Luggage suggestions please?

[wolfc70]

What's the inner red thingy behind the bags? Where did you get that from?

I think it is a bungee cord. I did something similar to pull mine tight, as there is not much to strap to on the FZ.

 

[AlanB]

Doesn't this defeat the purpose of actually being free on a bike?? Picking up the keys and deciding to go somewhere on the spur of the moment. In theory and for a well planned trip it sounds like a good idea but for my breaks away on the bike I'd rather just get on board and head off....

True. (See the part that says "I'll probably go Saddlebags"? )

 

[Officerjive]

Does anyone have any problems with heat building up under the saddlebags? Does the restricted flow around the exhaust heat up the seat at all? Or any other problems or concerns you are aware of being caused by luggage?

 

[Hellgate]

Does anyone have any problems with heat building up under the saddlebags? Does the restricted flow around the exhaust heat up the seat at all? Or any other problems or concerns you are aware of being caused by luggage?

No problems at all! Go forth and saddlebag!

 

[SpacemanSpiff0x0]

I wanted to thank everyone for the suggestions and help so far. I picked one today and will hopefully have it by Thursday or so.

Nelson Rigg CL-150

I may spring for the matching saddlebags, but I want to see how much I can fit into this alone first.

I'll let everyone know how it is.

Thanks again,
JW

 

[reiobard]

i have a tank bag, but it seems to fit funny with the curve of the tank, i have only had enough stuff to need the saddle bags one time so far, but those seem like the best way to carry a lot of stuff on the bike.