Yamaha OEM rear rack and soft sides

[axius]

Hello, I haven't been able to find this specific information, please forgive me if it's somewhere already.

I'd like to get the oem rear rack plus a hard topcase for day to day storage for the added security when parking on the street,

but I would like to get soft rackless sidebags for longer trips.

 

Does anyone know any soft rackless sidebags that will work with the oem rear luggage rack ?

 

Thanks

[qInvention]

If it's only the rack for the topcase you want to install, I think most if not all rackless sidebags should work. 

[axius]

Sorry it took so long to reply.

I'm looking to use the 18l kriega soft panniers with the os base that looks like this:

 

but the oem rear rack looks like this:

 

Just looking at the images, they seem to conflict with each other.

[Revy]

I love my oem rear rack. Perfect grab handles and excellent way to strap down a duffel bag. I plan on getting a top hardcase eventually (just not in the budget at the moment). You could always modify the soft pannier system to fit, or install some metal side racks (?)

[RobR]

Giant loops soft panniers work well with the OEM side racks.  You can also use their quick-mount hardware, but if you are using the hard panniers, you have to remove the pannier mounts from the rack for the quick mounts to work.

[bikeever]

On 4/17/2023 at 4:16 PM, axius said:

Sorry it took so long to reply.

I'm looking to use the 18l kriega soft panniers with the os base that looks like this:

 

but the oem rear rack looks like this:

 

Just looking at the images, they seem to conflict with each other.

Hi,

 

that won’t fit. 
 

But you could go for Enduristan Monsoon like this dude:

 

 

 

Or Enduristan Blizzard like I use. For easier mounting I added buckles to the mainstraps. Will make a detailed pictures later:

 

 

 

Edited April 20, 2023 by bikeever

[Tenerider]

34 minutes ago, bikeever said:

Hi,

 

that won’t fit. 
 

But you could go for Enduristan Monsoon like this dude:

 

 

 

Or Enduristan Blizzard like I use. For easier mounting I added buckles to the mainstraps. Will make a detailed pictures later:

 

 

 

Agree, I think the Blizzards might be the most flexible panniers regarding rack compatibility.

 

I know for sure that Mosko Reckless stuff will NOT fit well because of the wide handles on the OEM rack.

 

By the way @bikeever , nice XT in the background

[axius]

That is exactly what I was looking for, thank you so much for the info. Now I have to see where I can get them from

I like the look of the Blizzards.

 

 

[axius]

Hi @bikeever, which size would you recommend for the tenere ? would XL have enough clearance with the exhaust or should I go for a smaller size ?

 

Thanks again

[Rich TT]

1 hour ago, axius said:

Hi @bikeever, which size would you recommend for the tenere ? would XL have enough clearance with the exhaust or should I go for a smaller size ?

 

Thanks again

Hi,

 

I have the Blizzards in large along with a small Enduristan XS Large base pack on top. I mount them over an Adventure spec rear rack only. Super secure, narrow, completely waterproof and easy to access and take off if needed. Very high quality I have to say. I've done two big 8 day tour of Scotland and fitted everything in no problem including T shirt every day, evening wear/jacket/trainers, tubes, tools etc. We didn't camp to be clear.

 

I bought mine from Rugged Roads with brilliant service.

 

Enduristan

 

Rich

Edited April 20, 2023 by Rich TT

[MrAGuitar]

1 hour ago, Rich TT said:

 

If that's L, I would guess the XL might touch the exhaust. I'm thinking about getting either L or XL.

[Rich TT]

40 minutes ago, MrAGuitar said:

If that's L, I would guess the XL might touch the exhaust. I'm thinking about getting either L or XL.

I do run them quite low, but they will pull higher up. I've seen others with XL on this forum and they get away with it.

 

If you have side-racks (which I don't), then it's even less of a problem.

 

Rich

[bikeever]

Here you can see the added buckles. Now I can easily feed the straps through the handles instead of throw the bags over them. 
 

[MrAGuitar]

Finally, I got something that fits the OEM top rack. Enduristan Blizzard XL, It's a nice fit, and enough clearance from the exhaust.