2022 KLR 650 is Ready to Camp! | Tusk Pannier Rack & Pilot Bag Install
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In preparation for our camping adventures this summer, I install the Tusk Pannier Racks & Tusk Pilot Pannier saddle bags on my Gen3 2022 KLR 650.
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I bought a plastic cutting board and cut some slots for the straps. Mounted the quick disconnect brackets and i now have bags i can remove quickly.
That's an awesome idea!
That's what I did with my mosko moto bags works great
They make the quick disconnect backing plates for the Pilot bags.
I saw that, there a bit pricey though. Kinda wish they'd just include them instead of the hard case mounts.
Maybe a little pricey but it's easy to pull on and off, especially for security reasons.
I mounted the Tusk Q.D. brackets from the racks to black cutting boards that I cut down to shape. Put some slits in for the straps and mount the bags right to it. 20$ solution to a 200$ problem.
I got those bags too and I installed the quick release brackets right to the bags. The bags have a pretty stiff backing plate built in and it works just fine. Haven't found a workaround for shaving time off just simply opening the bag. What a process! I'm not too happy with them for those reasons. Should've skipped the pilot bags and just bought some pelican cases.
The klr was an adventure tourer before that was it's own section
Indeed!
The Tusk racks bolted up to my 1090, no sweat. Only complaint is the weight. 15lbs is a bunch, and that is just the racks and the bag brackets.
Also about 100 bucks less than all others I looked at. Giant Loop pans, highly recommended.
Yeah they are a bit hefty, but the crash protection they offer seems like a fair trade. I've never used Giant Loop stuff but it does look nice!
Just ordered! Even though the KLR is gone, thanks dude
Thank you!!!
Olympus bags are definitely the way to go!
3d cycle parts make 1/2" HDPE mounting plates for quick pannier release. Or...do as Willy suggested for a fraction of the cost. I'm considering making some mounting plates with aluminum sheet. Need to devise some security measures to slow thievery.
Good idea! I think I might try the cutting board idea someone else mentioned.
Good setup! I went with the same on my Gen. 2 KLR650. Tusk is a great price and not sacrificing quality. I would even argue that the Tusk bags are better quality than other ones that are more expensive such as the Mosko Moto. It’s funny…I know a few people who have the Mosko bags and are using the Tusk racks and mounting plates…but they still unnecessarily paid too much for the bags…when they could’ve bought the Tusk Pilot or Olympus. I also have the Olympus on my KTM 1190 ADV R.
Nice setup! Looking forward to see where you decide to camp.
Thanks! I'm pretty excited about it, I've got spots picked out all over!
I have the Tusk quick detach paird with two Apache 4800s. Love it!
Nice!
You can use a couple of cheap plastic cutting boards and mount the tusk hard bag brakes to the cutting board and mount your tusk bags to the cutting boards so they will be quick release
Oops hard pannier brackets mounted to a couple cutting boards and permanently mount your tusk soft bags to the cutting boards and you can use the quick release
That is a good idea, think I'll probably give that a shot!
Even if you ride off road with them on ,they will be safer than the big aluminum ones.
Haha yeah the aluminum ones just seem like a bad idea all together. Being able to lock them would be nice, but like you said off roading with them seems not good lol.
Hard cases are leg breakers. Lol
I did an install video on my pannier racks too. And Rocky Mountain ATV sent me the wrong rear bumper. Luckily they made it right. But still a head ache
Mmm yeah I've ran into stuff like that. There customer service team always does a great job fixing issues like that though.
They sell a plate to enable clip on with them. Strap to plate. Plate clips to racks. 150 ish
I saw that, seems odd they include the hard case mounting kit but not the soft one lol.
@@SwankyCatProductions Yup. And they won’t sell the plate separate even if you already bought the kit.
I love mine....Ya need a skid plate. Looking a lot like mine. Get them farkles.
I'm actually waiting on one from a new manufacturer that seems like it should be pretty awesome!
Rocky Mountain ATV has been sold out of anything tusk for about a month now. Really want some tusk panniers and crash bars for my 2023
Yeah I know, I saw that! I think it's just that time of year lol. I got a bunch of stuff mid winter and they were already running low lol.
