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The tank panniers do not enclose the engine or touch anything hot (if installed correctly). IF you pack *heavy* stuff in them there's no doubt they can make the bike more topheavy. But even loaded heavy they would contribute to top-heaviness *less* than a tankbag with the same stuff in it, because they ride considerably lower.

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, imperial-4776@w... wrote: > > Speaking of Wolfman tank panniers, how easy are they to remove and > replace ?. ... > > And does the added weight up front, make this already top heavy bike > even more of a burden ? ... > And last but not least, anyone had any problems with the bike over > heating, due to enclosement of the engine, or melting / burning of the > actual bags ? > > TIA > Dave > Salem OR

I ride with Aerostich panniers, which partially block the vents in the shrouds. No problem with overheating, but I do notice warm air from the radiator on my left thigh. I don't know whether the panniers are to blame, as I pretty much leave them on the bike. --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, imperial-4776@w... wrote:

> > Speaking of Wolfman tank panniers, how easy are they to

remove and

> replace ?. ... > > And does the added weight up front, make this already top

heavy bike

> even more of a burden ? ... > And last but not least, anyone had any problems with the bike

over

> heating, due to enclosement of the engine, or melting / burning

of the

> actual bags ? > > TIA > Dave > Salem OR

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, imperial-4776@w... wrote:

> > Speaking of Wolfman tank panniers, how easy are they to remove and > replace ?. ... > > And does the added weight up front, make this already top heavy bike > even more of a burden ? ... > And last but not least, anyone had any problems with the bike over > heating, due to enclosement of the engine, or melting / burning of

the

> actual bags ? > > TIA > Dave > Salem OR

I've got the Wolfman panniers, and they're quite easy to install on the KLR. I don't care for panniers in general though, as they interfere with my knees. On my last trip, I toyed with the straps a bit, slung them over the seat, and used them as small saddlebags. They're just right for spare tubes, tools, and other heavy-ish stuff that you don't need often, and they tuck nicely in below the Wolfman Rear Bag. It makes a pretty nice system that way. Top it off with the Explorer tank bag, which they've just updated with lots of stuff, and you're good to go nearly anywhere. __Arden

Thanks for the info, In July there will hopefully be a group of 5 KLR's attempting the OBDR. http://www.cycoactive.com/obdr/default.htm Right now I / we are in the process of gearing up for our adventure, and I need some more storage space. I have looked at the Wolfman tank bag, and its too big for this kind of a ride in my opinion, not to mention I'm a small guy and I'd be peeking over the top of it Dave Salem OR

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, imperial-4776@w... wrote:

> Thanks for the info, > > In July there will hopefully be a group of 5 KLR's attempting the

OBDR.

> > http://www.cycoactive.com/obdr/default.htm > > Right now I / we are in the process of gearing up for our

adventure, and

> I need some more storage space. I have looked at the Wolfman tank

bag,

> and its too big for this kind of a ride in my opinion, not to

mention

> I'm a small guy and > I'd be peeking over the top of it > > Dave > Salem OR

Dave, That looks like a great ride. I'm going to buy the GPS route and save it for the future. Looks like perfect KLR country. Would late May/early June be too early to do that trip? And don't worry about the Wolfman being too tall--I'm only a fraction over 5'8" and don't have a problem with it. I've don't lots of dirt roads in southern Utah and the Explorer has never gotten in my way. Just a thought if you need more room. Have a great trip, __Arden

I also use Aerostich panniers and I'm very pleased with them. They keep extra weight low and are easy to access. I also have the IMS USMC fuel tank mounted which has no shroud vents and have had no over heating problems. Tank panniers should have no effect on over heating. I have noticed heat on the left side but other listers have experienced the same problem on stock bikes. A big plus ... tank panniers keep your knees warm in cold weather. WVD --- "Judson D. Jones " wrote:

> I ride with Aerostich panniers, which partially > block the vents in > the shrouds. No problem with overheating, but I do > notice warm > air from the radiator on my left thigh. > > ---

In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com,

> imperial-4776@w... > wrote:

And does the added weight up front, make this

> already top > heavy bike > > even more of a burden ? ... > > And last but not least, anyone had any problems > with the bike > over > > heating, due to enclosement of the engine, or > melting / burning > of the > > actual bags ? > > > > TIA > > Dave > > Salem OR

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I ran the straps under the tank shrouds then around and up the front of the tank. I have the Happy Tails radiator guards and the straps fit between the guards and the plastic cover on the right side and the radiator screen on the left. This setup tilts the bottom of the bags towards the front of the bike which also improves leg room. Do you have the Wolfman tank bag too? If you do and it has the older mounting system, order the new KLR specific mounting system. This is a very simple mounting and since it is designed just for the KLR, it works great. You can order the new straps without the tank bag for about $10 - $15. Don Detloff Fair Haven, MI USA '00 KLR650 '00 Triumph Sprint RS '64 Yamaha Trail 80 (Ret.)

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "Scott Bower" wrote: > Collective, > > Has anyone installed these suckers? Refresh my feeble brain, how did > the bottom straps fit? Where did you run them to? I am in total > meltdown here! Time to get a beer! > > Thanks for the help. > > Scotto > Corona, CA > A17