Tusk Aluminum Motorcycle Panniers | 4 Year Review

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4 years and three motorcycles later, how have my Tusk Aluminum Panniers performed? Maybe you are looking for your next set of adventure motorcycle luggage? Hard luggage is often very expensive, but Tusk gear is known for its value. Watch this video, and maybe you will decide to save yourself hundreds of dollars. Or, maybe not! This is my honest review.
*I purchased these "medium" Tusk side cases directly from Rocky Mountain ATV at market prices. No sponsorships, endorsements, or affiliations influence this review whatsoever.

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9 янв 2022

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@adamzalkalns5680 11 дней назад

Just arrived and installed the purchased. Came here to see what more experienced people say about them. Also am thinking good value for what you get. Much better than wearing backpack.

@gcprost 3 месяца назад

I just bought the Tusk rack and medium sized aluminum panniers. Mine are the V2 cases so the lids hinge which I very much like. I had aluminum side cases on my Africa Twin and my Himalayan. Both the rack and the cases seem much sturdier than the others although I wasn’t concerned about them. I love locking panniers because I can leave my bike any where and not worry about it. I throw a 25 litre soft bag on the top with my essentials for the motel.

@williamdillon7708 5 месяцев назад

This is a really great review. Maybe the best and thank you! That being said, I will never ever ever used hard panners for adventure riding because if they get snagged by one loose sidekick rock, I'm going down hard. That being said, I will certainly use tusk cases for all mostly all adventure riding, asphalt adventure riding with some light gravel roads going forward. Again, thanks for the review!

@MotoTherapy 5 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching!

@eyeknowwhereyoulive4259 10 месяцев назад

Thanks, great review. Not some dude rambling with no end in sight.

@collectiveleak 3 месяца назад

Thank you sir for what you do. I'm gonna give tusk a try even though you had trouble with their support when you were installing the racks on your Klx300. Plus I can always go to lowes or something since I'm impatient. But with how honest you were about that whole ordeal, when you say that these cases are good, I believe you completely. Have a nice one

@MotoTherapy 3 месяца назад

They are basic cases, and the fit/finish with Tusk can be a little imperfect sometimes, but they are extremely tough and a great value, in my opinion. I’ve abused them quite a bit and they have never leaked, etc. Wishing you all the best!

@obake_neko Месяц назад

FYI, according to their product Q&A Rocky Mt ATV does not sell replacement security knobs for the Tusk pannier mounts, nor would they provide specs for an after market replacement. For anyone looking, it's an M8 x 20mm.

@MotoTherapy Месяц назад

Thanks! I have sometimes considered replacing the knobs with a bolt, anyway, as the knobs intrude significantly into the available space.

@adamzalkalns5680 11 дней назад

@@MotoTherapyThere are a number of alternative lockable solutions.

@HedgehogOutdoors 3 месяца назад

I am currently looking for a solution to my 80s fiberglass saddlebags for my 1979 Kawasaki. I had to do a lot of fabrication to make the bracket work with the bike, and the bike bracket to work with the fiberglass saddlebag cage. I have had the lids break free of the rivets on the hinge several times and at this point, I can't justify fiberglassing them again. My biggest issue is water entering the saddlebags through where the brackets mount up to them. I am glad to see even though your saddlebags mount up the same way as mine, they do not allow water inside. I was considering using ammo boxes, but I don't have any big enough for my liking. Thanks for the review!

@MotoTherapy 3 месяца назад

You’re most welcome-good luck with your next solution, and safe travels!

@TNSK 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for this review !

@sirdirtydog705 9 месяцев назад

I’ve had a set of the Tusk large panniers on my ‘16 Yamaha Super Tenere for the last few years. I added the panniers after a multi-state trip, I was worried when I walked away from my bike after getting gas. I love their size, locks, cost…since adding them I’ve added torsion hinges. They are nice to lock up all your essentials, clothes go in a large dry bag. I couldn’t justify spending $800+ on another set. These work great for my purposes. There is a 1-man show out of Washington state(?) who builds panniers called Solobox-hand made in the USA. I found him a little too late. Worth checking him out on RU-vid.

@MotoTherapy 9 месяцев назад

I'll have to check-out Solobox. Thanks!

@michaelandrade1213 8 месяцев назад

Exelent review. All my questions answered by someone with experience with them. Thank you

@OneOldManRiding 2 года назад

Very thorough review. I have the Pilot soft bags right now and am considering these for when I am taking trips where I am concerned about security. - Frank

@theSkavenger84 2 года назад

Great review, makes me even more happy that i own A set. With the tusk mounts for my wr250r

@HansKoeller 2 года назад

I bet one could replace the internal security bolt with the large knob with a wing bolt to save space.

@naenre21 Месяц назад

I've been looking for Saddle bags for my KTM Duke 390 Adventure and did not care for the available stock option...I just found these and i'm going to order a set. I just need functional! I can't wait to try them out.

@MotoTherapy Месяц назад

Awesome-I hope they work out great for you!

@kornteeth Год назад

Great video!

