ARDcase

[Desmo Pete]

New Customer for Roger

Hi All,

First post on this site. Although I dont own a BMW of any description, I do have a Ducati Multistrada 1000DS and there is not much by way of touring info on the Ducatisti.co.uk or Multistrada.net sites, hence me landing here.

I am having a pair of ARDcases from Roger and he is currently making the frames for me. I first saw the Ard's on the Ducatisti site and was impressed and suprised that there was not more interest from Duc owners. There seems to be a booming trade by you GS'ers and that is testament enough for me.

I have browsed through the whole thread and I like what I see. Many variations and colours.

This is the setup on his Multi.

When they arrive here and I have fitted them I shall post some pics.

Regards
Pete

 

[nutter_on_the_bus]

More 800 cases

I recently visit Roger to get a pair of cases fitted to my F800
The rack is a symmetric one from Holan
Each pannier is 230mm wide with the total width of 1030mm
This wider than the mirrors but gives enough space for the two of us

Service is great as is the tea

Additional stickers from Humvee graphics

Cheers

 

[mr badger]

Things I have learned today:

No 1. .Ardcases are way 'arder that the front wing of a 2003 BMW323 driven by a lady who wanted to teach me a lesson about bus lanes and courtesy.

That is all

 

[divelandy]

Things I have learned today:

No 1. .Ardcases are way 'arder that the front wing of a 2003 BMW323 driven by a lady who wanted to teach me a lesson about bus lanes and courtesy.

That is all

 

[Desmo Pete]

Hi All,



Thought I would share with you my recent aquisition............ Bespoke luggage for the Ducati Multistrada!!

Saw this thread on the Ducatisti forum from Red Cap:-

Multistrada Alloy Luggage

He did me a really good deal and I am so pleased that I can't recommend him enough to anyone.

Here are the pics with the cases fitted:-

I asked for longer frames to be made, as I carry a pillion, and Roger was more than happy to oblige and even had the frames powdercoated black, at my request, to match the bike frame.

As I said before, I am so pleased with these panniers I cannot recommend Rogers service enough. Gonna use them in anger for the first time next week as its the annual Plymouth Megaride (13th June).

Thanks for reading.

Pete

 

[Desmo Pete]

Video on YouTube of my cases:-

ARDcases Multistrada Luggage

 

[Bryn]

The Panniers on your bike really suit it Pete Like the shape

 

[Desmo Pete]

Thanks Bryn

The Panniers on your bike really suit it Pete Like the shape

Thanks Mate....

Thanks should go to Roger really, he is a really nice guy to deal with and his welding skills are fantastic!

All the pictures I have seen on this and other forums, of his work, really dont do them justice. They look better in the flesh and you can really appreciate the quality of the build.

 

[thegrumpyoldgit007]

Help !

Just ordered a set of Ard Cases for my 2002 1150gs, Roger says and I quote 'Has your bike got standard rear indicators ? If so you will need to replace them with narrower versions as they foul the racks and boxes , so my question is what to replace them with, as I have just fitted a pair of LED inserts, that I brought from someone off the forum ?
Thanks in antisipation

 

[Uncle Rob]

so my question is what to replace them with, as I have just fitted a pair of LED inserts, that I brought from someone off the forum ?
Thanks in antisipation

no need to replace them just shorten your original ones

 

[redcap]

Hi all
Just a couple of pics of recent bikes fitted with ARDcases !

 

[BroX]

Excellence!

Excellent bit of kit! Quality work and great dealing with Roger
Silver powder coated boxes 20/25cm wide, Holan frame, and Humvee Graphics reflective decals

Just in time for our trip across Europe!

 

[flytoolow]

Top Man that Roger!

Just to let you know Rodger, the cases have arrived. Not seen them yet! The postal service here takes 3 hour lunch breaks ...but tonight Ill have them. Ready for tommorrow

Just to let y'all know After a very hurried telephone call to Rodger two weeks ago late on a Saturday night, I now have a set of Ard cases here in Switzerland. Top Man Top Bloke.

Photies to follow.

Thanks again...I was getting rather worried....

F2L

 

[Septic]

Roger has made me a topbox which im looking forward to fitting

 

[RSavage]

Locks on ARDcases

Anyone had trouble with the locks on their ARDcases?

Those on one pannier are threatening to seize and, because they are ideally located to catch all the road muck, are difficult to lubricate. I'm debating whether to drill a second hole through each catch opposite the existing one and use little padlocks rather than risk a lock seizure.

Any thoughts?

Richard

 

[mr badger]

Roger has made me a topbox which im looking forward to fitting

Pics please, when you've got it fitted. Saving my pennies atm.

 

[BroX]

Anyone had trouble with the locks on their ARDcases?

Those on one pannier are threatening to seize and, because they are ideally located to catch all the road muck, are difficult to lubricate. I'm debating whether to drill a second hole through each catch opposite the existing one and use little padlocks rather than risk a lock seizure.

Any thoughts?

Richard

Whatever you do, don't lubricate with oil, that will only attract more road muck. Use graphite powder instead.

 

[kirky1298]

roger , looking for a price for this box design with racks & locks , clear powder coated preferably , or alloy wheel coloured
and do you accept credit card or paypal gift ??
thanks in advance , jok , aka kirky

http://www.ukgser.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=93547&stc=1&d=1212863477

 

[RSavage]

Whatever you do, don't lubricate with oil, that will only attract more road muck. Use graphite powder instead.

Indeed.

However, when faced, in Andorra, with a lock which will not release a key anything will do!

 

[kirky1298]

that's some serious workmanship