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Question Panniers for KLE500 ???

Has anyone with a KLE500 fitted it with panniers (the hard plastic type)yet ?
Seems that the big players like Givi dont make a specific fitting kit for the KLE yet.
If anyone has done this, I'd love to know.
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I'm using cheap throwovers. I'm interested to know how you get on though.
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Nobody loves the KLE :-(

There seems to be a giant not-interested shrug coming from the accessory world for KLEs - very few after market suppliers exist.
Staintune hasn't got a pipe for it, and can't find a kit for panniers.
I've made the best of what exists and will fit a 45 litre Givi topbox, and see how it goes.
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i believe i have seen somthing on the net
but downt know where it was
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Thumbs up Kle

That is exactly what I was looking for - pannier rack kit for KLE - would really appreciate a part # if any one can help.
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Is that a hepco becker set up?
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Hepco&Becker for Kawasaki KLE

Hi there folks! Maybe you want to visit this site - sorry it's all in German but I guess halfway-easy to navigate:

http://www.mml-motorradzubehoer.de/M...shop-2006-022/

I ordered a set of JuniorII H&B sidecases plus the carrying system there and it ran me something like 500 Euros including the shipping to Japan. Can't beat that price and I would have paid at least the double amount over here in the Far East!

I also understand that H&B Junior cases are pretty good quality, water tight, and with the frame there shouldn't be any major problems. As soon as I get them mounted I will put pics on my homepage. For more info etc get wth me (regular e-mail) or visit my HP.

Safe riding and hope I am not too late with my post!

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May or may not help

The sites below may or may not be of any help. Figured I'd pass them on though.

www.twistedthrottle.com
www.eurotechmotorsports.com
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