Trax Adventure System and Accessories from Sw-Motech

[@jeffsetera5637]

great demo, love the look of the SW Motech stuff. The fuel and hydration bottles are a nice add for sure. Thanks for the great content.

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Jeff Setera Thanks jeff! still loads more to come on Sw-motech gear

[@islanddreaming8591]

The first thing I thought about the drink bottles and fuel bottle is they won't last 5 minutes before someone steals them (especially where I am from) .., that whole accessory setup should be able to simply be removed when not in use (like the touratech's do) .., and also without the bottles in place they look god damned ugly.

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Island Dreaming all the bottles and their mounts can be quickly and easily removed

[@islanddreaming8591]

Thanks L-B for the reply :) .., thats cool then , how are the mounts actually quickly removed from the panniers though, whats the procedure ? They are a great addition , and I'd love to carry extra fuel and water + fill the other flask with coffee at a roadside stall then be merrily on my way . .., But If I pulled up anywhere and left the bike alone even for 5 minutes I'd have to stow those carriers inside the panniers temporarily to avoid theft (sorry I have no access to see these in real life as I'd have to buy them and get them shipped to Indonesia)

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Island Dreaming if you where just after taking them off while stopping, then you could just remove the bottles. The mounting plate would be difficult to steal if you don't know how to remove it. slides into position and clicks in place, to remove them you have to use a small adaptor that you put on your keys, which obviously comes with them. If a thief had time, then they'd figure out how to remove them, but they can't be removed just buy pulling on them.

[@FigaroTube]

Thanks for the video. I'd like to know if you can store a standard helmet in the 45L sidecase. Maybe you can take a picture of yours please? I'm very interested by thoses panniers. V bye.

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Unfortunately a helmet won't fit in the 45L pannier, but will fit in the 48L top box.

[@FigaroTube]

@@thelikeablerider8800 thanks a lot for your very quick answer! V have a good ride!

[@akaxe77]

This is a fantastic video thank you very much. @thelikeablerider: do you need to drill to install the top box or side case nets? Or is that a straight fix please? Thank you.

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Hi glad it was useful! No the nets just clip in, you only need to drill the panniers to attach the fuel/water canister brackets.

[@thomas22961]

Excellent kit well demonstrated. 👍

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Thomas Hanson cheers Tom

[@pilyomotoride7781]

Would this dramatically changes how the bike handles ?

[@NicChap]

Nice setup. The panniers seem great for adventure trips, I just find that they "break" the nice smooth lines of the XR. Call me picky. Great system though.

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Nic Chapleau I can live with that when ridding on tour! Not for every day use for me, and so easy to remove. It's a great system

[@Banditmanuk]

Nice demo, love the SW Motech stuff. I could do with mounting two or three spare fuel bottles somewhere on my incredibly thirsty MT10!

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Banditmanuk very handy thing to have

[@pilyomotoride7781]

Can a passenger still fit in the back seat? How much did it cost you for the whole setup ..

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Yes a passenger could still fit on the back. Check out the link to their website which is in the description for full prices, I was sent this setup for testing.

[@DoctorMthepodcast]

Extensively covered video bro. Planning one for my Gs for an-upcoming ride into the Himalayas. Are these water proof?i would wanna add a seat bag..what size bag would you recommend with your current set up

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Yes they are waterproof, just bare in mind that the outside water and fuel bottle attachments have to be drilled, so may compromise the water tight effectiveness. The Rearbag, and Cargo bags are my two favourite seat bags, also from SWMOTECH. Happy shopping👍🤪

[@DoctorMthepodcast]

@@thelikeablerider8800 thanks bro.ordering them in phases.frames and top box 1st and seat bag followed by the panniers and accesories. why dont you come to india in july.we ride into spiti and ladakh. you can rent a Royal enfield Himalayan from delhi.we too ride from delhi

[@AlgiOkur]

That was very helpfull thanks

[@paulocorado4234]

Nice video. May I ask if you can easily fit a full helmet in the top box? Also, is there any speed constraint using the top case?

[@spencerh26]

I just got these for my bike. I was able to put a full sized helmet in the top box very easily. SW Motech states that the max speed with the boxes on is 80mph but is guess that’s a CYA policy.

[@davidbaines7014]

Great set up mate. It all looks cool

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Not come across better gear

[@frankstocker5475]

Not so sure about all the luggage on such a sporty high revving BMW would be more appropriate on a GS. Are you going to install the crash bars now?

[@thelikeablerider8800]

That bike has now gone and I'm on the Super Duke, but yes I agree it's a bit too adventure bike for the s1000xr, but this was just to show what is possible if you're into that kind of luggage. To be honest if I want to tour comfortably, then looks become slightly less of a worry. Definitely wouldn't knock around day to day with this gear on, but if you wanted to tour on this bike then this system is great.

[@venusnair]

Excellent review. I understand these panniers are aluminium, however, do you recommend mounting the fuel canister onto fiber panniers? Like the one which comes standard with the Triumph Tiger?

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Suppose that depends on what sort of ridding you do. For me I wouldn't really need the canister, but if you doing a lot of enduro ridding, or long touring where fuel isnt always available, then it's a must have.

[@venusnair]

@@thelikeablerider8800 And guess its not too heavy incase i plan to mount it.. right? Thanks much for your response.

