F800GS Pannier design considerations. - Page 16

robhar54 · 06-28-2009, 10:47 AM

For those considering different pannier systems, the new Globeriders F800GS Instructional DVD includes a detailed look at Maddaddy's Hepco Becker Gobi's, my Metal Mules, two sizes of Jesse bags, both BMW Adventure and Vario bags, and the new TT Zega Pros. (No Caribous or Happy Trails, but not by design. No one who could make it happened to have them.)

Rob in Seattle

Capt.Jim · 06-28-2009, 12:21 PM

Good call on the Globeriders video. I have been doing exactly what you suggest. Going through the video and looking at all of the details for pannier construction and mounting. Very good comparison video. It would be nice to fill in the above table with the Gobi details.

If anyone has the Gobi's mounted on the F800GS could you please post the width?

Thanks,
jim

cobblecrazy · 07-01-2009, 06:43 AM

I just installed my Jesse bags on my 800GS, and I noticed a SLIGHT amount of "play" in the exhaust. I cannot recall if the small amount of movement was there prior to installation. The bolt cannot be tightened. Has anyone experienced the same issue? And, if so, was it as simple as adding a thick washer, or something similar.

Motoriley · 07-01-2009, 03:43 PM

Mine wiggles and my buds 658 wiggles as well even when tight.

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Originally Posted by cobblecrazy

I just installed my Jesse bags on my 800GS, and I noticed a SLIGHT amount of "play" in the exhaust. I cannot recall if the small amount of movement was there prior to installation. The bolt cannot be tightened. Has anyone experienced the same issue? And, if so, was it as simple as adding a thick washer, or something similar.

Erik1977 · 07-02-2009, 12:48 PM

Hello,

Yestherday I saw this set. looks nice to me, follows the line of the bike very well. Don't know if someone allready mentioned these......

http://roger.mainufer.de/modules.php...nails&album=24

greetings from The Netherlands
Erik

]I)Money · 07-02-2009, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Erik1977

Hello,

Yestherday I saw this set. looks nice to me, follows the line of the bike very well. Don't know if someone allready mentioned these......

http://roger.mainufer.de/modules.php...nails&album=24

greetings from The Netherlands
Erik

"do these bags make my ass look big?" comes to mind

Wildman · 07-02-2009, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ]I)Money

"do these bags make my ass look big?" comes to mind

You could slow cook your dinner in the left pannier though.

cug · 07-02-2009, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ]I)Money

"do these bags make my ass look big?" comes to mind

It rather looks like you have strapped a laundry to the bike ...

Bayner · 07-02-2009, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by AngryRed

I actually haven't heard of the balance combo up until now. I'm trying to learn more about it but to be honest their site sucks as far as product information. Can you tell me a little about the rack? Did you get their exhaust pipe too? How is the exhaust pipe moved closer to the frame? Would the relocate work with other after-market exhaust pipes?

Cheers!

Hey Red,
Yes, I have their exhaust as that is the only one I knew for sure works. The clearance comes from a change in the inlet pipe and removal of that metal spacer bushing. I suspect another company's can may work, but you would want to get exact measurements, because it's pretty tight. The fit and finish was very good. I had no issues with the install and was really happy the bags fit on, close enough for me. (I had them mounted at a specific angle on my LC4, not centered...)

Robhar54 did a good review with great pics here:
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=413009

AirDoc · 07-06-2009, 09:47 PM

Sorry all. I went radio silent for about 5 months there. Don't know what happened, but I just woke up and it was July.

I like the PacSafe for everyday commuting as it's easy to put stuff in. Locking it is a pain, though. So if you don't need to lock it frequently, then it's a great lightweight easy to use option. One thing, they fade FAST. Mine went from black to a muted brown in a few years. But I ride every day and they bike sits in the sun at work. Third bike I've had it on. I've probably locked it only 15-20 times, but otherwise I'm pleased. If you want easy locking, get a vario or the adventure aluminum one with same key. Or the CooCase has a nifty remote control. But it's looks a little gay. Not that there's anything wrong with that.

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Originally Posted by DiabloBlanco

+1 on a review for that pacsafe tail safe. Don't know how that escaped my sight the other day.. is that the 40L capac?

Here's what I'm looking for in a bag for an upcoming trip to central/america this spring, don't want a hard case but I'm picky, maybe you can tell me if this is what I want. I want something that can both be locked down while I'm dealing with crossing intl borders and customs so I don't have to worry about pilferers BUT something that I can also easily detach to bring inside hotel rooms with me on a nightly basis that will have my most valuables kept in it...

easyman05 · 07-09-2009, 06:26 AM

Does anybody know if the OEM top Variocase fits TT Alu rack?

