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Tank Panniers-F650GS DAKAR?
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Polarbear
Polarbear
Aerostitch
I use the Aerostitch tank panniers for over 20 years now. VERY happy with them on several bikes, including my last trip on my GSA1200. I don't know how they fit a F650Dakar, but likely will and are adjustable to any size tank. I WILL buy another set from Aerostitch soon, but my original still working fine and faded out some from so many years on the road. Sure beats my tankbags, which I won't use again...They sell two sizes, competition and standard, the comp set are slightly smaller at the bottom for a slender look. I use the standard, but likely will go comp. next time, as my GSA1200 is huge enough already. All those years the price was 117$ and just went to 127$ last time I looked. A GREAT buy, imo. Randy
I use the Aerostitch tank panniers for over 20 years now. VERY happy with them on several bikes, including my last trip on my GSA1200
. I don't know how they fit a F650Dakar, but likely will and are adjustable to any size tank. I WILL buy another set from Aerostitch soon, but my original still working fine and faded out some from so many years on the road. Sure beats my tankbags, which I won't use again...They sell two sizes, competition and standard, the comp set are slightly smaller at the bottom for a slender look. I use the standard, but likely will go comp. next time, as my GSA1200 is huge enough already. All those years the price was 117$ and just went to 127$ last time I looked. A GREAT buy, imo. Randy
akbeemer
SURVIVOR
marchyman
Cam Killer
Mt Sun on an '05 GS... yes, they block some wind and no, there are no weird handling effects.
Polarbear
Polarbear
Ditto;
No issues handling and yes, legs get better protection. Reason I scraped tankbags for my panniers is I just got way too tired removing my bag for gas fillups. Panniers are never in my way for gas cap access.. I used to run both tankbag and panniers, just too busy and a LOT of years to learn I like my system now much better. Randy
No issues handling and yes, legs get better protection. Reason I scraped tankbags for my panniers is I just got way too tired removing my bag for gas fillups. Panniers are never in my way for gas cap access.. I used to run both tankbag and panniers, just too busy and a LOT of years to learn I like my system now much better. Randy
Sort of the way I have been thinking.
I use a magnetic tank bag on my airhead with a metal tank.
But it seems no matter where i position the tank bag I always manage to hit it with the turn signal switch at some point during a ride. Then feel like a dork when I notice the thing is flashing away and I wonder how long it's been on
If I can find a used set of tank panniers cheap enough i might give them a try.
I use a magnetic tank bag on my airhead with a metal tank.
But it seems no matter where i position the tank bag I always manage to hit it with the turn signal switch at some point during a ride. Then feel like a dork when I notice the thing is flashing away and I wonder how long it's been on
If I can find a used set of tank panniers cheap enough i might give them a try.
Polarbear
Polarbear
Used'em all too;
I've had so many tankbags, lost count! Not any more for me. I ride mostly dual sport, on and off road conditions and find the panniers trouble free. No tankbag works anymore. GSA1200,KLR650...Good luck. I found the 117$ price on the Aerostitch Panniers and now at 127$ a bargain for the years use you get out of them. My one set is over 20 years old, still in working order. I am about to buy another set of'em, for my newer GSA... Randy
I've had so many tankbags, lost count! Not any more for me
. I ride mostly dual sport, on and off road conditions and find the panniers trouble free. No tankbag works anymore. GSA1200,KLR650...Good luck. I found the 117$ price on the Aerostitch Panniers and now at 127$ a bargain for the years use you get out of them. My one set is over 20 years old, still in working order. I am about to buy another set of'em, for my newer GSA... Randy
Polarbear
Polarbear
Thanks but NOPE
Even at old age, the panniers are great and many years left in'em. They are faded quite nicely, however, showing many miles. My newer GSA would look nice with a newer set. The GSA did wear them around the USA last year and I was happy. The old set will go back on my R100/7. Changing from bike to bike is not too big a hassle, but if I get another, one less thing to do prepping bikes for trips. Randy
Even at old age, the panniers are great and many years left in'em. They are faded quite nicely, however, showing many miles. My newer GSA would look nice with a newer set. The GSA did wear them around the USA last year and I was happy
. The old set will go back on my R100/7. Changing from bike to bike is not too big a hassle, but if I get another, one less thing to do prepping bikes for trips. Randy
