I'm in the process of designing/building an ali or fiberglass pannier set for my C5 (2013 Military). I'm not sure whether to go aluminium or fiberglass (molded) at this stage but the size will remain the same. Ali is cool but has its limitations but fiberglass (a bit heavier) can be produced en-masse at relatively low cost.
Catch is that I live apart from my bike
Can anyone with a bike handy supply me with the measurements for:
Air box to back of standard turn indicator/trafficator? (Basic length of pannier)
Widest point of the "rear fender support bars" (that bloody bulge which destroyed my soft bags)? (width of kit overall). MM would be preferred because, 2017 and all...
This will give me an idea of size (volume) for the design of the boxes.
I have a local boat builder/mate who will do the glass work for me so I might be able to do a run and send the "blanks" out if anyone may be keen.
I'm thinking that the frames are pretty straight forward, bend, weld, fit, bend, fit, weld, fit.
Thanks!