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RE: Hard luggage suggestions?
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(02-18-2022, 09:45 PM)mtneers_imp Wrote: [Image: 3594a4fa777274589e6f1b9e4a55c422.jpg]
Not the most “eye-appealing” storage, but:
-Watertight
-Lockable
-easily removable
-doesn’t rub any body parts as side bags can potentially do


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I like your setup mtneers Thumbs Up

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Hard luggage suggestions?
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(02-19-2022, 06:00 AM)koehlerk_imp Wrote: I got some SW Motech mounts and bags. They're nice. Not hard, not soft...kind of a hybrid. Easy to mount the hardware. Why ruin the look of the CB with hard bag on the back?

On my bike:
http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread....#pid280011

Where to buy:
https://sw-motech.us/products/luggage/si...ide+cases/


While I still think the HB Junior 30s look very sleek on the CB and do not ruin the look, you’ve got my attention with the SW Motech Urban ABS bags.

I’m curious if anyone knows if there are significant differences between the mounting of the racks on a 2016 EX as they are designed and my 2014 Standard?

Koehlerk, have you taken any multi-day trips using those bags? I’m wondering if I will regret trimming capacity by 13.5L per side in going for the SW Motech bags vs the HBs.

Does anyone that runs the Junior 30s feel like they have too much space?

Thanks!
Tom


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RE: Hard luggage suggestions?
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I like these, but their website only lists them for 2016EX. I'd like to get them for my 2013 Standard, but not if they won't fit without extensive modification. Does anybody know?


02-20-2022, 01:09 AM
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RE: Hard luggage suggestions?
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There are differences in angles, spacers, and maybe some mounting points. I can’t recall them all, but there is a post somewhere that lays out the differences. I have to do some searching today and see if I can find it.


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RE: Hard luggage suggestions?
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(02-19-2022, 02:45 PM)run-tmc_imp Wrote:
(02-19-2022, 06:00 AM)koehlerk_imp Wrote: I got some SW Motech mounts and bags. They're nice. Not hard, not soft...kind of a hybrid. Easy to mount the hardware. Why ruin the look of the CB with hard bag on the back?

On my bike:
http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread....#pid280011

Where to buy:
https://sw-motech.us/products/luggage/si...ide+cases/


While I still think the HB Junior 30s look very sleek on the CB and do not ruin the look, you’ve got my attention with the SW Motech Urban ABS bags.

I’m curious if anyone knows if there are significant differences between the mounting of the racks on a 2016 EX as they are designed and my 2014 Standard?

Koehlerk, have you taken any multi-day trips using those bags? I’m wondering if I will regret trimming capacity by 13.5L per side in going for the SW Motech bags vs the HBs.

Does anyone that runs the Junior 30s feel like they have too much space?

Thanks!
Tom


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While I still think the HB Junior 30s look very sleek on the CB and do not ruin the look, you’ve got my attention with the SW Motech Urban ABS bags.

I’m curious if anyone knows if there are significant differences between the mounting of the racks on a 2016 EX as they are designed and my 2014 Standard?

Koehlerk, have you taken any multi-day trips using those bags? I’m wondering if I will regret trimming capacity by 13.5L per side in going for the SW Motech bags vs the HBs.

Does anyone that runs the Junior 30s feel like they have too much space?

Thanks!
Tom


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Tom,
I haven't taken a multi-day trip yet, but I bought the bags with that in mind. Also, I carry all my baseball gear to and from games (batting helmet, two gloves, cleats, growler size water bottle, lunchbox).

I pack pretty light (old habits from Oregon Wilderness Ranger gig in Forest Service).

I can fit:
1 Fleece jacket
4 pair socks
4 pair underwear
2 tshirts
1 long sleeve shirt
Flip flops
Swimsuit
Small microfiber towel
Sleeping bag
Jetboil stove and fuel
Inflatable pillow
Inflatable sleeping pad
REI Quarterdome 1 person tent (poles won't fit)

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2n4CfiF]

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2n4F9bg]

I'd have to have a separate bag I'd strap to the back of the seat to hold my food, water container, and tent poles.

If you were going to motel or hotel it, it'd be no problem. The sleeping bag takes up the most the space in the bags.

I can do some measurements on the rack mount points later if you'd like.


02-20-2022, 03:28 AM
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(02-20-2022, 03:28 AM)koehlerk_imp Wrote:
(02-19-2022, 02:45 PM)run-tmc_imp Wrote:
(02-19-2022, 06:00 AM)koehlerk_imp Wrote: I got some SW Motech mounts and bags. They're nice. Not hard, not soft...kind of a hybrid. Easy to mount the hardware. Why ruin the look of the CB with hard bag on the back?

