The Versys Thread

[Walkabout]

Originally Posted by Borderraider

I had the local Blacksmith weld the Kawasaki top box carrier to the pannier frames.
20K later not had any issues nor signs of stress fractures/fatigue

Nice job so long as it doesn't interfere, too much, with removing the pannier frames (on the occasions when you really don't want them fitted).

I would think that Kawasaki is most concerned for the sub-frame when riding two up with the luggage for two people (they would certainly be if they saw what my wife thinks should be fitted into panniers etc!).
My guess is that you were riding solo for most of those 20K miles??