Bags

[zippooriginal_imp]

I want to get saddle and tail bags for long distance touring.
Tell me what has worked well for you. Oh and I'd like to go with
soft (nylon) bags Thanks.

 

[kennyw]

It will depend on if you are willing to relocate your turn signals. The factory location limits the size of the bag that fits.
I used an Emgo top box ($70) and Cortech saddle bags on a 4000 mile trip. I did have to relocate the turn signals to run them.

I switched to the police style hard bags last year though.

 

[the Ferret]

I use Tourmaster and Cortech stuff. I believe these are the Tourmaster elite saddlebags (no turn signal relocation necessary) and tank bag with a Cortech tail pack.

I also sometimes use a larger Nelson Rigg tail pack

The saddlebags are pretty small, but from years of touring I know how to pack small so it's not an obstacle for me. All of this easily fits in my saddlebags and is good for a week or more of touring.

 

[WRXer_imp]

Check out Ventura pack rack & 51 liter bag--you can fit two on one rack for 102 liters of storage (but no passenger with 2).

 

[zippooriginal_imp]

I use Tourmaster and Cortech stuff. I believe these are the Tourmaster elite saddlebags (no turn signal relocation necessary) and tank bag with a Cortech tail pack.

I also sometimes use a larger Nelson Rigg tail pack

The saddlebags are pretty small, but from years of touring I know how to pack small so it's not an obstacle for me. All of this easily fits in my saddlebags and is good for a week or more of touring.

I really thank you for your reply and input
It is really going to help me with what I decide to do
about bags.
I already spent $170 on a set of saddlebags However they are
just NOT going to suit my bike and needs. Regardless of the cost I
just want to get whatever will suit my needs and purpose. The Tourmaster bags and tail bag really look to be the perfect answer.

 

[Scooter12_imp]

I got the saddle bag stays/turn signal relocators from Samurider and use some Nelson Rigg saddlebags with a First Gear expandable tank bag. Worked for a week long camping trip. I'll see if I can get some pics posted.

 

[Nemo_imp]

Ogio saddlebags, tail and tank bag. I packed for 5 days in that setup.

I use Tourmaster and Cortech stuff. I believe these are the Tourmaster elite saddlebags (no turn signal relocation necessary) and tank bag with a Cortech tail pack.

I also sometimes use a larger Nelson Rigg tail pack

The saddlebags are pretty small, but from years of touring I know how to pack small so it's not an obstacle for me. All of this easily fits in my saddlebags and is good for a week or more of touring.

:huh: Mickey, THAT'S A LOT OF MEDS:exclamation::exclamation:

 

[the Ferret]

Yea it's a bummer, but since having gout and a kidney stone, I now have to carry meds for them on every trip, even though I have never had to take them while traveling. Just something my doc tells me to pack. The only meds I actually take are a pill a day for borderline high bp and a cholesterol pill. Not too bad for an 67 year old guy I'm told.

 

[Nemo_imp]

Yea it's a bummer, but since having gout and a kidney stone, I now have to carry meds for them on every trip, even though I have never had to take them while traveling. Just something my doc tells me to pack. The only meds I actually take are a pill a day for borderline high bp and a cholesterol pill. Not too bad for an 67 year old guy I'm told.

You don't look a day older than 65...

 

[the Ferret]

thanks buddy and don't feel a day over 85 most mornings lol

 

[Bheezy27403_imp]

+1 on Cortech tail bag and saddle bags (I have the sport bags). No turn signal relocation necessary. They all expand and will really hold a lot more than one would think. Especially if packed correctly. You can find them on ebay used for a very decent price. I think I spent $200ish for the whole set up.

 

[4 Paws_imp]

Cortech makes good stuff, I used it for many years.
I picked up a waterproof mod size and Ron-strap that on my luggage rack and seat. Simple, effective, ugly as sin.

 

[bigsheep_imp]

I had soft bags on my first bike and have hard cases that came with my CB1100. (A big part of the reason I bought the bike in the US, vs Canada was the $$$$ in accessories) In comparing my day to day experiences with hard vs soft, including water resistance and security I would go with hard cases all day long. I have 120L of storage on my CB between my 3 cases and they come on and off in seconds.

I really like the idea of the cortech blaze system because when you take the bags off it looks really clean, the hardware is near invisible and you have a really clean look, however I wouldn't switch from my Hepco and Becker side cases to those to eliminate the hardware showing when the bags are off.

 

[the Ferret]

The hard bags and trunk on my ST become storage facilities for a lot of junk I seldom use lol, but it is a touring bike so bags are a necessary evil on it.

My CB gets used for touring as well, but touring is not it's primary mission. Once or twice a year I throw on the soft bags, tail bag, and tank bag and head someplace, but the other 50 weeks I don't want to be encumbered by hard bags and trunk while riding the curvy back roads that are the CB's natural calling.

 

[Dude_imp]

Saving to get some hepco becker 40 liter cases