Does anyone actually use the "water space" in the Gobi pannier?

fyrfytrzb · 04-21-2012, 02:48 PM

I am considering drilling through the walls of my KTM 950 panniers to mount a 1 gallon rotopax on the back of each one. I'm a little hesitant to give up the water carrying capacity of the Gobi's but can't seem to find much info. on anyone actually using them for that. It doesn't sound like a very "user freindly" option, seems easier to just have the rotopax mount on back for gas and water if needed. Thanks for any advice.

Katoom119 · 04-21-2012, 06:33 PM

I read somewhere a long time ago that someone did it and that it doesn't actually hold much water. They also complained of a very bad plastic taste to the point where they didn't want to drink it.

SierraJeep · 04-21-2012, 10:18 PM

That and the size of the "fill holes" on the top edges make the task rather impractical on the road unless you bring a small funnel.

biggus · 04-21-2012, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Katoom119

I read somewhere a long time ago that someone did it and that it doesn't actually hold much water. They also complained of a very bad plastic taste to the point where they didn't want to drink it.

Years ago when I got my bike and Gobis I had planned to install the petcocks for the very same purpose. Having researched it was concluded that to eliminate the plastic taste in the water you just fill the panniers with WINE.

I still have the petcocks I bought and never installed them. Definitely better options out there to carry water than filling these Gobis IMO.

fyrfytrzb · 04-22-2012, 05:31 AM

I think I've made my decision, sounds like the rotopax would be much more versatile and easier to use. Now I have to decide where to mount them, I'm leaning towards the back of the Gobis. I don't want any more overall width on the bike, and I've seen pics of them dragging when mounted on the bottom.

Katoom119 · 04-22-2012, 07:57 AM

You might consider the front of the Gobis to help get the weight down lower. Both ways work well.

EOD3MC · 04-22-2012, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 4badboyz

two one gallon rotopax works fine for me. You can still open the side boxes with no interference.

Not sure if you saw this picture from another thread about carrying extra fuel

1stiski · 04-22-2012, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by biggus

Years ago when I got my bike and Gobis I had planned to install the petcocks for the very same purpose. Having researched it was concluded that to eliminate the plastic taste in the water you just fill the panniers with WINE.

I still have the petcocks I bought and never installed them. Definitely better options out there to carry water than filling these Gobis IMO.

Wine works, and no plastic taste, I have a nice small funnel for fill up and I always rinse with h2o afterwards. Everything is holding up well. H2O is nice to have for a roadside rinse anyway.

Nothing attracts more looks than opening up the petcocks at a roadside rest and washing up and then sippin some wine., A La Gobi style.

GZERO · 04-22-2012, 07:17 PM

I installed the petcocks, and i have used the water, altough i only use it on camping.
Before the first time i used them i washed it pretty well, first washed with chlorine and warm water, then rinse it well.
No plastic taste for me.
oh! and yeah, they hold 5 lts each, not to shabby for me!

marin ktm · 04-23-2012, 03:13 PM

Mounting big jugs of liquid on the gobi box seems like too much weight for it to support. I would think the latch and the plastic walls of the box would fail pretty quickly.

stevodadevo · 04-23-2012, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by marin ktm

Mounting big jugs of liquid on the gobi box seems like too much weight for it to support. I would think the latch and the plastic walls of the box would fail pretty quickly.

I would tend to agree with this. The latches are barely strong enough as is!

kizniche · 04-23-2012, 05:04 PM

Xtremjeepn · 04-23-2012, 05:16 PM

Holy crap!!

I am already dangerously close to running my legs over with the Gobis. I can't imagine taking up even more clearance with those rotopax mounted to the front of the cases!!

kizniche · 04-23-2012, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Xtremjeepn

Holy crap!!

I am already dangerously close to running my legs over with the Gobis. I can't imagine taking up even more clearance with those rotopax mounted to the front of the cases!!

Keep those legs far out or front!

