KTM 690 luggage & rack thread - Page 21

dandini · 06-03-2009, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfaoro

Just curious - last Metal Mule post I saw was 3 or so months ago. Any progress?

Edit: Well, I see that they have info up on their web site:

https://www.metalmule.com/shop-onlin...tegory_id,130/

Dandini - what do you think?

The MM rack and panniers are great - pics here..I did post a write up of it a while ago

http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/dpeward/690MetalMule#

This is how we made a givi fit ..not pretty but it works well..
http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/dpeward/TopBoxRack#

haven't got any pics with the tank and Reanzco and panniers both on yet - will get some tomorrow..here's the tank only..

http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/dpeward/Ktm690SafariTank#

Biped · 06-07-2009, 06:49 PM

I spent Friday night fitting up a Giant Loop bag. Based on some postings here, I did as follows:
1. Fit the bag to cover the gas cap.
2. Bolt left and right side panels to plastic using all 3 locations per side. Button head bolts against the tank, nuts to the inside of the bag.
3. Left grab handles in place.(removed for bag fitting)
4. Use center 2 straps to hook around grab handle ends and sinch down.
5. I did not install the heat shield as the bag was far from the pipe.

Center straps can be loosened and bag bent forward to access gas cap. Went for a ride Saturday to test and holds down well. Bag did not interfer with movement on the seat but did hit me on the butt a few times on more technical terrain.

Roger W. Snell · 06-09-2009, 02:32 AM

I currently have the 29 L touratech bags with a KTM saddlebag frame, the Touratech frame was not yet available when I ordered my hard bags. Last week I was riding up in the Mtns. and took a digger at about 10 mph all the weight of the bike came down on the left hardbag. The bag took on some deep scratches. THe hardbags are just to bulky and being that there foundation is the gas tank, I ordered some Ortlieb soft dry bags they are only 4" wide and will have some give next time I go down. I am debating on selling the 29L Touratech panniers.

unlawfulsm · 06-09-2009, 06:10 AM

Here is my luggage solution:

I believe that its a Pelican 1500 case, got it from the neighbor for free

, glued in some foam for the DSLR, the other side has sleeping bag, hammock, hammock straps. Rotopax will be here on Thursday and is getting mounted on the top of the pelican. I am going minimalist in what I bring...go light, go fast

Umii · 06-09-2009, 07:41 AM

I just randomly strapped some kriega bags on mine and bolted an old RC8 plate on the KTM rack, seemed to stay on

Kermit13 · 06-09-2009, 08:05 AM

unlawfulsm:

How does your camera hold up back there? I would think it would get beat to hell.

unlawfulsm · 06-09-2009, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kermit13

unlawfulsm:

How does your camera hold up back there? I would think it would get beat to hell.

It will probably get shakin' around a bit, but nothing it hasnt seen in a van through Kenya's prime road conditions, talk about bumpy! I havent tried it on the bike yet, just mounted it up last night, I see a lot of guys carrying them this way in the foam. Thats one reason I went with the Pentax, steel body.

I have carried it a few times in my backpack with no issues. Atleast this way if I go down its not on my back. Do you have any experience with something like this? I would love to hear some feedback.

Kermit13 · 06-09-2009, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unlawfulsm

It will probably get shakin' around a bit, but nothing it hasnt seen in a van through Kenya's prime road conditions, talk about bumpy! I havent tried it on the bike yet, just mounted it up last night, I see a lot of guys carrying them this way in the foam. Thats one reason I went with the Pentax, steel body.

I have carried it a few times in my backpack with no issues. Atleast this way if I go down its not on my back. Do you have any experience with something like this? I would love to hear some feedback.

I have a Giant Loop bag, and stuff gets hammered in there, even when it is packed tight.

My girl is a photographer, she says it should be ok with your setup...I just know anything mounted on the bike gets beat, where as in a back pack it doesn't get the vibrations.

unlawfulsm · 06-09-2009, 02:46 PM

[QUOTE=Kermit13
My girl is a photographer, she says it should be ok with your setup...I just know anything mounted on the bike gets beat, where as in a back pack it doesn't get the vibrations.[/QUOTE]

Thanks for the update, I think the foam should keep it fairly safe.

unlawfulsm · 06-12-2009, 08:56 PM

Mounted up the rotopax today ontop of the Pelican. It lasted all of about 2 min. Took it for a short test run and I guess the weight of the top box and fuel bent the TT rack into a 90 degree angle, back to the drawing board

Going to have to make something much stronger than the cheap TT metal they used on their rack.

Tapeworm · 06-16-2009, 01:09 AM

Hi

I riveted some loops onto the 690 rear fender, strapped a GL on it and threw her down the tracks in Mozambique - no problems and easy to refuel with quick release straps.

Cheers

pete40 · 06-17-2009, 04:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Umii

I just randomly strapped some kriega bags on mine and bolted an old RC8 plate on the KTM rack, seemed to stay on

Is that a 17" on the front? How do you find it on the road? Mine make the bike very twitchy sometimes. the slightest input to the handlebars can induce a pretty good wobble.

trallewatsch58 · 06-21-2009, 09:17 AM

Hi guys,
as for the durability of the rack mounts: I just came back from a great trip to the south of France. 3000 km with the boxes loaded with 1o kg each and the rear rack with 5 kg. No problems so far after total 18500 km with the tank mounts.
Have fun!
Stefan

FriedDuck · 06-24-2009, 12:34 PM

My last trip out I tried using an old Marsee tank bag and it was a huge pain in the ass. It was flopping to one side or another and generally getting in the way any time the going got rough.

I've heard the Wolfman small Expedition bag works well--any others that'll stay put & not get in the way too much?

