handguard hits windshield

[ridinghome@aol.com]

Riderwearhouse lists two pannier sizes, one "standard" and one "competition". The competition looks to be not as long (7" vs. 10" front to back) and not as wide (2.5" vs. 5" inside to outside); height (top to bottom) on both models appears to be the same. So my question is: Which one is most commonly used by ya'll, and 25 words or less on why. I'm thinking "bigger is better", but that's maybe just a Texas thang, and not always true. Thanks in advance for your consideration. Warmest regards, Courtney Sullivan Dallas, TX A16 '98 ST1100

[Mark Wilson]

Get the big ones, they fit.

----- Original Message ----- From: To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2002 3:13 PM Subject: [DSN_klr650] What Size Panniers? > Riderwearhouse lists two pannier sizes, one "standard" and one > "competition". The competition looks to be not as long (7" vs. 10" front to > back) and not as wide (2.5" vs. 5" inside to outside); height (top to > bottom) on both models appears to be the same. > > So my question is: Which one is most commonly used by ya'll, and 25 words or > less on why. I'm thinking "bigger is better", but that's maybe just a Texas > thang, and not always true. > > Thanks in advance for your consideration. > > Warmest regards, > Courtney Sullivan > Dallas, TX > A16 > '98 ST1100

[twotaildog]

I use the standard size and I like them for three reasons. 1. They provide excellent wind protection for my legs. 2. I want to get as much weight forward as I can, to compensate for the rear luggage. 3. They are just the right size to carry one change of clothes, all my toiletries etc., my book, my maps, and my camera gear, and they are easy to take off the bike and carry into a motel. So most nights I can just leave my rear hard panniers locked, throw the tank panniers over my shoulder John Wayne style (I love that part) and saunter into the motel with my leather pants tucked into my boots. It's a boyhood fantasy come true. Kevin 'twotaildog'

[Riley Harlton]

I use the larger size. Works fine, keep all my heavy stuff in them. The key is to get them mounted as far forward as possible. Riley A15 Montreal ridinghome@... wrote:

> Riderwearhouse lists two pannier sizes, one "standard" and one > "competition". The competition looks to be not as long (7" vs. 10" front to > back) and not as wide (2.5" vs. 5" inside to outside); height (top to > bottom) on both models appears to be the same. > > So my question is: Which one is most commonly used by ya'll, and 25 words or > less on why. I'm thinking "bigger is better", but that's maybe just a Texas > thang, and not always true. > > Thanks in advance for your consideration. > > Warmest regards, > Courtney Sullivan > Dallas, TX > A16 > '98 ST1100 > > Checkout Dual Sport News at > http://www.dualsportnews.com > Be part of the Adventure! > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > > Post message: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com > Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@yahoogroups.com > Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@yahoogroups.com > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/

[marcclarke@unforgettable.com]

Regular. Bigger is better. (Hah! Only 4 words!) -- Marc Illsley Clarke, Kawasaki KLR650 A12, Loveland, Colorado, USA Date: Tue, 08 Jan 2002 15:13:20 EST From: ridinghome@... Subject: What Size Panniers? Riderwearhouse lists two pannier sizes, one "standard" and one "competition". The competition looks to be not as long (7" vs. 10" front to back) and not as wide (2.5" vs. 5" inside to outside); height (top to bottom) on both models appears to be the same. So my question is: Which one is most commonly used by ya'll, and 25 words or less on why. I'm thinking "bigger is better", but that's maybe just a Texas thang, and not always true. Thanks in advance for your consideration. Warmest regards, Courtney Sullivan Dallas, TX A16 '98 ST1100

[marcclarke@unforgettable.com]

You are most welcome. Yes, it is an ergonomic thing, both for posture and for being able to exert maximum control on the bars when the bike is bouncing all over. The handlebar setup tip comes from Gary Semics' books and videos on dirt riding. If you are not familiar wit him, Semics is a past world class dirt bike rider and these days trains championship dirt riders. Jeremy McGrath and Ricky Carmichel (spelling?) are both his former students and both are in his videos. Semics' bike setup video stresses three major points for controls. The grips of the bars should be level with the rider sitting on the bike and the suspension loaded. The brake lever and the shift lever should both be level with the top of the footpegs. -- Marc Illsley Clarke, Kawasaki KLR650 A12, Loveland, Colorado, USA Date: Wed, 09 Jan 2002 04:00:00 -0000 From: "cosmoboj" Subject: Re: Re Handguard hits windshield Wow, thanks Marc, must admit I've always gone by feel when it came to setting handlebars. Is it to provide perfect posture and minimal strain on wrist/elbow/shoulder ? ....curious cosmo