Installed: Dirt-Bagz on the Husqvarna TE610

[DualsportWA]

Thought I would share some experiences. I just ordered the Dirt-Bagz Ranger combo (larger soft panniers, comes with mounting bars, heat shield for exhaust, and flat-top duffel). The challenge here was to accommodate the mounting system from my Moose rack and the Dirt-Bagz mounting bars.

Here's my summary so far:
- Pro: Great bang/buck
- Pro: Love the mounting system - you can install/remove them from the bike in about 10 seconds (bars stay on bike)
- Pro: Spacious - I opted for the larger "Ranger" set as opposed to the smaller "Scout" set
- Pro: Very light weight (5 lb for entire system)
- Pro: Provides reinforcement for subframe (bars that come with it) and includes heat shield for exhaust so bag doesn't melt
- Pro: Most compact pannier system I've seen (it's really narrow)
- Pro: Easy top access, side pockets, etc
- Pro: Flat top duffel (I got special combo) provides extra room
- Con: Not waterproof (I'm going to pack items in marine ziplock bags and possibly construct a rain cover)
- Con: Took a while to get the rack and the panniers to mount together (no big deal, had to notch the mounting tabs to provide access for both

I commuted with them yesterday and today, and WOW- what a feeling to *not* wear a backpack! Very liberating! Also safer since my high-viz jacket is more visible from behind :)

Next:
- Convert rear strap to employ quick release buckle (since it goes through rack)
- Figure out best way to secure flat-top duffel to rack
- Rain cover?

Pictures: (duffel not installed)