Show us your luggage setup! - Page 4

mars · 01-28-2013, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockmuncher

Had system cases on my '04 and didn't care for them. Sold them and found a really good deal on a set of Touratech Zegas. The racks were from a klr so I had to remake them for the GS. Pretty close to a break even deal. Then my dad gave me an old Pelican box that had cracked from having something too big in it for decades. Pelican replaced it with a new one so I built a rack and mounted it as a top box.
BTW, I know the Kolpin gas can is overkill, but it was already mounted on the Zegas when I got the so why not?

With a pin hole and a bick lighter you could leave some cool flames at night.

mpillis · 01-28-2013, 05:17 PM

Where does the exhaust exit in relation to the gas can?

10Cup · 01-28-2013, 05:46 PM

Full camping gear and everything I need for weeks on the road. Nice and compact. Ortlieb medium dry bag on top along with a Wolfman Explorer tank bag powered to charge phones etc. 10" Odyssey Jessie Panniers complete the package.

JimVonBaden · 01-28-2013, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by mars

With a pin hole and a bick lighter you could leave some cool flames at night.

I'm betting he has no muffler and a turn down pipe!

Jim

Rockmuncher · 01-29-2013, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by mpillis

Where does the exhaust exit in relation to the gas can?

I know there is issues with the kolpin can, just undecided about shitcanning it or not. Leaning towards going with smaller bottle setups for stove fuel and drinking water.

RogerWilco · 01-29-2013, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Eddy Alvarez

Jesse bags that came with bike and my "Touratech prototype" tailpack that can be found at Wal-Mart for a mere $18! Hey don't laugh, it's waterproof, it's HUGE, it holds ALL of my camping gear with sleeping bag, air mattress/pump, camping chair, fire starter logs and it doesn't move an inch and if it cracks, I'm out another whopping $18!

Sir, if it cracks, you are out another whopping $18.00........plus tax.

gratefulJED · 01-29-2013, 04:24 PM

Wouldn't be a luggage thread without Vern:

Mountain Sun tank panniers:

BobbySands · 01-29-2013, 04:53 PM

Jeexus you guys carry a pit load of stuff.

In this configuration I can stay out indefinately. I have clothing for 4 or 5 days then I have to do the washing.

In the dry bag are cold weather liners, my tent, sleeping bag, mattress, pillow, and a small bag with flashlight, mess kit, tent stakes, clothes line, etc.

Unless the weather changes or I'm camping, that bag never has to be unpacked.

I use the same panniers and same packing method on the little GS.

Here's the bike at Manic 5.

Churchill Falls.

justinallen03 · 01-29-2013, 05:18 PM

To the OP that requested the pics of the strap retainers in the box...

This is the way I did it:

I got a length of 1" x 1/16" (i think thats the right thickness...just pick one that seems rigid enough) aluminum bar, a pack of 1/4" stainless fender washers, and longer bolts. The bolts go through the existing mounts. The straps are the bungee type with the clasp on one end and loop on the other. I don't remember the brand, but they were at the dealer when I walked in to get the bolts and ended up walking out with the straps too.

Edit: After looking at the posted pic, they are ROK straps

I also highly recommend the handlebar bag from Wunderlich that other people have posted on this thread. I had the BMW small tank bag and hated it. If you ride off road and are standing up you'll constantly hit it with your legs. That bag is perfect for my cell, wallet and backup head set module.

mcstark · 01-29-2013, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by JimVonBaden

Mine, waiting on powder coating.

Jim

Jim - When do you start production? Seriously good looking job there!!!

JimVonBaden · 01-29-2013, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mcstark

Jim - When do you start production? Seriously good looking job there!!!

Not me, I have almost no real welding skills. Check out the Rookie Welder in the Garage section. He is making them for me.

Jim

Rockmuncher · 01-31-2013, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by JimVonBaden

Not me, I have almost no real welding skills. Check out the Rookie Welder in the Garage section. He is making them for me.

Jim

Looks like the rookie welder and Vern have a lot in common. Nice bags!

hawbs · 01-31-2013, 09:39 AM

Full set of Odyssey II's and a BMW tank bag.

