KRIEGA OS BASE & BAGS (HONEST REVIEW)

[@nazarreyaz7882]

When a company is offering a 10 year guarantee on its products, you cant go wrong. I bought the Kriega tool roll and its quality is excellent. Brooding over what bags to purchase. Your video is helpful as you show the bags on a 'small' bike, something similar to mine. Thanks for the video.

[@nicksmith7552]

Josh.. I have some automotive paint protection film on my side panels... we call it Xpel here in Canada. Works great.

[@clivedale9432]

Super helpful review. Looking for system for my crf250L Rally and I think you have pushed me into committing to the kriega OS. Thanks Josh.

[@BoltActionProductions]

I have a similar setup with the Kriega bags on my DRZ and as you mentioned they are very good quality. The rubbing and marks on your plastics can be polished out with "Gumption Multi Purpose cleaner". With a little bit of elbow grease I think your will be a happy camper. Thanks for putting the video together mate.

[@yayoi1]

Which OS base fits bikes like the DRZ? Thanks.

[@TheStewy09]

3m PPF works as well to protect the plastics

[@olliepyle-eg8vx]

Great video, thanks Josh. For the front rack loops did you drill holes in the B&B rack?

[@gregchapdelaine4889]

Super helpful video. Thanks, mate!

[@badoldbiker368]

Great review Josh, I just bought a 2020 DR650 and it came with the Kreiga Bags so I am looking forward to the opportunity to try them out. I got a set of crash bars that go over the side plastics, mainly to keep the exhaust side panel from hitting the exhaust.

[@samcooper4984]

I can't wait to get a set

[@jeroenmoser3544]

great vid! answered my questions 🙂

[@CorsairMaverick]

very interesting to see how you take them off the bike. thanks!

[@kleck1981]

Great video, thanks for sharing your experiences!

[@TheUnsungVil]

I would love to see if Kriega produced panniers for sport and sport tourer bikes. Although being good quality, the visible “flapping” potential (especially if only partially loaded) would be way to much for speeds beyond 100 mph / 160 kph on European highways. A little more rigidity added to the OS base and the bags would be really helpful - maybe through optionally insertable metal sheets?

[@mototrailadventure2725]

Thanks for your honest review. It seems that the side bags will move kind of like "butterfly wings" all the time as you ride... as nothing attach them to the bike... only through the OS kriega base... as we can see at 6:20, and I would bet even if the bags are loaded. The fact that the os base scuffed up the plastic is another issue. Thanks for highlight it 👍

[@_JoshJB_]

Hey mate. I wouldn’t say they are butterfly wings. The base is attached to the frame. It’s more of a foreword and back movement which eventually scuffs plastics. Would of been an easy solution if I thought of this ahead. I plan to get some new plastics and put a graphics kit or some sort of protective plastic on top to keep it looking better. Thanks for watching 👍🏼

[@rixiedavis3]

Hey there, could you tell me the manufacturer of your tail rack? Thanks

[@SachinNarayan]

is there a workaround for the base mounts? instead of drilling in the rear fender can they be held with a carabiner?

[@_JoshJB_]

Not that I've seen. Unsure how you would get them to hold with a carabiner. The holes drilled are only 10mm diameter from memory.

[@cliff1551]

Josh mate are they big enough for camping gear aswell as clothes please 👍

[@SB-Kiwi]

Nice. Thanks mate.

[@gc1862de]

Great vid, and Kriega do a quality product. Ive been using their gear for years, and like you, i buy my own stuff. What i love most about Kriega luggage, its very modular and you cant start small and build a fantastic & versatile luggage system. Thanks for the vid

[@_JoshJB_]

Bush`n Boots ADV thanks mate. Yea I’m very happy with how it’s gone so far. Will definitely continue to use them if I eventually get a bigger adventure bike in the garage at some stage 🤣

[@gc1862de]

@@_JoshJB_ i think i have near on 3k worth of their gear, a mix of OS & US that i swap about between my DRZ and Africa Twin I enjoy your vids, cheers

[@TheZakkmylde]

Why this system Over say giant loop or mosko? I’m trying to figure out what’s best for my Honda crf 300L

[@Tassiedave]

Hey Josh, I know on the DRZ you run the 12’s, but would you say the 6 litre bags would be okay for single day trips? I’m struggling with the $520 cost of a 6 litre Kriega kit versus 8 litre Tusk Traverse bags for $200? I know there is pros and cons but keen to hear your opinion?

[@_JoshJB_]

Hey mate Yea the 6s would be fine for a day trip. I usually just take one 12L with me on day rides. I don’t know anything about the tusk bags though. I know Kriega is pricey but I haven’t had an issue with any of my stuff as of yet so I guess it seems worth it at this point.

[@Tassiedave]

@@_JoshJB_ Good reply Josh. We do get a bit of rain down here on the Island so I think you have helped sway me toward the Kriega. Has the 400 still got a place in your style of riding or has the T7 taken over? I’m still a bit more enduro tight track style and the weight of the T7 worries me as I’m about the same build as you.

[@cliff1551]

Doesn't the base come with clear film protection

[@chrisblanchard4938]

How do you mount the center bag. I have the 12L set up like yours plus a 6L for the back fender bag. I Have a ktm 500 exc-f and can’t figure out to mount the 6L bag.

