GL rider Brad Tawzer sold his KTM 990 ADV - AND his Husaberg 550 FE - to buy this slightly used KTM 1190 ADV. And when we rode he was all smiles all the time on this machine. He's running the Fandango Tank Bag PRO and Siskiyou Panniers, using the 1190's factory luggage supports and Giant Loop's 16" Pronghorn Straps to firmly mount the Panniers without a luggage rack.

"It to some time to make sure the Siskiyou Panniers were fitted properly. But once I did it works perfectly. I was able to strap the back part securely to the factory mount so no worries on the left side."

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GL's Pannier Pockets are one of those pieces of gear that never really come off your bike once you put them on and use them on an adventure or dual sport enduro bike. They're completely out of the way when riding, and they offer super handy access to all of the smaller items you want to reach without digging while on the trail. They can be added to any Giant Loop tank bag - or used as pockets only with the included straps.

Customer just emailed to ask about carrying fuel bottles in the Pannier Pockets, so we snapped a couple of pics of the MSR 33 oz fuel bottle:


The finger loop on the fuel bottle's cap protrudes from the zipped pocket - but it's not going anywhere!

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Need to carry an extra gallon of fuel for your next adventure? The 1-gallon Reda Gas Can fits inside Giant Loop's Fandango Tank Bag! And when you don't need to carry extra fuel, the Fandango Tank Bag keeps all of your small motorcycling essentials handy - which a bigger gas tank isn't going to do for you.

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I just chased Brad Tawzer, the owner of this bike, through sand whoops, rocky washes and tight twisty rocky jeep trails, and I'm absolutely blown away by how stable and solid the <a title="Giant Loop Siskiyou Panniers" href="http://giantloopmoto.com/products/siskiyou-panniers/" target="_blank">Siskiyou Panniers</a> ride on the KTM 1190 Adventure R. NO RACK REQUIRED! Let's take a look at his tight and tidy install:


STEP 1: Remove passenger handles and insert spacers to secure tail rack. Tawzer cut his spacers from lengths of steel pipe, but many hardware stores will have an assortment of ready-made spacers, too.

By removing the large passenger grab handles on the KTM 1190 Adventure R and installing spacers in their place to secure the tail rack, the Siskiyou Panniers sit in the optimal position - panniers lids level with the top of the seat, not drooping over the sides. The cross-over section on the Siskiyou Panniers is adjusted to its minimum width.


STEP 2: Mount Siskiyou Panniers per the provided instructions, securing side anchor straps to passenger footrest mounts and the tail of the panniers to the stock rack. We like to use 16" Pronghorn Straps to make mounting easier and faster.

The Siskiyou Panniers mount in the usual way, per GL's instructions included with the Panniers: The two side anchor straps secure to the passenger footrest mounts, and two anchor straps attach the D-rings on *tail of the Panniers to the stock tail rack. We like to use 16" Pronghorn Straps as our anchors, as they are quick, easy and super secure. Now, here's the best part . . .


STEP 3: Using 16" Pronghorn Straps, secure Siskiyou Panniers' wheel-side daisy chains to the stock KTM luggage mounts on both sides.

By securing the Siskiyou Panniers' wheel-side daisy chains to the stock KTM luggage mounts and drawing forward tension with the side anchor straps, the Panniers become solidly locked into position. Supported by the stock luggage mounts in multiple locations.


KTM's stock luggage mounts support the Siskiyou Panniers in multiple locations, making the installation dead-solid stable on the bike.

If you're a belt-and-suspenders rider, then add another connection between the wheel-side daisy chain and the super-burly exhaust hanger.


With the stock KTM exhaust, we recommend installing at least one of the included Hot Springs Heat Shields on the top of the exhaust to prevent the Siskiyou Panniers from making direct connect with the hot pipe. Here on Tawzer's bike, the aftermarket Wings exhaust runs cool enough that heat never becomes an issue, even without the Heat Shield.

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Take the insult out of "you've got gas!" Carry up to 2 GALLONS of extra fuel on your bike by inserting a 1-gallon Reda Innovations Gas Can into each of the lower "legs" of Giant Loop's Coyote Saddlebag (works great in the Great Basin Saddlebag, too)!


The Reda Gas Can's angled shape fits perfectly into the bottom of the lower "legs" on the Coyote Saddlebag.

After filling the Reda can, wipe any spillage off the outside and use a heavy plastic bag to help contain the gas odor.


Plastic bag contains gasoline smell when packing Reda can inside Coyote Saddlebag.

Simply slide the can into the Coyote Saddlebag, remembering to fold the storm flap over to give you easy sliding access to the zipper.


Plenty of room to spare, even with a gallon of gas in each side of the Coyote Saddlebag.

Zip it, grip it and rip it! You've got gas!


Keep your extra fuel weight, low, tight and balanced with the Reda can inside the Coyote Saddlebag.

