Tail Bag question - Yamaha FZ6 Forums - International FZ6 Motorcycle Community Forum

mike62858 · 08-05-2008, 04:22 PM

Hello,
This may seem silly,but...
I want to get a Tail bag (Corte or Soft Givi), but I dont think I will be able to get my leg over the bag to get on the bike.I'm 5'-6"
Anyone have a suggestion or something they did.
I dont want saddle bags.
Thanks
Mike

**grommit** · 08-05-2008, 04:31 PM

I just put my foot over first, looks abit silly.

Practise in the garage first.

**FZ6inNH** · 08-05-2008, 04:34 PM

I have the Cortech Tail bag and I either stand very far forward by the handlebar and bend my leg and guide my foot over the rider's seat or I stand on the foot peg and pull the other foot up and over. You can do it. Put a small couch pillow up there, about 1' by 1' and try this a few times so you'll know what it will be like. After a few tries, you'll not knock the pillow off.

sasper · 08-06-2008, 12:08 AM

I'm a lot taller (6'4") and can just bend my leg and slip it in front of the tail bag. Might work for you too!

**sportrider** · 08-06-2008, 06:44 AM

I had a regular back pack on my FZ6, I got a cortech sport tail bag for my R1. I just swing my leg over it. you can put your knee on the seat and just whip your boot over the bag, sounds kinda dumb but you'll get used to it and won't even think about it after a while.

FZ6 in Gresham · 08-06-2008, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike62858

Hello,
This may seem silly,but...
I want to get a Tail bag (Corte or Soft Givi), but I dont think I will be able to get my leg over the bag to get on the bike.I'm 5'-6"
Anyone have a suggestion or something they did.
I dont want saddle bags.
Thanks
Mike

I got a Cortech tail bag I love. I'm sure it looks silly, but I do a front kick to get my foot over the seat then hop the rest of the way until I can sit. Know that I write it out I can imagine how funny it must look

. You need good balance and make sure you don't kick the bike over (I've haven't done that yet).

Anyways the other members have better Idea's. I just thought you would all get a kick out of the mental image.

mdr · 08-06-2008, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FZ6 in Gresham

I got a Cortech tail bag I love. I'm sure it looks silly, but I do a front kick to get my foot over the seat then hop the rest of the way until I can sit. Know that I write it out I can imagine how funny it must look

. You need good balance and make sure you don't kick the bike over (I've haven't done that yet).

Anyways the other members have better Idea's. I just thought you would all get a kick out of the mental image.

I do it that way too - like punting a football. Just be sure kickstand is solidly planted, cause I usually pull bike towards me a little in the process. Getting the leg off is just as funny. Usually have to pull upwards on my trouser cuff to get the leg up enough to clear seat. 5'6" and 56 years old ... yoga might help

bcityroller · 08-06-2008, 10:58 AM

I stand on the foot peg (left foot on left peg) and then pull the right leg under and over to the other side - seems a lot more graceful (relatively speaking) than the foot-led "swing and hop" it takes to do it the other way. The harder part is remembering that the bag is back there on dismount.

billm · 08-06-2008, 05:21 PM

I feel yer pain!

I have a Nelson-Rigg small bag & I'm 5'7" & I don't really have a problem w/just leaning a little forward & clearing the tail bag well enough. I just have to consciously do it every time or I brush the top of the bag.
Here's a problem I did have w/it once tho'; I had pulled into a parking spot & didn't turn it around at the time. I could have then cause there were open spots on either side. When I got back there were cars on either side so I had to maneuver it around to get back out. Stupidly I got on it, started it & tried to walk it around by stopping, pulling forward, etc. On the last little effort forward my left foot was too close to the peg & it got just topsided to the left & I had to try to quickly swing my rt. leg over to catch it before we all went down...................yep, my rt. foot hit the tail bag just enough to slow it up from a complete recovery. Since my left foot was so close to the bike I managed to somehow get my left knee into the bike somewhere & sort of support the bike w/my left leg/knee from totally dropping & meanwhile I had my rt. foot extricated from that stupid tail bag & here I was gripping the bars, engine starting to gain rpm, straining to hold it up.... I managed to release my deathgrip on the rt. bar enough to let my finger flick to stop sw. I then got my rt. hand somewhere on the frame & strained my guts out to get the bike back up. I was actually out of breath by the time I got back on the bike & rode away.
I had a sore spot on my left knee for 2 weeks!
Oh, yeah - I had just left the Chiropractor's office!! I needed to go back!

Anyway, the tail bag's been off & on since then. Only gonna use it when I think I'm gonna need it.

Andyjo · 08-06-2008, 06:47 PM

I just sort of kick my leg straight over the bike, instead of swinging around

08-05-2008, 04:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
mike62858 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Brick NJ Bike: 2007 FZ6 Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0 Member #3926	Tail Bag question Hello, This may seem silly,but... I want to get a Tail bag (Corte or Soft Givi), but I dont think I will be able to get my leg over the bag to get on the bike.I'm 5'-6" Anyone have a suggestion or something they did. I dont want saddle bags. Thanks Mike

08-05-2008, 04:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
grommit Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Birmingham, UK Bike: FZ6 S2 Posts: 1,469 Rep Power: 31 Member #488	Re: Tail Bag question I just put my foot over first, looks abit silly. Practise in the garage first. __________________ "I am not a number — I am a free man!"

