Review: Caribou Cases 36L Panniers (updated)

This is an update to a previous review of these panniers.

Caribou Cases has converted Pelican cases to motorcycle luggage with the official blessing of the Pelican company (meaning you still get the famous Pelican warranty). Care has been taken to consider the needs of the motorcycle traveler including these features:

Quick release latch system . . . → Read More: Review: Caribou Cases 36L Panniers (updated)

Review: Vibranator (updated)

This is an update of a previous review of the Vibranator. I have spent several months and thousands of miles riding with the Vibranator only in the left side of the handlebars. This has changed my opinion of the product for the better….

The Vibranator is a small device that fits inside the handlebars which . . . → Read More: Review: Vibranator (updated)

Review: Big Agnes Seedhouse SL2 Tent

The tent I use is a Big Agnes Seedhouse SL2 tent. This is a two-man ultralight tent designed for backpacking but works extremely well for motorcycle travel. I estimate I have spent more than 120 nights in this tent since the trip began, but I am using it less now in Mexico because I want . . . → Read More: Review: Big Agnes Seedhouse SL2 Tent

Review: Britannia Composites XS Twin Fairing

Long before I planned this trip, I put on the Britannia Composites XS Twin fairing. I was not happy with the stock setup for wind protection and headlights. I had tried different bulbs and different windshields and was satisfied with none of what I tried. My hope was that this fairing would solve both problems.

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Review: KLR 650

The Kawasaki KLR650 has been one of my most controversial choices for this trip among people I talk to. Opinions range from certainty that it is a good choice, if not the best, to horror that I would even consider such a bike. I hope to track how good or bad a choice the KLR . . . → Read More: Review: KLR 650

Review: Vibranator

The Vibranator is a small device that fits inside the handlebars which is designed to reduce vibration transmitted to the hands.

Functionality  

I never noticed any difference when I installed the Vibranators, but at the time I assumed it was because of numerous other changes I made at the same time. However, I now have . . . → Read More: Review: Vibranator

Review: Caribou Cases 36L Pelican Panniers

Caribou Cases has converted Pelican cases to motorcycle luggage with the official blessing of the Pelican company (meaning you still get the famous Pelican warranty). Care has been taken to consider the needs of the motorcycle traveler including these features:

Quick release latch system with key lock Lock added to each case with a key . . . → Read More: Review: Caribou Cases 36L Pelican Panniers