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urbanj · 04-23-2008, 10:03 AM

Not much info out there on saddlebags. And I really dont know anything about luggage. I was looking into some saddle bags for trips and want to make sure they wont get in the way of the passenger/my girlfriend. If its even possible on our bikes. And im looking at bags that are roughly 19 liters per side. Is that a good size?

Whitey Dodge · 04-23-2008, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by urbanj

Not much info out there on saddlebags. And I really dont know anything about luggage. I was looking into some saddle bags for trips and want to make sure they wont get in the way of the passenger/my girlfriend. If its even possible on our bikes. And im looking at bags that are roughly 19 per side. Is that a good size?

I have a set of large Eclipse soft bags and they do not get in the way of my wife's seating position on the bike.

**Hellgate** · 04-23-2008, 10:13 AM

I use Coretech nylon bags, they fit pretty good. I'll need to slide them back to give your passanger foot room. Once you do that you need to drape them over the rear turn signals. Not a problem. They work well and stay in place.

DefyInertia · 04-23-2008, 10:28 AM

Get a big topcase instead...more expensive but your passenger will thank you and they are just generally nicer to have for several reasons.

bmccrary · 04-23-2008, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by DefyInertia

Get a big topcase instead...more expensive but your passenger will thank you and they are just generally nicer to have for several reasons.

Or Both!

-bryan

**Hellgate** · 04-23-2008, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by bmccrary

Or Both!

-bryan

Holy CRAP! What on earth do you have your shock cranked to??? 11???

urbanj · 04-23-2008, 01:13 PM

thanks for the info. i re read my post and it was supposed to say the bags are 19 liters each. i dont really know how much that can hold.

urbanj · 04-23-2008, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by bmccrary

Or Both!

-bryan

what brand are those. they look nice.

dankatz · 04-23-2008, 01:52 PM

19 liters each is good size. Are they expandable beyond that? Those looks like Nelson Rigg..
Dani

urbanj · 04-23-2008, 02:46 PM

well i was looking at the nelson riggs. they have different kinds and i have no idea what makes them different. maybe ill just try to find the biggest i can get.

04-23-2008, 10:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
urbanj Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Bike: 2007 FZ6 Posts: 320 Rep Power: 8 Member #1173	2 up riding and saddlebags Not much info out there on saddlebags. And I really dont know anything about luggage. I was looking into some saddle bags for trips and want to make sure they wont get in the way of the passenger/my girlfriend. If its even possible on our bikes. And im looking at bags that are roughly 19 liters per side. Is that a good size? Last edited by urbanj; 04-23-2008 at 01:15 PM..

04-23-2008, 10:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
Hellgate Super Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Bike: 2007 FZ6 Posts: 3,313 Rep Power: 60 Member #1191	Re: 2 up riding and saddlebags I use Coretech nylon bags, they fit pretty good. I'll need to slide them back to give your passanger foot room. Once you do that you need to drape them over the rear turn signals. Not a problem. They work well and stay in place. __________________ Pete Mods: Akrapovic, Ohlins Remote, R6 Fork, RyanK Fender Mounts, Cobin with Backrest, Motovation Sliders, Yamaha Cowl, Stickers Removed, Galfers, Pazzo Shorties, Rizoma FE, Fredlight, Hugger Trimmed, ConvertiBar Clip-Ons, Acculign Top Clamp, OSO2K Setbacks, PC III w/ Custom AF1 Racing Map. Up Coming Mods: All Balls Headset

04-23-2008, 10:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
DefyInertia Saratogian Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Bike: '04 FZ6N - Silver Posts: 1,998 Rep Power: 56 Member #419	Re: 2 up riding and saddlebags Get a big topcase instead...more expensive but your passenger will thank you and they are just generally nicer to have for several reasons. __________________ 2004 FZ6N / KTM 125 SX www.youtube.com/DefyInertia "Y'all Be Safe Out There" - KILLBOY My Rider Resume

04-23-2008, 01:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
urbanj Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Bike: 2007 FZ6 Posts: 320 Rep Power: 8 Member #1173	Re: 2 up riding and saddlebags thanks for the info. i re read my post and it was supposed to say the bags are 19 liters each. i dont really know how much that can hold.

04-23-2008, 01:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
dankatz Commuter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Boston Bike: 2008 Cobalt Blue FZ6 Posts: 334 Rep Power: 7 Member #1154	Re: 2 up riding and saddlebags 19 liters each is good size. Are they expandable beyond that? Those looks like Nelson Rigg.. Dani

04-23-2008, 02:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
urbanj Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Bike: 2007 FZ6 Posts: 320 Rep Power: 8 Member #1173	Re: 2 up riding and saddlebags well i was looking at the nelson riggs. they have different kinds and i have no idea what makes them different. maybe ill just try to find the biggest i can get. Last edited by urbanj; 04-23-2008 at 02:50 PM..

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