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Originally Posted by
steveD
I can understand where you are coming from Jmo. My bike was the prototype for the MM system and I also had my concerns that they had not used the original Yamaha frame fixings. But in their defence the framework is extremely strong and they have a rear carrier frame that fits where the top box would go. In fact it is made for their top box and is very sturdy.
I have been in direct contact with Paul from MM and he told me that there was a lot of messing around to access the bolt holes that go through to the silencer (does that make sense?) and "people don't want to take their bikes apart just to put bits on"!, that is why they decided to use the current fixings.
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Thanks Steve - I can appreciate what Paul is saying (actually I can't, it sounds like a lame excuse to make people buy they top rack as well to be honest... ahem) - and I see they've done the same thing with the rack for the F800GS too, which I'm sure is something the manufacturer/s would never do themselves.
Don't worry, I wasn't criticising the integrity of the MM frames, I've visited MM myself and am always impressed by their workmanship and devotion to the cause, it's just the aesthetics that bug me in that instance (tart that I am x).
As for using the TT fixings Nick, the point of using the MM cases is for their quick realise system (using a handle secured by the lid) and attachments (take a look at their website if you aren't familiar with it) which is very study and simple to use by all accounts - if I was going to use the TT puck system (which you have to access from inside the cases), then I would look at other (regular) pannier boxes - if only to save money!
Now, if someone developed an (external) quick release system to mount Pelican cases onto the Touratech rack, now that really would be something!
Right, in the meantime I guess I'm off to pack my Ortlieb bag for another big adventure...
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