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NORTH OF STEAMBOAT SPRINGS COLORADO

Swamp is a serious adventurer who's ridden all over the Americas on dual sport bikes. Here's the intro his latest "Mexico to Canada: Solo on the Continental Divide" with the Zigzag Handlebar Bag and Pronghorn Straps:

"After having one of my motorcycles confiscated by a band of illiterate, Ecuadorian customs officials in early July 2014. I returned home and started piddling around with my 2007 BMW G650 X Challenge. Changing the oil, oil filter, air filter; installing new tires and some other modifications and tweaks. The bike had previously received no love from me. I just rode it, never washed it, rarely changed the oil, never changed the filters. Every time I rode it I would try to rag the motor out. It never complained. Never boiled over. Never leaked. Anything."


Swamp keeping it the "Go Light, Go Fast, Go Far" way, solo on the Continental Divide Trail

"I usually like white bikes but the paint on THIS one (yes, its paint not just white plastics) always bothered me so I sanded the plastics down and put a few coats of green paint on it. The bike seemed to say “Jeez, finally!” I let it set for a few weeks. Only riding it down to the river a few times to go fishing."

"On July 20th I woke up, made coffee and walked outside. It was foggy; pretty thick. “Ya, I think I’m going to ride the Continental Divide”."


New Mexico mud

"Five days later, July 25th both the X-Challenge and I were riding through the border town of El Paso Texas then working our way into New Mexico where we would meet up with the Continental Divide trail near Hurley/ Silver City. As far as planning and preparations went, well; I “prepared” for maybe two hours. I had some containers for extra gasoline, one pair of socks, one pair of underwear (wearing both ), a rain jacket, batteries, flash light, small air compressor, some tools, a knife, a lighter, harmonica, protein bars, a trash bag and a camping rig the size of a football. Basically the same shit I’ve carried with me for eight or nine years now."


El Vado Reservoir


"I LOST MY TAG SOMEWHERE ON THE WAY TO CUBA NEW MEXICO. THE TAG IS A BARBER MOTORSPORTS TAG THAT HAS “SWAMP” AS THE NUMBER. IF YOU FIND IT SEND ME AN EMAIL: SWAMP@ENDUROEARTH.COM"

Here's Swamp's comments about the Giant Loop gear in the conclusion of his ride report:

"Giant Loop Coyote bag (giantloopmoto.com) : I’ve had this bag for a few years now and its still holding up despite having the hell beat out of it. The Giant Loop guys have treated me well and have always answered the phone and returned my calls and e-mails. Their customer service is excellent and I believe that their products are excellent. The bag is just that, a bag. Put whatever you can fit in it, its not complicated. On this ride I lashed an extra 1/2 gallon of gas to the top of the bag with no problems using a set of pronghorn straps. The Coyote is the perfect size for this ride.. however I found it strange that I rode The American Flesh Eater Route from California to Alabama (1 month ride) using the smallest giant loop bag (the mojavi) but used a larger bag for this ride."

"Also, the Pronghorn Straps are friggin' sweet! Probably my favorite "new thingys" for the bike lately."

READ THE FULL REPORT HERE


End of the Trail

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Check out Adventure Rider Radio's podcast interview with yours truly! I'm at the beginning of the podcast - in pretty excellent company with Simon and Lisa!

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Need an affordable, easy way to carry spare fuel? Now available in our webshop, these Touratech 2-liter approved gas canisters fit in the side pockets of the MoJavi Saddlebag, front pockets of the Siskiyou Panniers and can be lashed to top of MoJavi, tail rack, etc. with Pronghorn Straps.

Specs & Features
• 2 Liters (roughly 1/2 gallon)
• High density PE plastic
• Suitable for E10 ethanol blend fuel
• Opening large enough for fuel station gas nozzle
• Dimensions: approx. 8.5″ tall, 6″ wide, 3.5″ thick
• Filler neck is 1.25″ tall
• Filler opening is 1-1/8″ diameter
• Made in Germany


With Pronghorn Straps, the Touratech gas canister can be mounted in many locations. Here's it's strapped to the top of the Coyote Saddlebag on a Continental Divide Trail adventure.


Giant Loop specifically designed the front pockets of our Siskiyou Panniers to fit these 2-liter fuel bottles — that's about a gallon of extra fuel, with one bottle in each pocket.


One 2-liter Touratech fuel can fits in each side pocket of the MoJavi Saddlebag, providing about a gallon of extra gas on your motorcycle. Perfect for carrying 2-stroke premix.


Use the 26" Pronghorn straps to secure a 2-liter Touratech fuel canister to the top of the MoJavi - in place of the tool pouch or on top of it - and you have a whopping 6 liters (about 1.5 gallons) of extra fuel that simply comes off the bike when you don't need it.

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Giant Loop's design director, Brian Frankle, recently joined up with a couple of local friends from Bend for an Oregon Backcountry Discovery Route adventure on his Suzuki DRZ400. Here are some of his pics and comments:

"Took a short 4 day trip on the moto on the Oregon Backcountry Discovery Route. Rendezvoused with a few others on day 2 in Ukiah, Oregon. Other than great company, seeing a Bighorn Sheep along the South Fork of the John Day River was a highlight."


