100% This allows for the addition of Gas and Water (one on each side) for multiple days out and away from either of those two precious liquids. We have tested fueling with a full saddlebag too! Just detach it... lift it and pour. No need to remove the saddlebags nor the Rotopax!
Great news, been waiting for these, just hope they are compatible with the stock pannier racks on the HD Pan America which are made by SW MOTECH. Thanks!!
Thank you for your comment. Our Quick Release Plates fit only ROUND pannier Racks 15mm to 20mm in diameter. The SW-Motech rack is not round and our brackets will not attach to those racks. We have discussed making a bracket specific to the SW-Motech racks, but there is nothing actively in the works as of now.
Too cool the option of using a rotopax as well as the bag on the same mount solves the problem of where to strap the water! Water on the exhaust side, fuel on the other. Good job folks
I got my set today and they are awesome. I didn’t like the butterfly screws to tighten prevent shifting, and there was some rattling. I also burned my finger on my exhaust loosening the wing nut. Easy solution! One layer of motorcycle tubing around the pannier rack lower bar, held in place by zip ties on each end. Do this on both sides of the lower pannier bar so the quick detach plate locks onto both. Give it a little push down and lock it on at the top like normal. There’s no way it will shift front and back. There is no rattling. For all four attachment points I used less than 10 inches of tubing and 8 total zip ties.
I have both a Yamaha T700 with Tusk racks and a new BMW GSA with OEM offset racks and needed a plate that could fit both. This product seems like a great solution. However, I'm worried about damaging my new GSA's OEM racks because the two tightening wing bolts could potentially dig into the surface finish when securing the mounts. While I understand the necessity of the bolts, I'm hesitant about the potential for damage. While the Tusk racks pose no problem as half the finish is already worn off, marring up a brand new set of OEM GSA racks is more concerning.
I completely understand! It sounds like you have a Yamaha T700 for thrashing around off-road and prefer to use your new BMW primarily for road trips. I'm in a very similar situation. Have you considered purchasing a third lower mounting bracket and attaching it to the vertical portion of your rack? Not sure if it would work, but might provide a cleaner solution than screwing a raw bolt into the surface of your street bike rack. You could also use a protective wrap on your street rack mount interface.
@@Robert-jp8gq Exactly! I use my GSA as a street bike - 3rd lower mounting bracket mount vertically sounds like a great solution! Nelson Rigg, would this work?
@@glennd3618 Sorry... just looked at the video again, doesn't look like that NR plate will accommodate a third mounting bracket clamp used to attach the vertical portion of your rack. I think Toratech might have a solution... but that is crazy money!!! Please let me know if you come up with anything - Thanks!
Thank you for your support. The GSA racks if silver stainless steel will not show marks nor rust as they are bare metal. The racks we have tested still look great. If you have the new black racks, they will show wear with use.
@glennd3618 you will not need a third mounting foot. In the case of the GSA racks, you can position the feet to the outsides of the OEM pannier tabs and that will "lock the plate in place" and will keep it from sliding forward and backwards, the main reason for the locating screws on a rack with just a bar.
Very impressive. I expected them to work extremely well with the Nelson Rigg Hurricane bags, and from the look of all those cutouts, they will likely attach well to any set of bags. It looks simple to adjust the attachment points, which is important as many of us have trouble stopping at just ONE bike and move our bags between them. - Frank
Thank you for your comments Frank. Pretty much any typical pannier rack that has hoops made of round bar will work. It works on some crazy ones too... Thanks for your support.
I just bought this and initial impression is the high quality of the materials. A fantastic solution that I have been looking for. However, I have a gripe, more of a concern. The edges of the cutouts seem a little sharp and I am concerned that straps will end up getting damaged over time especially the straps that are holding the weight on the top. It could be a simple solution with getting your supplier to clean up the edges but that is some added cost. Keep innovating NR!
