Show us ya pannier racks

**junkmanjoe** · 31st March 2009, 17:48

thats for your info, looks like a easy set up, cheers mate.

**LBD** · 31st March 2009, 18:00

Had a rack but found it was not necessary with the saddle bags. They just sat there real nice like and did not detract from the look...

**Box'a'bits** · 31st March 2009, 20:38

Did you see the pannier rails on this DR? Similar to the Andy Strapz ideas. Wonder if this is a Ventura off the shelf product? http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-210781840.htm.

**junkmanjoe** · 31st March 2009, 20:50

hi steve
yip been talking to this chap.
he only just sold them, but ive got the photos of them, there not to bad aye.

did you see the link for the KTM ones to fit your bike, they looked good as well.

i made a few wire frame ideas today, just nutting out a few ideas.

will have to get it sorted before the KCR

are you joing us on sunday for a play.

JMJ

**Box'a'bits** · 31st March 2009, 21:24

Welll, last weekend was our wedding anniversary, BUT the mother-in-law came for a visit & disrupted plans. This weekend we've packed katherine off to MASTERTON, so I'm under pressure to stay here & do some things with my wife.

..............So thats a definite maybe then.... I've asked her nicely but...........

Did see the KTM racks & yes, has definitely sparked some ideas. Not so good at tube bending though (the last few attempts collapsed). Not keen on the weight of bar.

Cheers

Steve

**Underground** · 31st March 2009, 21:25

You can get a few ideas off this site too http://www.dbzproducts.com/

**Transalper** · 31st March 2009, 21:54

You'll have to do something to protect the back of the right side panel before you go anywhere with bags, wether its a rack or just a supporting bar. Seen a few examples of melted side cover from those who just hung throw overs on with out any prep.
On my DR I just copied the bar that Farque had on his old DR to stop the pipe and panel meeting under the weight of the bags. The throw overs might still scuff the plastic a little on long bumpy dusty trips, but my panels already look used so I never worried about it.
There was a discussion on the topic a few years ago. Might take a bit of searching to find though.

**junkmanjoe** · 31st March 2009, 22:13

Hi Transalper

yip both sides will end up with a backing plate frame of some sort.
i just need to figer out what i like and will take it down to the alloy guys and they will wip it up.

there good like that.

**junkmanjoe** · 31st March 2009, 22:20

Did see the KTM racks & yes, has definitely sparked some ideas. Not so good at tube bending though (the last few attempts collapsed). Not keen on the weight of bar.

Cheers

Steve[/QUOTE]

yip think im going to go with alloy bars, backing plate,
lighter, may not be as strong, but not planing to fall off...

**johannvr** · 1st April 2009, 07:43

Originally Posted by BMWRSNUT

Did you see the pannier rails on this DR? Similar to the Andy Strapz ideas. Wonder if this is a Ventura off the shelf product? http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-210781840.htm.

Happen to know the owner of that DR. Those were home-made by him, copied off mine which was on my DR when I bought it. Ventura sticker added to make them look like a pro job ... worked by the looks of it.

Haven't got pics of mine with me at the mo - will take some this arvo & stick them on here. Stays on permanently & the copied set was easy to make according to him.

**BMWST?** · 1st April 2009, 19:17

Originally Posted by junkmanjoe

Hi Transalper

yip both sides will end up with a backing plate frame of some sort.
i just need to figer out what i like and will take it down to the alloy guys and they will wip it up.

there good like that.

not sure alloy is the best for this job....I guess they arent actually taking any weight so could be cool.My 2 c any way