@@SwankyCatProductions that’s when I try to buy everything. Gives me something to do when there is snow outside. And availability is usually better. ✌️
Be prepared to do some fabrication. They must be rushing production and the result is terrible fit/finish. I had to grind off sharp weld spatter, and the bolt alignment is way off. The 2023 has a different rear master cylinder that has to be relocated as well.
Hey man, I love the content. Could you do a basic maintenance video with clutch cable adjustment at the engine and perch.
Thanks! I've actually got a clutch mod I'll be doing where I'll need to remove and then reattach/adjust that end of the cable. So I'll go over it then.
@SWANKY CAT looking forward to it!
I just installed the racks and the pilot bags on my new 23 KTM 890 Adventure R and I agree with you 100% about how annoying it'll be to remove and put back on... why couldn't Tusk have figured a way to connect to the quick disconnect system on the racks?!
Yeah I really don't why they sell them as a "kit" like this if the bags are really intended to be universal and don't work with the quick release system. Seems like they should swap the hard pannier mount kit for the soft bag quick release kit they sell separately.
@@SwankyCatProductions yeah I just ordered the soft bag backing plates.
I also did the cutting board and left enough above to put the 2 buckles through for the top straps and now no straps over the seat...
That is a good idea... Might have to give that a shot!
Thanks for the video! Are these racks symmetrical (balanced), or does the exhuast side stick out a little more?
Same both sides leaving perfect room on the left side for a tool tube. Then you look like you have dual exhaust lol
Good idea BigDave!
i had the Pilot bags on my last bike went with the 'Olympus' bags on this one and like them alot better both are great especially for the $ , i looked into stepping up for the sexy Mosco Moto bags set up or Giant loop and both are all sold Ala' Carte' rack bags attaching hardware separately adding up to tripple the cost of the Tusk "kit"
Maybe I'll see if I can get my hands on a set of the Olympus bags someday. Might be good to do a comparison on them? I can't imagine spending that much on the more pricey stuff but I suppose if you use it a lot it might be worth it?
@@SwankyCatProductions the Olympus bags hold their shape far better are shaped differently hold more gear and hold it tighter to the bike/rack and the bigger part is the mounting system how the bags so easily click on and off the bike
@@SwankyCatProductions i tried to make myself buy the sexy looking mosko motos or giant loop but damn when i priced it out it came to $1700-$1800 USD where the Tusk whole kit comes in 1 pkg for $575 i think
when i bought the parts for my newest bike build i kinda went all out in other ways so i thought what the heck but could not make myself spend that when i knew the Tusk bags would be great
Brother man, i want to buy tusk hard panniers for my klr. Is there a way i can buy them and help you out in the process? I saw the affiliate link for the soft bags and racks. Let me know!
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People wash KLRs?
Hay man, are the pilot a waterproof panniers?
Outer bags are not waterproof, but the yellow defense bags on the inside are. They make unpacking much easier anyways.
Any wobbling with the panniers? I'm getting heavy wobble at 70mph on my klr650
With them filled up? What tires are you running? I've got D-Sport Adventures which have always caused a bit of high speed uneasiness, but with all my gear piled on it does seem worse.
@@SwankyCatProductions the used bike came with Kenda k270, at higher psi it wobbles less. I mainly commute on highway
Hi, great videos. What size is your Tusk tank bag?
Thanks! The one on my KLR is a large and I've got the small on my 701.
@@SwankyCatProductions Thanks
Doesn’t the rear crossbar on the pannier racks block the license plate light?
Not exactly, but I'm not sure how well it's going to shine on the plate. I'll have to check it after dark sometime. It does sit a little close to the rear reflector which I'm not crazy about, but you can still see it.
It’s designed to work with the Tusk KLR fender eliminator kit. You can always buy the red reflective tape and put it on the bumper itself (or anywhere really).
Will that rack fit a 2023 650s model? Thanks .
I would assume so. You should be able to check double check fitment for your specific year and model on the website, but I think the only difference is in the swing arm linkage and rear strut. Everything that matters as far as the rack is concerned should be the same.
I would assume so. You should be able to check double check fitment for your specific year and model on the website, but I think the only difference is in the swing arm linkage and rear strut. Everything that matters as far as the rack is concerned should be the same.
Your bike is leaking oil on the floor
@ 01:14, you people with the clean well organized work benches make me ill.
btw, tusk needs an independent set of straps for mounting, or mount to hard back for quick release removal etc
Haha I only clean it off for videos, it's got parts all over it right now.