The CB1100 Community Forum

I'll admit I'm spoiled with my current ride, a 2016 Goldwing. And not just for the cool features like cruise control and the built in nav system, etc. but for the ample locked storage capability. Even if not going on a multi day ride, I have stuff that I like to always keep with me, including a rain suit, a tire repair kit, a first aid kit, extra pair of gloves, a baseball cap (for when off the bike) and other little things. But I am thinking about getting a CB1100 both as a second bike now, and when the 900 pound GW just gets too much for this old guy to handle, as my then primary ride. And it made me think, what to do for storage?

Personally, I don't want to have a backpack with me every time I ride. Most of my riding is in the summer, and its just too hot to have a backpack sitting on my back. I guess I could buy some nylon or other soft throw-over the seat type bags, but wondered what the rest of you do for just regular, everyday storage needs.

I ride with a Klim Gore-Tex riding suit, so separate rain gear is not required. For day rides, my credit card doubles as a tire repair kit and I shove a baseball cap in my waistband. I don't bother with extra gloves if I'm just going out for a few hours.

35L and 55L rear top box for myself. The 55L stores everything I need. Yeah, bike looks will be affected, but you won't need to deal with throwing a leg over any hard side bags or similar. The bike also stays narrow. I used to wear a backpack, now I just throw that into the 55L box . I haven't looked back since. Top box easily attaches/detaches.

Magnetic tank bag here and soft tail bag if necessary

I think vegans would squeal at that image.

Top box is Givi mounteed on Honda rear rack, side panniers (semi hard) are by SW-Motech supported by Evo side racks (SW-M), also have magnetic tank bag. Am very happy to have this set, that is easily attaches/detaches

(03-09-2019, 04:56 AM)LongRanger_imp Wrote: [ -> ]I ride with a Klim Gore-Tex riding suit, so separate rain gear is not required. For day rides, my credit card doubles as a tire repair kit and I shove a baseball cap in my waistband. I don't bother with extra gloves if I'm just going out for a few hours.

Alright. Do tell.

(03-09-2019, 10:58 AM)dbarkdoll_imp Wrote: [ -> ]

(03-09-2019, 04:56 AM)LongRanger_imp Wrote: [ -> ]I ride with a Klim Gore-Tex riding suit, so separate rain gear is not required. For day rides, my credit card doubles as a tire repair kit and I shove a baseball cap in my waistband. I don't bother with extra gloves if I'm just going out for a few hours.

Alright. Do tell.

Alright. Do tell.
AAA?

I know my CAA covers motorcycles for roadside assistance and tow.

I use the factory Honda rack and top box with the 1 key system. I had them shipped from Japan through Samurider and I can easily fit my full face helmet in there.

A simple back pack - Honda, of course!

Carries my puncture kit, cordless inflater, visor cleaner and wipes, waterproof trousers, spare gloves and neck warmer and plenty of room over.

My opinion is that any luggage ruins the lines of the bike which I'd rather not do.