Thank you for your message @LuisLopez-ut6xz All of the slots in the plates do go though a rounding process to take off any rough and 90 degree square edges. Maybe it needs to be more? We will look into that. Of the close to 15k miles we have put on our rack with the Hurricane saddlebgs mounted, the straps look great. If the straps are tight, they don't move and no chafing is involved. At least that is what we have found. If you run into an issue, please reach out and let us know! Thank you for your support. We appreciate you. - Nelson Rigg
@@Nelsonriggusa Thats good to hear. I will let yall know if anything comes up. Honestly, I didnt know you all offered a lifetime warranty on your products. I had bought a Kriega bag because I keep hearing about their quality but with a 10 year warranty instead. You sold me having the peace of mind of your lifetime.
I would like to know how the "straps" behind the aluminum plate protect themselves from the heat of the muffler? I would have the impression that they could melt in this heat? Otherwise, congratulations, it seems like a wonderful product!
Thank you for watching! The plate sits about 3/4" off the pannier rack. The straps are on the on he plate which is on the outside of the rack, thus keeping them far enough from any muffler that we have tested.
I don't see the optional locks anywhere on your site and no reference on where to find them. I have installed on Transalp 750 with Outback Mototech rack and tolerance is pretty tight.
There are many options out there and our customers have different opinions on the type of locks they like... but we have found this one to be our favorite: amzn.to/4guVqp8
Thanks. I did eventually run across those. The diameter of the hole in the release pin is not defined in the specs but I found somewhere it was posted as 6mm. These have a diameter of 5.95mm which is perfect. I tried a different TSA gun case lock but even though it was advertised at 6mm it is actually 6.35mm. Also with the tolerances between the release mechanism and the grab handle for the transalp the clearance is pretty tight on the clutch side but plenty on the throttle side. So I moved it forward a bit to ensure that there won't be any rubbing from vibration or position variations over time. I'll send pics of the installed items with details.
Not square... Happy Trails is the only manufacturer that makes square racks unfortunately. If there is enough demand, we could work on a Happy Trails Solution.
I hope there's no sharp corners on that rack to wear through the straps after thousands of bumpy dirt miles, has it been tested on a vibration machine?
We have nearly 50k miles of testing on 5 different machines. KTM 950 Super Enduro, KTM 1190 Adv R, KTM 390 Adv, Yamaha T7, BMW F850GSA, and BMW R1250 GSA. We have found them to work great and go the distance. Mufflers pointed at the straps on a very few / specific machines has been the biggest strap issue, not rubbing. The straps are TIGHT and if they do not wiggle / chaff they don't break.
Thank you for your inquiry! Yes, the Sierra Saddlebags require a T-strap to work with the Quick Release Plate. Here is the Sierra Saddlebag to QRP installation video: ua-cam.com/video/zrUF7DI-khQ/v-deo.htmlsi=2pZ9X0dUMpYl-nfr and here is the link to the T-straps: www.nelsonrigg.com/support/accessories/dual-sport-adventure-1/rgqrp-stp-detail
Have the hurricane bags and super happy with them and like the quick release plate option. Is there an option to order a second quick release latch so I can have 2 per side? I’d worry about corrugations and would like redundancy for piece of mind ( I haven’t seen them in person yet here in Australia)
Thank you for your inquiry. I have shared it with our team here at Nelson Rigg USA and I have also forwarded it to our Australia importer... Who is it that you purchase your Nelson Rigg products through? We might be able to help you out.
Hey there, Great news! The container of NEW for 2024 products has arrived in Australia! WooHoo! Link International is the distributor and any dealership can order from them. Please let us know how this acquisition process goes for you. Hopefully smoothly! - Kyle & the Nelson Rigg Team
I have the saddlebags in a Versys 300, one of them started to burn because of the exhaust gas (not because of contact but hot gas), can this help avoiding the burning?, any recommendations to repair my saddlebag?, thanks
Thanks for sharing. Many Versys riders use our products without issue. Which specific bags are you running? Do you have an aftermarket exhaust? The easiest fix is to take your bike to any muffler shop. They can weld on a tip that will make the exhaust gasses flow away from the bags. We have done that on a couple of our bikes. On the BMW R1250GS the tubes can be heated and bent, easy fix. There might be an easy fix a muffler shop can do for your bike too. Just need to make sure the gasses are not hitting the bags at full throttle.
