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Offline Little Scotty

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Re: panniers for my 1983 xs 1100 sport
« Reply #7 on: May 24, 2014, 04:28:09 PM »
Paul[Clutch's mate]who came to the 2012 rally gave me a pair of Gearsack soft panniers.I fixed them up.They do a good job and are simply placed on and off the seat.
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Re: panniers for my 1983 xs 1100 sport
« Reply #6 on: November 28, 2011, 07:03:39 PM »
Here's a link to the towbar thread - CLICK

I'll have to get some snaps of the pannier frames this weekend as it's all off the bike ATM

P.S. Try the search feature at the top of the forum menu and just type in the main wording of what you're looking for. eg" "towbar" That'll bring up a list of posts mentioning the requested item, then browse at will. You'll normally find exactly the answer you're looking for right there.
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Re: panniers for my 1983 xs 1100 sport
« Reply #5 on: November 28, 2011, 01:22:04 PM »
Thanx Errol,i hate smashing my stuff up in fits of frustrated rage
I have printed,and will file,yr much appreciated reply
Looks like yr XS is fairly well sorted now,and is that a tow ball i see?[any chance of a pic of all the steel work,panniersand tow bar frame?]
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Re: panniers for my 1983 xs 1100 sport
« Reply #4 on: November 27, 2011, 01:05:59 AM »
Ok, mate. Settle. There, feeling better?
Now, chances of finding a set that are designed for an RH is virtually nil, other than exxy overseas gear.
Couple of Q's. Have you got a rack (gearsack, venturer etc) on your bike? If so, you could probably do as I've done by adapting pannier frames from another bike to hang off the rack. I got a pair off a BMW R100 R/T and modded them to fit the rack frame.



Maybe try shopping around for a set of universal fit panniers that may have adaptable frame brackets so might fit straight on with fiddling. Other than that, I used a pair of throwover gearsack saddlebags that saw use for about 4 years, which proved lightweight, waterproof and strong. Only drawback with them is lack of security, and the adjusting buckles sit under the pillion causing quite some discomfort on a long trip.



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Re: panniers for my 1983 xs 1100 sport
« Reply #3 on: November 26, 2011, 02:05:05 PM »
If i dont get a reply on the panniers matter i'm going to start smashing stuff
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Re: panniers for my 1983 xs 1100 sport CORRECTION: 1981 not 1983
« Reply #2 on: November 07, 2011, 04:32:35 PM »
CORRECTION: 1981 xs 1100 sport:any hints as to panniers. Thanx
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panniers for my 1983 xs 1100 sport
« Reply #1 on: August 01, 2011, 04:22:31 PM »
G'Day All,
Any help on panniers?
Thanx
And thanx for all previous help
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