Penny Tech Panniers

[640in604]

OK, I know the "Penny Tech" panniers thread has been done on the old site, but I'm going to revive it. I know some of the interior guys (russel) have done some great pannier systems, maybe they can post some pics of theirs.

Now, my system is "penny-tech" if you assume you have already spent $250 on the rack!:shock: That being said, lets see what else this cost.

1. Ammunition boxes for Bradley fighting vehicles, plastic, gasketed, waterproof $10 each on ebay.

2. Stainless hardware: "P-clips" also called "adel" fasteners I think, to go around the tubes and provide a bolthole, rubber lined to minimize vibration (8 reqd) and 8 sets of stainless bolts, locknuts, washers, and fender washers. $30 total

So $50, plus a rack system.

What does it look like finished?

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shows the exhaust exit a little better

You can see the "fender washers" that keep the bolt heads from pulling through.

Approximately 9-10L of room on the inside which is perfect for spare gloves, balclava, bungies, nets, snacks, tools, 30 roundsof 25mm ammoetc...

I have a set of Owyhee panniers from Happy-Trail.com that I have yet to mount. I'd figure these ammo cases will do the job for bombing around the trails. The aluminum boxes can be saved for longer tours.

 

[tomcycle]

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Not very styling, but you won't cry if you fall over. You said these are plastic, can they be painted??? I wonder how the mounting system will hold up in the long term, stressed plastic. Great idea, some of those old BMW airhead guys will love these, John James comes to mind (90 Dakar).

 

[Yak_KLR650]

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Krylon Fusion paint works really well on plastic, fibreglass, etc. Just have to let it cure well (like a week) before you do anything (clear coat, etc.).

Doug.

 

[640in604]

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tomcycle wrote:

Not very styling, but you won't cry if you fall over. You said these are plastic, can they be painted??? I wonder how the mounting system will hold up in the long term, stressed plastic. Great idea, some of those old BMW airhead guys will love these, John James comes to mind (90 Dakar).

They're plastic like a pelican case. That krylon fusion paint works well, but I like them as they are. Took them riding out to Chilliwack FSR and up the mountain, they held up fine. Uncharacteristically, somehow I didn't drop the bike so they haven't been really tested.