They are made of Aircraft Grade Aluminum with stainless steel hardware. The are quality and they come with a lifetime warranty. Once you use them, the price will become a moot point. They make soft luggage installation and removal from the bike SO effortless.
Thank you for your feedback. Our Saddlebags and these Quick Release Plates are made of quality materials and together are half the cost of anything remotely similar. Thanks for watching.
@@Nelsonriggusa still way overpriced. It's a shame because all the other gear you sell is incredible value, at an amazing price. You guys missed the mark on the pricing for these, and I would bet your sales show that.
I'm sorry to say but those pannniers don't seem to be all that good. The installation is a little complicated and those two bolts at the bottom that have to be tightened are extremely uncreative and efficient. I think they could do something much better than that product and also change a color that doesn't sell at all, Yellow is not a good color. I hope it goes well for you.
I don’t love the wing nut bolts, but they do work extremely well. The bags and plates are super durable so far, and the bags especially are absurdly good for the price point. I’ve had dozens of off road spills and they haven’t torn or even shown visible damage.
Oh yeah the rotopax behind the luggage feature is a long distance ADV bikers dream. Both extra fuel and no sacrificing luggage space. Game changer!!!
100% This allows for the addition of Gas and Water (one on each side) for multiple days out and away from either of those two precious liquids. We have tested fueling with a full saddlebag too! Just detach it... lift it and pour. No need to remove the saddlebags nor the Rotopax!
Another great offering from Nelson Rigg!!!!
Looks like this was well thought out
We think so... Now to get the word from the street after they get into the hands of you riders!
Great news, been waiting for these, just hope they are compatible with the stock pannier racks on the HD Pan America which are made by SW MOTECH. Thanks!!
Thank you for your comment. Our Quick Release Plates fit only ROUND pannier Racks 15mm to 20mm in diameter. The SW-Motech rack is not round and our brackets will not attach to those racks. We have discussed making a bracket specific to the SW-Motech racks, but there is nothing actively in the works as of now.
Too cool the option of using a rotopax as well as the bag on the same mount solves the problem
of where to strap the water! Water on the exhaust side, fuel on the other. Good job folks
100% Gallon of fuel, gallon of water and nearly 30 liters of storage per side. On and off the bike in seconds.
These are awesome and slim luggage plates for the soft luggage.
They work really well and are super versatile.
I got my set today and they are awesome. I didn’t like the butterfly screws to tighten prevent shifting, and there was some rattling. I also burned my finger on my exhaust loosening the wing nut.
Easy solution! One layer of motorcycle tubing around the pannier rack lower bar, held in place by zip ties on each end. Do this on both sides of the lower pannier bar so the quick detach plate locks onto both. Give it a little push down and lock it on at the top like normal. There’s no way it will shift front and back. There is no rattling. For all four attachment points I used less than 10 inches of tubing and 8 total zip ties.
Thank you for your support. Please send photos to photos@nelsonrigg.com so we can have a look at what you have put together.
Sweet! Exactly what I have been waiting for. :)
Glad to hear it! They will be here in about 6 weeks. Pre-orders will open soon...
I have both a Yamaha T700 with Tusk racks and a new BMW GSA with OEM offset racks and needed a plate that could fit both. This product seems like a great solution. However, I'm worried about damaging my new GSA's OEM racks because the two tightening wing bolts could potentially dig into the surface finish when securing the mounts. While I understand the necessity of the bolts, I'm hesitant about the potential for damage. While the Tusk racks pose no problem as half the finish is already worn off, marring up a brand new set of OEM GSA racks is more concerning.
I completely understand! It sounds like you have a Yamaha T700 for thrashing around off-road and prefer to use your new BMW primarily for road trips. I'm in a very similar situation. Have you considered purchasing a third lower mounting bracket and attaching it to the vertical portion of your rack? Not sure if it would work, but might provide a cleaner solution than screwing a raw bolt into the surface of your street bike rack. You could also use a protective wrap on your street rack mount interface.
@@Robert-jp8gq Exactly! I use my GSA as a street bike - 3rd lower mounting bracket mount vertically sounds like a great solution! Nelson Rigg, would this work?