[@_JoshJB_]

Hey mate I ordered another lot of 4 of the Kriega OS loops and mounted them directly to my rear rack.

[@chrisblanchard4938]

Perfect, I will give that a try. Plus does it connect to the base as well? That’s kinda what i looked like it did

[@_JoshJB_]

@@chrisblanchard4938 nope it just used the 4 separate OS loops. I did run the third bag attached to the base for a couple of trips but I found it was too close to where I sit.

[@NigelDownes-wv7in]

I've got a T7 and curious on the compatibility with the B&B long rear plate? Looks like a better option than the hard racks. I have no endeavour for heavy technical anymore but keen to hit the dirt roads to get to isolated destinations.

[@_JoshJB_]

The OS-base is different for the T7, but it doesn’t work with the B&B full rear rack. I have seen images of B&B compact rack working with the kriega base. Just requires a little modifying with some longer bolts 👍🏼

[@megamindtvsydney3967]

Here it is ! Awesome bud!

[@kylebodenham4911]

Hey mate could you recommend a heat shield for under the bags? what did you use? I'm finding most are for the pipe more than the muffler part.

[@mountainstomarshes8966]

Still lovin' em?

[@_JoshJB_]

Sure am. Packing them today actually.

[@mountainstomarshes8966]

@_JoshJB_ sweet and good to know. Going to order some for my 400

[@great_white_taco]

do you think the universal OS base would work on my Africa Twin? I have rear grab handles, so I cant use the AT base. The widest part of the rear seat is 10 inches. If not, I think I might try to adapt the Tenere 700 OS base or KTM 1090 OS base. Thanks for the video

[@_JoshJB_]

Hey I don’t think the universal base will work. It’s much skinnier.

[@great_white_taco]

@@_JoshJB_ i just tried it. It worked!

[@weiyoungong6458]

Thanks for the great review. Do you think the width of the base is wide enough for bigger adventure bikes like KTM 1090/1290? I know they have specially made OS-bases for those bigger bikes, but I would rather get these Dual Sport ones as I have multiple bikes and can inter-swop between bikes...thanks!

[@_JoshJB_]

Hey mate I’d be buying two separate bases if I was in that position. I don’t think this one would work on the wider seats. I think the bags would be half on the seat if you used this base on the wider bikes.

[@CrazyRiders9]

Nice review

[@OldCarsAreFun]

Can you use these bags as a backpack too?

[@evanheffley1625]

Can you fit a sleeping bag and tent and everything else needed for moto camping multi day trips with the 2 os12s?

[@_JoshJB_]

You would be pushing it for multiple days. I have 3 x 12 and it works for me. 1 bag fits tent, pillow, sleeping pad, a few other pieces. 2nd bag fits sleeping bag, tools and some food. Third bag is just clothes, toiletries etc. Maybe 2 x 18 litre bags could work?

[@evanheffley1625]

@@_JoshJB_ ok, yes, I planned on a center bag as well that I didn't mention. I just wanted to make sure the 2 12s on the side plus a middle bag were enough.

[@bezetuba]

This drz is mint! Can't get it in the eu anymore :/

[@MrStrongbeard]

Gday Josh. Thanks for posting your content, all very inspiring and motivating me to get out there on my DRZ400 SM. How did you go about deliberating the OS-12’s over OS-18. With your experience now, would you still opt for the streamlined 12 litres over additional capacity?

[@_JoshJB_]

Thanks mate 🙏🏼 From the start I’ve wanted to keep things lightweight. I feel if I put larger bags on I will end up filling them with pointless items I don’t need. I’m happy with my choice so far 👍🏼

[@tool8204]

yeh guys. get a heat shield. my DR burned and got written off because the saddlebag burned from the exhaust :D

[@_JoshJB_]

TOOL written off? Damn it must of been a big fire! Well seems the only way to kill a DR is by fire 🤷🏼‍♂️ 😂

[@sayuas4293]

How many liters are the side bags, didnt catch that

[@_JoshJB_]

12 litres each mate 👍🏼

[@fjrsteve]

Thanks for the great review Josh. I'm in the process of buying gear to set up my 09 as a part time midi adventure bike. I wanted a decent luggage solution for trips, but that I could easily remove for local bush bashing. This system looks like a winner. Was the exhaust heat shield a ready made product, or something you made yourself?

[@_JoshJB_]

Hey! The heat shield is a giant loop heat shield. It works great 👍🏼

[@SmokinZen]

Are the bags the OS18’s ?

[@_JoshJB_]

My bags are all the 12 litre so OS12

[@chrisblanchard4938]

@@_JoshJB_ They look pretty big like the 18L. Would the 12L work for a 4 night camping trip?

[@lukekantola6476]

@@chrisblanchard4938 Depends on what you're bringing Chris. 24 Liters without an additional bag is pretty tight even for someone who has a pretty minimalistic kit.

[@dirtysquatch7036]

have you tested the waterproofing of the bags?

[@chainsawversustree]

And now you’re selling the bike. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@_JoshJB_]

Yes I am. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@vplph]

This must be the cleanest dirtbike on the planet.....

[@gary9768]

Shut up vinnie