Yamaha XT250 (Mizy) Mods- Luggage and Loading- Motorcycle Adventure Travel

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  • Опубліковано 29 гру 2024

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  • @pappaclutch3266
    @pappaclutch3266 2 роки тому +3

    Can you show how you mounted the tanks to the side racks? I got the same rack system. Thx!

    • @aegismotoadventures1616
      @aegismotoadventures1616  2 роки тому +3

      Hi PappaClutch,
      The first thing I did was to make a cardboard pattern that bridged the distance between the rack opening. I then sent the pattern to my friend Roy, who transferred the pattern onto some 16 or 18 gauge steel plate. He cut that out and sent the plate to me. I then ground off the rack coating and welded the plate in place. Once cooled, I primed and painted the rack to prevent corrosion.
      In the meantime, I cut out a larger piece of .75" thick Derlin to bolt to the steel plate to create a stand-off piece to provide clearance from the curvature of the rack. .75" wasn't quite enough of a stand-off so I purchased some .25" aluminum spacers from the local hardware/box store. This created an inch stand-off.
      The Rotopax mounting hardware could be through bolted through the plate, aluminum spacers, Derlin spacer and finaly the Rotopax mount.
      If you watch Episode 88, I used a similar technique on Sumo, a KTM 790 Adventure R. The attachment was different, but the same concept. It might help to visualize it. You may also like Episode 14, where I demonstrate how to make your Rotopax deluxe mount tamper resistant.
      I can provide a picture from the top of the rack which shows the layers in place if you email me at aegismotoadventures@gmail.com. I would be happy to send you that picture.
      Unfortunately, at the time, I did not think to video the manufacture of the parts like I have done in future videos. I was new to UA-cam and lacked the understanding that people would like to see how things were made.
      I hope this helps, but if you want more assistance, I would be happy to assist through email the best I can.
      Take care,
      Mike

    • @pappaclutch3266
      @pappaclutch3266 2 роки тому

      @@aegismotoadventures1616 thank you so much for the detailed response, your awesome! I’d love a picture, I’ll email you. Best of luck to you, stay safe!

  • @scarfacen8459
    @scarfacen8459 Рік тому +1

    Did I miss it or what tank bag are you using

    • @aegismotoadventures1616
      @aegismotoadventures1616  Рік тому

      Hi, scarfacen8459,
      Giant Loop tank bags have become our go-to choice. We have had issues with some of their other bags, but the tank bags are top shelf. They are built rugged. The zippers still work - silicon spray helps. The stitching is still intact. I have no reason to believe they aren't a universal fit. They have recently improved the design to make the tank bag more waterproof. We use both versions. We've never had a problem.
      As a side note, we have no affiliation with the company.
      Take care, Mike

    • @scarfacen8459
      @scarfacen8459 Рік тому

      @@aegismotoadventures1616hi mike, thanks for the reply! appreciate the video

  • @phantomshtter
    @phantomshtter 3 роки тому +1

    I'd imagine baggage manufacturers don't use side release buckles because they're not a sturdy or trustworthy buckle. I certainly would not want to trust any kind of significantly weighted luggage onboard to flimsy plastic side release buckles.

    • @aegismotoadventures1616
      @aegismotoadventures1616  3 роки тому

      Every side-release buckle will have an engineered breaking point. Call me a nerd if you must, but I research these things. Although the buckle is the weak point, manufacturers still use like a D-ring or slide to connect the straps. Split D-rings and plastic slides are still a weak point. Solid or welded D-rings are probably the gold standard, and that is why they still use this system on most helmets- simple and reliable.
      With that said, the side-release buckle only needs to handle the weight of your gear. If it does that, your good to go. In the event of a crash, well the buckle is the least of your worries.
      So far they have worked out great for us. But we change if things don't work out.