Happy Trails mounts suck

[toompine]

Interesting. I have had 2 sets on 2 different GS's and a new set of Denali's on the S10 with no issues. Mine bolted up just fine although I did leave the grab handles off so I had to shorten up the rear bar that attaches both bags. Sorry to hear you had issues.

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Did exactly the same thing, nearly 40,00 miles on mine and could not be happier. Solid and relaiable

 

[Random ride]

I had a set on my old strom and they bolted up okay. They are a decent pannier for the price, but nothing like the Jesse I have now. I used their mounts and the panniers were predrilled (I believe this was an option then).

I will say that the HT design has been thoroughly ripped of by every wanna be pannier maker out there. There has to be at least 6 builders of that style pannier right now. If imitation is the best form of flattery, then HT must feel pretty good.

 

[JackBurns40]

I had Happy Trail racks and highway pegs on my 99 KLR and was very happy with them. On my 2008 KLR, I had the highway pegs, racks, Givi bags, and a big skid plate, and they all worked together very well. That said, Happy Trails is a small, indie shop, and you are not likely to get the same level of immediate service from them that you might get from a larger organization. For me they were great.

 

[snakebitten]

I was one of the early adopters of the Happy Trails Panniers for the newly arrived 2012 Super Tenere on the American shores.

They didn't come fast. They didn't come as a single shipment. They didn't come as "sexy" kit.

The DID come as solid and hand built by some folks that have a long history of quality work at a high value.

And they have held up well to my reckless abuse of this beast. They ARE part of my crash protection.

 

[shrekonwheels]

I ordered the HT brackets and the 9" Tetons. The brackets came in a week but were missing two L brackets. I sent an email and the L brackets arrived a few days later. Everything fit with no problems. My biggest problem is that I still have not received the panniers. Why does it take soon long between the time you order and when you get the panniers?

I had my Panniers from my KLR so shipping was super fast for me, I walked five feet to the new bike with em

Good thread, glad to see so many reviews, really helps people one way or another making their decision.