Long time lurker here, finally got my GS a few months ago (2002, super clean, 3900 miles on the clock - now it reads 4500 :) )
Bone stock, only had valves adjusted for better low RPM gains.
I'm wondering, what do you keep under the seat, if anything?
Tool kit? Emergency supplies?
Took my ride for the first time through the twisties yesterday, almost 100 miles, bike ran great!
I parked next to another 2002 GS500 a few days ago at a climbing gym in the bay area, is that person on here? Hellooooooooo
I keep my insurance info and a tire gauge. I'd like to find another good sidestand coaster thing to keep under there too.
Toolkit, reg, insurance, when I had a GS500.
I keep the reg and insurance in the hard bags, now, but the OE toolkit still lives in the OE location.
M'boy keeps his tire plug kit under his seat. I really need to get off of my lazy butt and get one of my own.
I keep my registration/insurance info in there along with the OEM toolkit and my bike cover. Now I want to keep a tire gauge and side stand coaster in there, good ideas.
easy... NOTHING
I keep losing things when I put it under the seat
Emergency tyre repair kit (bottle)
OEM toolkit
small rag
2 zipties :dunno_white: ... you never know
registration card and insurance
cheap U-lock
disc lock...whoops, fallen off :icon_mrgreen:
Factory tool kit, insurance/registration, waterproof rain jacket in a ziploc bag, ball cap.
OEM toolkit under the seat. Registration in my wallet.
Saddle bags: Tire plug kit with CO2 inflator/cartridges, rain pants, Kryptonite cable lock, spare fuses, sidestand coaster, rag, nitrile gloves, sticky note pad/pen, bungee cord. Sometimes a map.
Edit: Highlighted Saddle Bags. Definetely not under the seat :laugh:
OEM Toolkit, 12v outlet. Small water bottle when I go on long rides.
wow, how do you guys fit some much stuff under there?
Oh I forgot, I also like to keep an extra pair of gloves in there incase it rains :laugh:
There is more space in there than you think. Might be different depending on which style rear plastics you have but on my '06 there is a ton of space on the sides too, not just back underneath.
I have to say though, once you stuff a bike cover in there there is really no space left.
I keep my registration and insurance in a plastic bag and a bungee net. That's pretty much all that fits under my seat. I have an R1 tail light and the wiring mess hanging off of that takes up a lot of room... I keep meaning to tear it apart and put it back together in a way that takes less space, but I'm kinda lazy, so it hasn't been done. Also, I keep a tiny U-lock that I use instead of a disc lock locked to my grab bar... Sometimes it flops around if I hit a big bump, but it doesn't seem to be in too much danger of hurting anything...
Under Seat:
Tool Kit w/ tire gauge.
Wallet:
Registration.
I never keep the reg under the seat because it tends to get wet under there from time to time (weather and such).
Dan
I've got toolkit under the seat where it usually lives, then I have the owners manual, insurance, registration and $5 emergency gas money in a ziplock bag.
I have a habit of never going over 200miles without filling up so I doubt I'll ever need the cash, but just in case... Can't hurt to have an extra 80miles or so available if it's needed.
- oem toolkit (added a small flashlight)
- cargo net --just in case i need to carry anything on the passenger seat
- mechanics gloves --you don't want to use your riding gloves to do anything dirty. plus, you can even use these for riding as well.
- 2 disc locks (i live in brooklyn)
when i'm planning long trips, i've got a tank bag for my ezpass, sunglasses, gps, leatherman, etc.
:)
Quote from: Danny500 on October 13, 2008, 10:52:02 PMI never keep the reg under the seat because it tends to get wet under there from time to time (weather and such).
Ziplock baggie.
I don't keep my reg in my wallet because I have multiple bikes; I like to keep the reg with the bike. We also have two riders in the house, so keeping regs on bikes means we don't have to go hunting when one of us wants to ride one of the other's bikes.
i keep my cheap-ass rain suit under there...its really cheap.
a shamwow, insurance, registration, tool kit, tire guage(never use it cause ive got notrogen in my tires)
Well lets just say whats under my seat alot is ........well............... :2guns:
Quote from: hotrodstu77 on October 14, 2008, 09:52:42 AM
tire guage(never use it cause ive got notrogen in my tires)
You do realize that the air you breathe is 78% nitrogen right? Air is made up of 78% nitrogen, 20% oxygen, and about 2% other gasses. Also, unless they pulled a vacuum on the inside of your tire and then injected it full of pure nitrogen there is air in there anyway. Basically the nitrogen in tires thing is rediculous, and you should regularly check your tire pressure anyway, regardless of what's in there.
