DIY panniers. What to use?

[jex_the_bug]

hi,
wont to make some Panniers for my bike as i cant aford a proper set but dont know what to use. been thinking of arm ammo boxes but cant find any in new zealand. any one knows what i could get somthing that may work? i can make the frames and any thing else i need to but just need a box to start with.

[Eddieb]

hi,
wont to make some Panniers for my bike as i cant aford a proper set but dont know what to use. been thinking of arm ammo boxes but cant find any in new zealand. any one knows what i could get somthing that may work? i can make the frames and any thing else i need to but just need a box to start with.

20 litre fuel containers. Google it.

[Motu]

They have some pretend Pelican boxes at Jaycar - not cheap at about $160 each, but much cheaper than a real Pelican.

[Sable]

Ammo crates. Oh yeah.

[Brainflex]

Ammo boxes? try www.Kiwidisposals.co.nz

[Ocean1]

Someone here posted pics of a very cute set made from toilet cisterns.

Perfect shape, cheap, first look just left you thinking something was a little wrong but you couldn't quite put your finger on it...

[Drew]

Someone here posted pics of a very cute set made from toilet cisterns.

Perfect shape, cheap, first look just left you thinking something was a little wrong but you couldn't quite put your finger on it...

Yip, I've seen a couple sets made from these.

Easily made water tight, light as, and free most the time if you know a plumber.

[Eddieb]

20 litre fuel containers. Google it.

I found a couple of links on these



This one has a few how to make them pics.

http://onedaytech.blogspot.com/2011/...g-dr650se.html

[Waihou Thumper]

Nice, but he didn't explain how he sealed the tops of the containers? it doesn't look like he used the leftovers anyway.
I wonder if they were watertight?
I like the concept, but sometimes wonder if having things hanging over the side like that actually hinders travel rather than helps?
brackets, fastenings, vibration and knocks etc...
Barring, soft bag options me thinks...bungy, straps and the ability to load up or be lighter depending on bag size.
I still think travel light, have it on top and a waterproof roll bag that compresses is the way to go.
Yes, Wolfman bags etc look good - soft bags. plenty of storage and can compress like the roll bag idea.

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[jex_the_bug]

I found a couple of links on these



This one has a few how to make them pics.

http://onedaytech.blogspot.com/2011/...g-dr650se.html

like the look of these. i was thinking of useing the metal fule cans as i can weld them but the plastic one would be lighter.

[vegeman]

Nice, but he didn't explain how he sealed the tops of the containers? it doesn't look like he used the leftovers anyway.
I wonder if they were watertight?
I like the concept, but sometimes wonder if having things hanging over the side like that actually hinders travel rather than helps?
brackets, fastenings, vibration and knocks etc...
Barring, soft bag options me thinks...bungy, straps and the ability to load up or be lighter depending on bag size.
I still think travel light, have it on top and a waterproof roll bag that compresses is the way to go.
Yes, Wolfman bags etc look good - soft bags. plenty of storage and can compress like the roll bag idea.

Have to get to 2000 posts today

I agree with the soft bag option with waterproof bags inside. Unless you really need the security of hard bags, then soft is great. lighter, simpy lift off and take inside like your classic cowboy. From the writer of Dreaming of Jupiter/Jupiters Travels, who was the original pioneers who travelled the world twice...decided that after a gozillion miles, soft bags where better.

here's how my old XR was setup

All I had to engineer was simple aluminum bars to go from the rear carry handles to the pillion pegs...easy and cheap.

Here is my 690 done as well

[Eddieb]

All I had to engineer was simple aluminum bars to go from the rear carry handles to the pillion pegs...easy and cheap.

Here is my 690 done as well

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I've seen you go down the Hutt motorway the last few weekday mornings and stared in jealousy as I'm stuck in the car. Dammit I want to be riding again!

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[Monstaman]

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Same

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nek minnit

i gotta screw

So back to your queries, we are using Kincrome cases, 32 litre, slim, lite, watertight and lockable, some second hand cases from tardme may be worth looking at.

[Eddieb]

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Same

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This is my innermost self ...

nek minnit

i gotta screw

So back to your queries, we are using Kincrome cases, 32 litre, slim, lite, watertight and lockable, some second hand cases from tardme may be worth looking at.

How much were the Kincromes?

I was looking at them on the net a year or so ago but couldn't find anyone locally that stocked them or could give me a price.

[clint640]

I looked into plastic cases a while back for a top box (I like soft side bags too) IIRC genuine Pelicans could be landed ex USA for about the price of the Kincrome ones here. The NZ Pelican importers are totally taking the piss with their prices.

Cheers
Clint