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DIY pannier rack
Given that I already had some panniers I decided to make some frames to hold them on the Ten. The previous frame had been built to carry the boxes on my Speed Triple-
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l2...d/IMG_0451.jpg Ignore the gurning drunk ;) Then when I got the DR600 I was stunned to find the rack slotted onto that too, and used it to carry various things- http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l2...d/DSC00152.jpg So anyway, pic whoring over. Now I don't have a pipe bender so tried a couple of ways to form a bend into the tube this time, but neither was particularly successful, so in the end I decided to go for a mitred joint set up instead. I used the old frame as a jig for the side mounts, and then the rest was made as I went along. I decided I was going to use the Yamaha mounting points, even though I know it would mean some tricky nut application under the seat. However I plan to make a new set of silencers up at some point in the next few months so access should be improved. http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l2...s/DSC00276.jpg Ever the resourceful, I used on of my test bend pieces to make a joining half-loop for the rear of the rack. Now I also realised that in order to slot the rack on, it would have to split, so the half-loop has a joint in it, but not behind the mudguard where it gets all ****ty. No I put it in an easy access place on the side. Oh and my test bend was that long too! ;) And a couple of pics of it with boxes in place. It's nearly finished, I just need to pic some nuts and bolts up from local factors, then paint it. Although it's lovely 316 seamless, I'm painting it black to fit in. http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l2...s/DSC00283.jpg http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l2...s/DSC00281.jpg ] Quite chuffed. |
Hi Tripletom, slightly off topic, I notice you are using the new kriega tankbag sleeve/mount, how do you find it? and what size and which of the kriega bag you are using? From your pics, I see the setup less intrusive than most tankbags, I am just curious to know whether you are happy with it despite the fact that it is not as accessible to the items inside the bag than a normal tankbag. Thanks in advance.
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Hey Josephau, no problems. I like the Kriega harness, though I mounted it back to front from their recommendations. I've fedback to them with this info in case any Tenere owners decide to go for one. I've got the US-5 bag on there for everyday use as somewhere to keep cargo net/straps etc, and I've had a US-10 on there also. Both cover the ignition key, but not terribly. I think due to the shortness of the Tenere tank the US-20 would be a little large. As somewhere to quickly stash stuff though, I'm very pleased. If you want more pics, just say.
edit to add- I don't mind the method of accessing the contents of the bag, and would gladly have to take a few moments longer to do it than suffer wet contents as I have with other tank bags, even those with 'waterproof covers'. |
Nice job. Huge panniers. More room for the ladies shoes I'll bet.
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Tripletom, How easy is it to take the tank bag off to get at the fuel cap? Also, the US-10 has a zip on the side to get at the contents right? Thanks, Nick. |
Blimey I knock up a set of bespoke pannier racks in a weekend whulst under the effects of manflu and everyone wants to know about the Kriega stuff!!!
Just kidding... All the US-series bags open the same way- with the rollover klunk klip closure. It takes all of 10 seconds to open. To access the fuel filler you pop 2 quick release clips and the whole tank bag assembly goes either forward (if you fit as per instructions) or backwards if you fit it like I did. If you want pics then let me know. |
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Just kidding too. =) A little. |
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Just a couple of questions - the boxes look to be mounted quite far forward, how is the pillion comfort in that respect? Also, did you use a third mounting point on the frame (under the seat - where there is a little cutout in the plastic shroud by the hand rails)? I guess for anyone else so inclined, you could always buy the bare-metal rectangular hoop sections that the robbers at Touratech sell, and weld up your own supports? xxx |
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