thanks, Mike - appreciate the great feedback, on the models you've tested it on
(Meurig rides a CRF 1000L)apologies; I was referring to using the bags WITHOUT A RACK...on smaller bikes, my bad
"On the 1200 BMW you will need an extra adapter as the racks themselves are not flat on the exhaust side but have that kink"For the 1200's which have a SHAPED exhaust-side rack, we stock the
curved 'heat'shield, as Mike mentions.
we do also sell a CURVED heat shield for the 800GS, given that the pannier rack on exhaust side is also
stepped, just like the air-cooled 1200's and liquid-cooled 1200's...
on flat-sided pannier racks, I agree, it is a non-issue, as long as there is a bit of clearance...(for heat)
But many peeps will ADD a bit of scrap tread-plate 'for insurance', though Mikes bags (and ATG, etc) DO have stiffeners to prevent bulging through
(see pics 3 & 4)...
Cheers, Chris