Looking at the aussie prices ($110 for "large", $165 for "extra large") it would appear Bunnings mispriced the cases I bought ($99 each for large size)
Should I go back and 'fess up?
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Looking at the aussie prices ($110 for "large", $165 for "extra large") it would appear Bunnings mispriced the cases I bought ($99 each for large size)
Should I go back and 'fess up?
it's not a bad thing till you throw a KLR into the mix.
those cheap ass bitches can do anything with ductape.
(PostalDave on ADVrider)
Hardcore Biker
Looks like you got a good deal, even converting to NZD they are still a bit cheaper than other options. Have you got the large or extra large?Originally Posted by pete376403
Forum whore
The ones I've got are "large".
With the benefit of hindsight the extra large might have been better but:
1/ I was looking at Pelican 1600s and the large size are pretty much direct equivalent
2/ Bunnings had these in stock
3/ I carry too much stuff anyway. Bigger bags = more stuff and the KLR is heavy enough as it is.
I confirm these things are strong. The bike has bounced off the ground a few times and the bags are undamaged apart from a few scuffs. The racks (home made) bent, but they are mild steel so just straightened again
it's not a bad thing till you throw a KLR into the mix.
those cheap ass bitches can do anything with ductape.
(PostalDave on ADVrider)
Forum whore
Asked about these at Bunnings today. They don't have them in stock but can get them - they rang their supplier while I was waiting. RRP for the extra large is $289 or thereabouts and they can get all four sizes.
it's not a bad thing till you throw a KLR into the mix.
those cheap ass bitches can do anything with ductape.
(PostalDave on ADVrider)
Highway Biker
I was in the states last year, and I bought a couple of SKB 3i-2217-8E Military Spec Cases: US$120 each.
If you know somebody going over these are a steal!
Handlebar Nutta!
Trials rider (Paul) will be on the DB thou, we are getting thr KC Ex large for our trip.
Cheers Andi & Ellen
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Two Moto Kiwis Adventure Ride, May 3rd 2012 -> 20XX Prudhoe Bay Alaska -> Ushuaia Argentina -> Then Wherever We Point The Bars
Forum whore
Pelican cases are real cheap in the US, too. I would have had some sent over but freight is the killer. The NZ importers know this too, and price accordingly.
it's not a bad thing till you throw a KLR into the mix.
those cheap ass bitches can do anything with ductape.
(PostalDave on ADVrider)
Lost In Translation
T7 have soft bags on 48 hour sale again here.
Chasio
Hardcore Biker
It justh doethsn't thseem right to thsell a bum bag by Thor
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-348719153.htm
Armature speller
Only if they sold it as a "Thor Bum - Bag"...
Hardcore Biker
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Home-living...-350623002.htm
Need a bit of modifying but may work for some.
Anyone ever run Givi bags on the DR650. Got a pic?
Garmin Geek
Surely if you are going riding, having something soft on the sides rather than hard would be the best option? Hard cases do not take the impact as well as soft cases and top roll bags etc.Unless of course you want the Pelicans, but for the price you can get a good set of waterproof roll bags and they would take the knocks when you laid it down occasionally....
Or alot, like me...
One more thing, at least with roll bage you can really compress them. I carried mine over the Dusty Butt last year, it was covered in dust and shit, when I opened it up, evberything was nicely vacuumed sealed ready for the freezer...lol
Hard cases and Givi's are great, I had one of them too, (DR750s) but I did have to fill it up or everything was rattled around and caps fell off etc.....
So, you have to have compartments or really tie/secure all and sundry for the REAL rough stuff....
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