Show me your luggage racks! (please)

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Hi,
As I'm settling in for a looooong winter, I'm thinking about the CB1100RS I'm going to be riding from next spring. I'm hoping/planning to have my SO join me for a few longer trips, and need to start thinking of a luggage solution.
I want it to be GORGEOUS, it should have decent capacity, I want it to be fairly easily detachable, and when removed I don't want pipes and brackets to ruin the absolutely stunning lines of the RS too much. Is this a tall order?

Perhaps I can ask for some pictures (with descriptions) from those of you who think you've solved this little riddle?

Thanks,

Tormod
 
SW-Motech makes the SLC system which comes close; but you are looking for a unicorn. :)

Another brand that escapes me at the moment, makes a mount system that detaches save a couple small bits (thought it was SW-Motech but I was mistaken). Otherwise, I think soft luggage is going to give you the naked bike look when not mounted. E.g. Giant Loop's Great Basin - looks like a huge horse collar. While targeted mainly to dual sport used it on my old Griso.
 
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Thanks. The SLC looks pretty good, I can live with that size bracket. I think they're a little small for long rides two up, but maybe, maybe. I have to figure out if I can get them here and perhaps take a look. The Great Basin looks like I'd have to choose between it and my GF's a**, and sorry, Giant Loop. :)
 
I am very happy with SW-Motech side racks, Honda rear rack due to quality & durability.
I had them 3 years on my '13 CB and transferred over to '14 -2nd year, total 70,000 kms ridden, cannot go wrong with them.
Do not know what they make for RS.
Good luck
 
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Hovmod_imp said:
Thanks. The SLC looks pretty good, I can live with that size bracket. I think they're a little small for long rides two up, but maybe, maybe. I have to figure out if I can get them here and perhaps take a look. The Great Basin looks like I'd have to choose between it and my GF's a**, and sorry, Giant Loop. :)
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Hi, see link below:
http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=13813

The SCL is great,and I love the Motech Legend Gear. I did a cross Eu tour with these, no problem but for my next tip I am planning to get the larger and lockable Urban ABS from Motech.

But!!! ...if you are planning to tour two up, forget it.. passenger cannot reach the pegs when bags are attached unfortunatley.
 
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Hovmod_imp said:
Thanks. The SLC looks pretty good, I can live with that size bracket. I think they're a little small for long rides two up, but maybe, maybe. I have to figure out if I can get them here and perhaps take a look. The Great Basin looks like I'd have to choose between it and my GF's a**, and sorry, Giant Loop. :)
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Hi, see link below:
http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=13813

The SCL is great,and I love the Motech Legend Gear. I did a cross Eu tour with these, no problem but for my next tip I am planning to get the larger and lockable Urban ABS from Motech.

But!!! ...if you are planning to tour two up, forget it.. passenger cannot reach the pegs when bags are attached unfortunatley.
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Ouch. Really? Oh, no.
Is that just with the Motech gear, or do you mean any luggage will be in the way? I am absolutely planning on having a passenger.
 
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bajonett_imp said:
Hovmod_imp said:
Thanks. The SLC looks pretty good, I can live with that size bracket. I think they're a little small for long rides two up, but maybe, maybe. I have to figure out if I can get them here and perhaps take a look. The Great Basin looks like I'd have to choose between it and my GF's a**, and sorry, Giant Loop. :)
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Hi, see link below:
http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=13813

The SCL is great,and I love the Motech Legend Gear. I did a cross Eu tour with these, no problem but for my next tip I am planning to get the larger and lockable Urban ABS from Motech.

But!!! ...if you are planning to tour two up, forget it.. passenger cannot reach the pegs when bags are attached unfortunatley.
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Ouch. Really? Oh, no.
Is that just with the Motech gear, or do you mean any luggage will be in the way? I am absolutely planning on having a passenger.
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Just look at the pictures Ive posted with the bags on.. they are a little more forward, and a little high. And keep that in mind that these are the smallest available bags (9L) from Motech. I cannot see how the passengers legs bend in order to reach the pegs, the bags will be in the way...
 
My Fehling rack is from Germany. Small rack with lip, very European. Doesn't hold much. I just carry my rain gear on it when there is a threat of rain.

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Reply from Hepco & Becker: Their hard cases should fit just fine, and pillion is no problem (he inserted a caveat about the size of my companion, though). So I'll be getting a full Xplorer kit. Thanks for all your input, people!
 
Below is mine with a HONDA factory Rack, 1 key - Top case and also a dual mailman sachel.
All are easily removable.
Picture was taken on way to the 2019 WV rally last September.
 
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Alain Lee_imp said:
Below is mine with a HONDA factory Rack, 1 key - Top case and also a dual mailman sachel.
All are easily removable.
Picture was taken on way to the 2019 WV rally last September.
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Looks good!
 
Ferret, how do you like the quality of the Fehling? Thinking of one for my Bonneville, as it would incorporate Givi mounting points.
 
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