DB1K luggage

**Woodman** · 21st November 2012, 12:08

Originally Posted by dmoo1790

I'm thinking along the same lines. Know a good place to leave gear in Fairlie? We had problems finding somewhere last time and ended up leaving a tyre stashed behind someone's vehicle.

I'm staying at the gladsone Friday and Sunday nights so they will oblige.

**ADVGD** · 21st November 2012, 12:36

Originally Posted by Crisis management

How much stuff are you carrying? Last year I did the DB from Auckland with a tank bag and rear bag only, that was tools, spares and "enough" clothes to cope with the weather we experienced, total capacity about the size of two plastic shopping bags.
Those saddle type bags are the best for luggage carrying though, if you really need to take the kitchen sink........

You do well to get your gear down to that size. I am a kitchen sink kind of fella, lots of fishing gear, cooking/camping/sleeping gear and an over-the-top amount of bike tools and spares. Carrying all that gear is hard work sometimes, lots of sweating in the rough stuff, but when you need/want something and you have it, life is good =)

With the DB1K, being able to leave all your excess gear in Fairlie and pick it up again on day 2 as you loop back is bloody great. Will be riding in a group that will be going at a fairly quick pace this year so going ultra minimal; stripping boxes etc off bike, taking only tools and basics/essentials plus a small backpack.

**GPS MAN** · 21st November 2012, 16:07

Following Ryan's lead ~ I purchased the E-12 bags from Wolfman....Will be giving them their first workout this weekend. Fit and finish look top notch, and as Ryan says, they stay put on the bike...

Report to follow

**michael e** · 21st November 2012, 16:22

Originally Posted by cold comfort

With you on that one. Had enough of the dramas with sports bags sliding off. I had asked around but, not getting any alternative advice such as this thread has provided, bit the bullet and bought a genuine Giant Loop. The price is bad enough but the exchange rate, GST and Customs rorts make it uneconomical. They don't have a NZ distibutor but, when i had a grizzle, said they were attempting to get one.

what he said..ive just bought a giant loop aswell,really happy with it accept for the customs and gst bullshit!
in total it cost me just over $600

off to the shed now to fabricate me a fat ass seat out of ados contact glue and carpet foam underlay

**Buddha#81:Me** · 21st November 2012, 16:52

This year was a vast improvement over my first. I made a carrier which worked sweet and ment i could enjoy the ride instead of trying to keep my belongings on the bike. A giant loop style luggage system would be used for more than the dusty and i'm sure id survive without it.

So ya going to give it a nudge this year Josh? The first year i did it (2011) the group was a bit big and someone was always having a issue and we were over 30 hours. 2012, K14 and I just plodded along at a good pace and did it in just over 23, not bad when K14 had next to nil off road experience. This year i'll be riding with my Bro and his mate on big heavy pigs (BMW100GS and Cagiva Navigator) so i mite just get fed up with them and do my own thing

i dont think the sub 24hr target will be met in 2013!

**Transalper** · 21st November 2012, 17:06

Originally Posted by Buddha#81

....This year i'll be riding with my Bro and his mate on big heavy pigs (BMW100GS and Cagiva Navigator) ...

What's the belly protection like on the Navigator? Pictures of them look like it has a soft bit exposed where the rocks might get it (in stock trim).
Could be worth chasing that with a camera but I'll be busy elsewhere on the ride I'm sure.
Think there's a DL1000 in the rider list too. Hat's off to them all, armoured up Transalp is about as big n heavy as I will ever take (last DB), in fact I expect I'll be on the 250 from this one forward..

I'm using the E12' bags on the WR now thanks to Ryans input too.

**Buddha#81:Me** · 21st November 2012, 17:21

Originally Posted by Transalper

What's the belly protection like on the Navigator? Pictures of them look like it has a soft bit exposed where the rocks might get it (in stock trim).
Could be worth chasing that with a camera but I'll be busy elsewhere on the ride I'm sure.
Think there's a DL1000 in the rider list too. Hat's off to them all, armoured up Transalp is about as big n heavy as I will ever take (last DB), in fact I expect I'll be on the 250 from this one forward..

I'm using the E12' bags on the WR now thanks to Ryans input too.

Yup i'll have the camera handy for the carnage......I'll be heading back to Dirt Zone for a new MotoZ rear the front will be doing another, love them for the money!

**Padmei** · 22nd November 2012, 06:48

Originally Posted by dino3310

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What a great website.

**socialites** · 22nd November 2012, 07:15

Originally Posted by michael e

what he said..ive just bought a giant loop aswell,really happy with it accept for the customs and gst BS....in total it cost me just over $600:
off to the shed now to fabricate me a fat ass seat out of ados contact glue and carpet foam underlay

I had a "look alike" giant loop bag made last year for the DB1K and used it very succesfully. I had a few mods made to it such as a little larger than the genuine one as well as the zipper run the total length of the bag and the total cost to have this made was $200.00. I have since then gone over to the Wolfman saddle bag arrangement so put the bag on Trademe a few weeks ago, oddly it took a couple of weeks to sell for $180.00. Cant seem to understand why people stuggled to pay $180 when some pay up to $600 for what is in my opinion an inferior product to the one that was proffesionally made here in NZ.
PS: The company who made mine is based in Auckland and is a profesional upholsterer. (unlike my less proffesional spelling)

**Aslan** · 22nd November 2012, 18:17

I'm with CooneyR on the wolfman bags - IMO the're the bees knees - even for old guys like me who drop their DR a lot - planning on buying wolfman racks for the new to me R1200GS - have fun on the Dusty you lucky fellows

**GPS MAN** · 22nd November 2012, 18:26

Going to miss you this year Stephen! Hey, I am taking the KTM this year...Retiring the KLR from the Dusty.....

**NordieBoy** · 22nd November 2012, 20:46

Originally Posted by Woodman

The first one we had a support vehicle to take our gear. Brilliant.

2008 and 2009 we had a support Surf and if you were lagging behind...

**Buddha#81:Me** · 18th December 2012, 17:16

well the Cave Weta luggage turned up today, I opted for the 25litre model in black..........The driving force was he had it in stock........i'm stoked for the money($147 delivered)!!!!!!! Cheers CW!