^^^^^^
+1. :thumb:
I only keep the OEM toolkit and a rag. I ride with the tire gauge in my jacket, and for longer trips take a small camelback bag with water and a map. Things have fallen out from under the seat and that makes me nervous..
The bag for the OEM toolkit is a piece! Mine was all torn so I've been haphazardly patching it up with masking tape. I didn't realize the tears were a problem until one summer day I was crossing the Williamsburg Bridge in to Manhattan and heard metal clattering behind me. At first I thought it might be one of my stands, looked down, saw they were still there, but wasn't about to go find out what fell! You're guaranteed life-ending injuries if you stop on the NYC bridges. I'm still unsure of what it was - it must've been an extra tool or two that the PO left in there.
I'm amazed that you all keep all this stuff under your seats! Is it good/bad/no difference if you leave the registration and insurance under your seat if the bike gets stolen?
Quote from: drincruz on October 14, 2008, 08:25:47 AM
- 2 disc locks (i live in brooklyn)
!!BROOKLYN!! You could use three massive kryptonite chains attached to three different posts and the bike will still be gone in 5 minutes! I think the biggest deterrent here in brooklyn is it being a GS500. :laugh:
I'm kinda surprised that no one else has a bungee net under their seat. I got a bungee net the tool kit. riding glasses charger for my phone and a chamise... why thats still there I dk but its not in my way. I have like three of those little bags your get sunglasses in that are cliped to the rubber band thing that holds the tool kit in they hold all that stuff so it doesn't fall out the bottom... Also my regitrastion and insurance goes in my wallet. To great of a chance of ruining it or losing it.
^^^^^
I used to have one, but it won't fit anymore, or better said, my lock AND a bungee net won't fit there together.
BUT
I have a bungee net on my tank at all times. Always handy. ;)
Under there I can fit the OEM toolkit and nothing much else...seriously.
I had a movement sensor alarm under there, lost it and found it 3 months later (it was wedged in the rear fairing!) but no real space under the seat of a GS500F 08 model for sure....mores the pitty. I Cant even fit a small sandwich and can of juice for lunch on a run!
I have 3 bungy cords and a spare backpack if I need to carry anyting I wasn't expecting :D
Nothing.....I have road side assistance.
I don't know anymore because I can't get my seat lock to unlock....grrrrr.... :mad:
How the heck are you guys fitting backpacks under there? Ponchos I can understand... even cargo netting and bike locks... but a backpack? Wow. :cookoo:
Dan
my rear shock reservoir and my g-pack
Bungy Cargo Net
Bandage
Band Aids
Spare Head Light Globe
Spare Fuses
OEM Tool kit + Additional Pocket Knife
Some Zip Ties
couple of black plastic garbage bags
disc lock
Hmmmm, owners manuel, oem tool kit in oem location....umm and i had a net. But I left it over the seat and some jerk stole it while i was in the grocery store. Prolly the asshat on the 500ninja that was parked a few spots down.
Quote from: simon79 on October 14, 2008, 12:48:16 PM
^^^^^
I used to have one, but it won't fit anymore, or better said, my lock AND a bungee net won't fit there together.
BUT
I have a bungee net on my tank at all times. Always handy. ;)
Man I wouldn't put a net on my tank. Then again I spent alot of time painting my tank so I'll anal about it getting scratched
Ok I want to see some pics of you people that have more than a tool kit and tire gauge. Cause I don't believe you guys have a things like a back pack and a headlight globe theres not that much room under there... So lets see the pics
I keep a hat under there to wear after I take the helmet off. I have put 2 dvd's in there with the hat too but that is about it. I think i could fit something soft like a net if I use the inside of the back fairings as storage.
