Evening everyone!
Im Rod from York (UK)& until recently had an XT600e.
I have upgraded to an XT660Z and am up against it!
( im travelling to Western Sahara in 10 days & need to get some pannier frames for soft luggage. I admire the sw-motech frames, but as they are coming from Germany & its a bank holiday- im not sure they will arrive in time. I am sorted for a back plate & radiator guard from Alistair from Altech designs ...can anyone please recommend a company who might be able to help!...given the short period before departure!

Regards
Rod

Hi rod,
welcome to the forum what about some givi frame rails,and take the little
lugs off to stop them from rubbing on the soft panniers.Dont forget a trip
report and if it,s like the last one it will very entertaining.

well i'm here to stay! & have just paid the subscription to enable me to gain from the font of Kev ...which I hope I don't need.
I will be doing a trip report, but probably more in video format ( similar to the last one)...which may or may not appear in my signature.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2yTtFPM7Xc

I will look at the for sale section & also have a look at GIVI racks...are they substantial?

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a fateful trip through Europe>Turkey for �900
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2yTtFPM7Xc

and to

Please check your pm for a special welcome to the Xt Supporters.

If you need panniers in a rush, check out Metal Mule they are UK based and will offer a discount to all members.

Here is their link

http://metalmule.com/

Welcome Rod.

Try Winding Roads in Derby.....

http://www.windingroads.co.uk/shop/s...e5ecfdebd89e7b

They have SW stuff and may have what you need in stock, always worth a call.

Or there is a set of Touratech frames on ebay...........

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/XT660Z-Ten...item4192cc8120

If you don't have the bags yet you could try Giant Loop throw-overs, they work well on the XT660Z but do keep the weight rather high.

Also take a look at Zen Overland, they may offer something you like....

http://www.zenoverland.com/luggage.html

Good luck and have fun.

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2011 XT660Z, in BLACK of course!
Mods done:
Lost the will to keep track!

These people are cheap 84 euros for a pannier rack for the xtz,
http://hds.heavyduties.ro/yamaha/xt660/xt660r.html
They have been very quick in responding to questions from me.

Thank you everyone!- Im on a budget ...as always!...would you say the Touratec frames will definitely fit a 2013 model XT660z

I will look at other suggestions Tonight & be hitting the phone Tuesday 9am!

OK...here is the fun part!...
will the DVLA get the V5 back to me before I leave ...who wants to start a sweepstake!

If I go with just the "new Keeper" portion...that is still likely to get me in (right)??

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a fateful trip through Europe>Turkey for �900
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2yTtFPM7Xc

I have heard of these people also- thank you,,,,but I doubt they will arrive in time- alas!

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a fateful trip through Europe>Turkey for �900
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2yTtFPM7Xc

Hi Rod,

Glad you found your way onto the forum! Some very helpful chaps on here. It's where I picked up all my tips and mod suggestions.

If those touratech frames come from a 2008 onwards xt660z then they'll fit your bike. Theres no change in the bike design since 2008 to present day (except the ABS version).

Hope the trip planning is going well and you are not running around too much...

Alistair

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AltecH Wheels
Wheel building and refurbishment, UK wide
AltecH Designs
XT660 Radiator guards, sprocket guards, luggage racks, DNA air filter covers

Hi RedYork
It seems you're up against it with only a week to go. hope you manage to source something asap.
Personally I wouldn't leave it to the last minute to fit racks; I'd want to give them a good test before undertaking a long trip. The last thing you want is a problem en-route and the luggage/boxes hanging off!
I've made a few trips to Southern Morocco with a cheap Rickman topbox on a rack and a small bag bungied onto the seat....more lightweight than racks.