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[Conall O'Brien]

I use the standard size Riderwearhouse tank panniers on the KLR and have never noticed the bike running any warmer. If anything it seems the temp gauge reads lower while moving down the road. I was expecting just the opposite, thinking the bike would run hotter with the bags on. It was summer at the time. Conall

>From: Krgrife@... >Reply-To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com >To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com >Subject: Re: [DSN_klr650] Re: tank panniers >Date: Wed, 7 Feb 2001 14:52:47 EST > >In a message dated 2/7/01 11:09:02 AM Pacific Standard Time, >les123@... >writes: > > - do they hang over, and block the left side radiator fan heat > > outlet? > > (that triangular piece of plastic screen in the shroud) > > - Do any of the tank panniers contribute to overheating? >> > >Since going with the IMS military style tank which eliminates the shrouds >and >their ventilation holes I have seen no difference on my temp guage. >Evidently there is still plenty of air flow. >Kurt Grife > >Visit the KLR650 archives at >http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 >Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@... >Let's keep this list SPAM free! > >Visit our site at http://www.egroups.com/group/DSN_klr650 >To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: >DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@egroups.com > >

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[Swede]

I ordered the Aerostitch standard panniers yesterday. I chose them over the Wolfman because of size/price. Wolfman's are 2 liter at $70, Aerostitch are 14 liter at $120 - 7 times the capacity at less than twice the price. I think the Wolfman's are like the ATV bags, I don't think they'll reach far enough to cover the triangle area. I've never heard of any heating problems with them, other than the rider's calves getting toasty. "Swede"

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Conall O'Brien" wrote: > > > I use the standard size Riderwearhouse tank panniers on the KLR and have > never noticed the bike running any warmer. If anything it seems the temp > gauge reads lower while moving down the road. I was expecting just the > opposite, thinking the bike would run hotter with the bags on. It was summer > at the time. > Conall > > > > > >In a message dated 2/7/01 11:09:02 AM Pacific Standard Time, > >les123@h... > >writes: > > > > - do they hang over, and block the left side radiator fan heat > > > outlet? > > > (that triangular piece of plastic screen in the shroud) > > > - Do any of the tank panniers contribute to overheating? >> > > > >Since going with the IMS military style tank which eliminates the shrouds > >and > >their ventilation holes I have seen no difference on my temp guage. > >Evidently there is still plenty of air flow. > >Kurt Grife

[Eric Grundin]

Has anyone tried there hand at making a set of tank panniers? I know that Aerostich sells a set and I may break down and go that route butt thought I would ask first. I am getting used to the bike a bit. 1st valve adjust went well thanks to help from the list. Out on the interstate at 75 to 85 mph it seems to get a little shakey sometimes. I am thinking if I can get some weight on the front wheel it might help things a bit, hence the tank panniers. The bike is a lot of fun and I am riding it a lot more than the Connie at this point. In June I will head up thru Mn. to Ontario, then east to Quebec and up to Hudson Bay for a little shake down cruise. I should be able to find some out of the way roads/trails to ride up there. Any way thanks for the help. Eric Grundin Salem, Wi. 99 Concours "Airbike" 01 KLR 650 COG #3728 AMA #75867 Silly Yuppie Trailers are for Boats.

[jlabate@dakotacom.net]

What's the better fit on a KLR - Aerostich's Standard (larger) or Competition (smaller) tank panniers? Thanks.

[Eric Grundin]

I have the big ones and they work fine for me. I carry them as far forward as I can get them to give me enough knee clearance. They really work well and I would not want them any smaller. Thanks. Eric Grundin Salem, Wi. 99 Concours "Airbike" 01 KLR 650 COG #3728 AMA #75867 Silly Yuppie Trailers are for Boats.

----- Original Message ----- From: To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, May 25, 2001 9:26 PM Subject: [DSN_klr650] tank panniers > What's the better fit on a KLR - Aerostich's Standard (larger) or > Competition (smaller) tank panniers? Thanks. > > > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > > Post message: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com > Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@yahoogroups.com > Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@yahoogroups.com > > Support Dual Sport News by subscribing at: > http://www.dualsportnews.com > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > >

[Marc Illsley Clarke]

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Eric Grundin" wrote:

> I have the big ones and they work fine for me. I carry them as far

forward

> as I can get them to give me enough knee clearance. They really

work well

> and I would not want them any smaller. Thanks. > Eric Grundin > 01 KLR 650 > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: > To: > Sent: Friday, May 25, 2001 9:26 PM > Subject: [DSN_klr650] tank panniers > > > What's the better fit on a KLR - Aerostich's Standard (larger) or > > Competition (smaller) tank panniers? Thanks.

I run the larger Aerostitch tank panniers on my 1998 KLR650. They fit perfectly and leave room for my knees (I stand 6'2" tall). I attach the bungee cords to my Moose bash plate. -- Marc, KLR650 A12, Loveland, Colorado, USA

[RichardM]

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., Ronald Wells wrote:

>Check out the Areostich Tank Panniers. they really keep the wind off

your legs, including your knees. Any photos of these things installed? I'd like to see how they look and how they mount onto the bike... What's involved in getting them on and off? RM

[S2Mumford@aol.com]

They hang over the tank, I have a set and like them a lot. Look at the CalPosse.com site, under ride reports / Moab 2001 and I think you can see them on my bike. I got the full sized rather than the Competition size and they rule. CA STu

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "RichardM" wrote: > --- In DSN_klr650@y..., Ronald Wells wrote: > > >Check out the Areostich Tank Panniers. they really keep the wind off > your legs, including your knees. > > Any photos of these things installed? I'd like to see how they look > and how they mount onto the bike... What's involved in getting them > on and off? > > RM

[billwoodson@home.com]

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "RichardM" wrote:

> --- In DSN_klr650@y..., Ronald Wells wrote: > >Check out the Areostich Tank Panniers. they really keep the wind > > Any photos of these things installed? I'd like to see how they

look

> and how they mount onto the bike... What's involved in getting

them on and off? Richard, I've seen pictures of the Aerostich units, and they look awfully small compared to the RevPack panniers that I've used forward- mounted on my KLR's for the last 8 years. Not sure if I did it right, but I just uploaded a picture to the "Photos" section - - it shows the RevPacks pretty clearly (and also the excellent Tim Bernard aluminum panniers and top box). Once the installation of the RevPacks is debugged, they are on and off the bike in less than a minute. I think they're great. With a lot of heavy stuff up front in the RevPacks (like tool roll, oil, spares, etc.) the weight of the rear panniers and their contents is completely offset, and the bike again handles like it's on rails. And the front-mounted panniers do offer great weather protection. I think Aerostich is trying to market their tank panniers to all brands and models, whereas probably only the KLR, and maybe a few others, can utilize the RevPacks in this forward-mounted position, dur to the plastic "wings" covering the radiator and coolant tank. With most bikes, the steering would be impaired, but not with the KLR. Bill Woodson in Madison, Wisconsin A13, '98 VTR1000

[Steve Green]

Look great , Work even better, takes all of 1 minute on and off. Mount them as far forward as possible so knees have room. If you have very long thighs the pannier could be in the way. For the $115 they cost me and the Aerostitch super quality they are are a bargain. Steve G

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "RichardM" wrote: > --- In DSN_klr650@y..., Ronald Wells wrote: > > >Check out the Areostich Tank Panniers. they really keep the wind off > your legs, including your knees. > > Any photos of these things installed? I'd like to see how they look > and how they mount onto the bike... What's involved in getting them > on and off? > > RM