The main problem (if it is one) with the seat subframe is that it is lightweight alloy, and mounts with just 3 M8 bolts to the main frame - unless you replaced the whole subframe wiht a steel version and larger bolts, you really aren't going to gain much - better to minimise the kit you are carrying perhaps?
African Queens make a pannier kit for the XR650R, which has an elaborate frame that extends down towards the footpegs and mounts to the main frame there... probably essential if you are going to load a couple of panniers, but unnecessary if you can stick to just a top box/tail bag and a couple of Ortliebs?
As another thought - have you seen the Wolfman duffle bag that is designed to sit over the rear fender/rack of a dirtbike - it has extended sides like mini panniers and looks like it would really work well?
Martin at Winding Roads sell them in the UK...
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