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Pannier protection

Posted: Mon Aug 07, 2023 2:32 pm
by Lordwanswell
I have already damaged the paintwork on the panniers of my new 1250RT, getting my leg over (ooh er missus). Any advice on repair and protection much appreciated!

Re: Pannier protection

Posted: Mon Aug 07, 2023 3:01 pm
by Steve398
This film is available from Nippy Normans and others, it’s a bit of a fiddly job but does protect the paint.
If you want to do the job properly then there are various companies out there that will do all the painted and vulnerable surfaces on your bike providing far better cover and protection whilst saving you the time and trouble. Once on it’s virtually invisible -

https://www.nippynormans.com/paint-prot ... e-6-pieces

Re: Pannier protection

Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2023 4:30 pm
by Capt Sisko
Tip. Put your bike into Rain mode for the last bit of your ride. It lowers the rear suspension thus giving a bit more clearance over the top of the pannier when you swing your leg over.

Re: Pannier protection

Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2023 3:09 am
by Totaled TL
Capt Sisko wrote: Thu Aug 10, 2023 4:30 pm Tip. Put your bike into Rain mode for the last bit of your ride. It lowers the rear suspension thus giving a bit more clearance over the top of the pannier when you swing your leg over.
Really- I must try this.

Re: Pannier protection

Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2023 9:40 pm
by Nuffsed
Tried mounting using the pegs?


Re: Pannier protection

Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2023 12:07 pm
by Elkinell
Fablon Clear from Hobbycraft. :mrgreen:

Re: Pannier protection

Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2023 3:54 pm
by Doctor T

Re: Pannier protection

Posted: Sun Sep 10, 2023 5:53 pm
by Lordwanswell
Hmm, tried the NN paint protector film today and not at all impressed. About 10 times more difficult than fitting a phone screen protector. Impossible to get rid of all the little creases and to get the top sheet to meet the side sheet without any gaps. Looks terrible.Not even convinced it is the right model, although claims it is.

Re: Pannier protection

Posted: Sun Sep 10, 2023 6:52 pm
by Stu
How did you apply it?

Did you spray the pannier with water then squeegee it all out once in position?

Re: Pannier protection

Posted: Thu Sep 21, 2023 9:50 am
by beemerboy9
Race by Design is a company that specialises in applying paint protect film for motorcycles.

Re: Pannier protection

Posted: Thu Sep 21, 2023 3:09 pm
by Doctor T
This may help. eBay item number:274856303990 [urlhttps://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274856303990?fits=UK ... R9TT-IDXYg][/url]

Re: Pannier protection

Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2023 1:48 pm
by Lordwanswell
sakm wrote: Sun Sep 10, 2023 6:52 pm How did you apply it?

Did you spray the pannier with water then squeegee it all out once in position?
Yes, sprayed pannier,did it on a warm day. No idea what the instructions mean by a squeedge, but I put cloth round the piece of plastic included and tried to squeeze out the creases and bubbles. Unsuccessfully.

Re: Pannier protection

Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2023 2:00 pm
by Doctor T
Sounds like you used too much water. You can get rid of the water bubbles but using a heat gun or hair dyer. Prick the center of the bubble with a craft knife the heat the area with heat and the bubble should disappear.