Mosko Moto BackCountry 35L Bag Install (BMW R1250GSA)

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[@Grendel6002]

Those bottom pocket bolts are soul crushing.

[@PatsAdventuresTravels]

Ok? No idea what that means.

[@fleuger99]

I'm going to be ordering the 35L X 2 bags for my 2023 Yamaha Super Tenere 1200 ES. I've been researching bags for months and settled on these. I ended up buying the Outback Mototek racks for my bike. They were easy to install and with with these soft panniers. Great vid BTW.

[@PatsAdventuresTravels]

Thanks! I’ve been loving these. They have been flawless and held up on my prudhoe bay trip and a pressure washer. I’d buy them again in a heart beat

[@fleuger99]

@@PatsAdventuresTravels Good to hear, thanks for the response.

[@PatsAdventuresTravels]

@@fleuger99 Very welcome!!

[@AmerSheikh]

I am looking into getting Mosko Moto bags for my new R1250GSA. Your video was excellent and helps me with my decision.

[@PatsAdventuresTravels]

Thank you. What did you decide? Go with Mosko or choose a different path?

[@AmerSheikh]

@@PatsAdventuresTravels I decided to go with Mosko for side bags and hard box for centre.

[@stevericci3308]

did you use the offset kit to accomodate the offset panniers or are both 35liters and how does it look from the back. thanks

[@PatsAdventuresTravels]

I just used the bracket I had to buy in order to fit the GSA on the exhaust side. No they do not look the same from the rear, but I am the guy that cares more about function over looks.

[@bradb2514]

Pat, are you still liking the Mosko bags? Any nit pics or annoyances? I’m looking to splurge maybe this winter. And even after researching the competition I’m drawn to the Mosko bags. One question, the adaptor that mounts to the OEM pannier frame would stop me from making a quick change back over to my aluminum panniers should I be in the mood to do so. Have you ever wanted to switch back, if even for a short time? Is it a big deal to remove that plate that bolts to the bike?

[@PatsAdventuresTravels]

As for switching out between hard and soft bags. No matter which side it is bolted to the bike. So it wouldn't be a fast switch. I sold my hard bags so no going back. I am still learning to use them. I have no regrets switching. They do not hold as much as the hard bags and I knew that going in. The best part is I can take the bag off and just carry it into the hotel or camp site with no need to unpack.

[@PatsAdventuresTravels]

One other thing to keep in mind Brad. I got a heck of a deal around Black Friday if time isn't an issue for you.

[@bradb2514]

Yes, I made note of that after you mentioned it in the video. That would help a lot! Thanks for the feedback.

[@kee7678]

@@PatsAdventuresTravels what time of year was their black Friday? dates I mean?

[@PatsAdventuresTravels]

@@kee7678 The weekend of Thanksgiving is when I caught the sale.

[@sachinsachin8007]

Good job. I liked your honest no expert simple chat and do style🖖🏻. Safe ride bro

[@PatsAdventuresTravels]

Thanks! Same to ya.

[@MotoPutNor]

😁 you mounted that black plastic plate wrong way 😄 for the first bag you tried to attach , take care 🤝

[@PatsAdventuresTravels]

LOL.. thank you. You're the first to say something. Backwards is my go to mistake in life.

[@MotoPutNor]

@@PatsAdventuresTravels looks like most of us in same ..... 😂🤣😂

[@chipm2544]

Thank you for sharing. Did you go with two 30 liter bags? Or go with smaller bag on right to offset the exhaust? Could you share your thought process on deciding bag size? I just ordered two 30 liter side bags. Thank you.

[@PatsAdventuresTravels]

I went with the 2 bags being the same size. I knew I was going to lose space over the hard bags so I wanted to minimize that.

[@bradb2514]

I’ve been rewatching many of your videos and am curious, what was your thought process choosing between the bolt on 5-liter bags and the 4-liter molle bag? How do you utilize them on the road? I am unsure which I would choose. I’d appreciate your thoughts. Hope I’m not a pest. Thanks!

[@PatsAdventuresTravels]

Nope you're not a pest. Honestly when I bought the 5 liter bag I thought I was buying a water bladder. Some how I mess it up. But it has been great for storing my plexus and cleaning rags. The 4 liter molleys. One holds first aid another tie downs and tire repair. The 3rd is sometimes the water bladder sometime misc stuff.

[@bradb2514]

Thanks! That really helps. I tend to overthink everything, but I’m too old to change! Ride safe!

