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Gauging Interest in Pannier Racks for XT 600's
Hey all,

I have a 1994 XT 600 E and have had a rough time finding pannier racks for it in the states. So a friend and I measured, figured and worked up a design to build one. We had auto cad drawings made and our first prototype will be made this week or next. The design is unique and uses one piece of aluminum (not counting the brackets.) The rack sort of has the same look as a CRD skidplate and comes with a grid of mounting holes.

I'll post pics when I get 'er installed. I'm mounting Seahorse cases to the rack (2 side, 1 top and perhaps tool tubes on the inside)

I'm gauging interest in such a rack. The price point isn't set yet but we think we'll be quite a bit lower than SW Motech or Hepco and Becker etc.

Any interest?

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Considering I like to be prepared, I'm absolutely interested, especially if they'll fit an 84 model.

price is a limiting issue though for me, since I'm generally poor as dirt.
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Bob The Biker,

I'm not sure the model for the 94 will fit but it very well may. It depends on the tailights. The rest is relatively universal and the brackets can be adjusted. So keep your eyes open. I'll post the pics very soon.

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I adapted my bike a little, as my rear fender is not factory, nor is my tail light, so chances are your design will bolt right up. what I'm seeing when I look is that the frames are at least similar,if not identical, so I see no reason they should not bolt up.
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Bob the Biker,

That's cool. When I get 'er stamped and bent I'll let you know!

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I had some givi wing rack on mine and had a coulple of off,s on a riverbed and both ankles got badly damaged including ligaments so I binned em and now use oxford soft panniers,best money ever spent.....except on heated grips.....and bar risers .....and red wine.....
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Hi Mad Monk,
It's been awhile since this thread was active, but do you still have the CAD plans for your rack? I'm looking at making or purchasing a rack for the 1989 XT600 I just bought!

Thank you for posting about your experience putting this together.

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Hi Mad Monk,
It's been awhile since this thread was active, but do you still have the CAD plans for your rack? I'm looking at making or purchasing a rack for the 1989 XT600 I just bought!

Thank you for posting about your experience putting this together.

Cheers,
Thomas
Mad Monk has not been on since 2011 (I looked on his profile) If you look at my XT600 thread (link in sig block), I took some photos of my rack set up for another member of the forum. Newer model than yours but might work?

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