Vstrom Riders and Where They Like Their Bags

[Zapp22]

done.
lemme know

Originally Posted by Chad_NC

Could you PM me a pic of just the rack? I had a rack on the KLR with a Kolpin bag that looks very similar to yours. I have a Givi rack on top with a JC Whitney box right now, but would like the option of using the Kolpin bag that I have has unused for 3 years.

[Chad_NC]

Thanks. Thats the rack I thought it was. I might be ordering one when I can then modify it to fit the Strom

[ozzymenace]

top box for short runs and all 3 for rallys

[swingset]

Pelicans on all the time, top box but only when the wife is on board or it's a long trip. Usually alternate between a small commuter tank bag and a big one for touring.

[kernow kamikaze]

Originally Posted by Zapp22

loaded, i do sidebags first. I think they are ride-enhancing lowering the COG.
but for convenience nothing beats my lightweight ATV 'trunk' on the tail rack.

like the look of that bag/trunk, what's it called & where did you get it?

[Kurgan]

I have never liked saddlebags on any bike I've owned over the past 30 years. Top luggage only - seat packs, top cases, tank bags.

Everyday riding, 33 liter Trekker and maybe one of my small Marsee tank bags..



Going out of town, I'll use a 52 liter Trekker..



If I were to need even more room, a dry bag would sit on the passenger seat.

[JSPEED]

I use my top case for day to day riding and all day rides...kinda like a trunk (or boot for the Brits).

[MillCreek]

[QUOTE=JSPEED;20640263]I use my top case for day to day riding and all day rides...kinda like a trunk (or boot for the Brits).

I have a Givi V46 top case (I wanted something large enough to hold my XXL modular helmet) and Nelson Rigg CL850 side bags. An advantage of having the side bags on at all times is that between them and the H&B engine guards, it spares the plastics, etc. from damage if the bike decides to take a nap.

[EvanADV]

Originally Posted by hitchface

They do weigh a lot, but they really can't be beat in any department except maybe looks. But then, I like how they look.

Waterproof, tough, big, easily secured from thieves...and CHEAP!

I wholeheartedly agree. This is a big bike, it can easily handle the weight. I've had mine for about 9 months now, mounted to some Jesse racks a fellow inmate donated to me.

I've been saving for actual Jesse's in the meantime...which arrive TODAY!

Here's some pics of my setup(s)

Pelican 1550 top case


Ammo Cans with Pelican 1550



Ammo Cans only






Ammo Cans with Bestem Top Box

[Black Rhino]

Saddlebags only. Givi for now , Ammo cans in the near future...

[EvanADV]

Got my Jesse's!

[Nookie]

GivI topcase and a tankbag all the time. Givi side bags on overnighters.

[SeattleStrom]

Givi topcase (big one...holds 2 helmets... or one briefcase ) all the time.

Have 2 side cases I use when I need to haul more stuff (also Givi) but otherwise leave them off.

And a tank bag (Oxford) that has multiple layer options, all with a clear plastic map window on top that's great for day trips.

[MuleDawg]

bestem top box for staying local, add some givi E41's along with my bags connection "engage" tankbag for long hauls. Throw a cabelas dry bag on the back seat if needed, use as a backrest.
http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/...psbaaa8297.jpg
http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/...g/IMG_0186.jpg

[mntnbound]

I keep my Jesse panniers and Givi topcase on all the time with one exception, when I'm camping at one site for the entire trip. Then Ill remove all of them once I get unloaded at the site and leave them off until its time to pack up and head home. I've done this to keep them from getting damaged if I drop it, but I have dropped the bike several times and the Jesse bags are damn stout and have not been damaged at all. But other than that they're always on.