Pannier Help

HI378 · 11-09-2012, 09:40 PM

Help. I've had my Tiger 955i for a few months now and love it. This is the bike I've been looking for, but it did not come with panniers. I'm thinkn\ing about three options for touring. First is getting the Triumph panniers, I found some for about $600.00. 2nd option is the Krouser panniers I've seen on Ebay. 3rd are the Touratech panniers at 1300. Any sugestions? I like the way the stock ones look and I like the aluminumn boxes too
I'm adding engine protection bars and lower footpegs, does anyone have any ideas about highway pegs?

Thanks in advance for any input.

Trayvessio · 11-09-2012, 11:25 PM

When I was looking at panniers I looked at Touratech Zega's, but the price seemed too high. I ended up buying a setup from Happy Trails and have been very pleased with both the products and the company.

Here is a link to their products for your 955: http://www.happy-trail.com/Departmen...999-2006).aspx

wolftrax · 11-10-2012, 04:41 AM

I have less than $200 invested in these and that includes building the side racks. If your handy ammo cans may be the way to go.

Albin · 11-10-2012, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by HI378

Help. I've had my Tiger 955i for a few months now and love it. This is the bike I've been looking for, but it did not come with panniers. I'm thinkn\ing about three options for touring. First is getting the Triumph panniers, I found some for about $600.00. 2nd option is the Krouser panniers I've seen on Ebay. 3rd are the Touratech panniers at 1300. Any sugestions? I like the way the stock ones look and I like the aluminumn boxes too
I'm adding engine protection bars and lower footpegs, does anyone have any ideas about highway pegs?

Thanks in advance for any input.

I think the Triumph panniers are too small , I had givi´s E36 and E45 on my Tiger885....

I still have my Givis, now on my new Tiger800xc

Unstable Rider · 11-10-2012, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by wolftrax

I have less than $200 invested in these and that includes building the side racks. If your handy ammo cans may be the way to go.

Why did I automatically know you once owned or have owned a KLR?

That KLR "ingenuity" seems to have floated to the surface. Glad you resisted using milk crates, brother.

I have a KLR myself so I can give you the needle a bit, right?

Love the Tenere by the way, couple buds of mine have them too.

wolftrax · 11-10-2012, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unstable Rider

Why did I automatically know you once owned or have owned a KLR?

That KLR "ingenuity" seems to have floated to the surface. Glad you resisted using milk crates, brother.

I have a KLR myself so I can give you the needle a bit, right?

Love the Tenere by the way, couple buds of mine have them too.

Still own and ride a 1990 KLR. I won't show you my Tenere milk crate shot!

lvscrvs · 11-10-2012, 09:48 AM

OEM side cases look good and go on and off the bike easily... nice attachment system too imho. However, if you plan to go offroad and fall down, these will likely burst into a million pieces. Capacity is okay. OEM top case adds significant capacity.

HI378 · 11-10-2012, 05:17 PM

Thanks for the info. I like the look of the Givis but I'm leaning toward the H/T for durability and top loading. The ammo cans are cool but since I am the worlds worst fabricator probably not gonna work for me.

Wreckchecker · 11-19-2012, 06:23 AM

Can't beat the price, brick shit house tough, and built in South Dakota:
http://muffintopindustries.com

Mount them on almost any racks.

lockyv7 · 11-22-2012, 12:27 PM

If you were over here in Australia i could build you something like this. Start with a heavy duty set of pannier frames and rear rack.

Add some custom made alloy panniers. about 45lt each.

Send to the powder coaters.
Freight bike to Europe for adventure

sect8dr · 11-22-2012, 06:58 PM

http://shop.globetrottin.com/product...8&categoryId=2

I have been considering these since I already have the SU racks on my Wee. Heavy fiberglass like this is damn tough.

Drunk_Uncle · 11-22-2012, 07:49 PM

If you don't go with the Touratechs, Happy Trail is the way to go. Alluminum bags help crash protection. Just don't get your leg caught in them. Another choice is Wolfman expedition bags. Soft and waterproof. Have a set on my XR and will use them when I get a Tiger 800 XC. I am using Touratech Zegas on my 955i.

