| Author | Message | ||
     Deerhunter17 |
Just to pass along a little info on the luggage capacity of the Bags available from buell. I now have the saddle bags ( Older style ), the Tailbag ( New style ) and A/Box Cover Bag ( New style ) on my 12R. Boy are they small! The Saddle bags I have had since last year, and other than a modification to the mounting straps, and getting used to the zipper opening from the BOTTOM, I like them. I can FORCE a small leather jacket in there if I have to. Usually, it's good enough for a hat, gloves, and heavy shirt ( ea bag ). The tail bag, man, I don't know what that is good for. Maybe to relocate the stuff you cram under the seat, (tool kit, and registration ) A Small pair of gloves, or maybe some sunglasses. It's relative to a small glove box (car). The tank ( A/Box ) bag, well , maybe you guys on the S models will be more comfortable with it. I am riding with it for the first time today, and I feel like something is attached to my stomach. It is not visable from the riding position, but (even with my long arms ) is definatly in my way. It is very tall ( and I have not expanded it yet ) and narrow. It does not, in my opinion, look very nice on the bike. It definately does not look as if it were specifically designed (style-wise ) for the R. Also, maybe this is nothing new, but you have to un-hook it and lift it back in order to access the fuel cap. It comes with a rain protective cover, and attachment is via the bolts that hold the A/B cover on. One of my straps was lacking the required hole, so I had to punch that one myself. At present, I have my rain gear ( very small bag ), the rain cover ( it came with ) and a hat in it. It is comfortably full. I'll be riding around 900 miles this weekend, I'll follow up on all, just thought I'd share my thoughts if there where anyone looking at these items. Anyone with experience in packing these things, I'm all ears. | ||
| Jessicasdad |
hey there .. about the only bag that I have seen "specifically" for the 12/9r's is the Marsee bag .. there is also RKA bags in California that are supposed to be VERY nice as well ... up to this point I have been using a not so waterproof Mountainsmith hip pack .. I am thinking that I do not mind it being mounted to me so to speak and am considering a really nice back pack from Aerostitch..... as far as packing goes have you considered a compression sack .. you could get one from a camping supply store .. | ||
| Metalstorm |
One word; Ventura | ||
| Deerhunter17 |
Two words: TOO Late  | ||
| Jon_s |
The old standard Eclipse bag works well on Firebolts. I can pack a weekends stuff in it with no problem. | ||
| Metalstorm |
oh, ummmm...yeah Damn, now I'm sorry I posted that. Well at least you can carry stuff on the bike. That's always a good thing. Give it time to get used to it I'm sure there are peeps would love to buy it off you should you decide you don't like it. | ||
| Tomzweifel |
I have the old tank bag and the old tail bag. The tank bag makes me feel like I'm about 9.5 months pregnant trying to ride my bike, yet is about 4" too small fore to aft to carry my laptop to the office. It can, however, carry six portuguese rolls, a quart of milk, 12 eggs, 1/2 pound of ham and 1/2 pound of cheese and a pint of Ben & Jerry's with room to spare, should I want to make a really really quick trip to the supermarket. Oh, and a map in the pocket to show me the way. The tail bag fits a sweater, a cliff bar, a flash light, a pressure gage, CO2 inflator , MP3 player, cell phone, house keys, wallet, and a comb or hat for helmet hair, depending on the day's vanity index. It is far more handy for the Sunday morning 3-hour ride than the tank bag. I was surprised how much I use it and how practical it really is. It's also taking up mostly useless space on the bike... | ||
| Tomzweifel |
The only problem with the tailbag, now that I think of it, is if I am lucky enough to get off the bike before it goes over the cliff, I have a lot of climbing to do to call for help, fill out the police report, pay for the cab, and open my front door. Maybe I need a backpack... | ||
| Cataract2 |
Got the saddle bags (the newer ones) for my SX model and I've found I can fit a lot in them. Least I could make a short trip for a couple of days and have enough supplies in them to last me. Construction for them seems to be good also. | ||
| Roc |
I have an old tube frame type expandable tank bag, an Aerostich parcel bag, and now the small Givi cases - E21's. | ||
| Rr_eater |
I use the gear that is available from American Sport Bike and made for the S1. Some VERY monor strap creativity, a couple custom made brackets for the rear, and walla, works pretty dam good. Better accesibility then the XB bags, WAY MORE ROOM!! http://www.americansportbike.com/shop/media/images/product_detail/17071.jpg To give you an idea, I put two, one gallon, square, model fuel cans in the tail bag, 3 pair of gloves, digital camera, and extra visor for the helmet in one saddle bag, and in the other, rain liner for my jacket, reflective vest, wallet, keys, cell phone, water bottle, about 75 dollars worth or RC car parts (some quite large), and with all that in each saddle bag, easily enough room for at least another shirt and a pair of pants between them. Sure, it does not fit exactly perfect, but then, after a few thousand miles, not much does!! LOL Just me recommendation if you need some room, and like me, dont like things in front of you on the cover, unless long hauling. Just noticed that Al may not have the whole set any longer, but that tail bag can swallow a TON, if you know how to pack!! Bruce | ||
