Panniers

[steveD]

Just an idea but I've been wondering about some small panniers to fit the SRX. Making frames will not be a problem and there are quite a few standard, unused fixing holes in the rear subframe which I currently use for the rear carrier. The main problem is one of the actual boxes themselves. I currently use soft throwovers and they hang really badly and get wet and are destroying themselves on the tops of the rear shocks. I do not need to carry vast amounts of gear so I've been trawling over the net and found these, just may do the job. Not sure if they may be too small!
http://www.pottertonscases.co.uk/shop/asp/product.asp?recorprod=7&product=434&cat=56&ph=cat&keywords=&recor=&SearchFor=&PT_ID=


Any comments

[Andy M]

They are quite small, but probably not much smaller than what BMW marketed as "city cases". You try e-baying for those too? I think this type of case would need support from below rather than just bolting through?

Plan B could be to secure the soft packs on the new frame. Did about 3000 miles like that using the ****y, expensive Triumph frames with throwovers. I refused to buy the ****y Triumph leather "boxes" that were meant to go with the ****y frames. Still, shouldn't complain, I got back 3/4 of my cash flogging the ****y frames once Metal Mule decided to do the Bonneville.

How about ammo boxes? Rather heavy but tough.

Andy

[mini-thumper]

Have contacted http://www.bikebins.com/index.html about adapting their panniers for motorbike use. They can supply them without fittings or holes!

Boyd

[steveD]

The panniers will be for the SRX not the DR!
I dont want anything tooooo big as I already have a tank bag and rear carrier for the SRX. Just somewhere secure and waterproof for tools and cooking gear but HARD. Anyway its just an idea at this moment in time.

..and I always carry far too much gear that I never use!

SteveD

[Bill Rutter]

Steve, I always thought the extra luggage was your version of airbags!

[Martin C]

"I currently use soft throwovers and they hang really badly and get wet and are destroying themselves on the tops of the rear shocks."


Hi Steve,

I had exactly this problem with a pair of soft throwovers used on my Bullet cafe-racer, so I cut up some stout cardboard to fit tightly inside as reinforcement, assembled with parcel tape.  For experimentation, I made one with the end of the internal box to hinge open, and the other with the side to open - both work quite well. I also fitted simple brackets to enable the pannier bases to be held by cable-ties to prevent them swinging out when cornering.

I've since found some ally slotted angle (vintage 'Dexion'!) and will assemble this to make internal frames that'll be even more rigid than the cardboard. 

It wasn't really my idea, as I was simply trying to reproduce the very effective shaped plastic 'formers' fitted inside the 'Ducati Performance' soft panniers on my Monster.

[guest27]

Inplace of cardboard - how about some corrigated plastic - I have seen some of late - ummm ah yes it said "For Sale"

Good stuff

R