Vstrom 650 pics w/ bags (only please) - Page 23

jokermtb · 03-22-2010, 10:54 AM

wow - nice fakie exhaust cover! What a great idea.

NAApollo11 · 04-07-2010, 04:37 PM

Im really struggling with my pannier decision. Main concern being, how well racks will hold up in a low speed tip over. I realize none of them would stand a chance in 70mph low-side, but I have to believe there is a setup out there that can take a beating in the dirt. I like Jessy and Trax boxes but hate the idea of the sw-motech racks folding up when a car door bumps one of the boxes. Ok, that's an exaggeration but the quick disconnect looks flimsy. Trax boxes can be adapted to givi racks wihch might be a good option. Anyone have testimonials about the regidity of there system?

zed88 · 04-07-2010, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NAApollo11

Im really struggling with my pannier decision. Main concern being, how well racks will hold up in a low speed tip over. I realize none of them would stand a chance in 70mph low-side, but I have to believe there is a setup out there that can take a beating in the dirt. I like Jessy and Trax boxes but hate the idea of the sw-motech racks folding up when a car door bumps one of the boxes. Ok, that's an exaggeration but the quick disconnect looks flimsy. Trax boxes can be adapted to givi racks wihch might be a good option. Anyone have testimonials about the regidity of there system?

The jesse system is excellent and will easily support the weight of a fully loaded bike with passenger etc on tour when you tip over. The only downside I see is its expensive. The rack system is much better than givi (and the givi arn't bad they just arn't as robust). I've had both.

BadKarmaPa · 04-08-2010, 12:35 AM

My Motecs seem very strong and had no problem holding the fully loaded bike with no damage to the racks or the bike. It wasn't a realy hard hit, but it was enough force that it flung me over that fence rail.

Denalidirt · 04-08-2010, 02:19 AM

somewhere in Florida

nvdlboy · 04-08-2010, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NAApollo11

Im really struggling with my pannier decision. Main concern being, how well racks will hold up in a low speed tip over. I realize none of them would stand a chance in 70mph low-side, but I have to believe there is a setup out there that can take a beating in the dirt. I like Jessy and Trax boxes but hate the idea of the sw-motech racks folding up when a car door bumps one of the boxes. Ok, that's an exaggeration but the quick disconnect looks flimsy. Trax boxes can be adapted to givi racks wihch might be a good option. Anyone have testimonials about the regidity of there system?

I got clipped by a dump truck in Yosemite in 2008 and I may have tipped over once or three times on my Caribous in 2009 - fully loaded for 2 weeks of camping - the racks are still solidly in place and aligned. Barely a scratch on the Pelicans; my left turn signal however? Well...

NAApollo11 · 04-09-2010, 06:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zed88

The jesse system is excellent and will easily support the weight of a fully loaded bike with passenger etc on tour when you tip over. The only downside I see is its expensive. The rack system is much better than givi (and the givi arn't bad they just arn't as robust). I've had both.

Awesome, thats what I was wondering. Thanks to all for the input. Does anyone have pics of the jessy racks mounted without boxes? Maybe some showing mounting points and structure. I apologize if this convo should be moved out of this thread. Not quite sure of the edict here.

njpaddler · 06-05-2010, 07:19 AM

Hepco Becker Side Racks for VStrom 650 - $150

Not mine, I just ran across the ad, if anybody's interested.

knybanjo · 06-05-2010, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NAApollo11

Awesome, thats what I was wondering. Thanks to all for the input. Does anyone have pics of the jessy racks mounted without boxes? Maybe some showing mounting points and structure. I apologize if this convo should be moved out of this thread. Not quite sure of the edict here.

That's about the best I have in smuggy...

Trailryder42 · 06-06-2010, 09:38 AM

Here's a few pics of mine with the Giant Loop Great Basin bag.

GS Bones · 06-06-2010, 08:19 PM

These are Givoi 45 liter "jr." cases that I will fashion with home made inserts for. The mounts are SW motech mounts that are detachable. SW motech skid plate and crash bars and center stands, as well.

Sargent seat, which is "perfect" for me, as Sargent seats have been on all other bikes I have owned.

Bones

STROMVADER · 06-10-2010, 05:56 PM

Here is mine with some mortar cans and home made rack.I have 50 bucks into the set up. Tipped it over in my garage onto my KLX 250 and the set up saved my fairings.[IMG]

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donnymoto · 09-03-2010, 02:43 PM

Here are some Afrika's from my KLR. I got the SU side racks and mounting hardware. I like this rig because the rack is symmetrical, I have room for a tool tube on the opposite side from the exhaust. The only thing I don't like is that the mounting "pucks" and internal screws with hand knobs come loose fairly often. Will try putting a dab of locktite on them.

