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LUGGAGE: Top Box, Bags + Mounting Rack / Bracket

Started by JohnM, March 20, 2008, 10:50:44 PM

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JohnM

March 20, 2008, 10:50:44 PM
Hi, any good advise + recommendations + image files on Top-box's, Bags and Mounting Racks / Brackets!
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s4gs

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March 21, 2008, 07:40:57 AM Last Edit: March 21, 2008, 07:45:39 AM by s4gs
By far the most popular set up here in Oz is the Ventura rack & bags. It'll set you back around $360 for the rack & a 50ltr bag.
Unfortunately Ventura wont sell you a rack unless you buy one of there bags so check ebay, the Trader & the wreckers first.
04 GS500 Naked   SOLD.
07 SV1000S

JohnM

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March 26, 2008, 11:00:10 PM
Many thanks for the info.... I will follow up on this.
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zephler

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March 29, 2008, 06:20:40 PM Last Edit: March 29, 2008, 06:21:44 PM by zephler
Quote from: s4gs on March 21, 2008, 07:40:57 AM
check ebay, the Trader & the wreckers first.

yeah the ventura system for the GS works(ed) well.... bit of a bugger installing the "L" bars but once down was great.

apparently my GS is going to be a right off, only front end damage, so there is a good set of "L" bars to be had there....  :dunno_white:

found a tank bag came in very handy too.... depends of what you are going to be doing I guess   :thumb:

Myotis

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March 30, 2008, 02:19:35 AM
For somrthing quick and easy I bought a set of Motodry panniers/saddlebags for $120. They fit easy, I put one strap over and one strap under the seat and they're tied off to the pillion pegs- don't move much. They're also expandable with a zip built in and have a clever little waterproof bags to keep everything dry They've been pretty useful- I can fit heaps in. You don't have to stuff around fitting racks or anything.  :thumb:
The closest thing to flying

philward

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April 23, 2008, 05:05:03 PM
Quote from: Myotis on March 30, 2008, 02:19:35 AM
For somrthing quick and easy I bought a set of Motodry panniers/saddlebags for $120...

Do you reckon you could post up a piccie of them on your bike?
Formerly:
'05 GS500F
fairingless, twin dominator headlights, MC case-guards, alu pegs, alu bar-ends, Yoshi TRS + K&N RU-2970 (22.5/65/147.5), twin Stebel HF80/2 horns, fenderectomy, Oxford HotGrips

Currently:
Honda CBF1000

Myotis

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May 03, 2008, 08:37:25 PM Last Edit: May 03, 2008, 08:43:28 PM by Myotis
Yeah no worries here they are- Not reall pretty but they're practical and you wouldn't know they were there when riding







Can't quite fit a carton in there but with a back pack you're laughing  :laugh:

Cheers :cheers:
The closest thing to flying

s4gs

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May 05, 2008, 01:22:49 AM Last Edit: May 05, 2008, 01:24:21 AM by s4gs
Just noticed a Ventura rack & bag on stealbay. Two days to go & it's in Campbelltown NSW. His estimate of them being worth $450 new is a bit rich. More like $340 - $380 so bid accordingly.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/suzuki-gs500-gs500e-gs500f-ventura-rack-and-bag_W0QQitemZ270233372337QQihZ017QQcategoryZ35232QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
04 GS500 Naked   SOLD.
07 SV1000S
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