[@PatsAdventuresTravels]

@@bradb2514 Yeah me too.

[@EllenBrand]

Thanks for sharing! Is this plate in the exhaust side really necessary? Is it to protect the bag from the heat?

[@PatsAdventuresTravels]

Yes on both questions. without the plate there is no way to attach the wedge that the bag slides on to. It does space it out a tiny bit more from the exhaust but not much.

[@NachoGS]

Nice bags. Have you checked out Bumot Xtremada soft panniers for OEM GSA racks? Awesome bags, tough, lockable, easy attach/detach system, and with more capacity than Moskos... (equal to BMW alu cases). I'd say they are slightly lighter than Moskos too 🤔

[@PatsAdventuresTravels]

I had tossed it around for a long time between the that and the Lonerider bags, but decided I wanted to try the Moskos. Had my bike not come with the BMW hard bags I really wanted the Bumot Hard bags at first. Now that I have learned a bit about safety on these big ADV bikes I'll probably sell my hard bags. Will keep a hard top box most likely though.

[@NachoGS]

@@PatsAdventuresTravelsthat's what I have now. Topbox for commuting and daily use. BUMOT as an addition for touring or off road trips. Sold my hard cases. Don't miss them.

[@americaridesmaps]

@@NachoGS I've looked the BUMOT bags and I really like the ease of switching out hard / soft luggage so quickly. I'm a person likely to do so. I like the hard cases for our long road trips but I do also do off road riding and trips. As I've ready dented one of my hard cases (and seem some really bad damage done to others) I'm leaning towards the flexibility.

[@simoesc]

It looks like the Bumot Xtremada are smaller and dont have so may pockets etc?! Right?

[@NachoGS]

@@simoesc Smaller than?

[@MrHadrian71]

Ha ha ha! An interesting life is full of mistakes! I saw the mistake in your video before you mentioned it! Great panniers! Used them on my bike for over 4 years! Great piece of kit!

[@PatsAdventuresTravels]

Lol... thanks. So far I am liking them a lot!

[@hanscaspersz4900]

Can these panniers be locked to the bike to prevent theft?

[@PatsAdventuresTravels]

@@hanscaspersz4900 I bought the cable lock that goes with them. It makes it a lot harder to steal.

[@MrHadrian71]

@@hanscaspersz4900 Yes, both old and New versions can be secured to the bike with a small padlock!

[@kenmoist]

You are absolutely right. Putting on the molly bags or aux pox on the R80 was a pain in the butt. And if you use blue loctite on their screws, …….it took me 3 hours and much cursing to get off. Never again

[@PatsAdventuresTravels]

Lol. Yeah once they are on they stay on for life...

[@americaridesmaps]

Those bags look huge. Are you going to keep your top box or go without?

[@PatsAdventuresTravels]

Probably keep the top box. The bags look big, but if my research is right they are only 70L where the BMW hard panniers are 80L.

[@americaridesmaps]

@@PatsAdventuresTravels They are some seriously good bags. The rental 1250 I used this summer on the COBDR had them. Easy to use, and they are pretty obviously waterproof though I never really tested that nor their impact performance. Good choice.

[@PatsAdventuresTravels]

Thanks I hope I enjoy them too.

[@radimbucek4784]

Saludo from Colombia, I see that you have the heavy duty cable lock. I have been thinking about buying that as I'll be traveling south America. Any thoughts on theese? Thanks

[@PatsAdventuresTravels]

I like them. They are stiff to lock and unlock because I believe it just clamps down on the cable. It can help prevent theft but won't stop someone determined to get into the bags. A simple razor knife can get you into the bags. I used them while traveling, but for over night I take the bags off the bike and they go inside with me.

[@radimbucek4784]

@@PatsAdventuresTravels thanks!

[@westdene72]

@@PatsAdventuresTravels Hi Pat, there is a video from Mosko where Pete uses a sharp knife to cut the panniers. Let me tell that you he hard a hard time trying to get into the contents of the panniers. So I might say that a simple knife cut won't do the job of getting your belongings.

[@PatsAdventuresTravels]

@@westdene72 They are tuff for sure. But a razor knife can get into them. It's like the old expression. A lock only keeps an honest person honest. So far I haven't had any issues with people messing with mine. Locked or unlocked. But you never know.

[@apul2017]

Great video. I just installed them on a 2015 BMW GSA. You are lucky with your tool box. I had to remove my GS Emotion toolbox as it interfered with the pucks! P.S. I took advantage of the sale as well!