@ShabbernigdoXingjian 2 года назад

just bought me some mediums for my klr. ive had the tusk racks for a while now and decided to drop some weight and upgrade from the 25mm ammo boxes to actual alum boxes lol.

@MotoTherapy 2 года назад

You'll love them. My buddy who first recommended the Tusk boxes to me uset to ride with ammo cans, as well! Lol

@beausbargarage6213 8 месяцев назад

I got em on my AT bad assss

@KEFERMELENON-rv4tj 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for the help and understanding about these. I would like to get the large 1s for my new to me ctx700

@MotoTherapy 8 месяцев назад

You’re welcome! For reference (I think I failed to mention it in the video), the panniers in the video were the medium size. Safe travels!

@KEFERMELENON-rv4tj 6 месяцев назад

I traveled 15 hours to pick up the large 1s and a top case that matched and is big for 2 full face helmets. About your knob screw get a bolt to make more room into the storage

@Michael-Z-314 11 месяцев назад

How is the tusk pannier rack itself? I see a lot of comments about it not being able to take a fall very well without bending. They do not look as robust as other pannier rack systems.

@MotoTherapy 11 месяцев назад

I found the racks to be very robust. I dropped my KTM 890 on them quite a few times (when fully loaded), spun the bike around on it’s side with the boxes on, etc. No issues. If anything, the rack doubled as crash protection.

@racerxcwhiskeythrottle9502 2 года назад

Great review thanks for content ! Just wondering if they are large or medium boxes?

@MotoTherapy 2 года назад

Medium. Thanks!

@abyields7831 2 года назад

I have the Tusk Traverse, so far the best soft bags. Have you thought of getting soft bags in the future? As always, love your eloquence Sir and awesome videos. Stay safe!

@MotoTherapy 2 года назад

Thanks! Yes, I plan to get a set of soft bags sometime soon-they do have certain advantages. I may give the Tusk bags a try, since you speak highly of them 😀

@JesperMilling 5 месяцев назад

Did you ever get a foot or leg caught under one the panniers?

@MotoTherapy 5 месяцев назад

No, but I ride standing up a lot when off pavement, which makes it very easy to depart the bike with adequate clearance (not ending up under the bike) when crashing.

@BlazinBlades Год назад

Hi Do you lose the option to carry a passenger with these?

@MotoTherapy Год назад

Not on the Africa Twin or KTM 890, but I can't speak for every bike

@michaelsoberanes 11 месяцев назад

Hey, I installed ammo can panniers on my Klr 650 and get death wobble at 70 mph. Any wobble with yours?

@MotoTherapy 11 месяцев назад

Not on any of the bikes I’ve had them on (BMW F650GS, Africa Twin, KTM 890)

@michaelsoberanes 11 месяцев назад

@@MotoTherapy good to know, I may have to get some tusk panniers then! Thanks

@samsgarage3540 2 года назад

Seems like surviving owner abuse and indecisive hole drilling is among they greatest qualities lol. When you reviewed flexibility I imagined their use on many platforms, but no - you literally mean material flexibility... 🤣 I'm in the market for soft luggage these days. I love Giant Loop, but that quality and value is equally matched with price.... I'm also trying to always downsize my gear - I hate having to carry too much stuff.

@MotoTherapy 2 года назад

Yep--those boxes cen even withstand a dork like me! Soft luggage absolutely has its place, and we have some on my wife's bike. Maybe eventually I'll get some. I've been waiting for these Tusk boxes to die so I can justify it...but they just won't die!

@samsgarage3540 2 года назад

@@MotoTherapy they probably won't die! Tusk boxes are amazeballs. I like lockable hard luggage for the road and gravel roads. For the more offroad stuff I like the soft luggage - just a safety thing. I didn't break my foot, but I mangled my ankle pretty good back in 2020 down in Florida with my hard boxes... since then I kinda always have their ever present danger in mind. Soft panniers can still twist a leg hard too, but they have a little less hard edges and some give of they are packed kinda soft. I want one of those bags that are "U" shaped, smaller, and higher mounted. I'm also trying to reduce my whole pack size and weight. I'm getting tired of lugging so much gear for trips. Nutrition, sleep, hygiene, and basic emergencies both mechanical and physical are now my main focus

@clintwatson9233 8 месяцев назад

Are these the medium or large?

@MotoTherapy 8 месяцев назад

Medium 👍

@deanhuff123 2 года назад

are your boxes the large or medium size?

@MotoTherapy 2 года назад

Medium 👍

@deanhuff123 2 года назад

@@MotoTherapy any regrets over not getting the large size?

@MotoTherapy 2 года назад

@@deanhuff123 No regrets. The large boxes seemed huge to me, and for my packing scheme, the mediums had plenty of space. Those mediums made it across the entire TransAmerica Trail, and I would choose them again.

@deanhuff123 2 года назад

@@MotoTherapy Thank you for the reply, it really helps me make an informed decision without being able to see them in person.

@HansKoeller 2 года назад

Who recommended those to you?

@MotoTherapy 2 года назад

This one ADV dweeb I know had them on his KLR and also beat the crap out of his--He even used them as sliders on the pavement. And like my boxes, they would never die!