2004 GSX-R 750 Luggage

[KOAH]

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!

[Trapper]

, I have no idea

[inspiron]

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...

[Clint]

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.

[KOAH]

Originally Posted by RowdyRed94

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.

Thanks man - appreciate it - and, FYI to all else - I'm not planning on using the bike as a "touring" bike really - but, I'm heading down to the keys on it with a couple of other people later in the month and, needed some bags.... primary usage of this bike is weekend riding.... I have a cruiser too but, the guys i'm going with all have sport bikes so i'm taking the gsxr....

Thanks for the info!

[c50tiger]

Can't help on the baggage front, but enjoy the ride.

[zerox]

You look for touring luggage for 750 gsxr? I need racing tyres and carbon fibre wheels for V-strom.

Many luggage options for sportbikes with softbags, you have no problem finding stuff.

[rogerthat]

wear a backpack.

[Clint]

Good ol' soad. Over four posts per day, and helpful as always.

[rogerthat]

what? it seems reasonable, doesn't it?

[inspiron]

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.

[fireblade1]

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.

[RookWV]

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.

[LayinLo]

Just wear shorts and flipflops and buy clothes when you get there.......



J/K


Don't load up the back end too much. And welcome to the site.

[sparrow]

Originally Posted by inspiron

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.

Actually, I don't think Soad's suggestion is that far off. I personally don't use them, but I
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

[LayinLo]

They do make some pretty aerodynamic backpacks now...

[inspiron]

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.

[sparrow]

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.

I'm sure LayinLo's probably getting a chuckle out of what we'd consider
a heavy backpack.

[KOAH]

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)....

[Clint]

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.