Pannier Repair - Help ???

[Dodger]

Got caught between the Todrha and the Dades Gorges in Morocco couple of weeks ago thinking it was a road as shown on the map. As some of you will know it deteriorates into a dry river bed and what with me, the Mrs and a full load we went down a couple of times.

I have done some damage to the left pannier, nothing too extensive but the top is a bit twisted and lost its watertight seal. I feel pretty sure a good fabricator will fix it with a few well aimed bashes. I am avoiding doing this myself in case I make it worse. Tried Bahnstormer and Touratech (who made the panniers for BMW) thinking they may know someone but they don't.

Any help appreciated.

ps I live in Surrey

 

[theoneandonly]

body shop / panel beater

 

[Deleted account 260111001]

I have experience of this, as had to fix a left pannier when a family member dinged it in their car.

If you fancy a trip to Sandwich, we can have a look and see if it’s salvageable.

My panner was twisted and would not seal at the front inner.

No charge, and may even make you a cuppa whist we sort it out

PM me if you want to come down.

 

[Lord Snooty]

I have experience of this, as had to fix a left pannier when a family member dinged it in their car.

If you fancy a trip to Sandwich, we can have a look and see if it’s salvageable.

My panner was twisted and would not seal at the front inner.

No charge, and may even make you a cuppa whist we sort it out

PM me if you want to come down.

What an offer, can't say fairer than that.

 

[Dodger]

Hi Hugh, very kind offer, thank you. I'll try to find someone closer if possible but otherwise I'll be back in touch. Thanks again

I have experience of this, as had to fix a left pannier when a family member dinged it in their car.

If you fancy a trip to Sandwich, we can have a look and see if it’s salvageable.

My panner was twisted and would not seal at the front inner.

No charge, and may even make you a cuppa whist we sort it out

PM me if you want to come down.

 

[twizzle]

Somebody who repairs caravans and motorhomes... they will be used to working with Aluminium and the importance of a good seal.

 

[Deleted account 260111001]

I used to carry out metal bashing in the RAF, don’t you know, did I ever tell you about the time...

Cabbage crates over Blighty and all that ....

 

[dubster]

Got caught between the Todrha and the Dades Gorges in Morocco couple of weeks ago thinking it was a road as shown on the map. As some of you will know it deteriorates into a dry river bed and what with me, the Mrs and a full load we went down a couple of times.

Haha I also went down there and smashed an indicator - but what a great trail

 

[Dodger]

I used to carry out metal bashing in the RAF, don’t you know, did I ever tell you about the time...

Cabbage crates over Blighty and all that ....

Hey Hugh, pull up a sand bag mate. I was in the RAF too. We would be there all day drinking tea and talking about how good it was back in nineteen canteen! I'll hope to meet you sometime

 

[DevonAl]

That’s 3 of us then, perhaps we should ask for a blue suit sub section away from all these ex polis and rough army types

Al.

 

[Delboy777]

I sugest you three get a room

 

[Andi_archer]

I sugest you three get a room

They are ex Raf not Navy

 

[ymfb]

We did something similar last year, although it only rolled off the sidestand in a cafe car park in Switzerland. Outwardly there is no obvious damage, but I think it’s slightly twisted the box part and the lid no longer seals. If I pressure wash the bike it probably collects 3 tablespoons of of water.

I’ve thought about trying to fix it, but feel it may end up worse.

 

[Delboy777]

Bloody spelling has let me down

 

[Deleted account 260111001]

Basically the fix involves laying the pannier on its side in the bench, putting a car jack at the front, insulated by some wood, and re-educating the shape.

Then once it’s almost sorted, using a dead blow hammer (hammer with lead shot to stop recoil and ’enhance’ the impact) gently applying some force to the front corner.

 

[rogerstan]

So in effect ..... giving it a right royal twatting.

 

[ymfb]

If England don’t turnover the Pumas I might take my anger out on it this afternoon, what could go wrong

 

[Deleted account 260111001]

So in effect ..... giving it a right royal twatting.

Artisan at work, years of learning and skills gained, time spent testing and fettling. Endless test jobs and pressure tests, followed by ruthless peer reviews and manufacturers scrutiny.

Your summary is however, a fair one.

 

[London Chris]

Hi Dodger. If it helps, if you can post a couple of pics, either on here or maybe email, I'm easy, I'm happy to get one of our team to have a butchers.

We have five workshops across two businesses. A classic car business (evoke classics) and a modern commercial insurance approved collision repair shop. (FixAuto Dagenham)

All the shops are in around the A13, East London, Happy to help if we can?

Warm regards, Chris

 

[kurienp]

Hi Dodger. If it helps, if you can post a couple of pics, either on here or maybe email, I'm easy, I'm happy to get one of our team to have a butchers.

We have five workshops across two businesses. A classic car business (evoke classics) and a modern commercial insurance approved collision repair shop. (FixAuto Dagenham)

All the shops are in around the A13, East London, Happy to help if we can?

Warm regards, Chris

Awesome offer Chris y

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