I have not watched all your videos yet, but you sound like a North Country Guy, and then I recognized that Glaziier Dog ! Awesome, I’m up in Mountain View. .
How did you determine how high/low to mount the bags? I’m thinking the I want the top of the hard bag to be flush w the top of the passenger seat. That way I would have a wide flat service to mount a large soft bag if needed Or mount lower like you did for more space on top of the bag I can’t decide. Thank you for this video
What is the outside width of the Tusk Panniers? I'm thinking about picking some up, but I'm worried they might be too wide for lane splitting in CA. Thanks for the awesome review!
My bike is packed away for the winter and the panniers are in another place, So I can’t measure them. I want to say they are a few inches less in width than the width of the outside of the handlebars.
I purchased the Happy Trail pannier set for the 650 V-strom. They are nice panniers and the rack seems pretty well built. Good setup.....but I'd have rather had the Tusk setup.......but they dont make the racks for a 650 wee-strom :(
Are you using the stock spring in the rear shock? If you are does it handle all that weight? Did you set the sag with all the weight? Just curious because I have a lot of the same stuff. Thanks
Yes, stock spring. I cranked up the preload a bit but did not check race sag. Almost all of my rides have been on road and the handling has been good. When I get around to a multi-day trip with the WR250 I'll check sag with all the gear.
These are the medium, but there is really only two sizes, medium and large. It was a challenge to fit everything in the panniers and the Mosko Moto pack, but it fit and I was able to take everything I needed, no problem. I took light weight hiking boots, full-size Moto boots and sandals, as well. Had a bit of camera gear also.
Where can I find these panniers for the Africa twin can’t find them anywhere? I currently have the same on my 08 KLR but would like to get them for my new twin...
I'm curious how you like your Africa Twin. I'm sure you will say you love it. I have never owned my own bike. Only have ridden a friends Honda 500 about 30(!) years ago. Do you think I could handle one, with my inexperience? I want to be able to go longer distances on pavement and fairly easy logging,dirt roads in Oregon. The NC700 seems like a more logical choice for a beginner, but it does not seem to be off road worthy and looks pretty underpowered. I'm, 6'2" and about 190lb. I really like the looks of the Africa twin but worry about how heavy it is. I would be crushed to dump it in the dirt. I would not ride it hard. Just use it to access hard to reach places. Any thoughts?
+Greg Ellis It's a great bike! I love it for what I do, mostly roads and some single track. It's easy to ride and handles well for a big bike. Only you can determine what's right for you. See if you can test ride one.
I would say start out on maybe a DR 650 or KLR 650 first then after some experience get on the Africa Twin. Its pretty powerful and I totally love mine.
You are too tall for the 700x don’t do it! 6,2 get the twin. Yes it’s heavy. But the 700x will be hurting your shoulders at your height and you will look silly on the little thing. You should be on the vfr1200 if you can afford it.
Ok, thanks for motivating me to find a corect term for what You were trying to do with that wood- "start a fire" get a fire going, maybe You tell me what You were trying to there....
Ok, I'm confused! You phrased your comment in a way that said, "you don't know how to make a fire, you need to learn". Clearly I got a fire going, so I was confused with your comment. I'm far from the best fire builder on the planet, but have built hundreds in my lifetime. Understand my confusion?
That right there is exactly what I’m planning to do with my weekends. Same bike, same gear, same peace. :)
Great bike and love the bushcraft
Thanks!
came to see the tusk panniers.. stayed to watch you enjoy a meal and relax at your campsite.. well done!
Thanks so much!
How cool! I would love to hear more about that trip. Thanks for commenting!
I came for a review of the boxes, and got so much more 😂 awesome video
So glad the review helped! Thanks for commenting!
I have not watched all your videos yet, but you sound like a North Country Guy, and then I recognized that Glaziier Dog ! Awesome, I’m up in Mountain View. .
How cool! I’m right in Malone. Thanks for commenting! Do you have a bike?
How did you determine how high/low to mount the bags?
I’m thinking the I want the top of the hard bag to be flush w the top of the passenger seat.
That way I would have a wide flat service to mount a large soft bag if needed
Or mount lower like you did for more space on top of the bag
I can’t decide. Thank you for this video
Good one. Subscribed!
JP Stone
Thanks!
What is the outside width of the Tusk Panniers? I'm thinking about picking some up, but I'm worried they might be too wide for lane splitting in CA. Thanks for the awesome review!
