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[newventurer]

Just installed these Touratech 3L (each) extra fuel canisters. Pretty easy to install - a base plate goes on first, then the mounting bracket snaps onto the mounting plate and the canister goes in with the straps holding it tight. The great thing about the Touratech mounting base plate is that they make various mounting plates (bottles, bags, etc) that can snap onto the them so you only have to drill one set of holes in the bags. I have bottle mounts ordered for the front of the OEM bags as well. Found out after I ordered that only a single bottle mount will fit on the front of the left OEM bag as it is pretty narrow on the front due to the exhaust.


BTW - The OEM bolts that came with the mount will not be long enough for the Yamaha OEM bags. Home Depot did not have Stainless Steel Metric so I used Stainless steel #8-32X1/2" button top (allen head) bolts with #8 SS washers and SS nylon lock nuts.

 

[rem]

Not bad, Tim, not bad at all. 3l are only gonna weight maybe 6-7 pounds plus the tank itself. Did you feel you got a good, waterproof seal on the base plate against the pannier ??? ? Is there any kind of bottom support, or just the strap ??? R ::024:: ::017::


OK never mind. I see the bottom support now. Missed it the first time. R

 

[newventurer]

Rem, I added a few pictures, don't know if you can tell or not in the 4th picture that the bracket is "L" shaped and does have bottom support. The install instructions have you put silicone on the threads of the bolts on the inside of the bag after you push them through, then the washer and nut goes on, so it all seems to be sealed pretty good. That was one of my major concerns about drilling holes in my new bags . All seems to be good.

 

[rem]

I like the look of it. R

 

[newventurer]

Thanks! I really like the Touratech stuff. Originally I didn't like the look of these canisters vs. the red MSR bottles but the bottles just don't hold enough fuel so I got over the look issue and went with practical. Figured if the BMW riders could stand them on their bikes I had no business getting my ego all bent out of shape

 

[Firefight911]

A nice little trick to ensure water tightness over and above a dab of silicone is to go to your hardware/plumbing supply store and get mini o-rings that are a snug fit over the shaft of the screw you are using. Push them up to the head of the bolt and then insert through hole. You can also place the o-ring on the bolt after passing the bolt through the adapter plate so the o-ring then sits against the pannier.

I've done this on my panniers and run literally 10's of thousands of miles with water crossings and torrential downpours and never had so much as a drip on the inside of my panniers.

 

[rem]

An extra litre or two of gas will take a guy a looooooooooooonnnng way. Walking for gas ... now THAT's an ego bruiser. R :

 

[rem]

A nice little trick to ensure water tightness over and above a dab of silicone is to go to your hardware/plumbing supply store and get mini o-rings that are a snug fit over the shaft of the screw you are using. Push them up to the head of the bolt and then insert through hole. You can also place the o-ring on the bolt after passing the bolt through the adapter plate so the o-ring then sits against the pannier.

I've done this on my panniers and run literally 10's of thousands of miles with water crossings and torrential downpours and never had so much as a drip on the inside of my panniers.

A capital idea. It has a RING of substance about it. Aw, maaaaaannnnn ..... still got it. Still got it. R ) )

 

[limey]

I was going to install the MSR bottles on my Jesse's but you just changed my mind. I was also wondering is there any kind of bracket on the inside of the bags. Thanks for the pics. ::026::

Limey

 

[newventurer]

"I was also wondering is there any kind of bracket on the inside of the bags"

No, just washers and a locking nut. Rem and I have been trading emails off-line talking about the durability of the mounting system and whether there are ways to beef it up. A plate of some sort on the inside of the bag might provide some additional rigidity and strength. I don't really plan to ride around with gas a lot but bought them more for the trip to Whitehorse next year. Maybe I will fill them with water and go find some bumpy roads to give them a work out and see how they do. Just what I needed an excuse to ride...for experimental reasons only, of course.

BTW - I am not familiar with the inside of the Jesse bag and whether the mounting plates will interfere with anything on the inside of your bag. Just something to consider.

 

[limey]

Thanks for the info, I will do some home work. I am also considering the Whitehorse trip I just have to get off my ass and make the commitment.

 

[newventurer]

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"I just have to get my ass and make the commitment."

Ha! Tell your ass its going to be camping if it doesn't book a room soon

 

[rem]

Move that ass, dude. Getter done. We need more Canajuns up here.


As elegant as that Touratech set-up is, I think I'll just stick to my little 5 litre plastic gas can. It can tie on anywhere. It also slides perfectly inside my Biker's Friend bag. I can use the money saved to donate to a worthy cause ... like the RemFund. R ::025:: ::025::

 

[Twitch]

That looks pretty good. Nice job. 8)

 

[colorider]

Looks good! Not sure how well they would work with a clamshell design pannier like the Givi though. I'm still searching for the "right" setup for mine!!

 

[tc9988]

 

[Tremor38]

Jesse cases on a Strom...now that's some side-hugging symetry. The S10 setup looks a bit sloppy in comparison.

 

[colorider]

I did some more measuring yesterday and it does not look like the RotopaX jugs are going to work for me. I'll probably just pick up a conventional 2 1/2 gallon jug and strap it on to the pillion seat or remove the seat and strap it directly to the panel below the seat. Found some out there that were considered "spill proof" bit that does not mean leak proof.

 

[tc9988]

Jesse cases on a Strom...now that's some side-hugging symetry. The S10 setup looks a bit sloppy in comparison.

it's a KTM ;D

 

[Mike Sisson]

Hey Tim, if you get a chance could you measure how high the can/handle rises over the mount where the top strap comes over? I'm trying to figure out if this system will work on the Jessie's. Unlike a lot of bags they angle back on the lower part of the front end so there is limited room to mount them. Would prefer to not have 'em hanging of the back. Gotta figure out if there's gonna be room. Thanks!