@@glennd3618 Sorry... just looked at the video again, doesn't look like that NR plate will accommodate a third mounting bracket clamp used to attach the vertical portion of your rack. I think Toratech might have a solution... but that is crazy money!!! Please let me know if you come up with anything - Thanks!
Thank you for your support. The GSA racks if silver stainless steel will not show marks nor rust as they are bare metal. The racks we have tested still look great. If you have the new black racks, they will show wear with use.
@glennd3618 you will not need a third mounting foot. In the case of the GSA racks, you can position the feet to the outsides of the OEM pannier tabs and that will "lock the plate in place" and will keep it from sliding forward and backwards, the main reason for the locating screws on a rack with just a bar.
Those are awesome!
Glad you like them!
Very impressive. I expected them to work extremely well with the Nelson Rigg Hurricane bags, and from the look of all those cutouts, they will likely attach well to any set of bags.
It looks simple to adjust the attachment points, which is important as many of us have trouble stopping at just ONE bike and move our bags between them. - Frank
Thank you for your comments Frank. Pretty much any typical pannier rack that has hoops made of round bar will work. It works on some crazy ones too... Thanks for your support.
Another great video Kyle. I’m mounting mine to a Giant Loop plate. May have to make some modifications. This video is helpful.
Glad it helped! Thanks for your support.
I just bought this and initial impression is the high quality of the materials. A fantastic solution that I have been looking for. However, I have a gripe, more of a concern. The edges of the cutouts seem a little sharp and I am concerned that straps will end up getting damaged over time especially the straps that are holding the weight on the top. It could be a simple solution with getting your supplier to clean up the edges but that is some added cost. Keep innovating NR!
Thank you for your message @LuisLopez-ut6xz All of the slots in the plates do go though a rounding process to take off any rough and 90 degree square edges. Maybe it needs to be more? We will look into that. Of the close to 15k miles we have put on our rack with the Hurricane saddlebgs mounted, the straps look great. If the straps are tight, they don't move and no chafing is involved. At least that is what we have found. If you run into an issue, please reach out and let us know! Thank you for your support. We appreciate you. - Nelson Rigg
@@Nelsonriggusa Thats good to hear. I will let yall know if anything comes up. Honestly, I didnt know you all offered a lifetime warranty on your products. I had bought a Kriega bag because I keep hearing about their quality but with a 10 year warranty instead. You sold me having the peace of mind of your lifetime.
@@Syreious We will be here for you. Thanks for your support.
Very helpful, thank you!😊
You're so welcome! Thanks for your support.
I would like to know how the "straps" behind the aluminum plate protect themselves from the heat of the muffler? I would have the impression that they could melt in this heat? Otherwise, congratulations, it seems like a wonderful product!
Thank you for watching! The plate sits about 3/4" off the pannier rack. The straps are on the on he plate which is on the outside of the rack, thus keeping them far enough from any muffler that we have tested.
I don't see the optional locks anywhere on your site and no reference on where to find them. I have installed on Transalp 750 with Outback Mototech rack and tolerance is pretty tight.
There are many options out there and our customers have different opinions on the type of locks they like... but we have found this one to be our favorite: amzn.to/4guVqp8
Thanks. I did eventually run across those. The diameter of the hole in the release pin is not defined in the specs but I found somewhere it was posted as 6mm. These have a diameter of 5.95mm which is perfect. I tried a different TSA gun case lock but even though it was advertised at 6mm it is actually 6.35mm. Also with the tolerances between the release mechanism and the grab handle for the transalp the clearance is pretty tight on the clutch side but plenty on the throttle side. So I moved it forward a bit to ensure that there won't be any rubbing from vibration or position variations over time. I'll send pics of the installed items with details.
@@txrackack We look forward to seeing what you come up with that works best on your machine. Thank you for your support.
Is there an option for square tube racks? (Like happy trails)
Not square... Happy Trails is the only manufacturer that makes square racks unfortunately. If there is enough demand, we could work on a Happy Trails Solution.
I hope there's no sharp corners on that rack to wear through the straps after thousands of bumpy dirt miles, has it been tested on a vibration machine?
