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David Nimrod

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Anyone remember these from the 1990's..?

They're black tubular racks that mount on the top of the K panniers.

The idea being, you can easily attach a rollbag, either side of the seat.

Ron Thackeray from the BMW Club made them.

And I think they were sold by Ultimate Source too.

Anyone got a set knocking about..?

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Gaz

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Hi David, I use bags which I think are similar to what you are describing except I don't have any racks.

Have a look at the photo below of my wife and I touring on my K1100 and you will see there is a bag secured on top of the pannier. We use them for a sleeping bag and a light weight self inflating sleeping mat - one on each side.

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I had the bags made to the required size and down each side of the bag there is a strip like a belt which is cross stitched to achieve "belt loops" which stop the attachment strap from sliding around and keeping the bag attached. To secure to the bike I run the elasticised strap through these loops and the pannier handle and the passenger grab handle on the ducktail. The photo below gives a view of the bags I had made.

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We have used this arrangement for many tens of thousands of kilometres without any issues, although it may not work if you are intending to carry heavy items in that location.

Cheers


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1990 K75 6427509; 1987 R80G/S PD 6292136; 2010 G650GS ZW13381; 95 K1100LT 0232224
    

David Nimrod

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That's an elegant and pragmatic solution... I like it! Wanted: Ron's Racks for K Panniers ~ 112350 

Great photo of you both on the bike, what it's all about!

    

Gaz

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David that photo was taken when we were approaching Cairns in North Queensland on our way to a major motorcycle rally. The organisers had placed photographers on the few main entry roads to the region and snapped every bike they could - of course for a fee you could buy a photo of yourselves. It was worth it as you don't get the opportunity of photographing yourself in full flight. At the time I didn't notice the photographer but Ruth did.

That journey was a 5,000km round trip over 3 weeks camping all the way with everything we needed on the bike with us.

Cheers


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1990 K75 6427509; 1987 R80G/S PD 6292136; 2010 G650GS ZW13381; 95 K1100LT 0232224
    

David Nimrod

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Just another reason I'd love to be living (and riding) there... and not here!


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walfish

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Wanted: Ron's Racks for K Panniers ~ Unname10

Something like so?

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                            88 K75 S 0107569 (she's a keeper)
                            88 K 100  0033026 (gone)
   
                            92 K 1100 LT  6455097 (gone)
    

David Nimrod

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ungaas wrote:
Something like so?


Yes!

Exactly that cheers

    

walfish

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David Nimrod wrote:
ungaas wrote:
Something like so?


Yes!

Exactly that cheers

I only have the left side,and it is available if "your'e interested"
Methinks postage could be pricey.

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Wanted: Ron's Racks for K Panniers ~ Uk-log10
                            88 K75 S 0107569 (she's a keeper)
                            88 K 100  0033026 (gone)
   
                            92 K 1100 LT  6455097 (gone)
    

David Nimrod

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Wally just has the Left one... and I need a pair Wanted: Ron's Racks for K Panniers ~ 112350

Wonder if some clever lad could use it as a pattern

And make us up a batch, for all us KNuts on here..?

    

malcoops

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Would be interested in a set


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klompy the grey brick

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I find this set up very handy


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"Grace" 1984 K100RS Silver VIN 0019026 Mitt eine Staintune Zorst.
"Olivia" 1997 K1100LT Dark Grey VIN WB1052600W0237453.









Chassis number0019026
Vehicle code0503
SeriesK589
ModelK 100 RS 83 (0502 ( 0503 )
Body typeK 100 RS 83 (0502
Catalog modelECE
Production date1984 / 07
Engine0513)

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