Reddit reviews MiracleCorp Products Hamilton Versa-Packs Equine Back Pack/Saddle Bag, Green
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Innovative designs for trail riding Dee rings adjustable straps to secure to saddleWeather and water resisitant Extra padding in the backpack for protectionBag Suspension System to Adjust Bag HeightSaddle bags detach and convert to backpack Hidden padded backpack straps Made of 600-denier PVC coated ripstop nylon5 compartments for storage hidden map pockets Adjustable straps for top loading
Unless you are dead set on hard-case panniers, I can't recommend these saddlebags (which are actual saddlebags) enough:
https://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Versa-Packs-Equine-Saddle-Green/dp/B001F5WOE4
They clip/unclip from a harness that you'll attach by removing your seat and running under, so you'll avoid doing the rear rack altogether. I've had them for 3 seasons now. Some shortcomings but they are very durable and get the job done. They also have shoulder straps on par with a school backpack. Wouldn't recommend taking them for a hike but it's a nice feature.
edit: Re: Tires, +1 shinko 705s per below. Just bare in mind the more offroad the tire the quicker they'll wear out on pavement. I was able to find another whole set of wheels for a steel ($100). I keep on/off road on one set and street on another and do the 15 min of swap depending if it's a trip or cruising around town. Keep an eye on craigslist for KLRs being parted out.
The saddle bags are Hamilton Versa Packs. Actually make for horses! 😂 They were bigger than I thought they'd be and they come off into backpacks! Got them off Amazon for about $30 I found a reference to them somewhere in the depths r/klr. My bike came with plastic protector bars (not specifically for panniers) that I secured them to, probably not necessary if you have something in them but if they were empty they'd flap around at highway speeds
Heres a link for those who are interested.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001F5WOE4/ref=asc_df_B001F5WOE45432643/?tag=hyprod-20&creative=394997&creativeASIN=B001F5WOE4&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198106262049&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14586228528557583784&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9016967&hvtargid=aud-441392016954:pla-378094031474