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Old 21 Feb 2008
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Plastic luggages VS Aluminium ones
G'day mates.

I've been riding around the world on a 21 years old motorbike, using Givi luggages all the way from Italy to New Zealand.

I'm flying to Chile in december to ride up to Alaska and I'm seriously thinking about swapping these plastic one with some good aluminium stuff.

What brand and model whould you recommend me? Are you aware of any company interested in using my credibilty to get some visibility by providing me that gear for free?

Thanks guys.

Mine is a low budget RTW. Other people's help can really make the difference to me.

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Hi Gionata,

hope that your trip is going as planned and that you're ok.

I've heard that these are the cheapest ones but very well made: Zu bestellen bei Daerr.de: DÄRR- Motorrad- Box JUMBO, Aluminium in 1,2 mm - Heavy Duty (Därr)

Give them a call or e-mail them and try to get some attention, or buy a pair,

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Plastic is crap (I took it for my overland trip because of budget - they were free H&B Gobi Enduro, sounded suitable)

Alloy is too expensive

Soft bags would be my choice next time round
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Plastic is crap (I took it for my overland trip because of budget - they were free H&B Gobi Enduro, sounded suitable)

Alloy is too expensive

Soft bags would be my choice next time round
plastic is great. i've been using them for 3 years but they are not as practical as aluminium.

i personaly would love soft bag, but it's easy to steal and it can get all wet and damange what's inside if it rains or if you do a lot of creeks crossings....
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Plastic is crap (I took it for my overland trip because of budget - they were free H&B Gobi Enduro, sounded suitable)
Hi Henry - Are you saying that the Hepco & Becker Gobi panniers are definitely crappy? I enquire because lately I've been focusing on these as a serious option.

H&B's website states that: "... The Gobi bags made of a coloured shock-resistant artificial material is extremely robust, water-proof and it absorbs any shock without any consequences for your journey."
I'm confused .. :confused1:

Would you clarify?

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Hi Henry - Are you saying that the Hepco & Becker Gobi panniers are definitely crappy? I enquire because lately I've been focusing on these as a serious option.

H&B's website states that: "... The Gobi bags made of a coloured shock-resistant artificial material is extremely robust, water-proof and it absorbs any shock without any consequences for your journey."
I'm confused .. :confused1:

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Keith. Yes they are crap, but I don't think H&B are going to put that on their website!

True, the plastic didn't break but the hinges deformed, the seals failed, the racks just fell apart, the keys wore away and the locks became temperamental, the bits holding the retaining straps snapped and it was generally bad news if I had to open one of them, eg at customs inspections

I don't think they are intended for receiving heavy abuse....
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try touratech. they sponsored ewan & charlie lol
touratech australia offered a discount, which is less competitive of the discount offered by touratech italy and germany.

they don't wanna offer. i wonder why, i thought i had enough credibility at this time of my tour.

ill see what i can do...

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Hi Gionata,

hope that your trip is going as planned and that you're ok.

I've heard that these are the cheapest ones but very well made: Zu bestellen bei Daerr.de: DÄRR- Motorrad- Box JUMBO, Aluminium in 1,2 mm - Heavy Duty (Därr)

Give them a call or e-mail them and try to get some attention, or buy a pair,

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I wrote them. I was thinking about building some, if i don't get nobody attention. Would be a great feeling to ride the rest of the world with a self made gear....
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I wrote them. I was thinking about building some, if i don't get nobody attention. Would be a great feeling to ride the rest of the world with a self made gear....
Well I know that you're travelling and staying for some time on some of the locations-eg teaching for example.
So if you have some time on your hand you can make some of your own cases and be proud of yourself.
Here's the link on how to made your own cases and racks: rtw.xtz660 - Home made aluminium boxes

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Well I know that you're travelling and staying for some time on some of the locations-eg teaching for example.
So if you have some time on your hand you can make some of your own cases and be proud of yourself.
Here's the link on how to made your own cases and racks: rtw.xtz660 - Home made aluminium boxes

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great. i had that link and printed out all the pictures. the only thing i will improve is welding the case instead of riveting.

what do you reckon?
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If you can weld aluminium , then that would be the best way to go .
TIG welding would be preferable ,but you need a good machine for AC Tig .
If you have a friend who welds ,then buy him lots of .
If you have to pay for welding , it will be expensive .
Buying aluminium panniers may be cheaper .
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