| Troykchd |
http://www.ventura-bike.com/english/fitments/display.asp?manufacturer_id=3 | ||
| Deerhunter17 |
none for the R model Ahhh, there it is, Thanks (Message edited by deerhunter17 on May 03, 2005) | ||
| Cruisin |
Yes there is...just no picture for the 12. Click on the camera down by the 9R model and you'll see how it looks. | ||
| Johnnylunchbox |
I've got Nelson Rigg saddle bags that I got from newenough.com. They were about 65 bucks and they fit every single bike I own. | ||
| Henrik |
I've looked at the newish Cortech saddlebag + tail trunk luggage. Haven't seen it in the flesh, but it looks like it'd hold a fair bit of stuff, and might fit the XB nicely. Henrik | ||
| Henrik |
Link: http://www.tourmaster.com/product.html?sku=82-332 http://www.tourmaster.com/pics-detail2large/82-417.jpg | ||
| Gowindward |
Henrik, Here's a photo of them on my bike. They are great bags and fit well. I also have a Wolfman bag on top of the Cortech tail bag.  | ||
| Sweetp411 |
I like that Ventura set up, but couldn't find any prices on the website for them? Loren, you got the setup there my friend, looks good and efficient. | ||
| Sweetp411 |
Loren, where's that pic taken? Looks like Maramec Springs State Park down by St. James, MO. We go camping there every March for opening of Trout season. Beautiful down there. | ||
| Gowindward |
It was in the Mark Twain National Forest along US-160 | ||
| Jessicasdad |
What about these from Aerostich ???? this one is waterproof - http://www.aerostich.com/product.php?productid=16186&cat=282&page=1 this one seems more geared though for the biker - http://www.aerostich.com/product.php?productid=16183&cat=282&page=1  | ||
| Bcordb3 |
I have the Tour Master saddle, tank, and tail bag. Works well. I mounted my tank bag on another airbox cover permanently. Love the stuff, plenty of room.  | ||
| Henrik |
Thanks for the picture Loren. Looks like that set of bags is a perfect fit for the XB-R bikes. How do you like the build/quality of those bags? Thanks Henrik | ||
| Cabalclaudia |
For my trip from WI to RI a few weeks ago all I had was my Buell tailbag (old style) and my Oxford Humpback tankbag. I could fit all the stuff I needed during those four days (change of clothes, dress shoes, camera, water bottle, sunglass case, etc.), but I didn't camp out either. The tankbag did not prevent my short arms from reaching the bars on the 9R, but it is too tall to allow me to (un-)zipper the arm vents in my leather jacket while riding and keeping one hand on the handlebar. I really like the looks of the Oxford tankbag, plus it is very convenient with its backpack straps. However, you have to unhook it and flip it back for fuel stops. I can post a pic of it on the bike later today or tomorrow, I don't have one here at work. | ||
| Milar |
I use a tank bag. But instead of teeny tiny softbags, I use a waterproof backpack or Aerostich Courier Bag. M | ||
| Gowindward |
Henrik, I feel like the quality of the bags are very good. The fabric and zippers seem heavy duty and the layout of the bags is good. The saddle bags load from the top as with the tail bag. The bags have 1/4" urethane padding where they mount to the bike, and the tail bag clips onto the saddle bags and also has a four way bungee mounting cords. The rain covers for the saddle bags need some improvement. I lost one in a storm while riding on the interstate. I came up with a fix by using come gator tarp clips and small bungee cord to hold the covers on. I'm able to pack 4 sets of clothing, running shoes, and shaving kit into the saddle and tail bags. The Wolfman bag on top, which also has a four way bungee mounting cords is for rain gear, and extra space to back riding gear as I take off layers as the weather warms during the day. The tank bag catches the things I want handy during a ride. The Wolfman bag is top quality too. I would buy either of the brands again. I have taken them on one 1400 mile trip and one 1200 mile trip and the bags are mounted solid and no worries about them even being behind me. | ||
| Henrik |
Loren; thanks for the review. Good to know. Henrik | ||
| Bbstacker |
I'm using the Cortech Tri-Bag recommended to me by Charlieboy. Best investment for luggage so far. Yeah, you have to unhook it to fuel up, but you have to move any tank bag on any bike to do that. We have just sacrificed our ability to use magnets to mount it for the opportunity to ride the baddest bikes ever to hit the open road. | ||
| Johnnyrfast |
I found a bottle of Jack Daniels fit nicely in the tail pack (Message edited by johnny-r-fast on May 04, 2005) | ||
| Jessicasdad |
Thought that these might be helpful links: http://www.rka-luggage.com/pages/14gallry/02bue/model.html http://www.rka-luggage.com/pages/14gallry/02bue/pics/XB12R5216sidebi.jpg |
