Alu Panniers (the easy way!)

[dp3190]

This is my first bodge job on the TA!

I really wanted some hard luggage for my TA but couldnt afford the amazing prices, so, whilst out at a car boot I was lucky enough to spot these boxes (yes I know ex-army 7.62mm ammo crates), I think they do the job?

[micksylver]

They look the business to me matey!

[dp3190]

Thanks, it's always good to get a 2nd opinion.

[gravelrash]

well done mate did you make the framework that goews behind aswell?what are the boxes made of mate alloy or metal? and erm gis them lol haha

[Dr Green]

Don't know how much they weigh, but they look cool and should be hard as nails!! Well done

[dp3190]

Unfortunately the framework was brought off internet for £105 (bloody exspensive but i thought i had better get proper ones as i dont know how to weld), the boxes are made of thin steel (I think), they are ammo boxes dated from 1965 and cost me £10 for the pair (bloody good deal as they are hard to come by), as for weight i couldnt give the exact amount, they feel quite light and the frame handles them with ease. It was a bugger trying to line them up on the frame, use a spirit level and drill holes all by myself (I have just screwed them on at the moment).

Lastly, NO i am not giving them away... lol

[xr_rob]

Originally Posted by dp3190

Unfortunately the framework was brought off internet for £105 (bloody exspensive but i thought i had better get proper ones as i dont know how to weld), the boxes are made of thin steel (I think), they are ammo boxes dated from 1965 and cost me £10 for the pair (bloody good deal as they are hard to come by), as for weight i couldnt give the exact amount, they feel quite light and the frame handles them with ease. It was a bugger trying to line them up on the frame, use a spirit level and drill holes all by myself (I have just screwed them on at the moment).

Lastly, NO i am not giving them away... lol

£5.50 final offer looks awesome tho,, good job

[winxp-master]

look fine to me

[Wee Jack]

Originally Posted by dp3190

This is my first bodge job on the TA!

I really wanted some hard luggage for my TA but couldnt afford the amazing prices, so, whilst out at a car boot I was lucky enough to spot these boxes (yes I know ex-army 7.62mm ammo crates), I think they do the job?

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Just be careful - Steve McQueen might steal your bike and try to jump into Switzerland !!!!

[Buggles]

I was looking at doing a similar job on my DR800, as the Hepco & Becker option ran to about £500 for it...

The boxes are easy to come by in the Netherlands, the problem with the ones I found was weigt. They were all quite heavy.

Your success has inspired me , so I'll start looking again for the DR.

Happy trails!