Morning all,
What are your thoughts on the best luggage solution that uses the least bolt on ironmongery ?
Cheers
Frankie
What are your thoughts on the best luggage solution that uses the least bolt on ironmongery ?
Cheers
Frankie
I use a thin tankbag , oxford sports humpback panniers across the seat but supported on 2 home made frames inspired by an unknown brand , and a rolltop bag across the the seat with the ends resting on the panniers .
this set up has served me well for several years , with the ability to carry enough stuff for 10 days away abroad .
I don't bother with bungee straps ( too unreliable ) but I do use releasable big cable straps . thee are much quicker and will not come undone and are far more secure .
the pannier supports bolt to the rear exhaust hanger rear bolts and the rear bungee strap bobbins ( gen 2 ) , I got the idea from some highway hawk ***** the Harley owners use , mine are made from bent and welded rebar rod , and have proved very rigid and protect the panniers rubbing on the zorsts ,, !!!!
this set up has served me well for several years , with the ability to carry enough stuff for 10 days away abroad .
I don't bother with bungee straps ( too unreliable ) but I do use releasable big cable straps . thee are much quicker and will not come undone and are far more secure .
the pannier supports bolt to the rear exhaust hanger rear bolts and the rear bungee strap bobbins ( gen 2 ) , I got the idea from some highway hawk ***** the Harley owners use , mine are made from bent and welded rebar rod , and have proved very rigid and protect the panniers rubbing on the zorsts ,, !!!!
i looked at ventura racks , a lot of people swear by them .
i just swear at them ,as they push far too much weight too far back for my liking .
i just swear at them ,as they push far too much weight too far back for my liking .
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Harrogate
I use a Famsa tank Bag + Ventura pack:
Tank bag fastens to a harness as its a plastic tank - its expandable and can use it in many different size combinations...
Ventura - I never carry a pillion on the T so i have the pack over the rear seat..... rather than hanging off the back...
(You could just use the ventura rack..... and put whatever you want on to it.... The hoop / rack part is easily removable with a small allen key if it bothers you when your having days without luggage..... i just leave it on for the whole trip...)
Works very well...... for me.....
:bigsmile
Tank bag fastens to a harness as its a plastic tank - its expandable and can use it in many different size combinations...
Ventura - I never carry a pillion on the T so i have the pack over the rear seat..... rather than hanging off the back...
(You could just use the ventura rack..... and put whatever you want on to it.... The hoop / rack part is easily removable with a small allen key if it bothers you when your having days without luggage..... i just leave it on for the whole trip...)
Works very well...... for me.....
:bigsmile
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Joined Jul 2009
1K Posts | 35+
Harrogate
Cheers Skidog........ i do like Mountains:
anyhow..... good luck with your luggage search... once youve decided what you want then have a browse around some of the forums (Tuono & RSV) and maybe place some wanted adds....im sure there is still excellent quality second hand stuff around ....
anyhow..... good luck with your luggage search... once youve decided what you want then have a browse around some of the forums (Tuono & RSV) and maybe place some wanted adds....im sure there is still excellent quality second hand stuff around ....
I must admit the ventura kit looks an absolute doddle to use for touring , and mounted as felix has done would be more stable than shown in the ventura blurb !!!.