~toolkit
~$20
~backpack
^^ something like this: http://www.goldmarkpromotions.com/item_information.cfm?SupplierItemGUID=2C989A7A-E8A2-4D00-9D22-300E94FEC9E9
but mine actually folds up smaler than that. mines about the size of one of those mini cans of coke...
Quote from: guitarking135 on October 15, 2008, 06:18:42 AM
Ok I want to see some pics of you people that have more than a tool kit and tire gauge. Cause I don't believe you guys have a things like a back pack and a headlight globe theres not that much room under there... So lets see the pics
A headlight globe is not that big mate. I keep it in a small plastic container.
I have no idea how you guys get sooo much in there! I have my insurance and registration. And if I cramp it up my good 'ole Miami Dolphins cap! But, bike cover, back pack, and other such things ain't gonna happen! I'd like to see some pics too.
Mary S.
...also, not to sure it's a good idea to store documents relating to insurance, bike ownership etc - certainly not unprotected on both the weather count (my toolkit was covered in mud pretty bad one day) and also from thieves...the more info they have, the easier it is to falsify any future sale and you could end up having your bike stolen AND be ID frauded, all at once....
That said, I can fit the oem toolkit in there as I say and not a lot else! :thumb:
I'll try and take a pick- but I don't have a backpack or anything. My light rain jacket is in a ziplock and rolled up really small, my insurance and registration are in a ziplock, inside the tool kit, and the hat is sorta squished in there. Most of the time when I'm commuting (daily) I use a tail bag, but all that other stuff is still in there...
Quote from: guitarking135 on October 15, 2008, 06:18:42 AM
Ok I want to see some pics of you people that have more than a tool kit and tire gauge. Cause I don't believe you guys have a things like a back pack and a headlight globe theres not that much room under there... So lets see the pics
ditto. I apparently have severely underestimated the room underneath the seat, I'll have to inspect further tonight. A headlight in a box. Seriously. And I never even thought a backpack or jacket would fit. :dunno_white:
the back pack and jacket I can seee cause they have those ones that fold up to like a little bigger than a deck of cards but yea i agree I don't see how some of that stuf fitts in there with out falling out to. My 06 there is big gaps between the rails and the fairings that stuff would fall out of
Title and registration in plastic sandwich bag
tire gauge
spare key to the hard luggage
E-A-R UltraFit Plugs in carrying case <=== The one thing that actually get's used
OEM toolkit
bungee net
Quote from: gaspy on October 14, 2008, 11:46:40 AM
I only keep the OEM toolkit and a rag. I ride with the tire gauge in my jacket, and for longer trips take a small camelback bag with water and a map. Things have fallen out from under the seat and that makes me nervous..
The bag for the OEM toolkit is a piece! Mine was all torn so I've been haphazardly patching it up with masking tape. I didn't realize the tears were a problem until one summer day I was crossing the Williamsburg Bridge in to Manhattan and heard metal clattering behind me. At first I thought it might be one of my stands, looked down, saw they were still there, but wasn't about to go find out what fell! You're guaranteed life-ending injuries if you stop on the NYC bridges. I'm still unsure of what it was - it must've been an extra tool or two that the PO left in there.
I'm amazed that you all keep all this stuff under your seats! Is it good/bad/no difference if you leave the registration and insurance under your seat if the bike gets stolen?
Quote from: drincruz on October 14, 2008, 08:25:47 AM
- 2 disc locks (i live in brooklyn)
!!BROOKLYN!! You could use three massive kryptonite chains attached to three different posts and the bike will still be gone in 5 minutes! I think the biggest deterrent here in brooklyn is it being a GS500. :laugh:
hehehe gaspy, just saw this post now. yea sucks with the type of scum we have lurking around. i am glad that most people don't look to stealing a gs500, but don't wanna take any chances either!
and yea, i do have a kryptonite chain! :laugh:
one AWESOME item is a helmet bag... not so much for your lid but they make KILLER backpacks and they fold up small as hell :icon_twisted:
I have one under my seat. I can put a 12 pack in it :cheers:
I also have registration, insurance (in waerproof bag), Tool kit, bunge net and a ball cap :cheers:
Most stuff goes in the tank bag :thumb:
camera, flash light, gerber tool, extra plugs, tire kit, wallet, phone, water, pens, paper, spare change for meters, kick stand pad and sometimes more depending on where im going :icon_mrgreen:
Under my seat:
-insurance & registraton.