Seriously, though, I took these through Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, and across the US without any injuries. However, They do seem like they could be an ankle-tweaker if you're not careful.

04-21-2012, 02:48 PM	#1
fyrfytrzb ^OP Adventurer Joined: Feb 2012 Location: Sturgis, SD Oddometer: 31	Does anyone actually use the "water space" in the Gobi pannier? I am considering drilling through the walls of my KTM 950 panniers to mount a 1 gallon rotopax on the back of each one. I'm a little hesitant to give up the water carrying capacity of the Gobi's but can't seem to find much info. on anyone actually using them for that. It doesn't sound like a very "user freindly" option, seems easier to just have the rotopax mount on back for gas and water if needed. Thanks for any advice.

04-21-2012, 06:33 PM	#2
Katoom119 Mmmm....Orange Kool-aid Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Charlotte School of Law Library..... Oddometer: 1,557	I read somewhere a long time ago that someone did it and that it doesn't actually hold much water. They also complained of a very bad plastic taste to the point where they didn't want to drink it. __________________ Those who dance are considered crazy by those who do not hear the music. I am not the same having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world. - Radmacher 5 Cylinders vs. Moab..........My East Tennessee

04-21-2012, 10:18 PM	#3
SierraJeep It's toast Joined: Jun 2010 Location: Nevada City Oddometer: 566	That and the size of the "fill holes" on the top edges make the task rather impractical on the road unless you bring a small funnel. __________________ Tod 2010 KTM 990 Adventure 2010 KTM 450 EXC

04-22-2012, 05:31 AM	#5
fyrfytrzb ^OP Adventurer Joined: Feb 2012 Location: Sturgis, SD Oddometer: 31	Now where should I mount the rotopax? I think I've made my decision, sounds like the rotopax would be much more versatile and easier to use. Now I have to decide where to mount them, I'm leaning towards the back of the Gobis. I don't want any more overall width on the bike, and I've seen pics of them dragging when mounted on the bottom.

04-22-2012, 07:57 AM	#6
Katoom119 Mmmm....Orange Kool-aid Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Charlotte School of Law Library..... Oddometer: 1,557	You might consider the front of the Gobis to help get the weight down lower. Both ways work well. __________________ Those who dance are considered crazy by those who do not hear the music. I am not the same having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world. - Radmacher 5 Cylinders vs. Moab..........My East Tennessee

04-22-2012, 07:17 PM	#9
GZERO Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2011 Location: Venezuela Oddometer: 238	i use them I installed the petcocks, and i have used the water, altough i only use it on camping. Before the first time i used them i washed it pretty well, first washed with chlorine and warm water, then rinse it well. No plastic taste for me. oh! and yeah, they hold 5 lts each, not to shabby for me!

04-23-2012, 03:13 PM	#10
marin ktm Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Marin County, CA Oddometer: 317	Mounting big jugs of liquid on the gobi box seems like too much weight for it to support. I would think the latch and the plastic walls of the box would fail pretty quickly. __________________ Current: '07 990 Adventure '07 450 EXC Past: GS550E Saber1100 VF700F XR350 KTM MX500 KTM mxc350 XL600 XR650R KTM MXC400 VFR800

04-23-2012, 05:04 PM	#12
kizniche pyro Joined: Jun 2009 Location: Georgia Oddometer: 156	__________________ Solo Latin America, 9.2010 - 2.2011 En Moto Al Sur ∞ http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=616031 05.5 KTM 950 ADV

04-23-2012, 05:16 PM	#13
Xtremjeepn Motorhead! Joined: May 2008 Location: SaddleRock, Colorado Oddometer: 1,398	Holy crap!! I am already dangerously close to running my legs over with the Gobis. I can't imagine taking up even more clearance with those rotopax mounted to the front of the cases!! __________________ Cole Ford<----my iPad app ...and iPhone version .....Android Tablet version 06 KTM 950 Adventure(The Fainting Goat) 02 F650GS DAKAR 2 KLR650s Travel bikes http://coffeemotorcycleswine.blogspot.com/

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