2 up riding and saddlebags

[urbanj]

Not much info out there on saddlebags. And I really dont know anything about luggage. I was looking into some saddle bags for trips and want to make sure they wont get in the way of the passenger/my girlfriend. If its even possible on our bikes. And im looking at bags that are roughly 19 liters per side. Is that a good size?

 

[Whitey Dodge]

Not much info out there on saddlebags. And I really dont know anything about luggage. I was looking into some saddle bags for trips and want to make sure they wont get in the way of the passenger/my girlfriend. If its even possible on our bikes. And im looking at bags that are roughly 19 per side. Is that a good size?

I have a set of large Eclipse soft bags and they do not get in the way of my wife's seating position on the bike.

 

[Hellgate]

I use Coretech nylon bags, they fit pretty good. I'll need to slide them back to give your passanger foot room. Once you do that you need to drape them over the rear turn signals. Not a problem. They work well and stay in place.

 

[DefyInertia]

Get a big topcase instead...more expensive but your passenger will thank you and they are just generally nicer to have for several reasons.

 

[bmccrary]

Get a big topcase instead...more expensive but your passenger will thank you and they are just generally nicer to have for several reasons.

Or Both!

-bryan

 

[Hellgate]

Or Both!

-bryan

Holy CRAP! What on earth do you have your shock cranked to??? 11???

 

[urbanj]

thanks for the info. i re read my post and it was supposed to say the bags are 19 liters each. i dont really know how much that can hold.

 

[urbanj]

Or Both!

-bryan

what brand are those. they look nice.

 

[dankatz]

19 liters each is good size. Are they expandable beyond that? Those looks like Nelson Rigg..
Dani

 

[urbanj]

well i was looking at the nelson riggs. they have different kinds and i have no idea what makes them different. maybe ill just try to find the biggest i can get.

 

[codeblue]

Try this: http://www.600riders.com/forum/fz6-mods/4053-imods-2007-fz6-s2.html

I have 21 liter hardcase Givi saddlebags, matched with 39 liter topcase also from Givi. Haven't done 2up ride yet, But I sat on the back myself and there's plenty of room for the passenger. I also installed backrest for my topcase.
Good Luck.

 

[bmccrary]

Holy CRAP! What on earth do you have your shock cranked to??? 11???

Yea, something like that.
I had it all the way up, 7 I believe. Bike rode great with the load on her.
And that is the Nelson Rigg bags, not sure on what they are called, but those are the mini-Saddle bags. It was a combo if I am not mistaken.

The very top bag is the AXO tail bag in CF. Worked great for holding my camera, Jordans stuffed animal, wallet, keys, sunglasses, hat... that kinda stuff.

-bryan

 

[shaggystyle]

Holy CRAP! What on earth do you have your shock cranked to??? 11???

Just so you know somebody got it....I did and it was hillarious :thumbup:

 

[Fred]

The best saddlebag option, in my opinion, is the GIVI V35 hardbags with the Motech rack.

http://www.600riders.com/forum/product-reviews/2446-givi-plx-v35-bags-sw-motech-rack.html

 

[DefyInertia]

ok...some pics

 

[Nelly]

thanks for the info. i re read my post and it was supposed to say the bags are 19 liters each. i dont really know how much that can hold.

19 litres Mate lol.

 

[Nelly]

Just so you know somebody got it....I did and it was hillarious :thumbup:

+ 1, first gear wheelies come as standard.

 

[bmccrary]

+ 1, first gear wheelies come as standard.

So yea something has gone right over my head. Fill me in..

 

[bmccrary]

The best saddlebag option, in my opinion, is the GIVI V35 hardbags with the Motech rack.

http://www.600riders.com/forum/product-reviews/2446-givi-plx-v35-bags-sw-motech-rack.html

Those look really good. Might be an option for later on down the road.

-bryan

 

[shaggystyle]

So yea something has gone right over my head. Fill me in..

This Is Spinal Tap (1984) .....watch this and you'll get it. I can't youtube at work to find the applicable clip, maybe someone else can oblige.