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.
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.
