New Pelican-based Luggage System - Page 2

CyaC · 10-28-2005, 09:33 AM

I really like this system! If you need someone to test a setup for the 1200GS let me know.

sherpa · 10-28-2005, 09:43 AM

Man....nicely done.

When, if...I ever destroy my Happy Trails Bags, I'll be giving you a call.

DLdeano · 10-28-2005, 09:51 AM

I can be your Wee-Strom Guinea Pig...looks really good. I really like the cases, and mounting looks solid as anything I've seen. Great work. I currently use GIVI, but can e-bay 'em for bigger stuff.

GsVs · 10-28-2005, 09:54 AM

Great idea !

Neat Design !

markjenn · 10-28-2005, 09:57 AM

Nicely done. Another vote for DL650 racks, since I see one of these in my immediate future.

- Mark

soloyosh · 10-28-2005, 09:58 AM

How about a setup for the Ulysses?

Cheers
Brett

sailah · 10-28-2005, 10:13 AM

your a dink. Here I go trying to design these alum panniers cuz I think I can do it better, and you go do it better. That rack is awesome!!!!

ghostryder · 10-28-2005, 10:15 AM

WOW!!!!! looks great I will be looking out for the 1200 GS set. Good luck.

PackMule · 10-28-2005, 10:21 AM

Very nice work!

Couple of questions:

How do the cases themselves compare, weight-wise, to the System cases? A comparably sized aluminium pannier?

Also, does Pelican make any top-opening cases? (similar to those KTM 950 cases)

Thanks. I'll be looking you up when I get my KLR 6-fiddy.

monkeyman · 10-28-2005, 11:58 AM

Roger - I see you made it to Dinosaur NM. How'd you like it?

Airhead · 10-28-2005, 12:01 PM

How about racks for the 640? I haven't been able to find a bag system I really like for that bike (at least not one that's reasonably priced).

mdrsteve · 10-28-2005, 12:05 PM

They look great!!! Just what I've been looking for! Put me in line for a set when you get them done for the KLR650!!!!

BlackHoof · 10-28-2005, 12:16 PM

Nice job, any plans to expand your market to include us R100GS/PD riders?

Tiz · 10-28-2005, 12:56 PM

I have a DL650K5 and I'm definitely in the market for these.

I would want to know how wide they will be (want 37"-38" or under). Also would probably want to see a picture of the system with bags on and off of a DL650 before buying.

If you have any guess as to when they might become available I'd love to know that.

--Kevin

CaribouCases · 10-28-2005, 12:58 PM

Thanks everyone for the words of encouragement and the positive feedback. Much needed and appreciated.

I'll answer a few of the questions:
Mnrow on V-Strom timing - Looks like Feb/March timeframe. I don't want to rush the racks, it takes a bit of time to get them exactly right.

Soloyoh on the Ulysses, Airhead on KTM 640, Blackhoof on R100 - I learned some hard lessons in this business doing the exhaust sytems, and one of them was to concentrate on the largest markets. I would not survive unless I got the BMW GS's, KLR and V-stroms done. The KTM 640 and Suzuski DRZ may get done eventually. Beleive me, it is not the money, but I do have to pay the bills.

PackMule on weight comparison - One BMW case weighs 10lb 3oz. One of my Pelican Caribou cases with the bracket and locks weighs 12lb 13oz. A little more weight but a lot more strength and durability.

On the top cases, here are a couple of concept pics to give you an idea of what the 1550 looks like....

Regular top case 1550

And Dave, Dinosaur was really spactacular, check out this photo...look near the top and get a perspective of how deep in the ground this canyon is I am riding in, that is not the sky, the sky is way up higher.

10-28-2005, 09:33 AM	#16
CyaC Reality Unplugged Joined: Jul 2005 Location: St. Paul, MN Oddometer: 210	I really like this system! If you need someone to test a setup for the 1200GS let me know. __________________ 2010 Husaberg FE 450 ("Sven" my favorite) 2005 BMW R1200 GS 2010 MadAss 125 2008 Can Am DS 450 One lucky Gal!

10-28-2005, 09:43 AM	#17
sherpa ...Robert Joined: Sep 2002 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Oddometer: 3,175	Man....nicely done. When, if...I ever destroy my Happy Trails Bags, I'll be giving you a call. __________________ Trebor Home Inspections 05 640 Adventure 08 KTM 250 XCFW I'd trade all my motorcycles for one Flying Dragon.

