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 Vancouver area). I

 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 colour schem