Touring FZ6 ???

[kansasvmax94]

We just bought an FZ6 (2008) and have a question. Does anybody have any suggestions or preferences as to what kind of saddle bags or tail bags work well on this bike. I've searched and searched and browsed dozens of pics but haven't had much luck other than seeing a few different hard tailbags (like the GIVI style).

Thanks!!!:cheer:

 

[Alterin]

I like my givi bags.

Here's a pic coming back from a 4k trip.

 

[kansasvmax94]

Wow, those look very nice. Do they mount up smoothly and solid? Also, do they remove easily or are they more of a perminent bag?

 

[Alterin]

The mounts are permament more or less. The bags come off super easily. It's one key... One button will open them up, the other will let you yank them off. I would bring them with me into a motel room. Here's a few pics of the brackets. The turn signals have to be moved a little bit if you have the stock fairing, but all the necessary brackets come with the mounts.

I almost never take them off and go riding. When I put them on after having them off, I don't notice them being there. I do notice them not being there though, if that makes any sense. Passengers don't notice them at all either. They don't get in the way.

 

[VEGASRIDER]

Your bike is looking sharp! I like the black on black.

You ever log onto Scsportbikes.com? Local forum I belong to and go under the same screename. Come out for a TWT(two wheel Tuesdays) sometime, different locaton everyweek.

 

[Smersh]

GIVI V46 topcase. Got it from twisted throttle, with the mount, backrest for my gf, and brake repeater kit. Thinking of sidecases next. :rockon:

 

[Alterin]

Your bike is looking sharp! I like the black on black.

You ever log onto Scsportbikes.com? Local forum I belong to and go under the same screename. Come out for a TWT(two wheel Tuesdays) sometime, different locaton everyweek.

Ha, never even heard of it actually I'm on 702sportbikes.. I'll have to see what I can do one of these weeks. I usually play roller hockey and then go and pub quiz on Tuesday nights.

 

[Kazza]

As I have aftermarket pipes, I couldn't buy a GIVI - too hard to fit.

Here's a link for pics of the Yamaha Topbox I've just bought - 46 litre. Very happy.


http://www.600riders.com/forum/australia/31706-anyone-up-tour-tassie-24.html

 

[OneTrack]

Here's an inexpensive soft case option...Motopak saddlebags and top bag.

 

[GkS]

Here are a couple of pics from my saddle bags (Kappa TK731)....check it out:

The small thin brackets (TK351) Givi or Kappa is the same thing and you can easily take them out or install them as you please, not like the hard ones.

A foto of my full load on my trip to Germany in September '09.

 

[Jacobien]

Hey Alterin, awesome tyre choice my friend!

And also, what chain wax/lube do you use? Cos after 4K it still be so nice and shiny!!!

P.S. The panniers are nice too...

Thanx

 

[Alterin]

Hey Alterin, awesome tyre choice my friend!

And also, what chain wax/lube do you use? Cos after 4K it still be so nice and shiny!!!

P.S. The panniers are nice too...

Thanx

I love the tires! Amazing difference compared to stock, and it was noticable even before I broke em in.

I don't remember what I used on that trip(I don't remember seeing it at cycle gear next time I went), but I lubed every night. It was a smaller blueish can. I kept that, tire gauge, sunscreen, beef jerky(slip underneath your helmet while riding so easily!), etc in the tank bag.

 

[OneTrack]

I love the tires! Amazing difference compared to stock, and it was noticable even before I broke em in.

Sorry to go Off Topic, but what brand are those tires?

 

[Alterin]

Sorry to go Off Topic, but what brand are those tires?

It looks like it's on subject to me: touring They're Michelin Pilot Road 2's. I had to replace the rear one since because of a nail, but the front almost looks new still after 16000 miles. Then again, I've done a lot more touring style riding than "canyons"

 

[goker]

http://www.600riders.com/forum/touring-traveling/13305-show-us-your-fz6-touring-mode.html

Bunch of pictures.

 

[OneTrack]

It looks like it's on subject to me: touring They're Michelin Pilot Road 2's. I had to replace the rear one since because of a nail, but the front almost looks new still after 16000 miles. Then again, I've done a lot more touring style riding than "canyons"

Thanks! My son's brother-in-law got PR2's on his GSXR1000 and absolutely loves them. They'll be my replacement in a few months. :thumbup: