I ended up making my own by using screenshots from your video and pulling dimensions by using the mounting bracket as a guide. I already had the hard cases and brackets, just needed to make the plates for my soft bags. Old street signs come in handy! Thanks again.
Thanks for the video. It was very helpful. BTW you don't need to buy seperate webbing to attach the tops, you can just remove the ends on the main over the top straps and reroute them the way you showed with the ones you bought. They are a bit longer but you can tuck the excess down the back of the bag.
Thanks, this helped me realize I am good with just stapping my bags to the Tusk frame when I need to travel with them. I don't need the extra weight of those brackets.
I slit some clear tubing down the middle and put it over the steel tubing then ran electrical tape around it, very tight at first but now it's broken in and doesn't rattle
Nicely detailed installation video. On the fender washers, could you use a felt washer -- they would compress a bit and keep a snug, quiet fit? Looking forward to your review of how the Pilot panniers work for you.
Great video, thank you! I bought the Pilot panniers with the rack bundle -- and no mounting plates were included. Their customer service says that they only ship the quick-release that one can install on hardcase panniers... so I guess I'm going to have to DIY and fabricate something of my own. They said I'd have to buy the Olympus bags to get the plates...
@@snowytom I believe I ordered the quick release plates and bags separately. RMATV sometimes switches-up their combos offerings, though. I’ve heard of other people fabricating their own plates, too, which I feel is a good option, since the Tusk plates are unnecessarily heavy.
I just finished installing the Tusk rack and aluminum panniers on my 2023 KLR 650S. I must say that the installation on my Royal Enfield Himalayan was much easier; however, I think the Tusk system is much more rugged and the bags have more capacity.
Use the washers, and there is a know that you install on the back that will eliminate the rattle. You will notice a extra threaded hole on the back of your panier rack
Hi... Clever solutions and glad you're addressing exactly the same problem I'm dealing with. How's that extra webbing holding up? I've duplicated this on my Pilots but I'm not confident the added straps will stay in place. I worry they'll loosen up over time with vibrations and jostling, and would prefer having more confidence
Don't you love that most things you buy don't work as intended and need some sort of fixing or fabricating to make them work?! That being said I really like my tusk pilot bags, I ended up just slinging them over the racks and the quick release plates are still sitting in the box in my garage and will most likely stay there haha.
I have a 2023 Kawasaki, 650 KLR adventure and I recently purchased Tusk Olympus Panier bag mount plate, universal Panier rack. Is there a video that explains how to assemble the plates? Remember that this is universal not the regular plate. Any help would be appreciated.
I know you posted this several months ago; however, here goes. I ordered the exact same set up. Was your plate aluminum or steel? Mine arrived today and it was still, but advertised a aluminum!
@@MotoTherapy Rocky Mountain ATV requested that I check my plate with a magnet based on a review I submitted. I placed a magnet on the plate and it did not adhere! I was shocked because I still do not believe it is aluminum! But, I have no idea what metal it could be. ?
@@robcure4339 My plates are currently in a storage unit 2 hours away from me (I just moved), so I cannot measure them for you. Here is a link to the current gen of plates being sold: www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/tusk-pannier-rack-soft-luggage-mount-p
I ended up making my own by using screenshots from your video and pulling dimensions by using the mounting bracket as a guide. I already had the hard cases and brackets, just needed to make the plates for my soft bags. Old street signs come in handy! Thanks again.
Nice! I bet they’re a lot lighter, too 😀
Thanks for the video. It was very helpful. BTW you don't need to buy seperate webbing to attach the tops, you can just remove the ends on the main over the top straps and reroute them the way you showed with the ones you bought. They are a bit longer but you can tuck the excess down the back of the bag.
Thanks, this helped me realize I am good with just stapping my bags to the Tusk frame when I need to travel with them. I don't need the extra weight of those brackets.
I slit some clear tubing down the middle and put it over the steel tubing then ran electrical tape around it, very tight at first but now it's broken in and doesn't rattle
Nicely detailed installation video. On the fender washers, could you use a felt washer -- they would compress a bit and keep a snug, quiet fit? Looking forward to your review of how the Pilot panniers work for you.
Thanks! I'm not sure I'd use felt washers by themselves, but they should certainly work in conjunction with traditional washers.