-OEM tools
-My wallet
-Stretchy net tie down.
-A Lil Emergency Makeup Bag. :laugh:
-Tire Guage
-A teesy Tiny Hairbrush for Helmet Hair.
and I rly want a bike cover whered you guys get yours?
I was thinking Ebayyy. lol
Currently under my seat - disc lock and tire pressure gauge.
Going to be under my seat - Tool kit, tire plug kit, and previously stated things at least.
That leaves enough room for a drink be it water or soda up to a liter.
Quote from: guitarking135 on October 17, 2008, 01:33:30 PM
My 06 there is big gaps between the rails and the fairings that stuff would fall out of
Yeah I lost a disc lock through that bloddy gap. Now I have two bits of plastic there the prevent things falling out.
I will take a photo when I can be bothered to get around to it. :laugh:
Quote from: iluvmysuzuki on October 21, 2008, 11:21:58 PM
Under my seat:
-insurance & registraton.
-OEM tools
-My wallet
-Stretchy net tie down.
-A Lil Emergency Makeup Bag. :laugh:
-Tire Guage
-A teesy Tiny Hairbrush for Helmet Hair.
and I rly want a bike cover whered you guys get yours?
I was thinking Ebayyy. lol
walmart 20 bucks get the medium sized one it fits like a glove i use mine at school cause i don't have a garage to keep it in
Anyone ever get pictures? I'm itchin to see how everything is stuffed under there.
I took a picture but then I washed my phone, so I need a card reader to get it back. :technical:
OEM Toolkit
Tyre gauge
$20 (Emergency Fuel Money)
Spare P Plate
Water bottle
EDIT: In AUS rego has to be displayed on the bike (i am pretty sure it is supposed to be next to the License Plate)
where under your seat do you find room for a water bottle
Quote from: galahs on October 15, 2008, 03:46:59 AM
Bungy Cargo Net
Bandage
Band Aids
Spare Head Light Globe
Spare Fuses
OEM Tool kit + Additional Pocket Knife
Some Zip Ties
couple of black plastic garbage bags
disc lock
What the? how does all that fit?
I'm lucky if the registration and a bungee net can fit under there. Actually, I have a cable lock under there now cause was going to go to bike week to chain up the jacket on the bike.
Would love to see some pics too.
Mary
I have my toolkit and a combo lock cable that I use to strap my jacket around the bike if need be. During the colder months I keep a pair of warmer gloves under there. That's it.
Quote from: LucPro on March 15, 2009, 11:24:27 PM
Quote from: galahs on October 15, 2008, 03:46:59 AM
Bungy Cargo Net
Bandage
Band Aids
Spare Head Light Globe
Spare Fuses
OEM Tool kit + Additional Pocket Knife
Some Zip Ties
couple of black plastic garbage bags
disc lock
What the? how does all that fit?
easily. :thumb:
Loool wow, thats a long list for a small box
Well I keep condoms, drugs, cigs, needles, lighter fluid........ok just kidding........a clean cloth, disc lock, toolkit, net
I really don't see how you fit anything under there. I put a flashing brake light adapter in and that takes up what space was there.
I keep a small toolkit under my bungee strap on the back--both of which I wouldn't miss if I someone decided they needed them worse than I do. I put a bike bag on there that I carry with me when I'm away from the bike on longer trips. I lock my helmet in the underseat helmet clip. I keep my registration & insurance in the license plate holder, a tire gauge and Kryptonite cable lock in my jacket.
Whats a flashing brake light adapter?? Whats it for....other than to make your light flash I guess.....how do u install this?
My bike didn't come with the little plastic box that must have been there at one time, so there's nothing under my seat but the battery. I keep whatever I take along with me in my tank bag.
And I agree with bikejunkie. The filling tires with nitrogen fad is a farce, just like man-made global warming.. :bs: Both of these things are like thinking you'll go faster and get better gas mileage if you fart a lot while you ride.
Quote from: vorBH on March 19, 2009, 07:58:56 PM
Whats a flashing brake light adapter?? Whats it for....other than to make your light flash I guess.....how do u install this?
