I was asked about how the bags mount so I’ll post about it here.
The dedicated left and right mounting brackets very solidly attach to the frame in 3 places. The saddlebags attach to the mounting brackets in 4 places with the 5th being a plastic ‘lock’. Two sewn in ‘pockets’ for the bracket and in 2 central plastic catches.
The entire system looks to have been very well thought out,. They’re very secure with only the lower front part of the mount being seen with the bags mounted. Well done Piaggio, well done indeed.
If I can find the leather tank cover/mount for the matching tank bag I’ll get that as well. NOS or ‘used’ tank bags are about $200. The leather tank bag also comes with a rain cover and a shoulder strap. But I haven’t found a new or a used mount yet. Without the specific mount, the tank bag can’t be used.
Piaggio also made a matching leather trunk that mounts to the heavy duty luggage rack that’s already installed or it can, apparently mount by replacing the rear seat. But at $1,000 for a 30 liter trunk, I’ll pass.
When needed, I use a water proof Ciro branded duffle type bag that attaches securely using two adjustable ROC-Straps. No muss, no fuss and it’s only on the bike when it’s needed. I’m a big fan of the adjustable ROC Straps and choose them over conventional bungee cords nearly every time.
Here’s a picture of the back of the bag attached to the mounting bracket.
If anyone has a matching new or used tank bag with the correct mount, please let me know.