As a long-distance runner and through-hiker (he just finished 5th in the Pine to Palm 100, he's hiked the Pacific Crest Trail, etc.) Brian's an ultralight packer. On this trip he's living the life of luxury with the Great Basin Saddlebag and Pannier Pockets on his DRZ400.

"Bridge Creek Wildlife Area outside of Ukiah, Oregon. Wildlife Count: 3 cows."


Our friend and customer Patrick used the Coyote Saddlebag and Fandango Pro Tank Bag on his Honda CRF250L.

"PK at Olive Lake Umatilla National Forest. Olive Lake is a reservoir that provided water and turned the generators at Fremont Power House...which in turn, supplied power to the largest Dredge used for gold mining in North America which sits in Sumpter, Oregon."


Oregon had it's own version of the Gold Rush.

"The Dredge in Sumpter, Oregon."



GL friend and customer Dave packed the Coyote Saddleabg and Fandango Pro Tank Bag on his Yamaha WR250.

"Lunch stop, throttle cable repair, and opening day for Bow Season. Lots of hunters out and about. Malheur National Forest."


Brian definitely applies our philosophy of "go light, go fast, go far" to his camping gear.

"Find sticks, make shelter. Ochoco National Forest."

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Thanks to Cycle World magazine for selecting Giant Loop's Coyote Saddlebag and Diablo Pro Tank Bag for their Yamaha WR250R dual sport project build!

"A 250 is not everyone’s idea of an adventure bike, but the simplicity, lightness, and agility of a small bike will get you to more places with less work than any of the big guns. You must commit to the 60–65-mph cruise and “lack” of luxury. What you get back is going places no GS dares to tread. The $6,690* Yamaha WR250R is a great platform, with a capable chassis and lots of snap from its revvy motor. But it needs mods for high-performance distance travel. Our goal was to build a bike that could, for example, be ridden from LA to Moab and then stripped and re-geared at a campsite for real enduro-style exploring. Total cost for all mods is high, but this is meant as a guide to show benefits of each change so readers can make their own decision on what’s important to them."



"LUGGAGE
The best hard-core saddlebag and tank bag solution we’ve found is from Giant Loop. Coyote 39-liter saddlebags (giantloopmoto.com, $360) attach securely without using heavy metal racks and come with a heat shield to protect from exhaust heat (we added a second). Capacity is huge and three waterproof liner bags are included. Diablo Pro tank bag adds 4 liters up front ($210) and has a clear map pocket with a power cord inlet for devices. Zippered base has a fuel-cap cutout, meaning the bag can flip out of the way for easy refueling."



For whole story, visit Cycle World Magazine - and remember to renew your subscription!

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HUBB Friends,

We have requested that the HUBB add a Vendor area ASAP to help clarify some confusion.

Currently, vendors/sponsors are given a thread on the forum as part of our paid advertising package. Lacking a designated Vendor area, most HUBB members understandably do not realize that we post about Giant Loop in the thread we were given by HUBB to post about our company.

And I agree - it's really unclear and confusing. There should be an absolute distinction in content areas.

We would much prefer for Giant Loop and all other vendors/ sponsors/ advertisers have our own clearly defined space to share company news, new products, feedback from customers, etc.

In the meantime, we will no longer post in this thread. Please follow along, ask questions, share photos and feedback here:

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Thank you for joining us on this adventure!

Go light, go fast, go far,
Harold Olaf Cecil
owner/founder
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Hello
I am returning now from pistes and roads of Morocco with my DRZ
The tank bag was oK ( for Wolfmann) but all the rest was exploded : old saddles in plastic, old army bottle in aluminium.
I had seen the coyote stuff on a real hard tracks ktm and, guys, had been impressed by ht quality, easiness and fitting of the material !!! so anyway .
I am going to buy one plus a handlebars gear ?
OK .
But for the water ( of course i will be back on trails both in Spane and Morocco ) what is yout idea ?
canister ? which one ?

I would use a 3 liter Camel Back for water. Not only great for water but can also hold many small, important items in extra pouches in the Camel Back bag.
The Camel Back can also protect your back in a crash ... if half full (or more) it acts as a soft protector for your back in a fall. (Crash tested by ME!)

If you need MORE water, carry empty 4 liter soda/juice plastic jug. Most strong enough and free! Strap to rear rack ... or ?

Be careful how much water you drink ... a 3 liter Camel Back reservoir is good for half a day ride easily if you sip and not GULP your water.

HI
I have already a spidi bakc/chest protector which I use on my bikes ,anytime .
I have seen the other guys ( in the tour ) with the "camel bag " stuff.
Not for me .
Will use both a plastic bag in the Coyote stuff plus a gourde pack with the qaurt in it : cheap reliable . Could be a start of discussion with old guys like me