It's still gone

[andyj]

<!--quoteo(post=262:date=Sun 19th Mar 2006, 10:34 AM:name=Emmett)-->QUOTE(Emmett @ Sun 19th Mar 2006, 10:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->I just got a pair of 41 litre Givi panniers and they come out to almost exactly handle bar length, I won't be using them for day to day use, they're just too big. I'll put in a pic later.

What make are those panniers dave? I was looking for something like that from metal-mule, but they had no rack for a tdm.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Go seek out Hepco & Becker, my child. Their racks are available for 850's and 900's and all take their Aluminium cases as standard.

[MrNice]

<!--quoteo(post=466:date=Tue 21st Mar 2006, 06:52 AM:name=daveinthailand)-->QUOTE(daveinthailand @ Tue 21st Mar 2006, 06:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Cool bike. How fast does it go, Mistah?<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Don't know yet - fast enough B) road tests say around 140

<!--quoteo(post=466:date=Tue 21st Mar 2006, 06:52 AM:name=daveinthailand)-->QUOTE(daveinthailand @ Tue 21st Mar 2006, 06:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Have a quick look over that hedge to make sure no one's waiting for you to turn your back....<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Yep - I am now completely paranoid!

[Minty Hippo]

<!--quoteo(post=459:date=Tue 21st Mar 2006, 12:20 AM:name=MrNice)-->QUOTE(MrNice @ Tue 21st Mar 2006, 12:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Well here's a pic of the orange beastie (assuming this works - never done it before) With apologies for intruding it into the TDM forum, well someone did ask.

*$%6&8) splutter! It doesn't work for me must be doing something wrong

Look here instead.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Oooh nice! Nicey I likey. Heard one go past the other day and the motor sounded like a biscuit tin of bolts being thrown down the stairs.

[tdm850rider]

<!--quoteo(post=261:date=Sun 19th Mar 2006, 02:46 AM:name=daveinthailand)-->QUOTE(daveinthailand @ Sun 19th Mar 2006, 02:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->It's unlikely to be as wide as these jobbies
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It would be even wider if the right-hand box was as wide as the left-hand box...
Mebbe thats clever designing to help it stay on the kickstand?


<!--quoteo(post=459:date=Mon 20th Mar 2006, 07:20 PM:name=MrNice)-->QUOTE(MrNice @ Mon 20th Mar 2006, 07:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Well here's a pic of the orange beastie...<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Whoa.... Sure you will be visible enough on that? B)

[wicklamulla]

<!--quoteo(post=644:date=Thu 23rd Mar 2006, 01:01 AM:name=tdm850rider)-->QUOTE(tdm850rider @ Thu 23rd Mar 2006, 01:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->It would be even wider if the right-hand box was as wide as the left-hand box...
<!--coloro:#999900--><!--/coloro-->Mebbe thats clever designing to help it stay on the kickstand?<!--colorc-->
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Whoa.... Sure you will be visible enough on that? B)<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
nah Tom i tink its acos the silencer exits on that side and takes up some space, and to have a larger RHS pannier would cause it to stick waaaaaaaaaaay out.

[daveinthailand]

<!--quoteo(post=653:date=Thu 23rd Mar 2006, 01:47 AM:name=wicklamulla)-->QUOTE(wicklamulla @ Thu 23rd Mar 2006, 01:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->nah Tom i tink its acos the silencer exits on that side and takes up some space, and to have a larger RHS pannier would cause it to stick waaaaaaaaaaay out.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Yep, that's the reason. You can put a big one both sides but then the MOT would require a 'wide load' sticker or, at least, a 'fairly wide load' sticker.

[MrNice]

<!--quoteo(post=644:date=Thu 23rd Mar 2006, 01:01 AM:name=tdm850rider)-->QUOTE(tdm850rider @ Thu 23rd Mar 2006, 01:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Whoa.... Sure you will be visible enough on that? B)<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Yeah it's not exactly stealthy. Has some advantages in traffic, it kinda paralyses drivers and while they're thinking 'what the f***'s THAT?' you nip through the gap...

[ROB1]

<!--quoteo(post=223:date=Sat 18th Mar 2006, 10:33 PM:name=John Paul)-->QUOTE(John Paul @ Sat 18th Mar 2006, 10:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->You say the KTM would be wide with panniers, but the TDM with genuine Yamaha panniers is very wide too! I try to avoid using them as much as poss - pain for filtering!!!

I wonder how widths compare, against TDM's with other manufacturers panniers, the KTM and my Yamaha jobbies? Anyone care to get their tape measures out?<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
if u use ur bike day 2 day with panniers try using only top box & rhs pannier.thats what i used 2 do when despatching

[tdm850rider]

<!--quoteo(post=657:date=Wed 22nd Mar 2006, 08:10 PM:name=daveinthailand)-->QUOTE(daveinthailand @ Wed 22nd Mar 2006, 08:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->
Yep, that's the reason. You can put a big one both sides but then the MOT would require a 'wide load' sticker or, at least, a 'fairly wide load' sticker. <!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Didn't notice that silencer there... The right side box would be perfect for keeping your lunch and coffee warm.

[daveinthailand]

<!--quoteo(post=1233:date=Wed 29th Mar 2006, 11:34 PM:name=tdm850rider)-->QUOTE(tdm850rider @ Wed 29th Mar 2006, 11:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Didn't notice that silencer there... The right side box would be perfect for keeping your lunch and coffee warm.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Note to self - do NOT put camera or laptop or KAIPOD in right pan ear...