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bat4255 · 06-27-2004, 06:20 AM

Just wondering, what type of bags do you have, (for your bike) if any?

**Louis** · 06-27-2004, 09:41 AM

Right now, I don't have any. Just a backpack. I don't really want to spend too much on accessorizing the bike I have right now because I"m not sure how long I'll keep it.

spirit · 06-27-2004, 08:22 PM

I bought 3 Givi E36's for the V-Strom. All alike - Figure if I ever drop the bike and ruin one I'll still have 2 matching ones. Also have a RevPack Jr tankbag and a Nelson-Rigg tailpack for short trips. Think I'm set in the luggage department.

06-30-2004, 01:00 AM

So bat4255, have you doubled your standard carrying capacity with a big trunk yet? I've wanted to (yeah, it's a guy thing), but so far, I haven't even completely filled the under-seat unit.

bat4255 · 06-30-2004, 06:51 AM

Haven't really needed to.
I have been looking into soft saddlebags, for the ocassional road trip 2-3 times a year.

bat4255 · 07-07-2004, 08:13 AM

I recently bought a set of GIVI T411 Saddle bags. They worked well for the ocassional multi day trip, and are easy removable for everyday riding. They are low cost and the center of gravity is kept low so handeling is still good. Full loaded, 2 up I calculated we were about 1,000 lbs, Maxed out. Mileage was still good only about 42 mpg expressway running @ 80 mph for 100 miles, to 50 mpg touring @ 60 -70 indicated. Mileage does suffer at sustained high speed. My wife said her legs were resting a bit on the softer bags, but was more comfortable.

Yea, Black is available, but Yellow all they had in stock that fit, and I got them for $100 bucks, but I'm getting used to it. They are very visible for touring in the rain (they match my rain pants), and they dbl. as cary on luggage when flying.

Anyone know if the color can be changed?

DR-RON · 07-08-2004, 03:21 PM

me I Got the new enduro tankbag and the mini alfa tail bag From wolfman luggage. what Great products they both are will carry all my Gear.

Gixxerdale · 07-08-2004, 03:46 PM

Marsee tank bag for most trips, magnetic.
Fox tank bag for more room,straps on.
Nelson-Rigg Soft Saddle bags for the bulk of my gear.
Camelbak Hydration pack for water on the go and some supplies as well.

Gixxerdale · 07-13-2004, 07:10 PM

Found this bag in the August addition of Sport Rider. Has anyone used it or anything similar in design? Pros? Cons?
http://wolfmanluggage.com/03Tail/BetaRearBag.html

View Poll Results: What Type of Bag(s) do you have
None	4	21.05%
Tank, ( or Hump) - Soft	1	5.26%
Tail - Soft	2	10.53%
Saddle - Soft	2	10.53%
Saddle - Hard	4	21.05%
Saddle and Trunk - Hard	3	15.79%
Some of Each - Soft	3	15.79%
Voters: 19. You may not vote on this poll

06-27-2004, 06:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
bat4255 Squirrel Target Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: Burgman 650 K3- 22,500 miles as of 9-24-07 Location: Dodge Co. Wisconsin Posts: 661	Bags Just wondering, what type of bags do you have, (for your bike) if any?

06-27-2004, 09:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,655	Right now, I don't have any. Just a backpack. I don't really want to spend too much on accessorizing the bike I have right now because I"m not sure how long I'll keep it. __________________ Louis

06-27-2004, 08:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
spirit Where Am I ? Joined: Oct 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 26	I bought 3 Givi E36's for the V-Strom. All alike - Figure if I ever drop the bike and ruin one I'll still have 2 matching ones. Also have a RevPack Jr tankbag and a Nelson-Rigg tailpack for short trips. Think I'm set in the luggage department. __________________ 03 SV1000S - Silver

07-08-2004, 03:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
DR-RON Newbie Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 7	me I Got the new enduro tankbag and the mini alfa tail bag From wolfman luggage. what Great products they both are will carry all my Gear. __________________ THIS IS A FINE MESS YOU GOT US IN GEORGE

06-30-2004, 01:00 AM	#4 (permalink)
Anonymous Guest Posts: n/a	So bat4255, have you doubled your standard carrying capacity with a big trunk yet? I've wanted to (yeah, it's a guy thing), but so far, I haven't even completely filled the under-seat unit.

06-30-2004, 06:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
bat4255 Squirrel Target Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: Burgman 650 K3- 22,500 miles as of 9-24-07 Location: Dodge Co. Wisconsin Posts: 661	Haven't really needed to. I have been looking into soft saddlebags, for the ocassional road trip 2-3 times a year.

07-07-2004, 08:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
bat4255 Squirrel Target Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: Burgman 650 K3- 22,500 miles as of 9-24-07 Location: Dodge Co. Wisconsin Posts: 661	I recently bought a set of GIVI T411 Saddle bags. They worked well for the ocassional multi day trip, and are easy removable for everyday riding. They are low cost and the center of gravity is kept low so handeling is still good. Full loaded, 2 up I calculated we were about 1,000 lbs, Maxed out. Mileage was still good only about 42 mpg expressway running @ 80 mph for 100 miles, to 50 mpg touring @ 60 -70 indicated. Mileage does suffer at sustained high speed. My wife said her legs were resting a bit on the softer bags, but was more comfortable. Yea, Black is available, but Yellow all they had in stock that fit, and I got them for $100 bucks, but I'm getting used to it. They are very visible for touring in the rain (they match my rain pants), and they dbl. as cary on luggage when flying. Anyone know if the color can be changed?

07-08-2004, 03:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
Gixxerdale Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst. Joined: Mar 2004 Bike: 02 GSXR 1k Location: The warm and twisty roads of SoCal Posts: 3,028	Marsee tank bag for most trips, magnetic. Fox tank bag for more room,straps on. Nelson-Rigg Soft Saddle bags for the bulk of my gear. Camelbak Hydration pack for water on the go and some supplies as well. __________________ Proud Father of a U S Army Soldier... The key to life is to die young...at a very old age... Ride like you own the road...and...someday the road will own you.. My Favorite Ride? Tomorrows!

07-13-2004, 07:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
Gixxerdale Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst. Joined: Mar 2004 Bike: 02 GSXR 1k Location: The warm and twisty roads of SoCal Posts: 3,028	Found this bag in the August addition of Sport Rider. Has anyone used it or anything similar in design? Pros? Cons? http://wolfmanluggage.com/03Tail/BetaRearBag.html __________________ Proud Father of a U S Army Soldier... The key to life is to die young...at a very old age... Ride like you own the road...and...someday the road will own you.. My Favorite Ride? Tomorrows!

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