Just helps improve visibility. It makes the brake light blink when you're on the brakes for more than a few seconds so that people don't rear end you when you're stopped or slowing down a lot.
Mine's just a 3in. resistor looking thing that wires into the brake light electrical wiring.
Here's one I found through Google:
https://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.5978 (https://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.5978)
Quote from: joshr08 on March 15, 2009, 07:06:43 PM
where under your seat do you find room for a water bottle
it is a lunchbox water bottle that has the same curvature at the mound so it fits snug :)
I think its funny all these people say how much stuff they can get under there seat but no one has posted a pic of how they do it. Unless you made a panel to cover the gaps in the tail section and stuff it in the side of that down to the inner fender i dont see how you get it all under there. I cant even hardly get the stock tool kit in there and its made to go in there. So lets see some pics people. I dont mean go out take your seat off and load all the crap up on top and take a pic i actually wanny see how you do it I would love to take a little kits of things with my but i dont have the room. :thumb:
QuoteI think its funny all these people say how much stuff they can get under there seat but no one has posted a pic of how they do it. Unless you made a panel to cover the gaps in the tail section and stuff it in the side of that down to the inner fender i dont see how you get it all under there. I cant even hardly get the stock tool kit in there and its made to go in there. So lets see some pics people. I dont mean go out take your seat off and load all the crap up on top and take a pic i actually wanny see how you do it I would love to take a little kits of things with my but i dont have the room.
LOL...this is too funny for me for some reason...little things okay...but a waterbottle! hahaha like wtf haha
I have an idea for moving my battery under the tank closer to my lunchbox, and adding a larger box, possible some type of plastic with a lid, to put things in. I'll prolly never get around to it but it would be nice.
nice idea. i just wonder if you do that will it cut off air flow to the top side of the lunch box? I dont have the lunch bos setup on my bike so i dont know how much room is between tank and top of filter setup.
Quote from: GI_JO_NATHAN on March 20, 2009, 11:56:58 AM
I have an idea for moving my battery under the tank closer to my lunchbox, and adding a larger box, possible some type of plastic with a lid, to put things in. I'll prolly never get around to it but it would be nice.
i was just thinking about doing this, but i like the accessibility of the battery when its not hidden under the tank. i can just picture needing to get at the battery on the side of a road somewhere, and having to take the whole tank off to get to it... there is a huge gap between the battery and lunchbox though. its about 6"x6" square.
Quote from: sticks on March 20, 2009, 12:36:50 PM
Quote from: GI_JO_NATHAN on March 20, 2009, 11:56:58 AM
I have an idea for moving my battery under the tank closer to my lunchbox, and adding a larger box, possible some type of plastic with a lid, to put things in. I'll prolly never get around to it but it would be nice.
i was just thinking about doing this, but i like the accessibility of the battery when its not hidden under the tank. i can just picture needing to get at the battery on the side of a road somewhere, and having to take the whole tank off to get to it... there is a huge gap between the battery and lunchbox though. its about 6"x6" square.
You could always do with big trucks do and run some extra wire from the battery to some other convenient place and make jump starting studs so the only reason you'd ever have to actually dig in and get the battery would be to add water or replace it...
Quote from: joshr08 on March 20, 2009, 12:21:38 PM
nice idea. i just wonder if you do that will it cut off air flow to the top side of the lunch box? I dont have the lunch bos setup on my bike so i dont know how much room is between tank and top of filter setup.
There wouldn't be any problems there. you would basically be just sliding the battery forward several inches. The back side of the lunchbox(end facing rear of the bike) is solid so no air goes in that end. You would just have to leave enough room to be able to remove the filter when needed.
Quote from: fred on March 20, 2009, 01:43:24 PM
You could always do with big trucks do and run some extra wire from the battery to some other convenient place and make jump starting studs...
I don't see why that would be too hard to do.
Quote from: vorBH on March 20, 2009, 08:40:43 AM
QuoteI think its funny all these people say how much stuff they can get under there seat but no one has posted a pic of how they do it. Unless you made a panel to cover the gaps in the tail section and stuff it in the side of that down to the inner fender i dont see how you get it all under there. I cant even hardly get the stock tool kit in there and its made to go in there. So lets see some pics people. I dont mean go out take your seat off and load all the crap up on top and take a pic i actually wanny see how you do it I would love to take a little kits of things with my but i dont have the room.