08-05-2008, 04:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
FZ6inNH Moderator w/ Twisted Fate Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Hampshire Bike: 2008 FZ6 Cobalt Blue Posts: 2,959 Rep Power: 49 Member #18	Re: Tail Bag question I have the Cortech Tail bag and I either stand very far forward by the handlebar and bend my leg and guide my foot over the rider's seat or I stand on the foot peg and pull the other foot up and over. You can do it. Put a small couch pillow up there, about 1' by 1' and try this a few times so you'll know what it will be like. After a few tries, you'll not knock the pillow off. __________________ -={FZ6inNH}=- . . Member #9 . . 2008 Cobalt Blue FZ6 -My Rider Resume Mods: Yamaha Lower Cowl, Racetech Springs w/15w oil, FAZR6 F.E. Kit, Puig Smoke Racing Screen, Tank Camera mount, Cortech Sport saddle and tail bags, dual headlight mod, Shogun Sliders, Yamaha Comfort Seat, Mild Airbox Mod, De-Stickered, and Custom Carbon Fiber SwingArm Decals

08-06-2008, 12:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
sasper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Santa Monica (currently) & Chicago Bike: 2006 FZ6 in FASTEST BLUE Posts: 96 Rep Power: 2 Member #3688	Re: Tail Bag question I'm a lot taller (6'4") and can just bend my leg and slip it in front of the tail bag. Might work for you too!

08-06-2008, 06:44 AM	#5 (permalink)
sportrider Freeway Assassin Join Date: May 2007 Location: Redlands Ca.(can't see hell anymore) Bike: 2007 Yamaha YZFR1 Posts: 2,662 Rep Power: 10 Member #127	Re: Tail Bag question I had a regular back pack on my FZ6, I got a cortech sport tail bag for my R1. I just swing my leg over it. you can put your knee on the seat and just whip your boot over the bag, sounds kinda dumb but you'll get used to it and won't even think about it after a while. __________________ My Rider Resume America LOVE it or LEAVE IT former FZ6 test rider much of the action depicted here could rip your limbs off if done improperly.the riding discussed is done by an experianced rider in semi-controlled conditions, save the speed for the track. ride within your capibilities, concentrate and always wear protective gear, including a helmet, gloves, jacket, pants, and boots. I and the forum, forum staff, any combination of the words, forum, staff, thread, post, website, internet or member, are in no way responsible if you ride over your head and wad yourself up trying to recreate something you've read here.

08-06-2008, 10:58 AM	#8 (permalink)
bcityroller Street-tard Wannabe Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: MA - North Shore Bike: 2004 FZ6 - Silver Posts: 321 Rep Power: 9 Member #186	Re: Tail Bag question I stand on the foot peg (left foot on left peg) and then pull the right leg under and over to the other side - seems a lot more graceful (relatively speaking) than the foot-led "swing and hop" it takes to do it the other way. The harder part is remembering that the bag is back there on dismount. __________________ 2004 FZ6 - Laser Quad Exhaust- FAZR6 FE - Yamaha Un-Comfort Seat - Laminar Lip - Garmin 2610 GPS - bd43 Dual Headlight Mod - Shad Topmaster and Givi E450 Top Case -

08-06-2008, 05:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
billm Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pahrump, NV Bike: 2004 FZ6 Posts: 257 Rep Power: 5 Member #1778	Re: Tail Bag question I feel yer pain! I have a Nelson-Rigg small bag & I'm 5'7" & I don't really have a problem w/just leaning a little forward & clearing the tail bag well enough. I just have to consciously do it every time or I brush the top of the bag. Here's a problem I did have w/it once tho'; I had pulled into a parking spot & didn't turn it around at the time. I could have then cause there were open spots on either side. When I got back there were cars on either side so I had to maneuver it around to get back out. Stupidly I got on it, started it & tried to walk it around by stopping, pulling forward, etc. On the last little effort forward my left foot was too close to the peg & it got just topsided to the left & I had to try to quickly swing my rt. leg over to catch it before we all went down...................yep, my rt. foot hit the tail bag just enough to slow it up from a complete recovery. Since my left foot was so close to the bike I managed to somehow get my left knee into the bike somewhere & sort of support the bike w/my left leg/knee from totally dropping & meanwhile I had my rt. foot extricated from that stupid tail bag & here I was gripping the bars, engine starting to gain rpm, straining to hold it up.... I managed to release my deathgrip on the rt. bar enough to let my finger flick to stop sw. I then got my rt. hand somewhere on the frame & strained my guts out to get the bike back up. I was actually out of breath by the time I got back on the bike & rode away. I had a sore spot on my left knee for 2 weeks! Oh, yeah - I had just left the Chiropractor's office!! I needed to go back! Anyway, the tail bag's been off & on since then. Only gonna use it when I think I'm gonna need it.

08-06-2008, 06:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
Andyjo Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Tewksbury, MA Bike: 07 FZ6, 81 Maxim 650 Posts: 54 Rep Power: 5 Member #648	Re: Tail Bag question I just sort of kick my leg straight over the bike, instead of swinging around

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Tail swap question.	poi pounder	FZ6 StreetFighter	12	11-25-2008 09:53 PM
I'm 26 and just got my first piece of tail!!!	Damnitsjeff	FZ6 General Discussion	28	07-18-2008 07:07 PM
Tail Bag/Pack	stevesnj	FZ6 General Discussion	13	07-09-2008 09:07 PM
Tail Bag	ant_mb	Main Lobby / New Member Section	8	03-05-2008 07:31 AM
Tail Bag Suggestions	jeffm	FZ6 Mods	5	06-24-2007 08:52 PM

Advertisement