DiabloBlanco · 07-09-2009, 07:54 AM

Just a quick note on the Jesse cases, I dropped the bike (low speed) twice on monday (first time my fault, second time hit by a car) and the bike and cases are in mint condition. (stupid car, at least he was nice enough to get out and help me pick it back up)

JRWooden · 07-20-2009, 06:26 AM

I just got back from the BMW Rally and Twisted Throttle was showing off a new product that is a set of brackets that will allow mounting of Pelican cases to Givi and SW-Motech frames.

Very nicely executed, they do lock and look strong enough....

Alas, at $165 for a pair I would not say they are a "price leader"....

but considering the amount of time it would take to create a set of one-offs in the garage that lock ... it might not be too bad a deal.......

http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productview/4879

WoodWorks · 07-20-2009, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by JRWooden

Alas, at $165 for a pair I would not say they are a "price leader"....

but considering the amount of time it would take to create a set of one-offs in the garage that lock ... it might not be too bad a deal.......

http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productview/4879

Thanks for that, JR. They're cheaper than Caribou's DIY mount kit. But then the Caribou kit comes keyed the same as the cases. Life's full of trade-offs.

David

Sutherngintelmen · 08-01-2009, 04:29 PM

Looks like it would have worked for our Cape Brenton lobster boil.

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Originally Posted by Wildman

You could slow cook your dinner in the left pannier though.

06-28-2009, 10:47 AM	#226
robhar54 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Oddometer: 476	Globeriders F800GS Instructional DVD For those considering different pannier systems, the new Globeriders F800GS Instructional DVD includes a detailed look at Maddaddy's Hepco Becker Gobi's, my Metal Mules, two sizes of Jesse bags, both BMW Adventure and Vario bags, and the new TT Zega Pros. (No Caribous or Happy Trails, but not by design. No one who could make it happened to have them.) Rob in Seattle __________________ Adventure Bikes: Rivendell Saluki + Rawland rSogn

06-28-2009, 12:21 PM	#227
Capt.Jim b00b Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Point Pleasant, NJ Oddometer: 8	Gobi Width Good call on the Globeriders video. I have been doing exactly what you suggest. Going through the video and looking at all of the details for pannier construction and mounting. Very good comparison video. It would be nice to fill in the above table with the Gobi details. If anyone has the Gobi's mounted on the F800GS could you please post the width? Thanks, jim

07-01-2009, 06:43 AM	#228
cobblecrazy '09 F800GS Joined: Feb 2004 Location: Nevada Oddometer: 116	Jesse bag installation I just installed my Jesse bags on my 800GS, and I noticed a SLIGHT amount of "play" in the exhaust. I cannot recall if the small amount of movement was there prior to installation. The bolt cannot be tightened. Has anyone experienced the same issue? And, if so, was it as simple as adding a thick washer, or something similar.

07-02-2009, 12:48 PM	#230
Erik1977 Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: The Netherlands Oddometer: 30	Reinhart Guhr Rennsporttechnik Hello, Yestherday I saw this set. looks nice to me, follows the line of the bike very well. Don't know if someone allready mentioned these...... http://roger.mainufer.de/modules.php...nails&album=24 greetings from The Netherlands Erik

07-09-2009, 06:26 AM	#236
easyman05 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2008 Oddometer: 152	Does anybody know if the OEM top Variocase fits TT Alu rack? __________________ F800GS ABS 2009

07-09-2009, 07:54 AM	#237
DiabloBlanco Intl' Hops Inspector Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Minneapolis, MN Oddometer: 301	Just a quick note on the Jesse cases, I dropped the bike (low speed) twice on monday (first time my fault, second time hit by a car) and the bike and cases are in mint condition. (stupid car, at least he was nice enough to get out and help me pick it back up) __________________ -Jordan- Summer 09 Venezuela to Minnesota: Summer http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=449804 The goal of course is everywhere US (MN, WI, IA, KS, OK, MO, TX), Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela. 11 down, 184 to go.

07-20-2009, 06:26 AM	#238
JRWooden Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2008 Location: The great state of confusion Oddometer: 3,441	Another option for mounting Pelican cases... I just got back from the BMW Rally and Twisted Throttle was showing off a new product that is a set of brackets that will allow mounting of Pelican cases to Givi and SW-Motech frames. Very nicely executed, they do lock and look strong enough.... Alas, at $165 for a pair I would not say they are a "price leader".... but considering the amount of time it would take to create a set of one-offs in the garage that lock ... it might not be too bad a deal....... http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productview/4879

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