I was surprised you did not mention the weight of the mounting plates! Great idea for the extra support with the extra webbing. - Frank
It was too late when I thought about it 🙂
Great video, thank you! I bought the Pilot panniers with the rack bundle -- and no mounting plates were included. Their customer service says that they only ship the quick-release that one can install on hardcase panniers... so I guess I'm going to have to DIY and fabricate something of my own. They said I'd have to buy the Olympus bags to get the plates...
@@snowytom I believe I ordered the quick release plates and bags separately. RMATV sometimes switches-up their combos offerings, though. I’ve heard of other people fabricating their own plates, too, which I feel is a good option, since the Tusk plates are unnecessarily heavy.
Thanks! I'll go with homemade :)
@@MotoTherapy I didn't weigh the ones I came up with, but they feel fairly light. Happy with the result: th-cam.com/video/1FW3Q_reRRM/w-d-xo.html
You could space out the mounting bracket from the plate using washers and that would give you clearance between the rack and the buckles at the top.
Except then the quick release pin won’t seat properly.
I guess I'm confused. Just ordered all the parts same as you so we will see 🫶💯
@@rbfokc3470 You’ll figure out a good solution, no doubt! Safe travels!
I just finished installing the Tusk rack and aluminum panniers on my 2023 KLR 650S. I must say that the installation on my Royal Enfield Himalayan was much easier; however, I think the Tusk system is much more rugged and the bags have more capacity.
What are the dimensions for the backing plate? I can't find them anywhere.
I just removed the buckles from the straps that go across the bike and used them figured that's what they were there for
Thank *you* for the video sir.. This helped me a lot ( i watched it 3 times )
Glad it was helpful! Safe travels!
Just what I was looking for, thank you for the video.
Use the washers, and there is a know that you install on the back that will eliminate the rattle. You will notice a extra threaded hole on the back of your panier rack
Glad I saw this comment as it works perfectly and wondered about the rattle when I just installed mine!
Excellent video and well timed for me. Doing this very project tomorrow! Just subscribed!
Thanks! I hope your install went well!
I like your solution.
I am installing the same setup onto my dr 650. How did your idea work in the long run?
Holding up well!
And that you pay a lot of money for. I just made a rack for my Nelson Panniers, a few dollars, and no rattles.
Hi... Clever solutions and glad you're addressing exactly the same problem I'm dealing with. How's that extra webbing holding up? I've duplicated this on my Pilots but I'm not confident the added straps will stay in place. I worry they'll loosen up over time with vibrations and jostling, and would prefer having more confidence
So far so good with the webbing. Only a few short tips with them so far, though.
Do you want he sell them?
@@allenr3551 Nope. They work well enough for me!
Don't you love that most things you buy don't work as intended and need some sort of fixing or fabricating to make them work?! That being said I really like my tusk pilot bags, I ended up just slinging them over the racks and the quick release plates are still sitting in the box in my garage and will most likely stay there haha.
Agreed. And I don’t blame you a bit for not using the quick release plates-they’re heavy as shit! Lol
Tnx dude ,my turn next week w/ my baby pig😃
How much weight did she gain with the racks and mounting plates? As always very thorough video, thank you!
I didn't weigh them (I should have), but the weight is significant. I'd guess it's about 15 lbs, all together.
@@MotoTherapy looking good though!
I have a 2023 Kawasaki, 650 KLR adventure and I recently purchased Tusk Olympus Panier bag mount plate, universal Panier rack. Is there a video that explains how to assemble the plates? Remember that this is universal not the regular plate. Any help would be appreciated.
I don’t have a video on just the plates-sorry! I hope you’re able to get it all sorted soon! I do like my rack now that it’s all together 👍
Thanks! Have an awesome weekend!
I know you posted this several months ago; however, here goes. I ordered the exact same set up. Was your plate aluminum or steel? Mine arrived today and it was still, but advertised a aluminum!
Mine is solid steel with no cutouts to help reduve weight. Nearly indestructable, but very heavy!
@@MotoTherapy Rocky Mountain ATV requested that I check my plate with a magnet based on a review I submitted. I placed a magnet on the plate and it did not adhere! I was shocked because I still do not believe it is aluminum! But, I have no idea what metal it could be. ?
We need the dimensions on these plates, sir........rough dimensions would work.
@@robcure4339 My plates are currently in a storage unit 2 hours away from me (I just moved), so I cannot measure them for you. Here is a link to the current gen of plates being sold:
www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/tusk-pannier-rack-soft-luggage-mount-p
hi thanks where did you buy this system thanks
I bought it here: www.rockymountainatvmc.com/