I’ve gotten a couple of questions about my Great Basin Giant Loop bag and Pro Moto Billet rack So.... here goes! My goal was to get my Husky ready for a multi day dual sport trip and I didn’t have a rear rack or luggage. I was trying to find something that would hold my gear, fit the Husky and not break the bank. After a lot of time and consideration I went with the Giant Loop Great Basin bag. To keep costs down, I hoped to use the bag without a rear rack. The bag arrived, I loaded it up with gear and took off for a test ride. The bag fit well and rode well over mixed terrain. I stopped for a rest after a tight slow section, took off my helmet and smelled the aroma of...... warm plastic. I caught the situation in time. The bag seemed to be too close to the nuclear reactor / exhaust pipe; there was a very small spot where a blister appeared to be forming. I rearranged everything to create more clearance and headed home. At this point with the trip looming, I wanted something that would create more clearance for the pipe and bag, and I wanted a more secure tie down point for the bag. The Pro Moto Billet rack looked like it would do the job. For extra good measure, I got some adhesive foil heat shielding from the auto parts store and put it on the inside edge of the bag. Then it was time to hit the road. My results? The bag / rack system worked very well. I moved the bag back further and the pannier protector helped create more distance between the bag and the pipe. I can only echo everyone’s comments on the Great Basin bag - it’s big, it’s well made and it held all of my stuff. The design helped keep my heavy stuff (too many tools) low on the bike. The PMB rack made a great place to tie everything down and the pannier protectors did their job. This was a good combination for me. I ended up spending more than I had planned, but I’ve now got a good setup for short or long hauls. You may or may not have heat issues, depending on how you position your bag and which exhaust can you are using. The Giant Loop instructions make some suggestions on how to deal with pipe and heat issues. At this point, I don’t think I need the foil any longer. I’ve attached a few pictures of my setup. I’m happy to recommend the combination.
That looks like it can hold a good amount of stuff It is my understanding that the aftermarket exhaust should cool things down a bit ? Thanks for write up wncstrada So how did it hold at the dragon ?
Good point, Muddy; my LV pipe is much, much cooler than the stock unit. Another thing is the Great Basin bag is designed for the larger bikes, like the bigger KTMs, KLR, etc. The Coyote bag is probably a better fit for the 610 and probably wouldn't have the same issues. Just a guess, though... WoodsChick
Actually, Wachs at Giant Loop told me the same thing. Coyote or the new MoJavi is the recommended bag for the 610.
Mr. Waters - an embarrassing but true story. My goal for the trip was to get over to Tennessee and ride the TransAmerica Trail for a few days. With semi-knobby tires and gear I was not really aiming for the Dragon. After a minor problem early on the first day I let the GPS do a reroute for Athens TN. Low and behold the routing took me right to the Dragon! I was the only guy there not interested in setting a fast time through the road. I AM going back with street tires and try that place out! Just a comment on the bag: I don't think that the Great Basin is too large for the Husky. After all, is a KLR bigger than our 610? I think that the choice gets down to how much gear you want or need to carry along.
Well, with the way you have the bag mounted over the rack and clipped down on the passenger footpegs, I'd have to agree. That looks like a really good solution to your needs But I think that if you had the Great Basin bag mounted on your 610 the way GL had intended, it would indeed be rather large. KLR's are much wider in the rear and have more room on the sides than we have with our tiny number plates. I've got my eye on the Coyote, myself, and I'm considering a MoJavi for Eric's dirtbike. WoodsChick
No. The coyote barely worked with the PMB, the rack made it bend where it didn't want to, and the rotopax is a bit wider still. It fits MUCH better directly on the fender. Here's the Mo'Javi They are kind of hard to fit if you don't have passenger pegs. Here's an early version using the tank bag, and a exhaust stand off I made from a high-end hose clamp I didn't like that setup because the strap pushed against the shock reservoir Here's the current anchor system