JimVonBaden · 01-31-2013, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockmuncher

Looks like the rookie welder and Vern have a lot in common. Nice bags!

More like Vern copied Jesse almost exactly!

I designed the bags Kirk is making for me. And, while there are a few cues from Jesse, there are several of minor and major differences that should make them more appropriate for my uses.

Let's face it, bag design is function over form, so there are only a few basic layouts that are truely functional. Rectangle boxes with flat sides and lids hold stuff nicely, but do not hold up in a crash as well, do not give angled ground clearance without sacrificing volume, and lid designs are limited if you want them to seal and stay closed.

Jim

PS I did the overall design, Kirk completed the actual design and mounts himself.

(none) · 01-31-2013, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by gratefulJED

Wouldn't be a luggage thread without Vern:

Mountain Sun tank panniers:

How do you like the tank panniers? They look really good. Waterproof at all?

01-28-2013, 05:17 PM	#47
mpillis Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Union, Ky. Oddometer: 275	Exhaust Where does the exhaust exit in relation to the gas can? __________________ Marc Union, Ky MSF RiderCoach 2005 K1200LT 2004 R1150GS Adventure

01-28-2013, 05:46 PM	#48
10Cup Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Oddometer: 2,267	Full camping gear and everything I need for weeks on the road. Nice and compact. Ortlieb medium dry bag on top along with a Wolfman Explorer tank bag powered to charge phones etc. 10" Odyssey Jessie Panniers complete the package. __________________ 10Cup - WR250R - BMW R1200GS Trails of the West 2011 Moab/Western TAT 2010 Continental Divide Ride 09 Route 66 Ride SPOT Tracker SpearMotorSports, Inc. The cost of living's going up, and the chance of livin's going down.

01-29-2013, 04:24 PM	#52
gratefulJED long strange tripper Joined: Jan 2004 Location: The Land of Enchantment Oddometer: 1,755	Wouldn't be a luggage thread without Vern: Mountain Sun tank panniers: __________________ "The liberties of a people never were, nor ever will be, secure when the transactions of their rulers may be concealed from them." - Patrick Henry

01-29-2013, 04:53 PM	#53
BobbySands JockeyfullofBourbon Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Your man of The Da Vinci Code. Oddometer: 5,646	Jeexus you guys carry a pit load of stuff. In this configuration I can stay out indefinately. I have clothing for 4 or 5 days then I have to do the washing. In the dry bag are cold weather liners, my tent, sleeping bag, mattress, pillow, and a small bag with flashlight, mess kit, tent stakes, clothes line, etc. Unless the weather changes or I'm camping, that bag never has to be unpacked. I use the same panniers and same packing method on the little GS. Here's the bike at Manic 5. Churchill Falls. __________________ "So what makes this protest different is that you're set to die, Bobby?" --May well come to that. "You start a hunger strike to protest for what you believe in. You don't start already determined to die or am I missing somethin' here?" -- It's in their hands. Our message is clear. They're seeing our determination.

01-29-2013, 05:18 PM	#54
justinallen03 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2010 Location: greenville, sc Oddometer: 136	sorry it took so long To the OP that requested the pics of the strap retainers in the box... This is the way I did it: I got a length of 1" x 1/16" (i think thats the right thickness...just pick one that seems rigid enough) aluminum bar, a pack of 1/4" stainless fender washers, and longer bolts. The bolts go through the existing mounts. The straps are the bungee type with the clasp on one end and loop on the other. I don't remember the brand, but they were at the dealer when I walked in to get the bolts and ended up walking out with the straps too. Edit: After looking at the posted pic, they are ROK straps I also highly recommend the handlebar bag from Wunderlich that other people have posted on this thread. I had the BMW small tank bag and hated it. If you ride off road and are standing up you'll constantly hit it with your legs. That bag is perfect for my cell, wallet and backup head set module.

01-31-2013, 09:39 AM	#58
hawbs Rockin' the Beer Gut Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Twin Cities, MN Oddometer: 156	Full set of Odyssey II's and a BMW tank bag.

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