Scrambler Rugged Pannier

Hi, so I’ve just spent over £300 on the Rugged Pannier (and fitting kit) for my Street Scrambler and it all looks very good... but when I get home and start looking more closely I see that any rain will just go straight into the pannier as the flap doesn’t cover the top, and the soft fabric leaves big gaps for rain to get in and soak anything in the pannier as there is no fastener across the top... any thoughts from anyone who’s got the pannier as to keeping the wet out?... I can’t see a rain cover for it on the accessories ... only one for the waxed pannier.. and it would seem ridiculous to have to wrap everything in a plastic bag... the pannier itself is apparently waterproof but what use is that if rain gets in at the top ... I’m a bit cross that I didn’t check it all out before paying out for it but I’m not near enough the dealership to just drop in... assumed a Rugged Pannier would be strong, robust AND designed to keep the rain out ... clearly not designed by anyone in the UK... am I missing something here ? ... thanks a bunch and hope everyone keeps healthy

 

Thanks for advice ...It’s on the accessories list for the Street Scrambler so one can only assume its the same pannier as for the 1200 Scrambler even if it’s a different mount frame. .. so same issue of no protection against rain without doing something makeshift like having to roll the top ...although doesn’t appear to be any way of fastening it . bit of a let down as I’ve actually replaced a wax pannier for this as it’s got nearly twice the capacity... anyone know if there is an outer waterproof cover for it ? Cheers

 

Thanks for all helpful replies.... the photos show the pannier and how rain will get in, but since posting I did find the YouTube review as JerryBB suggested showing how you roll the top and clip the ends together to keep it fairly tight. So I think it's the same pannier as on the Scrambler 1200 as it’s exactly as seen in the Farmers video. Would have helped if the Dealership had shown that to me at the time... the other question is about the ability to lock the pannier on...I’ve read that there is something on the inside of the pannier behind the catch mechanism so can anyone tell me about that too ? ... much obliged for your time and help on this

 

Ah thanks for the info...much appreciated... I’d figured that it was something to do with that knob but didn’t know whether to pull, push, twist or turn it ... as with my other question about keeping the rain out of the bag it’s really something the dealership could have told me about when handing the bike over. .. thanks again

 

Hmm ...yes the locking knob on the inside of the pannier on mine doesn’t work either and don’t want to try and force anything ... tried teasing it and pushing turning whilst gently shifting the pannier around in case it’s slightly out of alignment... I’ll message the dealership who, although of course not open, are replying to e mails so see if they can either offer words of wisdom or prob will say they’ll look at it when in for service .... due in June?.. if things vaguely back to normal by then ...no breath being held here !

 

Very many thanks for posting this info .... really helpful on clearly showing how the locking mechanism works. .. just followed the instructions and found that mine works perfectly. ... bit of a hidden secret this....not foolproof re security but better than a casual tealeaf just being able to lift off the pannier and stroll away ... thanks again