Jeff

DirtJack · 06-24-2009, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FriedDuck

My last trip out I tried using an old Marsee tank bag and it was a huge pain in the ass. It was flopping to one side or another and generally getting in the way any time the going got rough.

I've heard the Wolfman small Expedition bag works well--any others that'll stay put & not get in the way too much?

Jeff

I use the Wolfman Enduro. Doesn't move around at all.

06-07-2009, 06:49 PM	#302
Biped NooB Again Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Oregon, Wet Side Oddometer: 113	Giant Loop fitted I spent Friday night fitting up a Giant Loop bag. Based on some postings here, I did as follows: 1. Fit the bag to cover the gas cap. 2. Bolt left and right side panels to plastic using all 3 locations per side. Button head bolts against the tank, nuts to the inside of the bag. 3. Left grab handles in place.(removed for bag fitting) 4. Use center 2 straps to hook around grab handle ends and sinch down. 5. I did not install the heat shield as the bag was far from the pipe. Center straps can be loosened and bag bent forward to access gas cap. Went for a ride Saturday to test and holds down well. Bag did not interfer with movement on the seat but did hit me on the butt a few times on more technical terrain.

06-09-2009, 02:32 AM	#303
Roger W. Snell Adventurer Joined: Jan 2009 Location: Eugne OR Oddometer: 18	29 liter Touratech Bags '08 690 E I currently have the 29 L touratech bags with a KTM saddlebag frame, the Touratech frame was not yet available when I ordered my hard bags. Last week I was riding up in the Mtns. and took a digger at about 10 mph all the weight of the bike came down on the left hardbag. The bag took on some deep scratches. THe hardbags are just to bulky and being that there foundation is the gas tank, I ordered some Ortlieb soft dry bags they are only 4" wide and will have some give next time I go down. I am debating on selling the 29L Touratech panniers.

06-09-2009, 06:10 AM	#304
unlawfulsm Bearded Hooligan Joined: Mar 2004 Location: Savannah, Georgia Oddometer: 489	Here is my luggage solution: I believe that its a Pelican 1500 case, got it from the neighbor for free , glued in some foam for the DSLR, the other side has sleeping bag, hammock, hammock straps. Rotopax will be here on Thursday and is getting mounted on the top of the pelican. I am going minimalist in what I bring...go light, go fast __________________ 2004 BMW R1150GS Adventure Get a discount at Smugmug Use Code- iFRLhicsrl4no

06-09-2009, 08:05 AM	#306
Kermit13 Is that suppose to smoke? Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Tucson,AZ Oddometer: 89	unlawfulsm: How does your camera hold up back there? I would think it would get beat to hell. __________________ 2011 Gas Gas EC300e

06-09-2009, 02:46 PM	#309
unlawfulsm Bearded Hooligan Joined: Mar 2004 Location: Savannah, Georgia Oddometer: 489	[QUOTE=Kermit13 My girl is a photographer, she says it should be ok with your setup...I just know anything mounted on the bike gets beat, where as in a back pack it doesn't get the vibrations.[/QUOTE] Thanks for the update, I think the foam should keep it fairly safe. __________________ 2004 BMW R1150GS Adventure Get a discount at Smugmug Use Code- iFRLhicsrl4no

06-09-2009, 07:41 AM	#305
Umii Adventurer Joined: Dec 2008 Oddometer: 0	I just randomly strapped some kriega bags on mine and bolted an old RC8 plate on the KTM rack, seemed to stay on

06-12-2009, 08:56 PM	#310
unlawfulsm Bearded Hooligan Joined: Mar 2004 Location: Savannah, Georgia Oddometer: 489	Update Mounted up the rotopax today ontop of the Pelican. It lasted all of about 2 min. Took it for a short test run and I guess the weight of the top box and fuel bent the TT rack into a 90 degree angle, back to the drawing board Going to have to make something much stronger than the cheap TT metal they used on their rack. __________________ 2004 BMW R1150GS Adventure Get a discount at Smugmug Use Code- iFRLhicsrl4no

06-16-2009, 01:09 AM	#311
Tapeworm Ride it like you stole it Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Tanzania, East Africa Oddometer: 15	690 GL test Hi I riveted some loops onto the 690 rear fender, strapped a GL on it and threw her down the tracks in Mozambique - no problems and easy to refuel with quick release straps. Cheers __________________ KTM450EXC / KTM450XCW / KTM690HE RR: Mozambique KTM690 / Tanzania by bike

06-21-2009, 09:17 AM	#313
trallewatsch58 ^OP Steve Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Germany, Allgaeu Oddometer: 0	KTM 690E rack Hi guys, as for the durability of the rack mounts: I just came back from a great trip to the south of France. 3000 km with the boxes loaded with 1o kg each and the rear rack with 5 kg. No problems so far after total 18500 km with the tank mounts. Have fun! Stefan Attached Images __________________ Stefan 2008 KTM 690 E since April 4th 2008 1990 Honda NX 650 @ 29000 km Sold: 2003 KTM 950 Adventure, 2001 Suzuki DR400Z, 1999 Kawasaki ZRX 1100 , 1995 Honda CB 200, 1988 BMW R100GS , 1986 Kawasaki KLR 650, 1985 Yamaha XT 350, 1984 Kawasaki KL250, 1981 BMW R 65, 1980 Yamaha SR 500, 1979 Yamaha DT 175, 1978 Honda CB 400T, 1977 Honda XL 250, 1976 Yamaha RD125

06-24-2009, 12:34 PM	#314
FriedDuck Why die all tensed up? Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Decatur, GA Oddometer: 325	Tank Bag My last trip out I tried using an old Marsee tank bag and it was a huge pain in the ass. It was flopping to one side or another and generally getting in the way any time the going got rough. I've heard the Wolfman small Expedition bag works well--any others that'll stay put & not get in the way too much? Jeff

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