Fitting panniers.

StevoGee · 08 Feb 10, 09:04 PM

Got my 2004 ST3 and well pleased with it. Went on Fleabay and got a set of panniers at a great price. Recently tried to fit them and had a small nightmare. The pannier holding frame is made by Nonfango and doesn't seem to aline properly with the bits on the bike. I have fitted them but on both sides I am unable to fit one of the frame securing points. It seems fairly secure despite this but I'm also aware that I probably can't fit my top box frame in addition to the panniers. Am I missing something, are the nonfango frames not compatable or have I been fleeced on fleabay?

mike shannon · 09 Feb 10, 05:10 PM

hello
i have sent you apm ref st panniers frames i will try to up load if not i will send it to you
mike st2

StevoGee · 09 Feb 10, 05:56 PM

Thanks Mike!

mike shannon · 09 Feb 10, 06:59 PM

hi
try this if it helps it is for ast2 but the frame is all the same i think
mike st2

StevoGee · 09 Feb 10, 08:16 PM

Thanks Mike but I already had this. I wondered if the Nonfango frame was perhaps not suitable or possibly not 'perfect' for the ST. I hate the lack of 'instructions' for fitting them. There is a lot more to fitting them than a couple of bolts which the diagram suggests. Nevertheless they are fitted, everything works, it's just that a couple of bolts for the frame can't be fitted! EEEK!

mike shannon · 09 Feb 10, 08:45 PM

hello
if you look www.ducati.ms search in the st forum under painners you will see a far amount of post ref the same thing you are up against they all have had to slot the holes and dont forget to drop down the end cans as they move as well to let you fit the frame to the bike and stay at the lower setting while the panniers are fitted
mike st2

skidoff · 09 Feb 10, 09:07 PM

Dont forget about the indicators that fit on the pannier frames.

OogieBoogie · 10 Feb 10, 03:52 PM

Yep,

Hours of fun to be had threading indicator wires through holes in the monting frames IIRC

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Originally Posted by skidoff

Dont forget about the indicators that fit on the pannier frames.

StevoGee · 10 Feb 10, 10:15 PM

THanks everyone. I did indeed realise about the indicators....esp as there is wiring already to connect to the repositioned inidicators and the wiring under the seat. That was relatively easy. Guessed I might have to do some drilling and will look up the other postings you recommended. PS I did remember about the pipes needing lowered also.

Senatorial · 08 Mar 10, 01:43 PM

Anyone have an idea where I can source just the pannier frames. I have a Nonfango set off a Monster that I want to fit on my 2005 ST3. Looking at the diagram, they are a simple fit.

A long way from the UK to Oz... but not having any luck downunder.

Thanks..Sen

Just one weekend with my ST3, (only 6700ks and a credit to the previous custodian) A nice upgrade from a succession of Ducati sports, the last and still with me, a 600SS.

skidoff · 08 Mar 10, 04:15 PM

The frames looks an easy fit, but to line the bolt holes from the bike to the frame can be difficult.
I recently took the Ducati topbox off and frame (which iam selling by the way) and rebolted the side pannier frames, one hole didnt line-up correctly, so i undone the exhaust bracket and lift it up with force, just about got the bolt in, right pain in the ass, the bolt screwed in very tight, i throught the bolt was going to snap. So the side pannier frames are staying on for good. If i unbolt it again it will probably snap.

I think personally the frames bend slightly thats why its hard to fit second time around.