On my bike:
http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread....#pid280011

Where to buy:
https://sw-motech.us/products/luggage/si...ide+cases/


While I still think the HB Junior 30s look very sleek on the CB and do not ruin the look, you’ve got my attention with the SW Motech Urban ABS bags.

I’m curious if anyone knows if there are significant differences between the mounting of the racks on a 2016 EX as they are designed and my 2014 Standard?

Koehlerk, have you taken any multi-day trips using those bags? I’m wondering if I will regret trimming capacity by 13.5L per side in going for the SW Motech bags vs the HBs.

Does anyone that runs the Junior 30s feel like they have too much space?

Thanks!
Tom


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While I still think the HB Junior 30s look very sleek on the CB and do not ruin the look, you’ve got my attention with the SW Motech Urban ABS bags.

I’m curious if anyone knows if there are significant differences between the mounting of the racks on a 2016 EX as they are designed and my 2014 Standard?

Koehlerk, have you taken any multi-day trips using those bags? I’m wondering if I will regret trimming capacity by 13.5L per side in going for the SW Motech bags vs the HBs.

Does anyone that runs the Junior 30s feel like they have too much space?

Thanks!
Tom


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Tom,
I haven't taken a multi-day trip yet, but I bought the bags with that in mind. Also, I carry all my baseball gear to and from games (batting helmet, two gloves, cleats, growler size water bottle, lunchbox).

I pack pretty light (old habits from Oregon Wilderness Ranger gig in Forest Service).

I can fit:
1 Fleece jacket
4 pair socks
4 pair underwear
2 tshirts
1 long sleeve shirt
Flip flops
Swimsuit
Small microfiber towel
Sleeping bag
Jetboil stove and fuel
Inflatable pillow
Inflatable sleeping pad
REI Quarterdome 1 person tent (poles won't fit)

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2n4CfiF]

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2n4F9bg]

I'd have to have a separate bag I'd strap to the back of the seat to hold my food, water container, and tent poles.

If you were going to motel or hotel it, it'd be no problem. The sleeping bag takes up the most the space in the bags.

I can do some measurements on the rack mount points later if you'd like.


While I still think the HB Junior 30s look very sleek on the CB and do not ruin the look, you’ve got my attention with the SW Motech Urban ABS bags.

I’m curious if anyone knows if there are significant differences between the mounting of the racks on a 2016 EX as they are designed and my 2014 Standard?

Koehlerk, have you taken any multi-day trips using those bags? I’m wondering if I will regret trimming capacity by 13.5L per side in going for the SW Motech bags vs the HBs.

Does anyone that runs the Junior 30s feel like they have too much space?

Thanks!
Tom


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Tom,
I haven't taken a multi-day trip yet, but I bought the bags with that in mind. Also, I carry all my baseball gear to and from games (batting helmet, two gloves, cleats, growler size water bottle, lunchbox).

I pack pretty light (old habits from Oregon Wilderness Ranger gig in Forest Service).

I can fit:
1 Fleece jacket
4 pair socks
4 pair underwear
2 tshirts
1 long sleeve shirt
Flip flops
Swimsuit
Small microfiber towel
Sleeping bag
Jetboil stove and fuel
Inflatable pillow
Inflatable sleeping pad
REI Quarterdome 1 person tent (poles won't fit)

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2n4CfiF]

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2n4F9bg]

I'd have to have a separate bag I'd strap to the back of the seat to hold my food, water container, and tent poles.

If you were going to motel or hotel it, it'd be no problem. The sleeping bag takes up the most the space in the bags.

I can do some measurements on the rack mount points later if you'd like.

Impressive packing!
I’ll try to do some searching for differences between mounting on the ‘16 vs my ‘14 as well.


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RE: Hard luggage suggestions?
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On an ADV forum there seems to be a spread on who can pack the most on their motorcycle (Seriously, like a travelling gypsy), and who can travel with the least (For example: No panniers). In both situations packing includes the handling of human and mechanical emergencies, multiple overnights in the wild, and strangely: Meat for the BBQ.


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ROFL


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RE: Hard luggage suggestions?
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"and strangely: Meat for the BBQ"

That's the Ron Swanson approach.

I can pack a surprising amount into my Givi V47 for multi-day rides. Clean underwear and socks, shaving kit, and hotel reservations.


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RE: Hard luggage suggestions?
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(02-21-2022, 08:09 AM)Gone in 60_imp Wrote: "and strangely: Meat for the BBQ"

That's the Ron Swanson approach.

I can pack a surprising amount into my Givi V47 for multi-day rides. Clean underwear and socks, shaving kit, and hotel reservations.

Geeez, who would pack dirty undies....before multi-day rides[Image: 95754a7657bcf149736c3b39e623d885.gif]
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02-21-2022, 08:18 AM
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