[@morphixnet]

Would you recommend camping table for TRAX system? Where does it go when not used? Thanks

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Sure! It just slides down the side of the pannier, takes up no space👍😜

[@ronanrogers4127]

They're a really nice pannier- good looking, functional, well made, and with the best mounting system on the market in my opinion. I really like mine. But you've got to laugh at the recommended 10kg load when SW-Motech sell a 45 litre size and then also sell 15L dry bags to tie down on the top. There's no way riders (myself included) would load anywhere near as little as 10kg each side, so it's an absolute joke that they persist with a 10kg load recommendation. I'd like a guideline based on engineering calculations, or real world performance. I can understand the logic of the 130 km/h recommended speed limit, which everyone also ignores. I'm certainly happy to ignore it because it's not engineering-based, it's based on the fact that at a speed of 130 km/h or more, German law attributes at least some liability to both parties in an accident, whereas at a speed of less than 130 km/h you've got the possibility of being given zero liability depending on the circumstances of the collision. On that basis I'm happy to exceed the pannier speed limit because it's not based on engineering limits, but legal ramifications (as I'm in Deutschland I don't have to worry about the actual road speed limit too often). I went for the silver. I was interested in the black, but would have preferred anodised. How's the black powder coating holding up?

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Ronan Rogers yeah holding up well! got another set of Aero panniers to test next week, so keep an eye out

[@jimtucker8183]

I was interested in which Rukka Jacket and Pants that you wear when touring. Have you done a review on them? Would love to see one. I have the Rukka summer air jacket but am looking for a Gortex jacket and pants for a trip I am planning this next spring on my S1000XR that I just purchased. Thanks!

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Jim Tucker The Jacket is the Rukka Cosmic, and the trousers are the Rukka Basti Gortex. It's really great gear, but although Gortex I still put my water proof over the top. You obviously don't get wet, but you'll get cold. The Gortex parts of the gear is the inner liner, so the outer shell gets wet like anything else, hence why I get cold. You can spend even more, so that the outer shell is water proof. I just find it easier just to throw on the water proof in heavy down poors. It's fine for showers, but I my opinion you can't ride in heavy rain just with the Rukka alone.

[@jimtucker8183]

TheLikeableRider Thanks for all your great information!

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Jim Tucker You're welcome! I won't wear anything else other than Rukka now.

[@yellowsheeps]

Can I ask if you purchased your Rukka gear following Rukka's size chart? That is, did you buy your normal suit/jacket size? BTW, great review with the SW Motech luggage.

[@thelikeablerider8800]

+everythingisfiltered No not by the chart, I just tried a load on in the shop, but to be honest I went a size up from my previous suit from Vanucci

[@thenirvanateam4078]

Will this top box fit an ADV Helmet with peak? Say the arai tour x4/xd4?

[@thelikeablerider8800]

The Nirvana Team can't get mine in it with the peak, but a normal full faced helmet will fit. I have trouble getting my lids in there, what with all the intercom and gopro mounts all over it. If you don't have any of that, then it will fit.

[@thenirvanateam4078]

Oh alright. That's disappointing. Thanks for replying!

[@thelikeablerider8800]

The Nirvana Team no problem👍

[@andrewjacques2057]

Hi, what size are you using in the video? Is it the 37L or the 48L

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Andrew Jacques both are 45l👍

[@Nico-kj6ol]

TheLikeableRider I am struggling whether to go for the 45 l or smaller 37l for my XR. What are your experiences or suggestions?

[@thelikeablerider8800]

I'd personally go with 37's

[@Kradmelder24]

I like them. Nice

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Kradmelder24 cheers👍

[@motomatata4781]

could you have dose big boxes on the bike and stil ride comfortable for the rider and pillion?

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Håkon Gjerde yes I've sat on the back, and there's plenty of room! Sw-Motech also do a back rest for the pillion which attaches to the top box

[@frankstocker5475]

Did SW Motech sponsor you for this video?

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Yes Frank they sent me all the products featured in this video

[@Yorkshirestag]

Can you tell me the size of the mounting bracket please because not on there website

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Ho there! I don't own this bike anymore, so unfortunately I can't tell you the dimensions.

[@Yorkshirestag]

TheLikeableRider ok thanks

[@petersean777]

Great demo and Sw-Motech make great stuff, but think it looks a bit mismatched with the XR, I have Givi panniers and top box on mine think it looks a lot neater only a personal opinion though great channel

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Thanks for taking the time to comment, much more Sw-Motech gear reviews to come!! Im testing and reviewing for them at the moment, very exciting!!

[@bepsiguy]

what is the size of panniers? will it work with the stock exhaust?

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Mohamed Essam panniers are 45ltr, they also sell 37ltr, and yes it all fits with the stock exhaust👍

[@Yonex333]

Very Nice, what screen are you using?

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Its the stock screen that I sprayed with liquid vinyl

[@Yonex333]

Does the finish looks good?

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Yes very! sprayed it on the inside, so the outside still has a gloss look to it. Had it on there for over a year now, and isn't showing any sign of wear. Beauty of it though, you can just peal it off if it starts to look tatty, and re do it

[@martyn_g]

Bloody hell. Do you take your entire house with you?😂

[@KonstantinosTsagkalidis]

Very nice video

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Cheers👍

[@Lucifermymaster]

Azta kurva. Azok a GS fagyasztóládák😀🙏

[@sunnyvalejedi]

How much crap are you bringing 🤣

[@thelikeablerider8800]

I don't carry all that!😂 just a product review and example of the setup. Definitely a possibility for a much longer trip

[@jjdeville7884]

Yawn

[@frankstocker5475]

Not so sure about all the luggage on such a sporty high revving BMW would be more appropriate on a GS. Are you going to install the crash bars now?