I ride everyday with an Axio "carbon fiber" tail bag which is great (Axio Tail Bag - Axio Tail Bag - Covers & Bags - sportbike - Sportbike Parts, Sportbike Accessories, and Apparel at Great Prices) for a daily commuter pack. I am looking for something with a bigger capacity for some longer trips I am taking this summer. Any recommendations? I really want something that secures under the seat, not just bungeed to the rear pegs or fender.
I used bags, packs, and then I got the top box, love it more each time I ride, fast, secure, convenient and the looks grow on you too.
You have great taste in tail-bags: ...The next larger bag I know of is the Cortech "Sport Tail Bag" Cortech :: Luggage :: Sport Tail Bag Next bigger one from there is the Saddlemen "Sport Tunnel Bag" Saddlemen Sport Tunnel Bag - RevZilla And after that, its larger cousin, "Saddle Stow" Saddlemen TS3200 Deluxe Sport Tailbag - Cruiser Motorcycle - Motorcycle Superstore These are the best ones that I'm aware of. ...for me, when I need more space back there for touring, I use the hard luggage (which I'm fortunate enough to have) and a waterproof bag from REI (they come in different sized) that I lash down on the passenger seat. Good luck!
luggage locker elite seat sak. hands down the best tailbag on the market. designed with the vfr in mind. Elite Seat Sak I have one that has been used three times, with the lexel pebble finish that i'll let go for $120 + shipping. sold the bike, that's why used only three times. no more questions. .
Thanks for the replies, I ended up going for a dual attack. Ordered the Saddlemen Sport Top Pack (Saddlemen Sport Top Pack - Street Bike - Motorcycle Superstore) and the Givi T480 Tanklock tank bag (GIVI T480 TANKLOCK - Soft Luggages). Pictures to come soon....
While their functionality is undeniable, I've never warmed up to the look of a top case. I had one for my FJR, but ONLY used it if the wife and I were going to be out on the road for a week or more. Interesting thing about top cases... Years ago, Motorcyclist Magazine did a piece about what kind of things truly KILLED the handling of a sportbike. They took a handful of bikes to Willow Springs and did all manner of things to them to see what effect it had on handling. Under-inflated tires, over-inflated tires, jacked all the suspension adjusters around in both directions, etc, etc. But the one thing they unanimously agreed killed the handling of a sportbike more than anything else they did to it, was to attach a heavy load behind the rear wheel. Kinda sounds like a trunk dunnit? For me, it's simply a last resort. That's why I bought the Givi V35 side cases. They hold a ton of stuff, diminishing my need for extra storage out back. Tail bag is a better choice IMHO, unless of course you're riding two-up, which blows that out of the water. Sorry, just Rambling. I have two tail bags but seldom use either one.
I would totally understand how it kills handling and I would not go for a sport ride with that guy on back. I got it so I can take my 9 year old to school, hold onto her gear and pick her up at the end of the day. I also can't go get my favorite take out during the week because traffic is so bad. On the bike, you better believe I am fetching Pho whenever I'm feeling it. Jose
there is a reason they dont sell Gold-Wings in germany with tail-trunks....they kinda look keweler too, if a gold-wing can look kewel.... I call tail bags and tank bags fag bags....and I aint bashing on dah gays either, so dont even go der... Me likes Chase Harper codora stuff...NH was neato!!!! I tought tennis there at a girls camp on a glacial lake :smile:
I found the tank bag from Honda to be pretty nice (B+). I like that it incorporates a tank bra to protect that pretty black paint on the tank. (I don't understand why Honda painted the easiest to scratch part of the bike black.) Give me a shout sometime for a ride. I'm 40 minutes away in Fabulous Manch-Vegas and I love an excuse, I mean reason!, to visit the Portsmouth Brewery. :smile: Later! Brent
Yeah, I can see the gauges without any issues, I am also 6'1. The Tanklock tank bag was super easy to install, took all of 2 minutes. The tail bag required a little more work, but seems to fit OK.