[@PatsAdventuresTravels]

Cool!! Nothing wrong with saving money on the things you want.

[@bizzfo]

Bumot told me their toolbox, that toolbox, won’t work with that Mosko luggage system. I have the BMW Atacama luggage which is just a rebranded Mosko set.

[@PatsAdventuresTravels]

Well I have the Bumot and these Mosko Bags installed on my bike.

[@hanscaspersz4900]

Can these bags be locked to the bike to prevent theft?

[@PatsAdventuresTravels]

Yes if you use a cable lock. Otherwise it has no built in locking device

[@matteogiu2]

Hi, thank you for your useful video. Do you mind sharing the instructions from Mosko Moto?

[@PatsAdventuresTravels]

Thanks! I do not have them any more. I got them from their site. It is really pretty simple.

[@MarkusBBT]

Lived in Ohio too! Say hello from Germany

[@PatsAdventuresTravels]

Hello Germany!!

[@poiui843]

The bags are so heavy, I don’t know if I should keep them or return everything.

[@PatsAdventuresTravels]

They are heavy no question! I am glad I have them. Made my first road trip with them a few weeks ago and love them! My set up was only 2 lbs heavier than my Aluminum Panniers if memory serves. Very convenient at the hotel. Just take the whole bag into the room.

[@poiui843]

@@PatsAdventuresTravels Thank you for your answer and your video. I guess I will keep them.

[@PatsAdventuresTravels]

@@poiui843 You are welcome.

[@CanadianTexaninLiguria]

Mosko has a video showing the easy way to attach the pouches...

[@PatsAdventuresTravels]

They are easy for the most part. With mine the holes that the nuts go into were extremely tight.

[@ralphpeters1377]

You better have bought the Enduristan bags … Mosko moto is to expansive en also heavy …

[@PatsAdventuresTravels]

Yep they are heavy! Have never heard of the Enduristan bags before.

[@stephenadams281]

Hello, Pat. Am attempting to decide hard panniers vs. soft for my new 2021 F850GSA. I am new to adventure riding, but have many many years of on-road and dual sport experience. What are the pros and cons? I heard you mention the downside of the hard bags at the end of this video. If it's easier, I can send you my email address and keep the chatter off of here?

[@PatsAdventuresTravels]

I am a newbie too. I have yet to get to use these bags since it is full on winter here in Ohio. For sheer convenience hard bags are better in my opinion and a little more secure from theft. For me it was mostly about safety. Since I have dropped the bike a couple times I am less likely to get a leg injury from the soft bags over the hard bags was the deciding factor.

[@PatsAdventuresTravels]

Here's the first video I had ever watched on the subject. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iou3g4mCrLRoZ7M

[@stephenadams281]

@@PatsAdventuresTravels Thanks. Will watch. One more thing............where in Ohio? I am located in Greater Cincinnati.

[@PatsAdventuresTravels]

@@stephenadams281 Long way from you lol. About half way between Columbus and Cleveland. Not too far from Mansfield.

[@stephenadams281]

@@PatsAdventuresTravels Thanks for all of the help. I watched the video and also visited a couple of the manufacturer sites for the soft panniers as I am leaning that way. I saw where the soft panniers can mount to the stock BMW rack on the 1200GS, but have not yet found where the soft panniers can mount to the stock rack on the F850GSA. Any pointers there?

[@abdullahalkaltham]

Thanks too Much

[@chrisknox5946]

plate back wards

[@PatsAdventuresTravels]

Yep

[@jwh8228]

Be aware!! If you order from the EU site, YOU must pay the very high import fees! I recommend you ask about this (email them first) before you buy, especially if you plan to use the product soon.

[@spaztech]

I would like to add to this: I wanted the Mosko Moto Redline Jersey which I ordered in a XXL from the US store (and it was huge) and had to return it. The EU store (Netherlands) had it in an XL, in stock, so I ordered it from there on the 9th and had it on my doorstep on the 13th. That was faster shipping than what I get from their factory in Oregon. Plus the jersey from the US store cost me $49 USD plus $10 shipping. The jersey from the Netherlands store cost me €43. No taxes. No shipping charges. That saved me about $16 USD. So don’t believe all the hype you hear about import fees. There were none.

[@brents1643]

Pain in the ass

[@PatsAdventuresTravels]

Yeah it was tough at times.

[@brents1643]

Do they have smaller ones?

[@PatsAdventuresTravels]

@@brents1643 If you mean the bags over all yes. Not much smaller though. Check out their website. These bags have been great for me!!