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Luggage carrying 03 Sep 2018 18:36 #27379

Dr. Peter
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My KLE came with a Ventura Bike Pack which sits over, not on, the original rack (maximum load 9kg). It's what I would call soft luggage. Apart from that the bike is fairly stock (bark busters and a smaller rear sprocket), there is no additional sub frame added in to keep things off the exhaust pipe.

Have to say that there is a bewildering array of stuff out there now WRT to carrying stuff on bikes.

What have members used that worked to keep the wet out, the dust out, and is reasonably robust (I will probably fall down)?

Looking for 10 responses and 13 different opinions.

Peter

Peter Farrell
2017 Suzuki S40 Boulevard (cruising) - loned out
2006 Kawasaki KLE 500 (adventure) - loned out
1989 Suzuki TS 250 X (vinduro)
1986 Honda Goldwing 1200
1988 Honda Goldwing 1500
1976 TY250 (twin shock trials and officiating)

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Luggage carrying 03 Sep 2018 21:48 #27384

Chappa Online Platinum Boarder Posts: 440 Thank you received: 38	Andy Strapz soft panniers are great you will need to make/buy racks for them I’ve done more than50,000ks with mine and they are still going strong never leaked even in deep river crossings
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Luggage carrying 04 Sep 2018 00:42 #27387

Mat R Online Administrator AMTRA Treasurer Posts: 1875 Thank you received: 94	Giant Loop saddlebags seem like worth a look. Remember, the smaller the luggage the less you will take, just break it down to what you need. Have fun looking.
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Luggage carrying 04 Sep 2018 07:23 #27388

Serge C Online Administrator I Wanna Be Sedated Posts: 3059 Thank you received: 169	Like Chappa, I use Andy Strapz soft panniers and they're great. For 'more economical' options, check out the range at Third Gear. Their 'throw over' bag is also a very good unit. www.thirdgear.com.au/rear-throw-over-luggage-system/
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Luggage carrying 05 Sep 2018 07:53 #27401

Dr. Peter Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 143 Thank you received: 5	Wow! Chalk and cheese regarding pricing: Third Gear vs Great loop.
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Luggage carrying 05 Sep 2018 08:57 #27403

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Peter I’ve ridden with a few guys with Giant loop and similar style bags while they are great quality and fit well the guys found them very frustrating because it is very hard to get just one thing out without upsetting the whole apple cart and having to repackage the whole thing on the side of the track. This may not be a problem if you are very organised and can remember exactly where everything is in the bag.
Where as in the pannier bag types you can rummage around in them get what you want roll up the top clip them down and on your way

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Luggage carrying 05 Sep 2018 14:20 #27406

Ian Robinson Online Administrator Posts: 2050 Thank you received: 119	Keep an eye on eBay and gumtree. I bought some excellent sw.motec bags at a great price on eBay. Almost new for $100.
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Luggage carrying 05 Sep 2018 21:52 #27417

Dirtpilot Offline Administrator Posts: 577 Thank you received: 36	I stay at pubs, so i just strap a couple of drybags on the back, even tho i do have a alloy topbox and panniers. less is best.
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Luggage carrying 06 Sep 2018 07:50 #27418

Dr. Peter Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 143 Thank you received: 5	Sleeping under the stars vs. Just 5 will effect things, as will the length and remoteness of the journey.
	Peter Farrell 2017 Suzuki S40 Boulevard (cruising) - loned out 2006 Kawasaki KLE 500 (adventure) - loned out 1989 Suzuki TS 250 X (vinduro) 1986 Honda Goldwing 1200 1988 Honda Goldwing 1500 1976 TY250 (twin shock trials and officiating) The administrator has disabled public write access.

Luggage carrying 06 Sep 2018 10:01 #27422

Ken R Offline Platinum Boarder RETIRED? Posts: 2961 Thank you received: 137	Dr. Peter wrote: Sleeping under the stars vs. Just 5 will effect things, as will the length and remoteness of the journey. Does Just 5 mind you sleeping under her/him? Probably best if you are remote
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