Panniers

The Happy Trails Top Box has been made for over 20 years for Adventure & Dual Sport Bikes. There are different sizes to fit you needs: 15 Liters Aluminum Top Box - 14"x17"x4" NC 29 Liter Aluminum Top Box - 14"x17"x7" 2C 33 Liter Aluminum Top Box - 14x22x7 2C 43 Liter Aluminum Top Box  - 14x17x12 47 Liter Aluminum Top Box  - 14"x17"x12" NC 58 Liter Aluminum Top Box  - 14x22x12 8 Liter Aluminum Top Box  - 10"x12.5"x4" NC The 47 Liter Happy Trails Top Box was the start. The picture below is from a DUAL SPORT NEWS article in 1999. The 47 Liter had several nicknames, the Pizza Box & the Mondo box were a few of them. Continue reading →

Happy Trails SU Racks & Panniers are the best choice for your Adventure Bike Ken Hunter Packing Seminar Happy Trails Racks & Panniers Our friend Ken Hunter has put many miles on Happy Trails SU Racks & Panniers since we first met. Ken’s video Packing A Dual Sport Motorcycle For An Adventure Ride - Ken Hunter Seminar has helped many a rider with their packing. After you have watched his video you will see how Ken has become a strategic packer with his Happy Trails Panniers to make multiple day trips a pleasure. Ken Hunter Happy Trails Panniers 101 Blog Post was created because riders had questions on the features and construction of the Panniers. Continue reading →

Happy Trails BMW F850 SU Rack is just what you are looking for.  Happy Trails BMW F850 SU Rack & Top Plate Happy Trails has the BMW F750 & F850 has the SU Rack with the Point1 pressed insert design which adds to the ease and functionality you've come to expect from our pannier systems. Details HERE.   The SU Rack should be a thirty minute install!   The design of the SU Rack is a symmetrical design.  The total width of the racks is 23”. Continue reading →

Happy Trails has the KTM790 luggage options you need. The KTM790 SU Rack has the Happy Trails Point1 pressed insert design which adds to the ease and functionality you've come to expect from our pannier systems. Details HERE.   The SU Rack should be a fifteen to  thirty minute install!   The design of the SU Rack is an asymmetrical design. The total width of the racks is 22” therefore the offset is about 2 3/16”. Weight: 11-12 lbs with hardware Finish: black powder coat paint only Using the Happy Trails Clif Cut Pannier design we decrease the offset to  1 1/2” which leaves 11/16” difference, so the offset is really not that noticeable of an offset with the panniers on the bike. The Teton Panniers come in three widths, 71/2”, 9” and 10 1/2”. Continue reading →

Video Transcript: Today we'll be visiting Birds of Prey motorsports and Caldwell Idaho where my friend Ken Hunter will be doing a seminar on how he packs his dual sport for adventure rides. In the last 10 years, Ken has stacked up an impressive 200,000 miles of adventure including: The Transamerica Trail Tennessee to the Oregon coast. The Continental Divide Trail The Pony Express route At least four trips to Alaska And has even fit in some overseas adventure in Thailand ...so needless to say he has some experience packing a bike for adventure. Continue reading →

Happy Trails manufacturers panniers at our shop in Boise Idaho. We have five families of panniers and various Top Boxes. We also make custom aluminum panniers and boxes as well as some custom aluminum tanks. The five families of panniers are: Teton 15" H x 18" L - Width options: 7.5" 33 liters, 9" 39 liters and 10.5" 45 liters Cascade 18"H x 18"L x 7.5" width and 38.5 liters. Denali: 20"H x 18"L x 7.5" width and 47 liters Imnaha 12"H x 15"L x 5" width and 13.8 liters Owyhee: 21.5-31.5L - 14" H x 16" L - Width options: 6" 21.5 liters, 7.5" 27 liters and 9" 31.5 liters Note: A 3/4" lip makes the opening on all boxes 1-1/2" smaller than box measurement. This lip provides a watertight seal and the strongest in the industry pannier. All of the Happy Trails Panniers have a Canyon Cut on them. See description below. The Teton Panniers have two other options, Clif Cut and Exhaust Cut. The Clif-cut (shown below) is a term describing a 1.5" - 45 degree cut-out on the inside (tire side) of the pannier. It is designed for bikes with wide protruding exhaust  to create a more symmetrical weight distribution when panniers are mounted and loaded. For bikes with asymmetrical racks it keeps the load on the exhaust side box as close as possible to the center of the bike. This also allows for a wider lid opening.  For bikes with symmetrical racks the Clif Cut option can also be used on both sides. The Exhaust Cut  is a term describing a 1.5" - 90 degree cut-out on the inside (tire side) of the pannier. This option is used on BMW Oilheads. Continue reading →