LOL...this is too funny for me for some reason...little things okay...but a waterbottle! hahaha like wtf haha
Shhhh... he's skeptical and opinionated. Let him be what he is. :nono:
I keep small animals and porn mags. Who am I kidding - straight porn mags for me. Skeeziest stuff I can find. That way thieves don't want to be associated with it.
Sometimes a bowling ball. Once in a rare while an anvil. Then there's the couch, the refrigerator, and the queen sized bed. I had to get rid of the tools to fit all that.
I tried keeping a spare bike under there, but I had to take the mirrors off, so I went back to the couch and stuff.
Quote from: lawman on March 20, 2009, 02:24:11 PM
Quote from: vorBH on March 20, 2009, 08:40:43 AM
QuoteI think its funny all these people say how much stuff they can get under there seat but no one has posted a pic of how they do it. Unless you made a panel to cover the gaps in the tail section and stuff it in the side of that down to the inner fender i dont see how you get it all under there. I cant even hardly get the stock tool kit in there and its made to go in there. So lets see some pics people. I dont mean go out take your seat off and load all the crap up on top and take a pic i actually wanny see how you do it I would love to take a little kits of things with my but i dont have the room.
LOL...this is too funny for me for some reason...little things okay...but a waterbottle! hahaha like wtf haha
Shhhh... he's skeptical and opinionated. Let him be what he is. :nono:
I keep small animals and porn mags. Who am I kidding - straight porn mags for me. Skeeziest stuff I can find. That way thieves don't want to be associated with it.
Sometimes a bowling ball. Once in a rare while an anvil. Then there's the couch, the refrigerator, and the queen sized bed. I had to get rid of the tools to fit all that.
I tried keeping a spare bike under there, but I had to take the mirrors off, so I went back to the couch and stuff.
I had an anvil behind the driver's seat of my bug for a long time... It replaced the hatchet that used to be there...
I strap my hatchet and chainsaw to the handlebars. With zip ties. No way I can get them under the seat. Not with the bed, the refrigerator and the couch. Don't be ridiculous!
Quote from: fred on March 20, 2009, 01:43:24 PM
You could always do with big trucks do and run some extra wire from the battery to some other convenient place and make jump starting studs so the only reason you'd ever have to actually dig in and get the battery would be to add water or replace it...
damn, good idea. now i need to figure out how to mount my battery further forward. as it stands right now, my wiring harness takes up ALL of the space under my seat.
Quote from: sticks on March 20, 2009, 04:45:56 PM
Quote from: fred on March 20, 2009, 01:43:24 PM
You could always do with big trucks do and run some extra wire from the battery to some other convenient place and make jump starting studs so the only reason you'd ever have to actually dig in and get the battery would be to add water or replace it...
damn, good idea. now i need to figure out how to mount my battery further forward. as it stands right now, my wiring harness takes up ALL of the space under my seat.
Yeah, when I got my bike it had some truly heinous backyard wiring harness modifications that took up pretty much all the space under the seat. Luckily, it wasn't anything that the liberal application of solder, heat shrink, zip ties and stock connectors couldn't fix.
