Luggage

[Headbanger]

Looking at something small to attach to the Speed Triple, Triumph do a nice little tail bag but at near $400 that ain't happening, The Ventura rack is too big and the rails that stay attached look poo.

Seen a couple nifty looking tank bags but not interested in having anything in between my ample sized belly and the tank.

Is it possible to attach a tank bag to the seat like the Triumph tail bag?, if so any recommendations of something suitable?

[Headbanger]

Ah ha, Seems quite a few companies make dedicated tail bags, Now all I need is one that has a strap that runs under the seat.

[86GSXR]

Ventura do quite a nice one. About $100.00 from most bike shops. I got mine from ANZA and for another $10.00 you can get the expandable version, lot's of room. Real easy to attach, just a couple of straps that run under the seat. Simple!

[Geemsee]

Looking at something small to attach to the Speed Triple, Triumph do a nice little tail bag but at near $400 that ain't happening, The Ventura rack is too big and the rails that stay attached look poo.

Seen a couple nifty looking tank bags but not interested in having anything in between my ample sized belly and the tank.

Is it possible to attach a tank bag to the seat like the Triumph tail bag?, if so any recommendations of something suitable?

Totally agree about those Ventura racks, everyone seems to have them here but they look totally naff.....in my opinion!!!

I got one of these:

http://www.cycletreads.co.nz/products/461-tank_andor_tail_packs/3058-oxford_sports_deluxe_tailpack.aspx

Fits nicely on my 749 and doesn't move around (yep its got a strap that goes under the seat) , it's expandable so you can have it small or large and takes quite a lot of gear, even comes with a waterproof cover and you can carry it like a rucksack! They also do other shapes and sizes, just have a hunt around on the website!

[Headbanger]

Very cool.

Got myself an expandable Oxford tail bag from the local Yamahahahahaha dealer, $100

For some reason when we went through all the options the other day we missed the tail-bags, hence me starting this thread not even knowing they were a common item.


http://www.cycletreads.co.nz/images/products/21.6091.jpg

[Maha]

Its only a Triumph, use a Bungee! :sweatdrop

[98tls]

Had a set of Oxford Humpback panniers for years,bloody great.www.oxprod.com

[Headbanger]

My first plan was a hammer and nail......

[Big Dave]

>>the rails that stay attached look poo.<

So detach them.

[Headbanger]

>>the rails that stay attached look poo.<

So detach them.

Pretty sure my plan of not attaching them in the first place is more efficient and practical.

Plus

$100 for perfect solution VS $500 for system that doesn't suit and would require extra effort.

hmmm.....Thats' a hard one.

[Maha]

You could always try the Balancing thing like I do with the Honda, look ma no rails!

[Headbanger]

You could always try the Balancing thing like I do with the Honda, look ma no rails!

Nah, Trying to keep in classy. Maybe if I had a Honda......but no.

I wouldn't ever lug around a bag that size, everything I own could fit in a bag of those dimensions .All I want to pack is 2 pairs of socks and 2 pairs of undies, If their is room for a couple spare pies then fantastic.

[HenryDorsetCase]

You could always try the Balancing thing like I do with the Honda, look ma no rails!

holy crap! put a car battery in that pack and instant wheelie. I'm sure it is just a looks thing, but that looks very precarious to me!

[Maha]

holy crap! put a car battery in that pack and instant wheelie. I'm sure it is just a looks thing, but that looks very precarious to me!

Rode 2200 + K's like that, not a problem, the bike didn't moan once.
We were 2up so it balanced out.
Never felt in danger at any time.

Have a look at my profile, it doesn't look as bad.

[Big Dave]

Ventura System works well though. Found the grab rail was handy on my Trophy too, but that's not a pretty boy Stripple.

[AllanB]

Tail pack is the answer, but you'd want to check the fit as the Triumph has a token gesture for a passenger seat.

I hear you about the pack racks - yes they are super practical, but really ugly when not in use - I'm thinking they could work better if one plumbed the exhaust gas through the pack rack thus creating a heated towel rail for drying out wet clothing.

[Headbanger]

Bullshit aside, If my fine lady was interested in extended journeys then the Ventura system would already be bolted on the bike.

But as its just me and I can wear the same set of clothes for months at a time so the small pack sitting on the seat works perfectly,And mostly its just going to hold my camera and a drink.

Funny enough Mrs Headbanger reckoned the Triumph was as comfortable for her as the HD was, But shes a small thing with a tiny yet perfectly formed arse.

I don't know if the gel seat fitted to my bike has a bigger area for the pillion to perch upon?

[Big Dave]

>>Have a look at my profile, it doesn't look as bad.<<

As opposed to looking at you front-on?

[Big Dave]

Nice back pack?

I have a Harley Back pack that I travel to gigs with.

[Headbanger]

And now I throw a spanner in the works:wacko:

Just had a brain wave and bought a tent, mattress,and sleeping bag, My tail bag is now full, guess I had better buy a backpack.....


Going to head North for a few days.