Side case crash bars

[Phil T]

We spend all this money and purchase really nice panniers(Givi Outbacker), take the S10 into the mountains and bamm end up dumping the bike and damage the pannier. You would think the manufacturers of the panniers would also make a crash bar setup to help protect them. Does anyone know of an aftermarket side case crash bar system that is compatible with the Givi Outbacker cases.

 

[Dogdaze]

Yes, it's called soft luggage. Hard cases were never meant for off road use, all for touring. That's the down side of hard luggage, it has it's limitations. Easy enough to fabricate some surrounding bars to the luggage racks, if you have the skill, time or money. Unfortunately, I possess none of those ::013::

 

[Checkswrecks]

No, but I've seen similar on many police bikes and Harleys. Ironically, I know the chrome Harley ones can cost nearly as much as one of our side boxes.

And they make the bike wider, so easier to snag on another vehicle. btdt

 

[Phil T]

The idea of soft luggage came to mind also but I like the idea of having the contents protected by the aluminum. I would say the case held up pretty well for the type of fall it took. I have been looking at the mounting system to see if I can possibly fabricate some sort of protection. Not too worried about the extra width since lane splitting is illegal here in Colorado.

 

[TheHelios]

I try to stay away from hard luggage in off-road situations. This is mainly due to not wanting this to happen (the ankle potentially getting stuck under the pannier thing. Not the riding a BMW thing):

When off-roading and needing lots of stuff, I keep the valuable/easy-to-break stuff in a hard top case and the rest of the stuff goes into soft panniers.

 

[patrickg450]

carribou cases, (pelican) with a lifetime warranty............my decision was that easy. I ride my bike offroad.

 

[bnschroder]

I agree with patrickg450 - the Pelican/Hepco Becker combination from Caribou doesn't just come with the lifetime Pelican warranty, they are also the best crash protection for your bike. I went down on mine and you could barely see the scratches. Just keep your feet on the pegs when going down


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[iClint]

I use hard luggage off road. Id rather rash up or dent a case than smash/crush the stuff the cases contain.

Keep your feet on the pegs and whats depicted in the picture above won't happen. if your going down with some speed, sticking your feet out isn't going to stop or help you.

Ive never thought about crash bars for cases??? perhaps some crash bars for our nice crash bars

 

[HandCanonShootr]

I agree with patrickg450 - the Pelican/Hepco Becker combination from Caribou doesn't just come with the lifetime Pelican warranty, they are also the best crash protection for your bike. I went down on mine and you could barely see the scratches. Just keep your feet on the pegs when going down


X2 just keep your feet on the pegs, with GiVI crashbars, & Barkbusters, the Pelicans hold up the back!

Mike B.

 

[EricV]

The only thing I've seen close to what you're describing was for FJRs and intended for police bikes, IIRC.

Here: http://www.mcenterprisesusa.com/garage/policebikes_yamaha_fjr1300.htm

Better showing of their rear products for the FJR to give you some ideas.
http://www.mcenterprisesusa.com/products/search/dsp_searchForm.cfm

Rumbux sells rear protection bars for the Super Tenere, but they are designed to protect the bike, and serve as soft luggage tie down points, not to protect hard bags. And they are not compatible with hard luggage in any way.

 

[Defekticon]

I agree. I'm removing my OEM panniers and using GIVI racks to mount my Wolfman Expedition Dry bags. It's less weight, and I've wrecked with them before on the KLR and no problems, I don't put anything in the bags that could be damaged in a fall, or that could poke a hole in the bag (Although the liners are very sturdy).

 

[spam16v]

I'm running Pelicans on Givi quick release racks. Caribou's without the tax... The whole setup is disposable.

 

[Ramseybella]

I try to stay away from hard luggage in off-road situations. This is mainly due to not wanting this to happen (the ankle potentially getting stuck under the pannier thing. Not the riding a BMW thing):

When off-roading and needing lots of stuff, I keep the valuable/easy-to-break stuff in a hard top case and the rest of the stuff goes into soft panniers.

An Orthopedic doctor will tell you this is not how your leg is suppose to bend.
Obviously that is not a smile on the riders face as well. :-X That's a lot of heavy bike going down ready to finish off his poor leg!!
I had this happen on my Tenere once and I quickly pulled my leg out before I got myself in trouble, I am to old for another messed up leg..

I have been using these ugly things on my Tenere for the last three years.
Smashed both side cases twice top case went flying off at 40+mph when my original rear plastic rack snapped off never popped open.
Scuffed up a bit but never broke or cracked.
They are getting crappy looking after being in the sun but still hold out weather and KLR cheap on Ebay.

 

[Don in Lodi]

Not sure crash bars would have stopped most of that damage. A full cage made strong enough would be weight prohibitive, or if made of lighter material would just crush into the box destroying the cage and banging up the box. If it stayed sealed, bang out the worst of the dents and call them character marks. Though some of these alloys are a PIA to bang out.

 

[Phil T]

Pretty much just banged out the box using as good as I could and it still works for me. Knowing that when I made the jump to this bike that there would be days that it gets dumped so I just chalk it up to experience and ride on. Will have to say that the crash bars are with every penny spent (AltRider).

 

[patrickg450]

not trying to bash what you have, I use ALTRider for a few other accessories........


Just did a 2 day trip to through MS hill country, those darn Carribou Cases came in handy again. Had a slick mud hole that I cross rutted, made the save by stopping in time. However when I went to maneuver the bike out the rear went sideways. At my age and height I have learned to simply let her go easy to the ground VS fighting it. A little mud never hurt it and being able to pick her up from a easier position, well it is priceless.

The second one I just gave up on in a sand section, but still they saved me.