looking for a GOOD rack system for Rocky Mt Bags

[Happyon2wheels]

Guys,

New to the site. I am looking for a Good (will last the life of bike) set of pannier racks. I have almost decided on the HT SU racks but really don't like the look with out bags. Any one have thoughts on any other brands? My plan is to get a set of the Wolfman Rocky Mts with the option later down the road to hard bags. HT, Touratech, etc. Thanks

 

[MotoMachines]

If you're worried about the look of the racks when the bags are not attached, Hepco & Becker have a quick detach 'lock-it' system, where you have a couple of quarter turn fasteners that allow the rack to come on and off as you please. All that would remain is a few small mounting brackets that the racks connect to.

 

[ladyknieval]

They may look strange to some, but the HT racks are very robust. I have them on a DR650, and they will take a hit like no other. HT racks have an extra mounting point for more rigidity too. I don't care for their hockey puck fasteners for hard bags, take up too much room inside. So I usually bolt my bags on (bolts are included in the kit), since the bags lock anyway. And yes, Wolfman products do fit with those racks, I have seen noted that they don't, not true.