tank panniers on a klr
Posted: Thu Mar 25, 2010 9:11 pm
Tractor supply, Fleet Farm, Wal Mart, Cabela's, any place that has atv accessories is likely to carry some version of these at about the same price. The features always vary; I doubt if you could go back to any of these stores a year later and find exactly what you bought before, but they are likely to have something.
I have also used a pair of Aerostich panniers on the KLR as well as a variety of street bikes. They have held up well for about seventeen seasons. On the KLR, cross the velcro tank straps and let them nestle down in front of the tank. It is pretty easy to rig them with bungies or nylon cord so that they stay out of the way of your knees and don't flap in the breeze.
--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, E Hines wrote: > > Tractor Supply used to carry a great set of panniers. They where around $30.00 and made for an ATV. They fit my KLR perfectly. They are water proof with water proof zippers. Two compartments on each side. I do not know if they still have them and I just looked and there is no name or company logo on them. I have had them for over three years. They do not interfere with my riding. I have had a few get offs and they have not been damaged as of yet. I just wish I had as good fortune as they have. My last get off was a high side flop on the right side breaking my tibia and fibula. Back to the bags, maybe someone on this site knows of the manufacturer or if TCS still carries them. Good luck. > > > > ________________________________ > From: Jeff Saline > To: nomad59@... > Cc: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Thu, March 25, 2010 7:12:37 PM > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Tank Panniers on a KLR > > > Mark, > > I use the Wolfman tank panniers. They work well for me and my > type/style of riding. Mine are not waterproof but do dry quickly in the > wind. I think they are just a little smaller than the Aerostich > version. I'm not sure as I bought mine in 2004 but I think they might now > be available in a waterproof material too. > > For whatever it's worth... > > In my left pannier I carry a first aid kit and have room for the wind/rain > liner for my summer riding pants. > > In the right pannier I carry tire repair stuff including a front and a rear > tube, air compressor, tire patches, glue, stitcher, lube, talc, wheel bearing > grease, and tire irons. Since it's the beginning of the riding season it's > time for me to replace all my glue and patches with fresh. > > When the panniers are loaded which for me is all the time they offer some > protection for my knees and lower legs from bugs and rain. I'm not a tall > person and my knees can just touch the panniers if I slide forward on the > seat. For me it's not an issue as it can help me know where I am on the > bike when riding somewhat aggressively. > > I don't think a guy would go wrong with either version. If you are > watching pennies maybe call Wolfman and ask if they have any seconds. > Maybe you could save a couple of bucks. > > Best, > > Jeff Saline > ABC # 4412 South Dakota Airmarshal > Airheads > Beemer Club www.airheads. org > The > Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota > 75 R90/6, 03 KLR650, 79 > R100RT > > > On Thu, 25 Mar 2010 13:41:01 -0700 (PDT) mark ward writes: > Hey Jeff > > > >Thoughts about Tank Panniers?? > >SNIP > >Mark (Nomad) West Mi. > > > >. > > ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ ___ > Hotel > Hotel pics, info and virtual tours. Click here to book a hotel online. >