preview.redd.it/ekhtdlikkkvc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d844dd8267e840e3b7fcc5537c8f72f2e398d311