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Archive through January 02, 2006Skully30 01-02-06  09:21 pm
         

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Johnnylunchbox
Posted on Monday, January 02, 2006 - 09:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I've had good luck with these bags and I've had them on the Blast, the XB, and my wife's Ninja.

http://www.newenough.com/nelson_rigg_standard_saddle_bag_page.htm

They are really put together well and you can't beat the price.
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Steve899
Posted on Monday, January 02, 2006 - 10:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Skully, do you have a low bridge clearance issue?
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Dtx
Posted on Monday, January 02, 2006 - 11:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

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Gearhead998
Posted on Tuesday, January 03, 2006 - 08:43 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Hey Johnnylunchbox, this may be a stupid question, but when you order the bags they come as a pair right? The way that the site is worded, I'm worried about having to order each side seperatly. I have noticed the same wording on other sites too. It wouldn't make any sense to have to order seperatly. I may just be a little paranoid. You can beat me up if you like.
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Gearhead998
Posted on Tuesday, January 03, 2006 - 08:44 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

what else are people using for tank bags. I am planning my trip to Sturgis and want to make sure that I have the right luggage.
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Johnnylunchbox
Posted on Tuesday, January 03, 2006 - 10:39 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Not a stupid question at all. I've ordered parts before that didn't say one way or the other if the order included a pair of items or a single piece.

The bags do indeed come as a pair.

P.S. I had the XB up to 120 mph with those bags on and fully loaded, without a problem.
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Gearhead998
Posted on Tuesday, January 03, 2006 - 12:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Cool, thanks Johnny
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Charlieboy6649
Posted on Tuesday, January 03, 2006 - 04:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Gearhead,

Go with the Cortech tri-bag as seen on BB_stacker's bike above, you won't be sorry...

I can pack for a few days in it alone!
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Cataract2
Posted on Tuesday, January 03, 2006 - 06:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Johnny, can you get me some pictures of those bags mounted, including how the mount, to your XBS please.
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Johnnylunchbox
Posted on Tuesday, January 03, 2006 - 07:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Cataract - I'll PM you, then send me a return email and I'll attach pics if I can find them.
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Bbstacker
Posted on Tuesday, January 03, 2006 - 08:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Here are some better pics of the way the Cortech sport bags mount

The front and rear are attached with quick-release buckles
The front and rear hanging straps are velcro adjustable and can go over or under the pillion
I prefer under. It looks cleaner
The rear straps i have crossed behind the license plate and looped round the directionals
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Johnnylunchbox
Posted on Tuesday, January 03, 2006 - 09:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Judging by the pics, the Cortechs mount similarly to the Nelson Rigg bags. The NR bags also have a layer of neoprene to protect the bike from abrasion. I mount the NR bags in the same manner. A strap on (strap on?...whatever) each passenger footpeg and the rear strap under the license plate just as bbstacker did it. The only real difference is the velcro straps that BBstacker puts under the pillion. I put them over, but I imagaine I might be able to put them under as well. I never thought about that. The other thing about the NR bags that I like, even if it is not applicable for the Buell, is the metallized heat resistant fabric on the bottom of the bags. It's very useful for when my wife uses the bags on her EX500.

Both are fine bags. However the NR's will run you about $60 shipped, and the Cortechs about $120 shipped. Also, the Cortechs are available in different colors. They both hold roughly the same volume of goods.
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Bbstacker
Posted on Tuesday, January 03, 2006 - 10:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The Cortech bags have the reflectorized heat-resistant panel on the bottom as well as the neoprene panels between the bags and bike.

The one thing I noticed with mounting the straps under the pillion is that the bags sit lower on the sides. While this doesn't affect comfort, function or handling, it does allow the bottoms of the bags to contact the passenger heel guards. I zip-tied a length of 1/4" i.d. vacuum hose over the top of the heel guards so the sharp edge wouldn't contact the bag bottom.
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