We have nearly 50k miles of testing on 5 different machines. KTM 950 Super Enduro, KTM 1190 Adv R, KTM 390 Adv, Yamaha T7, BMW F850GSA, and BMW R1250 GSA. We have found them to work great and go the distance. Mufflers pointed at the straps on a very few / specific machines has been the biggest strap issue, not rubbing. The straps are TIGHT and if they do not wiggle / chaff they don't break.
Is the installation on the Sierra bags different, since they use velcro straps on the top instead of the tension buckles?
Thank you for your inquiry! Yes, the Sierra Saddlebags require a T-strap to work with the Quick Release Plate. Here is the Sierra Saddlebag to QRP installation video: ua-cam.com/video/zrUF7DI-khQ/v-deo.htmlsi=2pZ9X0dUMpYl-nfr and here is the link to the T-straps: www.nelsonrigg.com/support/accessories/dual-sport-adventure-1/rgqrp-stp-detail
Is it compatible with the mounts that he F800 GS Adventure has? Especially the one on the right side where the fuel tank is, which is not straight
There are two versions of the F800GS pannier racks. The one with bent centers does not work. The one with straight bars does.
Have the hurricane bags and super happy with them and like the quick release plate option. Is there an option to order a second quick release latch so I can have 2 per side? I’d worry about corrugations and would like redundancy for piece of mind ( I haven’t seen them in person yet here in Australia)
Thank you for your inquiry. I have shared it with our team here at Nelson Rigg USA and I have also forwarded it to our Australia importer... Who is it that you purchase your Nelson Rigg products through? We might be able to help you out.
I bought it through joes motorcycles in Canberra, is there a timeframe on Australian delivery of the Quick release plate?
Thanks again
Hey there, Great news! The container of NEW for 2024 products has arrived in Australia! WooHoo! Link International is the distributor and any dealership can order from them. Please let us know how this acquisition process goes for you. Hopefully smoothly! - Kyle & the Nelson Rigg Team
I have the saddlebags in a Versys 300, one of them started to burn because of the exhaust gas (not because of contact but hot gas), can this help avoiding the burning?, any recommendations to repair my saddlebag?, thanks
Thanks for sharing. Many Versys riders use our products without issue. Which specific bags are you running? Do you have an aftermarket exhaust? The easiest fix is to take your bike to any muffler shop. They can weld on a tip that will make the exhaust gasses flow away from the bags. We have done that on a couple of our bikes. On the BMW R1250GS the tubes can be heated and bent, easy fix. There might be an easy fix a muffler shop can do for your bike too. Just need to make sure the gasses are not hitting the bags at full throttle.
I can't seem to find the weight of the plates anywhere, can you advise?
The plates assembled and ready for use weigh right at 3 lbs per side.
I really like these but they're much more expensive than I was expecting.
They are made of Aircraft Grade Aluminum with stainless steel hardware. The are quality and they come with a lifetime warranty. Once you use them, the price will become a moot point. They make soft luggage installation and removal from the bike SO effortless.
Well, I was ecstatic. But you overpriced it. $330???
Thank you for your feedback. Our Saddlebags and these Quick Release Plates are made of quality materials and together are half the cost of anything remotely similar. Thanks for watching.
@@Nelsonriggusa still way overpriced. It's a shame because all the other gear you sell is incredible value, at an amazing price. You guys missed the mark on the pricing for these, and I would bet your sales show that.
I'm sorry to say but those pannniers don't seem to be all that good. The installation is a little complicated and those two bolts at the bottom that have to be tightened are extremely uncreative and efficient. I think they could do something much better than that product and also change a color that doesn't sell at all, Yellow is not a good color. I hope it goes well for you.
Very interesting comment... Yellow? This video is about the Quick Release Plates that we believe are super functional. Thanks for watching.
I am very impressed with my Rigg Gear Panniers, I've abused the heck out of them and they are holding up well! ✌️
@@Nelsonriggusa
WooHoo! Adventure!!!
I don’t love the wing nut bolts, but they do work extremely well. The bags and plates are super durable so far, and the bags especially are absurdly good for the price point. I’ve had dozens of off road spills and they haven’t torn or even shown visible damage.