My bike is packed away for the winter and the panniers are in another place, So I can’t measure them. I want to say they are a few inches less in width than the width of the outside of the handlebars.
Lane splitting is nature's way of weeding out the stupid.
California legalized to ELIMINATE bikers, not to do them any favors!
JP Stone it can be done safely. I only do it at stoplights and when traffic is stopped/crawling along. I won’t do it it anything over 20 mph!
Wish I could find brackets for Tusk panniers to go on my 15' VStrom 650
Dan N
They don’t make them for your bike? Too bad. It is a nice system!
I purchased the Happy Trail pannier set for the 650 V-strom. They are nice panniers and the rack seems pretty well built. Good setup.....but I'd have rather had the Tusk setup.......but they dont make the racks for a 650 wee-strom :(
Dan N
You can buy the panniers without the racks and install them on other rack systems, I believe. You would want to check with Rocky Mountain ATV.
I can barely hear you even with very high volume. It looks like you have good content.
Not sure why. I was using a lapel mic. Volume comes through good on all my devices. Hope you figure it out! Thanks for commenting!
Are you using the stock spring in the rear shock? If you are does it handle all that weight? Did you set the sag with all the weight? Just curious because I have a lot of the same stuff. Thanks
Yes, stock spring. I cranked up the preload a bit but did not check race sag. Almost all of my rides have been on road and the handling has been good. When I get around to a multi-day trip with the WR250 I'll check sag with all the gear.
What size were the Panniers and did you struggle getting everything packed and on the bike?
These are the medium, but there is really only two sizes, medium and large. It was a challenge to fit everything in the panniers and the Mosko Moto pack, but it fit and I was able to take everything I needed, no problem. I took light weight hiking boots, full-size Moto boots and sandals, as well. Had a bit of camera gear also.
Bro in 3:00 you use something for grabing the pan. What is the name for that?
+roberto herrera
It’s a pot gripper. It came with the trangia stove.
You usually get better appetite outdoors.
Where can I find these panniers for the Africa twin can’t find them anywhere? I currently have the same on my 08 KLR but would like to get them for my new twin...
Rocky Mountain ATV sells them
What model bike did you put down I have called Rocky Mountain and they couldn’t come up with them.
Try this link: www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/1033/42910/Tusk-Pannier-Racks?v=14433
Matt Molnar hey thanks a lot that’s exactly what I was looking for! 👍🏻
2day_ Adventures
Most welcome!
Lucky you still ain't one available for the 18 and up AT
John Evans
Really? Didn’t know that.
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Have you ever had a passenger with the panniers on the bike?
No, but I mounted them so I could, if necessary.
Thanks, I will have to keep that in mind when i mount them.
I'm curious how you like your Africa Twin. I'm sure you will say you love it. I have never owned my own bike. Only have ridden a friends Honda 500 about 30(!) years ago. Do you think I could handle one, with my inexperience? I want to be able to go longer distances on pavement and fairly easy logging,dirt roads in Oregon. The NC700 seems like a more logical choice for a beginner, but it does not seem to be off road worthy and looks pretty underpowered. I'm, 6'2" and about 190lb. I really like the looks of the Africa twin but worry about how heavy it is. I would be crushed to dump it in the dirt. I would not ride it hard. Just use it to access hard to reach places. Any thoughts?
+Greg Ellis
It's a great bike! I love it for what I do, mostly roads and some single track.
It's easy to ride and handles well for a big bike. Only you can determine what's right for you. See if you can test ride one.
I would say start out on maybe a DR 650 or KLR 650 first then after some experience get on the Africa Twin. Its pretty powerful and I totally love mine.
You are too tall for the 700x don’t do it! 6,2 get the twin. Yes it’s heavy. But the 700x will be hurting your shoulders at your height and you will look silly on the little thing. You should be on the vfr1200 if you can afford it.
You need to learn how to make fire. You didn't say where is that spot.
"learn how to make fire"?
Sorry for my english. I think You know what I mean.
+MrMackowski
I don't, actually!
Ok, thanks for motivating me to find a corect term for what You were trying to do with that wood- "start a fire" get a fire going, maybe You tell me what You were trying to there....
Ok, I'm confused! You phrased your comment in a way that said, "you don't know how to make a fire, you need to learn". Clearly I got a fire going, so I was confused with your comment. I'm far from the best fire builder on the planet, but have built hundreds in my lifetime. Understand my confusion?