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Panniers - best for value ?
I'm wanting feedback on lockable, strong panniers without breaking the bank.
Don't need to be huge volume, just theft-proof and reliable, and easy to live with, to suit 650 V-strom and/or KLE 500.
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Have you tried to get your hands on some used ones? They are rear but not non-existant. Owners sometimes find that their bike amd equipment is both easier to sell and more valuable when sold separate, others has found that they need to go up or down in size... or numerous other reasons why they need to get rid of them.
Try to put in a personal somewhere for a few months and see what you find, but I advoce that you do this during the season...
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Hi,
I like my EIBC 'Alpos' boxes. They are not as beefy as some but are good value. I have had a couple of accidents where they took the brunt, but whilst dented were easily repaired.
http://www.eibcltd.co.uk/
I use them with Touratech racks.
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We used http://www.metalmule.com/ panniers - bullet-proof, easy to get on/off the bike, well made, very helpful guys. I know they're more expensive than other makes - but it's worth it. If your panniers/rack break then it's a pain in the ass.
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Big Jesse
I was lucky enought to get a pair of second hand Al Jesse metal boxes for £400. They are in great condition and look like they would put up with a tumble or two. The frames also look very tough and the boxes are quick release too. They even have the metal racks fixed to top of the lids which are great for attaching luggage to.
The lids are hinged and lockable plus have a fair old bit of space actually inside the lids.
My advice, if you find a 2nd hand set, I'd go for it. Fleabay is a good starting point and there are always TT Zega sets on there (which usually end up going for way too much).
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Hello,
The best value are bags that fit your bike and work with your packing style.
It helps if the bags and the handlebars are about the same width so that if the bars pass thru an opening the bags will too.
The money is soon forgotten on a long trip as you pack and unpack if the luggage system is an asset.
You have to look at the bags every time you get on the bike. If they don't please you, the ugliness will continually bother you.
The more square the bags are the more easily they are repaired when you crash then...and you will crash them...unfortunately.
Look at pictures of your bike with bags installed, imagine and dream.
Then buy exactly what you want.
I rode with a Swede from Guatamala to Bogata, Columbia who had ridden around the world. He had no bags at all on his Honda African Twin.
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Panniers for KLE
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Originally Posted by Howiezowie
I'm wanting feedback on lockable, strong panniers without breaking the bank.
Don't need to be huge volume, just theft-proof and reliable, and easy to live with, to suit 650 V-strom and/or KLE 500.
Cheers
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Howie, hi there
just check my post in the other thread you wrote. Here again the URL I used:
http://www.mml-motorradzubehoer.de/M...shop-2006-022/
Take care and safe riding,
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Hey Howie Rich here from Timaru. Sorry I haven't got round to giving you a call about the kle. Still keen to try one but flat out at work. I'm in a similar situation to you at the moment we just don't seem to have the same sort of choice availible to us over here as in Europe or the US do we. I'm looking at sorting some boxes to replace my very battered alu ones that were home made in the UK about 6 years ago and 80 000 kms ago. Try having a look at the Pelican boxes they seem popular and are sold over here. We just need to come up with a quick realse system. The other option is bolt them on but have all your stuff in a bag that can just lift straight out. There doesn't seen to be any cheap option the Givi keyless stuff looks alright and is a bit cheaper but of course no one around here stocks it so I haven't seen any in the flesh.
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If you are going to buy aluminium panniers ,then invest in a good set .
Some are very flimsy and are riveted and will burst if you drop the bike on them .
Look for ones that have Tig welded seams and are made of 2mm ally or thicker .
Happy Trails and Jesse appear to be very well made panniers .I don't know what is available in NZ ,but you could always have a pair made to your specification .
Make a set out of cardboard and take them along to a welding/fab shop to be copied in aluminium .
Pelican cases are also very good ,reinforce the mounting points to spread the load [broad washers or a small metal plate ],because if you drop the bike at any sort of speed the mounting holes will tear out .But otherwise the pelicans are bulletproof.
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Panniers
Thanks for some great advice folks - it's the old "you get what you pay for' thing again.
I have opted to go for the Givi product, mainly because I can source them locally. They won't be the strongest out there, but they are a good plastic product, and they are very good to use. On and off easily, locked when away from the bike, and weather proof, so I shall see how they go.
My requirements are for equiping rental bikes, for tourists, who will be able to use them like a suitcase - fingers crossed.
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Saw a set of Caja Sahel panniers for the first time recently, was impressed by the build quality and the options available. Was quoted £550 a pair for my 1150GS including pannier racks & powder coated panniers. They're not quick release but are solid. Since had a bike in at work with them fitted & a second viewing confirmed my first impressions.
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hi Howie, I have been road/crash testing a set of Givi panniers, workign well, second hand to start with, had the bike on its side a bunch of times in the last few weeks, mud and sand stuff, slow speed. one poped open on wed with a fair bump, unloked it, closed and road off.. scratched up but funky, not super water proof, although i was using a preasure wash to test them...
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if you have racks already look at these
they're 38 liter (18"X 14.5" X 9")
there's a couple of good reviews on advrider.com
you can mount to most any racks you have or can get
and US$300 the set is pretty reasonable
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Try KLR650.com, I have had severl falls and no problems.
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I've got a pair of metal mule (medium size) in Australia if anyone is interested.....
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