Shanghai to Paris on a GSX-R - ROUFFIAC MICKAEL

[euphonius]

G'Day,

Watch out, big alloy panniers might slow you down!!!!

Check Touratech, SW-Mototech, Hepco + Becker, Caribou Panniers, etc. or try the Chinese TOURFELLA guy: http://www.mychinamoto.com/forums/sh...ight=tourfella

I'm with TB on this. Sjaak's accomplishments are undeniable, but I'd not want to be out crossing the Taklimakan on a bike with that tall stack of aluminium boxes behind me. Your center of gravity is far too high, and that box will act like a sail or wing in strong winds. Carving through curves would not be fun at all.

You'll be a lot happier with low-slung panniers and maybe a compressible duffel bag lashed down on top.

If you'd like an introduction to Du Rui, the Tourfella guy, I'm happy to make it. He'll need to make a custom rack, but he's certainly capable of doing so. Uses only the very best hardened steel and his welds are gorgeous.

cheers!