Biker Baggage?

[Zed]

I just installed a Ventura rack system on my new bike- always a challenging opportunity to take the rear of the bike to bits, and sometimes frustrating because the instructions are a tad unclear. I have had these racks on my four previous cickles because they are so very practical for my requirements, and when I don't need to transport anything I can simply take off the rack top leaving only the arms remaining on the bike.

I'm not one to carry luggage on my back because I don't like the feeling, also at one stage I used a magnetic tank bag but I'm not keen on that idea anymore because they get in the way too much and there is a possibility of the tank getting scratched.

How do you carry your biker baggage?


Zed

[jimbo600]

I just installed a Ventura rack system on my new bike- always a challenging opportunity to take the rear of the bike to bits, and sometimes frustrating because the instructions are a tad unclear. I have had these racks on my four previous cickles because they are so very practical for my requirements, and when I don't need to transport anything I can simply take off the rack top leaving only the arms remaining on the bike.

I'm not one to carry luggage on my back because I don't like the feeling, also at one stage I used a magnetic tank bag but I'm not keen on that idea anymore because they get in the way too much and there is a possibility of the tank getting scratched.

How do you carry your biker baggage?


Zed

Givi sports panniers. Fit good on the gixxer, don't get in the way and they're expandable so you can stow enough for a camping trip away. Primo

[Yamahamaman]

How do you carry your biker baggage?

Zed

I use the Ventura system. Twin Aero Packs zipped together.

[georgedubyabush]

Ventura rack and bags. One time my bike blew over against the house, the rack bore the brunt and twisted but bike was undamaged.

[SPman]

How do you carry your biker baggage?
Zed

Like so...

[Indiana_Jones]

How do you carry your biker baggage?


Zed

Baggage?..........WE DON'T NEED NO STINKING BAGGAGE!

-Indy

[Zed]

Baggage?..........WE DON'T NEED NO STINKING BAGGAGE!

-Indy

Huh?

I won't say thanks for your input then!

[Posh Tourer :P]

Like so...

Wouldnt all that weight behind the back axle give you slow speed wobbles in the steering? It would on the Beemer....

[matthewt]

When I had the F4 I used a tailpack. The tankbag worked fine but it was magnetic and it didnt go well if I had my wallet in my jacket pocket as that was too close to the magnets.

The Brutale has a plastic tank so I might look for another tankbag. Although now I can probably use paniers as the pipes won't be in the way like they were on the F4.

[bgd]

Having a GS I use BMW panniers and topbox. Topbox is on all the time for the commute, the panniers only for extended trips and the supermarket. Will be leaving the bike at the airport for a couple of weeks so for that I'm using an ortlieb waterproof bag that will be tied on. Less left on the bike the better.

[wari]

When I had the F4 I used a tailpack. The tankbag worked fine but it was magnetic and it didnt go well if I had my wallet in my jacket pocket as that was too close to the magnets.

The Brutale has a plastic tank so I might look for another tankbag. Although now I can probably use paniers as the pipes won't be in the way like they were on the F4.

Whats that fluffy shit on yer seat ... :spudwhat:

I'm gonna report you to the fur patrol ... :spudwave:

[wari]

Baggage?..........WE DON'T NEED NO STINKING BAGGAGE!

-Indy

:-D ... dontcha mean steenkeeng ?

[Lou Girardin]

I use 2 Givi 36 litre panniers on a Wingrack system, don't even know they're there.
And a dead sheep on the seat too.
lou

[SPman]

Wouldnt all that weight behind the back axle give you slow speed wobbles in the steering? It would on the Beemer....

Nope - not that Ive noticed. I dont exactly throw it into corners though - a more measured approach is in order!
And its only once a year (Cold Kiwi).

[White trash]

I courier it to somewhere close to where I'm going.

Or get Jimbo750 to carry it on his tourer