Luggage

[jamboa_imp]

Moto Machines has the Hepco Becker CB 1100 side carriers in stock now.

http://www.motomachines.com/Lock-it-Side..._3312.html

Last time I heard from them they did not have the mounts for this soft luggage, I wonder if it works for both styles?

Last time I heard from them they did not have the mounts for this soft luggage, I wonder if it works for both styles?
My quick lock removable side hardbag carrier will arrive soon with the H/B 42L with removable silver sides that can be color matched to the bike! Fixin to do a 3K mile Rocky Mtn. Co.,N.M,4 Cornors from Bayou Country thru Arkansas to get started!

[renko_imp]

Moto Machines has the Hepco Becker CB 1100 side carriers in stock now.

http://www.motomachines.com/Lock-it-Side..._3312.html

It looks like the repositioned tail-lights will be about 11 inches apart, center-to-center. Be a few days before there's time to install and find out for sure.

[frontrange_kg_imp]

Here are some photos of the Ventura Bike-Pack System, my amigo, Scotty, stopped by Ventura this afternoon and picked my order, he says the installation took ten minutes and that it is a high quality product. I live in Peru but will be flying up soon for a road trip, I'll post a review after I get on the road.

Hello Old Gringo,

I hope you can tell us how you like the Ventura setup. The setup looks good on the bike and I really like how the setup allows the bag to face the rider.

Thanks!

Frontrange_kg

[oldgoat01_imp]

Just an FYI for those still considering luggage options. It has been a long and frustrating path for me on the luggage front. Problem being I have competing needs. First, I need enough space to hold my jacket and I want it to be lockable. Second, I need top loading based on previous unpleasantness of Pelican style/suitcase opening cases. Finally, I want something that I think looks good with the bike. That last one is the killer. I do not like the looks of top cases in general...seems like a small UFO is hovering slightly above and behind the bike, always there, following your every move. Since the Xplorer from Hepco Becker is square it doesn't bother me as much and I did consider that option. I also think wide panniers detract from the look of the bike. Bottom line is I wanted as narrow a profile as possible that would still hold my jacket. Lo and behold I find the Krauser Skyline. Krauser is owned by H-B and makes some of the H-B bags; although H-B changes some of the cosmetics. The H-B Strayker are the same as the Skyline; however, I like the look of the Skyline better. Here it gets interesting. The width of the Strayker is listed at more than 2 inches wider than the Skyline. Per Strayker distributors, the width is correct for the Strayker. Per direct correspondence with Krauser, the width of the Skyline is correct and the H-B catalog is wrong. One dealer even said they measured the Strayker. Given that the cost of these bags with the mounts puts it at about $900, I got gunshy. So, I ended up ordering the c-bow mounts (which is the mount for the skyline and several other H-B bags) And, for now, I went with the H-B streetbags. I'm hoping the bags look OK. Since they are zippered, I can treat them as top opening, they are lockable and lock to the mounts so it has a reasonable level of security. It appears that the c-bow mounts are tighter to the bike than the normal H-B pannier mounts and the bags are narrow but should be large enough to hold my jacket. As you can tell, I'm not enamored with my decision but I figure it may be OK and allows me to upgrade to something else if I want. In any case, they are on order and should be here in the next couple of weeks. So if anyone was thinking about heading down this path, you may want to hold off until I get mine and can post pics and provide a review.

[Lambotte_imp]

Does anyone know if the c bow racks work with the oem luggage rack?


Kevin

[oldgoat01_imp]

Does anyone know if the c bow racks work with the oem luggage rack?


Kevin

I don't know; however, Krauser sent me the installation instructions, so perhaps you can tell from those.

I sent you a PM

[oldgoat01_imp]

Just to help with the consolidated thread idea if someone is looking at luggage options... Here is the link to the [url=http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1028]Hepco and Becker c-bow mounts with Street Bags Thread w pics

[rboe]

From my adventure bikes days I got these. The Giant Loop (used several times) and the Ortlieb waterproof panniers (not used yet). You'll notice that the signals don't need to be moved and there is plenty of room for the bum and legs.

The advantage to these bags; easily removed with no residual racks or mounts. Age gracefully; but you can't lock 'em.
Rear view; these guys are empty, look better all stuffed up with gear.
Now the Giant Loop.
And a rear view.

[the Ferret]

Heres my 1100 with 2 different size sets of soft luggage

Small

[url=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/theferret111/media/stonelick3_zpsb6efdd1d.jpg.html]

Large


[url=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/theferret111/media/002_zpsf2f996de.jpg.html]

The smaller set are Cortech units I use for day trips and around town riding

The larger set are Nelson Rigg units I use for out of state multi day trips.

Both tank bags are magnetic, both tail packs attach with stretchy bands and hooks

I also have a set of matching Nelson Rigg saddlebags, but they are too large to use without moving the rear turn signals, which I haven't seen a way to do that I am happy with so far.

[Ole]

WOO WOO! Happier than a three peckered billy goat I am!

Last Friday got a Hondaline chrome rear rack delv by brown truck
Monday got a GIVI adaptor plate delv by brown truck
Today a GIVI Trekker46 top case delv by brown truck

I love brown trucks!

Will toss some pics up this weekend when they all get together

My son and I have a 2500 mile trip coming up and I will be ready now.