11-09-2012, 09:40 PM	#1
HI378 ^OP Adventurer Joined: Jan 2012 Oddometer: 10	Pannier Help Help. I've had my Tiger 955i for a few months now and love it. This is the bike I've been looking for, but it did not come with panniers. I'm thinkn\ing about three options for touring. First is getting the Triumph panniers, I found some for about $600.00. 2nd option is the Krouser panniers I've seen on Ebay. 3rd are the Touratech panniers at 1300. Any sugestions? I like the way the stock ones look and I like the aluminumn boxes too I'm adding engine protection bars and lower footpegs, does anyone have any ideas about highway pegs? Thanks in advance for any input.

11-09-2012, 11:25 PM	#2
Trayvessio Super Strom Trooper Joined: Dec 2010 Location: Seattle, PNWet Oddometer: 59	When I was looking at panniers I looked at Touratech Zega's, but the price seemed too high. I ended up buying a setup from Happy Trails and have been very pleased with both the products and the company. Here is a link to their products for your 955: http://www.happy-trail.com/Departmen...999-2006).aspx __________________ Currently: 2008 DL650, 2005 DL1000 DMC/Ural. Gone: 2000 Aprilia Pegaso, 1983 Yamaha XT200, 2008 Kawasaki KLX250-SF.

11-10-2012, 04:41 AM	#3
wolftrax Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Blue Ridge Mtns Ga. Oddometer: 267	On the cheap I have less than $200 invested in these and that includes building the side racks. If your handy ammo cans may be the way to go. __________________ 2013 Husky TR 650 2011 Tiger 800(sold) 2012 Super 10 2008 KLR(Sold) 1990 KLR

11-10-2012, 09:48 AM	#7
lvscrvs Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2010 Location: norcal Oddometer: 438	OEM side cases look good and go on and off the bike easily... nice attachment system too imho. However, if you plan to go offroad and fall down, these will likely burst into a million pieces. Capacity is okay. OEM top case adds significant capacity. __________________ Tiger 955i / DRZ400S < FJR1300 < DL1000 < BMW R1100RS < Ducati ST4 < DL650 * 30+ years * 125 Honda Elsinore < Suzuki TM250 < Yamaha 90 Enduro < Taco

11-10-2012, 05:17 PM	#8
HI378 ^OP Adventurer Joined: Jan 2012 Oddometer: 10	Thanks Thanks for the info. I like the look of the Givis but I'm leaning toward the H/T for durability and top loading. The ammo cans are cool but since I am the worlds worst fabricator probably not gonna work for me.

11-19-2012, 06:23 AM	#9
Wreckchecker Ungeneer to broked stuff. Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Rockville, MD Oddometer: 1,864	MuffinTops Can't beat the price, brick shit house tough, and built in South Dakota: http://muffintopindustries.com Mount them on almost any racks. __________________ Super Tenere in black AMA, IBA June 2012 Maryland to Alaska: http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=796138

11-22-2012, 12:27 PM	#10
lockyv7 dont wish it, do it. Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Sunshine Coast Australia, There is no winter here. Oddometer: 938	If you were over here in Australia i could build you something like this. Start with a heavy duty set of pannier frames and rear rack. Add some custom made alloy panniers. about 45lt each. Send to the powder coaters. Freight bike to Europe for adventure

11-22-2012, 06:58 PM	#11
sect8dr ride them all Joined: Nov 2010 Location: middle of nothing illinois Oddometer: 210	just an idea http://shop.globetrottin.com/product...8&categoryId=2 I have been considering these since I already have the SU racks on my Wee. Heavy fiberglass like this is damn tough.

11-22-2012, 07:49 PM	#12
Drunk_Uncle Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2009 Location: Anchorage, AK Oddometer: 1,475	If you don't go with the Touratechs, Happy Trail is the way to go. Alluminum bags help crash protection. Just don't get your leg caught in them. Another choice is Wolfman expedition bags. Soft and waterproof. Have a set on my XR and will use them when I get a Tiger 800 XC. I am using Touratech Zegas on my 955i. __________________ "I refuse to tiptoe through life only to arrive safely at death" 2009 Buell XB12X(sold), 2006 Triumph Sprint ST, 2006 Tiger 955i, 01 XR650L replaced by a KLR, and now a 2010 Honda NT700V for the wife.

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