Need Cheaper Pannier Options for 2021 Rocket 3 GT

[rahul.tappetla]

Hey fellow Rocket Riders,

Hope you're all doing awesome! Quick one from me: I’ve got a 2021 Rocket 3 GT and am planning a hefty road trip soon. I'm in the market to get panniers fitted but dang, the price check I got recently was a shocker - $650 for the set and another $350 for the mounting kit!

Being honest, that’s a bit rich for my blood at the moment. So, throwing it out to all you seasoned riders:

- Anyone know where I can pick up some cheaper or even second-hand panniers?
- Got any hacks or alternatives to the official pannier sets that won’t break the bank?

Any advice or pointers to where I can sniff out a bargain would be massively appreciated. Thanks a million in advance!

Ride safe,
Rahul

 

[RazMan]

Second hand sets do come up on ebay occasionally (I recently sold mine there, preferring a tail bag & rack) Alternatively you can look at some of the aftermarket options, but they aren't cheap either

 

[1olbull]

Tusk come in 30 L& 40 L sizes.
I also use Easy Brackets.
I have this set up on both my 2012 h 2011 R3Roadsters.
Do not know aboout application on a 2.5L.

 

[BravoKiloRomeo]

Bump! I would like to consider some alternatives also. Anybody got the knowledge?

 

[Jay]

There are a couple threads on folks adapting saddle bags to the 2020+ rocket. One person even made a custom bracket set to support a full SHAD bag set with the 52L trunk and two 32L side cases.

 

[thomasbenjamin]

Hey fellow Rocket Riders,

Hope you're all doing awesome! Quick one from me: I’ve got a 2021 Rocket 3 GT and am planning a hefty road trip soon. I'm in the market to get panniers fitted but dang, the price check I got recently was a shocker - $650 for the set and another $350 for the mounting kit!

Being honest, that’s a bit rich for my blood at the moment. So, throwing it out to all you seasoned riders:

- Anyone know where I can pick up some cheaper or even second-hand panniers?
- Got any hacks or alternatives to the official pannier sets that won’t break the bank?

Any advice or pointers to where I can sniff out a bargain would be massively appreciated. Thanks a million in advance!

Ride safe,
Rahul

A wide range of motorcycle accessories are available from Great Bikers Gear, such as reasonably priced panniers and mounting kits. On their website, you could find some affordable Rocket 3 GT selections or discounts that meet your needs. It's worthwhile to look into!

 

[1olbull]

Has any R3 owner looked to see if "Easy Brackets" and "Tusk" bags will fit?
They are reasonably priced and have worked great for over 100,000 miles on both of my R3Rs.