10-28-2005, 09:54 AM	#19
GsVs Goin' Somewhere Joined: Dec 2002 Location: Hoosier (IN) USA Oddometer: 1,266	Cool ... Great idea ! Neat Design ! __________________ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - '09 DR650SE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - '12 NC700X

10-28-2005, 09:58 AM	#21
soloyosh Dad and husband Joined: Nov 2004 Location: LHC, AZ Oddometer: 5,465	How about a setup for the Ulysses? Cheers Brett __________________ 2007 Aprilia RXV 5.5

10-28-2005, 10:21 AM	#24
PackMule love what you do Joined: Aug 2005 Location: New Hampshah Oddometer: 19,441	Very nice work! Couple of questions: How do the cases themselves compare, weight-wise, to the System cases? A comparably sized aluminium pannier? Also, does Pelican make any top-opening cases? (similar to those KTM 950 cases) Thanks. I'll be looking you up when I get my KLR 6-fiddy. __________________ Nate in N.E. Yes, I have a Dakar problem -- that there are 50 weeks of the year without Dakar! They don't expect you to finish. That's why it's the Dakar. -- PPiA Get your sweet Pyndon DakARTwork here Pyndon '13

10-28-2005, 09:51 AM	#18
DLdeano Ridin' all I can Joined: May 2005 Location: N. Georgia, USA Oddometer: 923	I can be your Wee-Strom Guinea Pig...looks really good. I really like the cases, and mounting looks solid as anything I've seen. Great work. I currently use GIVI, but can e-bay 'em for bigger stuff.

10-28-2005, 09:57 AM	#20
markjenn Beastly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2003 Location: Swellvue, WA Oddometer: 9,698	Nicely done. Another vote for DL650 racks, since I see one of these in my immediate future. - Mark

10-28-2005, 10:13 AM	#22
sailah Lampin' it Joined: Aug 2005 Location: Turning expensive metal into scrap Oddometer: 4,137	your a dink. Here I go trying to design these alum panniers cuz I think I can do it better, and you go do it better. That rack is awesome!!!!

10-28-2005, 10:15 AM	#23
ghostryder made it Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Atlanta Oddometer: 4,990	WOW!!!!! looks great I will be looking out for the 1200 GS set. Good luck.

10-28-2005, 11:58 AM	#25
monkeyman Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2004 Location: Lafayette, CO Oddometer: 374	Roger - I see you made it to Dinosaur NM. How'd you like it?

10-28-2005, 12:01 PM	#26
Airhead More human than human Joined: Nov 2004 Location: Fear and Loathing in Maine Oddometer: 2,100	How about racks for the 640? I haven't been able to find a bag system I really like for that bike (at least not one that's reasonably priced). __________________ '05.5 KTM 950 Adventure 2008 KTM 450 EXC-R All Orange, Baby!

10-28-2005, 12:05 PM	#27
mdrsteve Adventurer Joined: Jul 2005 Location: SoCal Oddometer: 69	They look great!!! Just what I've been looking for! Put me in line for a set when you get them done for the KLR650!!!!

10-28-2005, 12:16 PM	#28
BlackHoof REMF Joined: Mar 2005 Location: Upper USA, Mn. eh Oddometer: 244	What about the Old Skool Airheads? Nice job, any plans to expand your market to include us R100GS/PD riders?

10-28-2005, 12:56 PM	#29
Tiz Studly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2005 Location: Milford, CT Oddometer: 578	I have a DL650K5 and I'm definitely in the market for these. I would want to know how wide they will be (want 37"-38" or under). Also would probably want to see a picture of the system with bags on and off of a DL650 before buying. If you have any guess as to when they might become available I'd love to know that. --Kevin

10-28-2005, 12:58 PM	#30
CaribouCases ^OP Boulder CO Joined: May 2004 Location: Adventure Rider & Aftermarket Systems Manufacturer Oddometer: 1,151	Thanks everyone for the words of encouragement and the positive feedback. Much needed and appreciated. I'll answer a few of the questions: Mnrow on V-Strom timing - Looks like Feb/March timeframe. I don't want to rush the racks, it takes a bit of time to get them exactly right. Soloyoh on the Ulysses, Airhead on KTM 640, Blackhoof on R100 - I learned some hard lessons in this business doing the exhaust sytems, and one of them was to concentrate on the largest markets. I would not survive unless I got the BMW GS's, KLR and V-stroms done. The KTM 640 and Suzuski DRZ may get done eventually. Beleive me, it is not the money, but I do have to pay the bills. PackMule on weight comparison - One BMW case weighs 10lb 3oz. One of my Pelican Caribou cases with the bracket and locks weighs 12lb 13oz. A little more weight but a lot more strength and durability. On the top cases, here are a couple of concept pics to give you an idea of what the 1550 looks like.... Regular top case 1550 And Dave, Dinosaur was really spactacular, check out this photo...look near the top and get a perspective of how deep in the ground this canyon is I am riding in, that is not the sky, the sky is way up higher. __________________ Roger Pioszak, Caribou Luggage Systems. Please see the beginning of the Pelican-Based Luggage Thread in the Vendor Forum . www.cariboucases.com Made in Boulder, Colorado USA PH: 303-786-8947 Mon-Sat 8:00am-5:00pm Mountain Time Zone CaribouCases screwed with this post 11-29-2008 at 12:48 PM

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