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Metal Panniers - Santiago, Chile.

Hi,

Does anyone know where I can get a couple of the above knocked up for my KLX 650 here in Santiago. A good wealder prehaps? Im told that people in the states somtimes make them from old 50 cal amunition cases for next to nothing Any similar ideas - and where I can impliment them - would be much appreciated...
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We bumped into a Kiwi guy about a week ago who was heading North. He had done just what you want about a week before that. He'd got a nice set of steel panniers and rack made up in Santiago all for about 50 USD!

I'll drop him a mail and see if we can get the address / contact details...
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Great!

Thats exactly the kind of thing Im after for the right price!
Thanks v much, I'd be eternally grateful If you could find out where he got them!
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Or you could ask the Santiago Community

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Or you could ask the Santiago Community

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Kiwi Dave has replied back saying he'll dig out the info...could be a couple of days more yet...
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No rush

Thanks, I've got plenty of time...

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Still waiting ...but should only be a couple more days now....
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From Dave....

"OK SO I ONLY HAVE A NUMBER AT THE MO
David Sechter
CEL:61155583357
let him know you know me
crazy frickn kiwi dave
you can find him in a little kiosco 10mts from the walking only st off the east side of the main plaza
hope this helps Dave"
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still need it?

hey

dont know if this info is still needed, but my hubb account was messed up for a whil and i can only now anwer. if you go to th repair shops forum and sarch for santiago mechanic, you should find a post i made. in that post, i list th adrss of a GREAT welder. he made am amazing defense for my motor, and can make just about any type of structure out of steel. his name is alejandro, and his shop is on con con. bring the boxes, tell him what you want, and he will mak you something perfect. he really does a great job, but if you dont speak spanish i would bring someone who does. i am in santiango right now, and if you still need the help, ill go down there with you and figure it out. i speak spanish well. anyway, better late than never. PM me if you need anything. cheers

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