So...lemme get this straight...You guys have money, a full rain suit, flat tire plug kit, water bottles, a GAT, tools, a spare tire, a peanut butter & jelly sandwich for emergencies, six-pack of RED BULL :rstar:, Captain Kirk communicator, satallite dish, and a note from your mother...oh yeah, and a spare 5 gal. jug of race fuel in case you burn up your original 5 gallons from that jump to hyperspace... :dunno_white:
I don't get it :cookoo: I have room for a few tools and Um.....the battery.....and Um....some wires going to the taillights, and thats it ....Oh yeah, Nutin' :thumb:
Seriously, I have a great small tank bag and awesome tail bag...I'll post some pictures for you GeeSers.. Keep the rubba side DOWN :icon_mrgreen:
Quote from: joshr08 on March 20, 2009, 05:21:32 AM
I think its funny all these people say how much stuff they can get under there seat but no one has posted a pic of how they do it. Unless you made a panel to cover the gaps in the tail section and stuff it in the side of that down to the inner fender i dont see how you get it all under there. I cant even hardly get the stock tool kit in there and its made to go in there. So lets see some pics people. I dont mean go out take your seat off and load all the crap up on top and take a pic i actually wanny see how you do it I would love to take a little kits of things with my but i dont have the room. :thumb:
Alright, I'll try really hard to remember to take a pic tomorrow. :icon_mrgreen:
Posted: Tank bag and tail bag luggage pictures as promised..This is a very lo-profile set up- moderate amount of storage, not as much as saddle bags but I'm trying to avoid them frankly. Chase Harper magnetic tank bag and the tail bag attaches under the seat rather than the fender for security and better adhesion to the bike. It also collapses flat when not in use. Made for the GS! found on www.newenough.com
(http://render-2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3D0-qpDJfRt7Pf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQPPax0oQxGooxv8uOc5xQQQaGoGGlaoJoqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6gX0QJJa%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442)
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Pics aren't working. I'm looking for a tail pack myself to finish off my luggage. I've got nelson-rigg saddle bags and a rapid transit recon19 tank bag that it amazing.
Mary
Quote from: Toogoofy317 on March 21, 2009, 03:50:24 PM
Pics aren't working. I'm looking for a tail pack myself to finish off my luggage. I've got nelson-rigg saddle bags and a rapid transit recon19 tank bag that it amazing.
Mary
Here are pics of my EXL Tail bag that I have been using for 3 years. Its taken a beating, but is still in good condition.
(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_D7MNnvMY53Q/ScWSYIwyUsI/AAAAAAAACiw/6r6Vxau83Uk/s640/P1010440.JPG)
(http://lh5.ggpht.com/_D7MNnvMY53Q/ScWSbjKxV3I/AAAAAAAACi4/AMj5kXtR1Ag/s640/P1010442.JPG)
I guess this is the current model, mine has bungee straps.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/EXL-MTB-45-BLACK-MOTORCYCLE-EXPANDABLE-TAIL-BAG-LUGGAGE_W0QQitemZ290300975858QQcmdZViewItem (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/EXL-MTB-45-BLACK-MOTORCYCLE-EXPANDABLE-TAIL-BAG-LUGGAGE_W0QQitemZ290300975858QQcmdZViewItem)
What type of tankbag do you have, magnetic or strapped? A tankbag is the next thing I'm looking for. I think I need a strapped one, I feel like the security of the magnetic ones wouldn't be that good, but I don't know. What are your experiences with them?
Quote from: jt_234 on March 21, 2009, 07:03:41 PM
What type of tankbag do you have, magnetic or strapped? A tankbag is the next thing I'm looking for. I think I need a strapped one, I feel like the security of the magnetic ones wouldn't be that good, but I don't know. What are your experiences with them?
I'm using a Joe Rocket Manta XL magnetic. No worries. No slips. Easy to lift and reposition when fuelling. I think it's got 5 magnets in it. Good value, too. It won't hold EVERYTHING, but I have had a loaf of bread and my spare shield in it along with a half-mask, phone and gloves.
^^^ Same tank bag I have, it's been great.
Quote from: Paulcet on March 21, 2009, 08:09:52 PM
I'm using a Joe Rocket Manta XL magnetic. No worries. No slips. Easy to lift and reposition when fuelling. I think it's got 5 magnets in it. Good value, too. It won't hold EVERYTHING, but I have had a loaf of bread and my spare shield in it along with a half-mask, phone and gloves.
How 'bout a gallon of milk? :D
Quote from: bucks1605 on March 21, 2009, 08:11:22 PM
^^^ Same tank bag I have, it's been great.
Me too, it works great and holds lots of stuff. When I refuel i like to stick it to the side of the pumps so it is out of the way.
Quote from: jt_234 on March 21, 2009, 08:42:37 PM
How 'bout a gallon of milk? :D
Nope, fails the gallon of milk test. Half-gallon no problem. One gallon can of acetone, no problem. (but the helmet shield has to go or risk getting scratched.)
