Mike's Tenere & Motorcycle Blog

 DirtRacks Heavy Duty Soft Luggage Rack 2021+ The T7 aftermarket luggage rack industry seems stuck in 2 basic racks designs. 1) for hard/soft luggage that places the bags wide, high & rearward, or 2) rackless designs that hug the rear body panels...both offer pros & cons depending on use.  RideADV, a motorcycle tour company in Australia with a fleet of T7s, designed their own rack system dubbed the Solo Rack (meant for solo riding) that places the racks significantly closer to the center line of the bike, forward & lower than conventional racks + utilizes the passenger peg hanger mounts with the oem hangers removed.  It is a sturdy well designed 3 point mount system minus the rear cross bar design, but pricey @ $525 au + $110 au shipping to Vancouver Canada. RideADV Solo Rack   DirtRacks Enter DirtRacks, a Canadian company, that specializes in motorcycle racks, crash bars, etc. whose products offer good value, that is local for me in Langley, BC (Greater ...

 Giant Loop MotoTrekk Panniers MotoTrekk Panniers are slim, rugged, dry bag-inspired panniers sized for overnight or multi-day trips. Made of welded waterproof fabric and featuring a roll-top closure, contents stay dry and dust free. In addition, their integrated mounting system enables them to strap to virtually any motorcycle side luggage racks, working well for both on- and off-road adventures. Other rider-friendly features include lash loops to secure waterproof roll-top  Possibles Pouches™  t o the front and back of the panniers for expanded storage capacity, and quick-connect magnetic buckles to facilitate easy mounting and removal - even when packed. The GL MotoTrekk 25 litre panniers are great sized waterproof & durable soft bags that I combined with the GL Pannier Mounts for hard bag convenience/functionality + 4 Possibles Pouches that make for a versatile combo for a variety of uses on my Tenere 700. GL's evolution & design detail shine through + the co...