William42 · 09-03-2010, 06:36 PM

Happy Trail Panniers

Ortliebs on the Happy Trail frames

DGR · 09-04-2010, 01:22 PM

Peli 1520's on a custom DL1000 rack. Not symetrical, but the goal was to make it as small as possible.
It's 91cm wide at the front and 84cm at the rear.

04-07-2010, 04:37 PM	#332
NAApollo11 Adventurer Joined: Oct 2008 Location: USA Oddometer: 16	Damage Report! Im really struggling with my pannier decision. Main concern being, how well racks will hold up in a low speed tip over. I realize none of them would stand a chance in 70mph low-side, but I have to believe there is a setup out there that can take a beating in the dirt. I like Jessy and Trax boxes but hate the idea of the sw-motech racks folding up when a car door bumps one of the boxes. Ok, that's an exaggeration but the quick disconnect looks flimsy. Trax boxes can be adapted to givi racks wihch might be a good option. Anyone have testimonials about the regidity of there system? __________________ ~Jon '12 Suzuki DL650A

04-08-2010, 12:35 AM	#334
BadKarmaPa Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Pittsburgh,Pa. USA Oddometer: 138	My Motecs seem very strong and had no problem holding the fully loaded bike with no damage to the racks or the bike. It wasn't a realy hard hit, but it was enough force that it flung me over that fence rail. __________________ 2012 Super Tenere 2007 V-Strom 650 "A man could do worse than be a swinger of birches" Robert Frost

04-08-2010, 02:19 AM	#335
Denalidirt High Plains Drifter Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Denali, Ak. Oddometer: 733	Ht somewhere in Florida Denalidirt screwed with this post 12-05-2010 at 08:33 PM

06-05-2010, 07:19 AM	#338
njpaddler Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Ghettoburbia, N.J., U.S.A. Oddometer: 128	Hepco Becker Side Racks on philadelphia craigslist Hepco Becker Side Racks for VStrom 650 - $150 Not mine, I just ran across the ad, if anybody's interested.

06-06-2010, 09:38 AM	#340
Trailryder42 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Amarillo, Texas Oddometer: 1,050	Here's a few pics of mine with the Giant Loop Great Basin bag. __________________ '00 XR440 '04 KLR650 '09 Wee Strom COHVCO USA-ALL BRC

03-22-2010, 10:54 AM	#331
jokermtb Blues Ripper Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Metro Detroit Oddometer: 93	wow - nice fakie exhaust cover! What a great idea.

06-06-2010, 08:19 PM	#341
GS Bones Beastly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Upstate NY Oddometer: 1,129	These are Givoi 45 liter "jr." cases that I will fashion with home made inserts for. The mounts are SW motech mounts that are detachable. SW motech skid plate and crash bars and center stands, as well. Sargent seat, which is "perfect" for me, as Sargent seats have been on all other bikes I have owned. Bones __________________ ______________________________ "Context is everything."

06-10-2010, 05:56 PM	#342
STROMVADER motoscannibinolis Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Land of increasing laws Oddometer: 2,068	Here is mine with some mortar cans and home made rack.I have 50 bucks into the set up. Tipped it over in my garage onto my KLX 250 and the set up saved my fairings.[IMG][/IMG] __________________ You only LIVE once. Make it COUNT. FCK CANCER Godspeed Dad! RIP 1944-2010 STROMVADER screwed with this post 06-10-2010 at 06:01 PM*

09-03-2010, 02:43 PM	#343
donnymoto Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2008 Location: NOVA-VA-USA Oddometer: 1,255	Here are some Afrika's from my KLR. I got the SU side racks and mounting hardware. I like this rig because the rack is symmetrical, I have room for a tool tube on the opposite side from the exhaust. The only thing I don't like is that the mounting "pucks" and internal screws with hand knobs come loose fairly often. Will try putting a dab of locktite on them. __________________ Visions of Newfoundland & Nova Scotia James Bay Road / Quebec / New England Ride donnymoto screwed with this post 12-07-2010 at 06:43 PM

09-03-2010, 06:36 PM	#344
William42 Studly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Champaign, IL Oddometer: 918	Happy Trail Panniers Ortliebs on the Happy Trail frames __________________ Mud is evil

09-04-2010, 01:22 PM	#345
DGR Adventurer Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Netherlands Oddometer: 21	Peli 1520's on a custom DL1000 rack. Not symetrical, but the goal was to make it as small as possible. It's 91cm wide at the front and 84cm at the rear.

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