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| Newbie Joined: Nov 2004 Location: Jax, Fl.
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| Hi all - I'm new here.... recently bought an 04 gsxr 750 (not my first sportbike but, certainly my fav) and, I've been looking for a luggage set for touring. I used the search utility to check previous posts etc.. but, unless I missed something, most of what I saw was specific to a certain piece (i.e. tank bag or tail etc). I was hoping to find something that is "catered" to the 04 750 and, has tank and tail bag mounts. I have been searching on the net but, it's pretty hard to tell quality from some of the stuff and, it doesn't look like any cater to a specific bike. Any and all info/insight is greatly appreciated. Thanks! |
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| Muscle Biker ![]() | Have you really given this some thought? Using a racing bike like a Gixxer for touring? The geometry of a Gixxer is built for speed, not comfort. I don't think that you'll be really happy riding one for several hours at a time, simply because there is so much weight on your arms and wrists (that you have to compensate with your shoulders and back). I've seen a Gixxer with a Givi case on the back ... looked like s#!t. Think about getting a tank case that is small enough not to be in the way, but big enough to hold what you need. Just my $0.02...
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| Et cetera ad nauseum ![]() Joined: Dec 2003
Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S
Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA
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| There are certainly ways to make a Gixxer more comfy, and that wasn't the question. KOAH, since very few people do tour on that bike, the manufacturers haven't bothered to design a hard bag for it. I could be wrong, but I think you'll be limited to something like these or these, which I own and have used on three different bikes. I don't usually carry more than a weekend calls for, and they don't lock or hold a helmet. That's all I need, though, since we usually stay at friends' places or in hotels anyway. There are many universal tank bags (magnetic with safety straps), and you can always net a bag to the trunk area. This situation calls for some ingenuity.
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| Newbie Joined: Nov 2004 Location: Jax, Fl.
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Thanks for the info! | |
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| Can Ride And Chew Gum ![]() Joined: Aug 2004
Bike: 2005 C50
Location: Selma, Alabama
Posts: 2,058
| Can't help on the baggage front, but enjoy the ride.
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| Et cetera ad nauseum ![]() Joined: Dec 2003
Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S
Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA
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| Good ol' soad. Over four posts per day, and helpful as always.
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| Muscle Biker ![]() | soad ... roger ... whatever ... Why do you think that motorcycle gear has spine protectors? If I fly off my bike because of a high-sider and land on my back, I want the protector there - not some school books or my laptop or anything else. If I land on a bulky backpack, I will probably break my back. I have a luggage net for the pillion seat - I secure my backpack to the bike. With a backpack on your back, you raise the CG of the bike/rider combination, you put more stress on your arms and back, and limit your flexibility.
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| Clunked into first gear ![]() | Look into the Joe Rocket saddle set for sportbikes. The other option as an extra is an Icon Magnetic Tank Bag. The tank bag duals as a backpack and helmet carrier when not on the bike. The only trouble I forsee with luggage on the gixxer is location of luggage in reference to the pipe. Good luck.
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| Found second gear by accident ![]() Joined: Apr 2004
Bike: 04 GSXR 750
Location: Beckley, WV
Posts: 304
| You're going to the Keys man, what more do you need than a pair of shorts and sandals? You can tuck those in your riding gear! An expandable tank bag might work and definately check ebay for those JR saddlebags, I've seen them on there for great prices.
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| In Training ![]() Joined: Aug 2004
Bike: '03 Yamaha FZ1, '05 FZ1 (project bike)
Location: Dayton, Ohio
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know of a number of sport bike riders that do. Although it's usually for pretty light loads, such as for short trips around town. I doubt you would want to load your back down for any type of touring though, enough stress there as it is, not to mention the safety risks. -Sparrow | |
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| Muscle Biker ![]() | I was looking at it from the perspective of what I transport in my backpack... A laptop, power supply, extra battery, mouse, external hard drive, another power supply, a leatherman, some papers, a few CDs, etc. My backpack weighs several pounds...not really pleasant to have on my back for any length of time.
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| In Training ![]() Joined: Aug 2004
Bike: '03 Yamaha FZ1, '05 FZ1 (project bike)
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a heavy backpack. | |
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| Newbie Joined: Nov 2004 Location: Jax, Fl.
Posts: 6
| Hey - I've looked at the joe rocket stuff and, it looks good.... just wondering how those saddle bags would fair with the exhaust? I've got a slip-on D&D so it's a "little" thinner than the stock.... I guess I'd have to find some and see - unless someone on here as a 750 with those and chimes in (not likely by the sounds of it).... |
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| Et cetera ad nauseum ![]() Joined: Dec 2003
Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S
Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA
Posts: 18,313
| You can adjust the height of the bags by shortening or lengthening the strap that goes over the seat. You may have interference with your rear signals, though. All you can do is try them out. I'm glad I live near Dennis Kirk.
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