Have you placed the order for this? the Off-the-road offering is a better item, and you can get a toolbox on this too. The problem is the mounting points on the bike, the OTR plate uses it's own mountings where the Toriatech one uses the Yamaha luggs welded to the frame (2mm steel with M6 nuts)


This is a waste of cash. The reason? The rectifier is located behind a thick steel heat sink, this item from Touratech just bolts onto the same steel heatsink!! So the rectifier is already protected. You would be advised to check the connection and water-proof it as soon as you can though (some people have had problems with this connection)


If you are planning an overland trip with this be aware that the mounting is ABS plastic and the locking mechanism is very susceptable to dirt. You need to keep the lock and internal plastic parts well lubricated and clean. You would be better advised to use a rear rack and a waterproof bag.


Panniers (undecided but leaning towards Touratech zega pro's..any thoughts?)[/quote]

I have used both the OE panniers (and top box) and the TT Zega Pro's. The problem with the OE ones is the same as the top box - they are very strong and are tougher than they look but small and you can't actually get much in them.
The Zega Pro's are a great piece of kit that fit well on the Tenere, Much better than the old Zega cases with improved locking/fastening and intergral lanyards to keep the box and lid in the same place. You can use these as a stand for the bike too (so you could do without the centre stand ) with a decent bash plate.