950 Saddlebag alternatives?

Pointman0853 · 05-04-2006, 07:32 AM

I had a close encounter with the pavement two weeks ago, precipitated by a blue haired cager pulling a classic left turn into my path. This as we were leaving for a week in Baja...

I'm back from Baja, and the insurance man wants to give me a check for the scraped up bits. I have one Gobi that was scraped and punctured. I'm either looking for a Right side bag, or contemplating going with a new set up.

Anyone replaced thier stock bags with some aluminum alternatives?
Tell me about it!

Pointman

mountainGS · 05-04-2006, 08:13 AM

I’m considering the KTM factory aluminum cases. I believe they’re made by Tourtech (Zega) and come in 35 or 41 litter sizes. They also fit the Gobi mounts, which is a real plus. The Gobis are nice, especially since KTM threw them into the deal but you lose a lot of storage to the double wall construction.
Here they both are for comparison.

Ignore Amos · 05-04-2006, 08:33 AM

but I 'm glad to hear your ok George...I went with Jesse's for most trips but will also use a Wolfman Beta bag with I know I going off road- the jesse rack support the lower part of the beta bag (keeping it off the cans)

http://www.wolfmanluggage.com/03Tail/BetaRearBag.html

YOGOI · 05-04-2006, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mountainGS

I’m considering the KTM factory aluminum cases. I believe they’re made by Tourtech (Zega) and come in 35 or 41 litter sizes. They also fit the Gobi mounts, which is a real plus. The Gobis are nice, especially since KTM threw them into the deal but you lose a lot of storage to the double wall construction.
Here they both are for comparison.

Is there any info on the weight differances? The problem I have had with the plastic ones is that the latch has a weak point and after 3000+ miles of Baja washboard roads they have both broke off. However; it is not imposable for the aluminum box to pop off ether. I know a guy that lost one on a trail, never to be found again.

Goss · 05-04-2006, 11:26 AM

Go to the website below. Look at the SWMotech mounts. I think you can pretty much mount any of the GIVI, Krauser, H&B or whatever else they sell with there rack system. That should give you options

http://www.twistedthrottle.com

Metrotexual · 05-04-2006, 01:30 PM

The Gobi's are nice George, I would stick with them since you do a lot off roading. They are durable HDPE, and even with the locks busted off as I have done they can easily be obtained and re-riveted back on. I keep an extra lock on hand just for that reason. The Aluminum ones look nice, but I think they are a little more tender than the Gobi's.

DAW · 05-04-2006, 02:04 PM

I have Al Jesse's Odyssey panniers on my 950 and think they are worth every penny. They're bomb-proof, have a slimmer profile, and are customized to fit the 950, unlike the standard box designs. Jesse is a pleasure to do business with and his stuff is top-notch and made in the USA. Sorry if I sound like a commercial endorsement, but you should check them out!

http://www.jesseluggage.com/

Edit: Get the D-Loops installed for lashing gear to the tops.

05-04-2006, 07:32 AM	#1
Pointman0853 ^OP Unregistered Gun Owner Joined: Apr 2005 Location: Douglas County, Nevada Oddometer: 1,324	950 Saddlebag alternatives? I had a close encounter with the pavement two weeks ago, precipitated by a blue haired cager pulling a classic left turn into my path. This as we were leaving for a week in Baja... I'm back from Baja, and the insurance man wants to give me a check for the scraped up bits. I have one Gobi that was scraped and punctured. I'm either looking for a Right side bag, or contemplating going with a new set up. Anyone replaced thier stock bags with some aluminum alternatives? Tell me about it! Pointman __________________ AMA Life Member 600475 IBA #5 More Cowbell!

05-04-2006, 08:13 AM	#2
mountainGS Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2005 Oddometer: 184	I’m considering the KTM factory aluminum cases. I believe they’re made by Tourtech (Zega) and come in 35 or 41 litter sizes. They also fit the Gobi mounts, which is a real plus. The Gobis are nice, especially since KTM threw them into the deal but you lose a lot of storage to the double wall construction. Here they both are for comparison. __________________

05-04-2006, 08:33 AM	#3
Ignore Amos bruised, dazed & confused Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Tucson, Arizona Oddometer: 981	Same thing happend to me... but I 'm glad to hear your ok George...I went with Jesse's for most trips but will also use a Wolfman Beta bag with I know I going off road- the jesse rack support the lower part of the beta bag (keeping it off the cans) http://www.wolfmanluggage.com/03Tail/BetaRearBag.html __________________ Ignore Amos Women love men with big KTMs 07 BMW 1200 GS Adventure 07 KTM 950R Super Enduro 08 KTM 530 XCWR 09 BMW G450X BITD 066 AMRA 54S SCORE 22X Ignore Amos screwed with this post 05-04-2006 at 08:39 AM

05-04-2006, 11:26 AM	#5
Goss LC8 Adventurer Joined: Sep 2002 Location: North Texas Oddometer: 1,315	Go to the website below. Look at the SWMotech mounts. I think you can pretty much mount any of the GIVI, Krauser, H&B or whatever else they sell with there rack system. That should give you options http://www.twistedthrottle.com __________________ 2004 KTM 950 Adventure S 2012 Ducati Multistrada 1200 Pikes Peak

05-04-2006, 01:30 PM	#6
Metrotexual Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2005 Location: Mission Viejo, Ca Oddometer: 449	Gobi's The Gobi's are nice George, I would stick with them since you do a lot off roading. They are durable HDPE, and even with the locks busted off as I have done they can easily be obtained and re-riveted back on. I keep an extra lock on hand just for that reason. The Aluminum ones look nice, but I think they are a little more tender than the Gobi's. __________________ "If the wings are traveling faster than the fuselage, it's probably a helicopter - and therefore, unsafe." 11 S10 (my next bike) 04 950 Orange 07 300 XC-W 02 2.9 Sherco 07 TTR-230- 08 TTR-50 -

05-04-2006, 02:04 PM	#7
DAW Adv Desk Jockey Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Chicago Oddometer: 24	I'd go with the Jesses any day I have Al Jesse's Odyssey panniers on my 950 and think they are worth every penny. They're bomb-proof, have a slimmer profile, and are customized to fit the 950, unlike the standard box designs. Jesse is a pleasure to do business with and his stuff is top-notch and made in the USA. Sorry if I sound like a commercial endorsement, but you should check them out! http://www.jesseluggage.com/ Edit: Get the D-Loops installed for lashing gear to the tops. DAW screwed with this post 05-04-2006 at 02:06 PM Reason: Oh yeah...

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