Luggage

Switch · 04-06-2010, 10:03 AM

I need some luggage for my FZ1, but don't want to pay givi prices.

Would like to get hard stuff. Waterproof.

Any suggestions?

G-Rex · 04-06-2010, 10:12 AM

Givi is one of only a few options you have unfortunately.

Corbin makes the Beetle Bags, but those are useless for any real touring in my opinion. They're too small and ill-shaped.

I have Krausers on my Hayabusa, but the distributor for them doesn't carry them anymore I think. Check twistedthrottle.com You may be able to find the bags and racks used possibly, but new, they were equal to the Givis, so I'm not sure that the price will fit what you're looking for.

Good luck.

Trip · 04-06-2010, 10:16 AM

there are a bunch of knockoff pannier/trunk companies out there. May want to hit up PJ and see what he can get his hands on.

advrider may have an answer too.

Looni2ns · 04-06-2010, 10:19 AM

JC Whitney. Several folks on the local boards have them, and say they are pretty good quality.

Rider · 04-06-2010, 10:20 AM

Ammo boxes. My buddy Brad has those mounted on his Vstrom.

Mr Lefty · 04-06-2010, 02:04 PM

I've seen people get racks from Happy trails, then mount Pelican cases to them. Saw a KLR with a couple last oct...

he used the top loading ones for the side... pretty cool, lockable, crush proof, and completely air/water tight. no idea how much it'd run compared to the Givi's though

Switch · 04-06-2010, 02:20 PM

What do ya'll think about these?

http://www.nelsonrigg.com/store/product.aspx?pid=457

Mr Lefty · 04-06-2010, 02:40 PM

personally I'd stay away from any bags that need a rain cover... if you do any consistent long trips your going to get wet... and covers work in a pinch... but seem to always leak a little.

I got some Otrileb bags I'll sell ya for $150

great bags... 100% water proof... not a scratch on them

http://www.ortliebusa.com/CartGenie/prod-59.htm

Switch · 04-06-2010, 02:47 PM

Do you know the capacity on those?

Mr Lefty · 04-06-2010, 03:04 PM

I don't ... but I do know they hold just a bit more than my cortech sport saddle bags did even when they were expanded. and I believe they were 17L per side... so I'd guess they're 18ish both sides? good quality

the only funky thing about them is the rear straps... each bag has a front mounting strap like normal to attach to the foot rests... but on these... the rear strap is a single strap that connects the two bags... so on the drz I weave it through my tail rack... works great.

they bottom and 1/3 of the front and back edge are hard so the bags keep their shape and are easy to pack/un pack.

the only reason I offer them is I got the wolfman bags with the racks for the DRZ... or I'd keep'm

04-06-2010, 10:03 AM	#1
Switch dadbod Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: East TN Posts: 1,215	Luggage I need some luggage for my FZ1, but don't want to pay givi prices. Would like to get hard stuff. Waterproof. Any suggestions? __________________ It's fine.

04-06-2010, 10:12 AM	#2
G-Rex Where to next? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OK to the C Moto: TL1000R, Hayabusa, R1150RT Posts: 1,333	Givi is one of only a few options you have unfortunately. Corbin makes the Beetle Bags, but those are useless for any real touring in my opinion. They're too small and ill-shaped. I have Krausers on my Hayabusa, but the distributor for them doesn't carry them anymore I think. Check twistedthrottle.com You may be able to find the bags and racks used possibly, but new, they were equal to the Givis, so I'm not sure that the price will fit what you're looking for. Good luck. __________________

04-06-2010, 10:19 AM	#4
Looni2ns Crazy Lady Rider Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Metro Atlanta Moto: '05 SV650S "Baby", '00 Bandit 600S "Rita", '87 EX500 (track) Posts: 311	JC Whitney. Several folks on the local boards have them, and say they are pretty good quality. __________________ Elite Sportbike, LC Gain the knowledge, live the experience! www.elitesportbike.com

04-06-2010, 02:20 PM	#7
Switch dadbod Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: East TN Posts: 1,215	What do ya'll think about these? http://www.nelsonrigg.com/store/product.aspx?pid=457 __________________ It's fine.

04-06-2010, 02:47 PM	#9
Switch dadbod Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: East TN Posts: 1,215	Do you know the capacity on those? __________________ It's fine.

04-06-2010, 10:16 AM	#3
Trip Hold mah beer! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven Moto: 08 R1200GS Posts: 23,268	there are a bunch of knockoff pannier/trunk companies out there. May want to hit up PJ and see what he can get his hands on. advrider may have an answer too.

04-06-2010, 10:20 AM	#5
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	Ammo boxes. My buddy Brad has those mounted on his Vstrom.

04-06-2010, 02:04 PM	#6
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	I've seen people get racks from Happy trails, then mount Pelican cases to them. Saw a KLR with a couple last oct... he used the top loading ones for the side... pretty cool, lockable, crush proof, and completely air/water tight. no idea how much it'd run compared to the Givi's though

04-06-2010, 02:40 PM	#8
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	personally I'd stay away from any bags that need a rain cover... if you do any consistent long trips your going to get wet... and covers work in a pinch... but seem to always leak a little. I got some Otrileb bags I'll sell ya for $150 great bags... 100% water proof... not a scratch on them http://www.ortliebusa.com/CartGenie/prod-59.htm

04-06-2010, 03:04 PM	#10
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	I don't ... but I do know they hold just a bit more than my cortech sport saddle bags did even when they were expanded. and I believe they were 17L per side... so I'd guess they're 18ish both sides? good quality the only funky thing about them is the rear straps... each bag has a front mounting strap like normal to attach to the foot rests... but on these... the rear strap is a single strap that connects the two bags... so on the drz I weave it through my tail rack... works great. they bottom and 1/3 of the front and back edge are hard so the bags keep their shape and are easy to pack/un pack. the only reason I offer them is I got the wolfman bags with the racks for the DRZ... or I'd keep'm