hi, very nice job GStry, looks like a lot of effort has gone into producing a real tidy tenere part, nice one!

Thanks everyone. I will post pics as soon as I get home next week with everything put together, taillight, indicators and the number plate.
Will be doing a trip up Sani Pass on the 18th Dec to test the pod and will then iron out any issues that there may be, after that wil start taking orders.

I have devided the pod into two halves with a bulkhead that separates the front from the back. This makes access easier and also leaves a secure area under the seat. (as well as adding significant strength)
The idea was to have the front area for tools, tyre levers and heavier items and a secure (relatively) for valuables. The back area for first aid kit wet weather gear that are quick and easy to get to, or on longer trips, spare tubes etc.
This would leave your panniers free from such things and constantly having to repack them after each overnight.

Good thinking!

Here are a few pics of the finished pod.

That looks a vary good use of Space ,well done you Looks Ace.

Pod mounted. Few small things to attend to. Trim excess off bolts on numberplate, install the indicators and do wiring.

One more.

Nice job, nice job!

I like the finish of it and I can imagine the amount of work you have put into it, however...

... i liked the first, smaller option bit more.

This one makes the tail loook bit heavy/bigger etc. but its much bigger (first one was hidden nicely) Its only my opinion and as I sayd very nice job anyway!!

Well done a great job.

Thanks Kev, it's been a long time coming, if I had known how much work it was going to be I don't think I would have done it.

Thanks Kinioo.
In reality though you don't notice it as much as you think when you are looking at the whole bike, it does blend in rather well.
The photo's are directed at the pod to show what it looks like, so it seems to stand out.
I could have shortened the back and made it a little smaller, and trust me, I
played around with it for weeks trying to find a happy medium.....this is not so much a thing of beauty but practicality. The back had to be a fair size to make access reasonable and I did try to make it look as good as possible.

It's hard to believe, but it's 18cu/L of extra space. To put that into perspective it's 9 2 litre cokes.
Travelling through Africa I don't think anybody will be to bothered with it being visible or not. 18 cu/L of stuff that went into a pannier is now going under the seat, space that was never used before... it will make a big difference to any long overland trip and the weight is relatively low down and in the centre.