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KLR650C racks
Hi,
Does anyone know of a set of commercial side-pannier racks that fit the KLR650C (European model)? The racks I've seen all seem to be aimed at the KLR650A (US model), which has a different rear luggage rack and mounts, so I suspect that these racks would not fit the KLR650C.
Touratech do a base steel hoop, which is a good basis for making up a custom rack, but they do not sell complete racks for the KLR650.
Can anyone enlighten me? There must be some other European KLR650 riders that have sourced racks for their KLR650Cs.
Thanks,
Colm
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23 Nov 2006
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Side panniers
Hello there.
I do not know how DIY orientated you are, and what you want to pack in the side boxes, but have a look at www.flamesonmytank.co.za and look at the different options on generic systems. If I had a choice, I would use the touratech loop, and make use of backpacks as soft panniers. Easy for use as day packs, and will not be destroyed if you take a tumble.
I am not too worried about how things look, as long as they work, so I use a standard plastick "ammo" box as a top box on my KLE. Removed four carrier bolts, and put longer bolts through the box into the carrier threads. My laptop fits in there nicely, and I can keep it dry. If I had to use hard side boxes, I would use two ammo boxes on the side with luggage bags in them. They only cost about 15 USD down here, so not too much of a pain if I do destroy them.
Just a few suggestions anyway.
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hepco & becker do side and top racks for the KLR650C, but they don't like to advertise this. Their UK distributor is Motobins http://www.motobins.co.uk. They don't list this on their web site either for some reason. But if you phone motobins, they will get the racks for you.
I have just ordered these racks myself, still waiting for them to arrive. I'll post again when I get them to let you know if they're a good fit or not.
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Hi there "Phoenix"!
Maybe you want to check (consider) this link, too.
http://www.mml-motorradzubehoer.de/M...shop-2006-022/
It is all in German (sorry!!), so if you have any questions just mail me. I got the rack and junior cases from them (sent to Japan, very reliable and still much cheaper than what I would have had to pay over here)! You can also check for different makers on their page. Surplus tax is excluded automatically (at least it was in my case). I am not connected to this company, don't get any benefits, just letting people know where I went ... and it took me some research and comparing to find those places. Hope it well help, safe riding
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Thanks guys!
I just got the panniers a couple of days ago, so it's perfect timing for me.
Keith_mca, I'm particularly interested in hearing how you get on with your Hepco & Becker racks.
I sourced an Acerbis 23.5L tank for the KLR650C in the UK as well ( www.bertharkinsracing.co.uk) .. but at £200 ($400), it's a tad expensive!!!
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I've got the hepco & becker racks now and fitted them to my KLR650C. It seems good quality, and fitted together well without any bending or forcing required
I didn't get the top rack, I just used the original plastic rack. The picture isn't all that clear (I only had my camera phone on me) but the rack fits to the mounting holes for the top rack, the footpegs and license plate bracket. One side-effect is that you can no longer fold the passenger foot peg up.
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