My Rapid Transit it Magnetic and is the SHIZNIT here is the web for it
http://www.rapid-transit.com/rt/products.cfm?products_id=639
Here is mine
(http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr264/Toogoofy317/P1000297.jpg)
I love that it turns into a back pack, the hydration bladder, mp3 etc etc! I've raved about this bag a lot on here!
Mary
Quote from: dohabee on March 21, 2009, 08:47:39 PM
When I refuel i like to stick it to the side of the pumps so it is out of the way.
I'd do something stupid like ride off without it.
Well I have finally managed to fit my fridge in there, was tight squeeze....but its good now, just need to install a fold out bed like those trailers and im good to go!
I put ....................................................................... oh wait my seat has a battery under it.
Quote from: Toogoofy317 on March 21, 2009, 10:18:21 PM
My Rapid Transit it Magnetic and is the SHIZNIT here is the web for it
http://www.rapid-transit.com/rt/products.cfm?products_id=639
Here is mine
(http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr264/Toogoofy317/P1000297.jpg)
I love that it turns into a back pack, the hydration bladder, mp3 etc etc! I've raved about this bag a lot on here!
Mary
I have that tank bag too and highly recommend it. The magnets are so strong that I can stick it to the side of the building when I get to work while I fumble for my ID badge to get in the door. The backpack straps are also a nice touch.
LOL that happened to me at work! Didn't realize the shelf was metal and threw up there hunting for my security ID. Casually grabbed it expecting it to slide off like on wood. boy did I get a surprise! Thought I dislocated my shoulder. Ended up having to pull with both hands! Boy was that funny looking I'm sure!
Mary
i've got a cargo net under there now...and that's about it.
Quote from: galahs on March 18, 2009, 06:14:56 PM
Quote from: LucPro on March 15, 2009, 11:24:27 PM
Quote from: galahs on October 15, 2008, 03:46:59 AM
Bungy Cargo Net
Bandage
Band Aids
Spare Head Light Globe
Spare Fuses
OEM Tool kit + Additional Pocket Knife
Some Zip Ties
couple of black plastic garbage bags
disc lock
What the? how does all that fit?
easily. :thumb:
(http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k248/galahs/gs500f/underseat.jpg)
Wow, that is an impressive amount of stuff. I swear, the stock tool kit takes up all that space on my bike. I have a hard time repacking the thing so it will go back under the seat sometimes...
My wife's GS trunk is like a Cadillac compared to my VTR1000F's Miata trunk. I can fit my stock tool kit (with a few misc. items I've added over the years), 2 packs of smokes, a small water bottle and a long sleeve shirt if I roll it up like a dubbie...
I am actually in the market for some kind of luggage now, I just don't know what I want yet. Something that I can do a 3 to 4 day road trip with. Something that I can fit 2 - 3 changes of clothes in and it must be able to hold at least a 2 gallon gas can because my range sucks so bad. I reset the trip odometer when I fuel up and when it has anything over 100 miles on it, It is time to look for a gas station. I swear my Pontiac Bonneville gets better millage.
Quote from: galahs on March 23, 2009, 03:46:27 AM
Quote from: galahs on March 18, 2009, 06:14:56 PM
Quote from: LucPro on March 15, 2009, 11:24:27 PM
Quote from: galahs on October 15, 2008, 03:46:59 AM
Bungy Cargo Net
Bandage
Band Aids
Spare Head Light Globe
Spare Fuses
OEM Tool kit + Additional Pocket Knife
Some Zip Ties
couple of black plastic garbage bags
disc lock
What the? how does all that fit?
easily. :thumb:
Which model of the Xena Disc lock range did you get?
I don't have the bike on me atm, but I have had two types. both fit. One was bigger (thicker pin that locked into the body as well) and my current one is a little smaller (straight pin) :dunno_white:
My little lunch box sits on top of my stock toolkit which sits on top of a few garbage bags which are folded up (used for emergency situations like using as make shift wet weather gear, or as a bag to keep my helmet in at the beach etc etc).
In my stock toolkit, I replaced the standard pliers with a leatherman (that has pliers in it). I also added an alan (hex) key that allows me to take the fairings off.
As you can see in my pic, I have made some walls out of two pieces of plastic that prevents my cargo net from falling out.