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zel777

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posted July 31, 2008 08:19 AM

Luggage?

Does anyone know of any hard case locking luggage that will fit the 14? I love the set-up corbin has, but its ridiculous price is holding me back. I just want something I can carry stuff in that locks so I don't have to wear a backpack and I can leave it on the bike. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!
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Zel
'07 Ninja ZX14 Special Edition
43 tooth Vortex Rear
16 tooth Vortex Front
More upgrades coming sometime....stupid
economy!

wrenchhead

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posted July 31, 2008 09:21 AM

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Does anyone know of any hard case locking luggage that will fit the 14? I love the set-up corbin has, but its ridiculous price is holding me back. I just want something I can carry stuff in that locks so I don't have to wear a backpack and I can leave it on the bike. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!

+1 Love the Corbin set up, but hate the price. Anyone got any idea's?

ratbyk

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posted July 31, 2008 02:16 PM

I love my Givi set up. 35 liter saddle bags, 45 liter trunk. Will hold a full face helmet each no prob. Kicks the s--t out of Corbins $ and fit and finish is like original equipment. Also added a Bagster tank bra and bag. Created a SUPER DUPER-Sports Tourer.
I had to get creative for the trunk and created my own mounting brackets. Was unable to find a source for the trunk brackets but the saddle bag brakes are available direct from Givi and mount no problem.

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wrenchhead

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posted July 31, 2008 07:03 PM

how much were the givi bags with the mounts? Have you had any passengers on the bike since the bags were mounted? I dont ride 2 up very often but once in a while the wife likes to leave her bike at home and ride with me.

Fifty Thousand

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posted August 01, 2008 02:08 AM

i saw a set of those on ebay bout 2 weeks ago. if im correct they sold for 135 plus the shipping. they were Red and looked pretty good.
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ratbyk

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posted August 01, 2008 03:51 PM

how much were the givi bags with the mounts? Have you had any passengers on the bike since the bags were mounted? I don't ride 2 up very often but once in a while the wife likes to leave her bike at home and ride with me.
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I'm working from memory as I purchased/installed the Givi's back in early March. Plus I'm in Canada and we always get stuck to pay more.
Pair of 35 liter bags.=$554.
Givi mounting racks plus the passenger grab handle kit from Kawi=$385. (The grab handle kit is required to complete the installation)
I purchased the Givi trunk, mounting pad and an aluminium plate that supports the whole package used/in excellent shape+$250.
I have not carried any passengers but it would be no problem. Lots of space for a passenger plus with the trunk they have a back rest to lean against. Kind of important on a ZX14 LOL!!
You should be able to find current local $ by going to Givi.USA

wrenchhead

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posted August 01, 2008 05:07 PM

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how much were the givi bags with the mounts? Have you had any passengers on the bike since the bags were mounted? I don't ride 2 up very often but once in a while the wife likes to leave her bike at home and ride with me.
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I'm working from memory as I purchased/installed the Givi's back in early March. Plus I'm in Canada and we always get stuck to pay more.
Pair of 35 liter bags.=$554.
Givi mounting racks plus the passenger grab handle kit from Kawi=$385. (The grab handle kit is required to complete the installation)
I purchased the Givi trunk, mounting pad and an aluminium plate that supports the whole package used/in excellent shape+$250.
I have not carried any passengers but it would be no problem. Lots of space for a passenger plus with the trunk they have a back rest to lean against. Kind of important on a ZX14 LOL!!
You should be able to find current local $ by going to Givi.USA

Thanks!

bgchkn

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posted August 01, 2008 05:54 PM

Luggage

I have the Corbin bags and yes they are expensive but I have yet to see anything that looks better. I had a slight issue with the install at first but once installed I dont know how I did without them. I also love the top load. They are solid, I took a corner and clipped a barrier (at a gas station), they took some damage but held together well. The lid still opens and closes without concerns, so the quality is there. I use my bike everyday to travel to work. One side carries my 15" laptop (it can still hold more) and the other my lunch(also could hold more). If I go to the gym there is more than enough room for my gear. No more wishing I had a second visor or rain gear, it is always with me. I have had alot of positive comments on the look. I recommend the bags. have only posted photos once but will try again.

bgchkn

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posted August 01, 2008 05:56 PM

luggage

I have also since added a fender eliminator which looks much better from behind.

zel777

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posted August 01, 2008 06:22 PM

those bags do look very good, but i would have to take out another loan just to get them lol! i think the givi bags would suit me just fine, i am also considering trying to fabricate some myself from fiberglass, but that's another project that probably won't come along for quite a while.
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Zel
'07 Ninja ZX14 Special Edition
43 tooth Vortex Rear
16 tooth Vortex Front
More upgrades coming sometime....stupid
economy!

ratbyk

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posted August 02, 2008 08:33 AM

bgchkn, your Corbin bags really do like nice, matching up with the sculptured lines of the bike. Everything we do is a compromise. We all have different wants/needs. I know with the $ difference between the Corbin/Givi I have been able to add a full Muzzy 4-1 system to mine and still have $ left over. The Muzzy removes about 30lbs of weight which offsets the additional weight of the bags to my bike.
Are the Corbin bags quick R&R? I know I can pop all three of my bags off in just seconds to take into the motel or remove to go out for a "Sport Ride".
How much heat transfer is there from the close proximity of the Corbin bags and those big mufflers/cat converters? I doubt if a cold 6 pack would stay that way very long sitting on top of those big heat exchangers!
Enjoy your ride, I know I love mine.

bgchkn

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posted August 08, 2008 07:49 PM

Thanks ratbyk, and the exhaust does get a little warm. At first I had some real problems with the heat from the exhaust, it actually started to melt the bags. There was just not enough clearance. I made some modifications by dropping my stock exhaust about 1/2 and inch and purchased some quality heat tape for under the bags. It solved the problem. My next purchase will likely be new exhaust (some day). Till then I am happy with my set up. As you know it makes a great touring bike with the extra luggage.
zel good luck on your search/next project.

zx14traveler

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posted August 11, 2008 12:12 AM

FYI: SW-MOTECH makes sideracks and topracks for ZX-14. They are available from www.TwistedThrottle.com. Click on Kawasaki Logo and then on "ZX14R/ZZR1400 Ninja, '06-" Scroll down until you see "SW-MOTECH Quick-Lock Sideracks fpr Givi(Monokey System), TraX ALU BOX, & Krauser sidecases" $229.99. Look also for "SW-MOTECH Alu-Rack Toprack for Givi Monokey, Hepco-Becker, & Krauser Topcases" $169. I have them mounted and am using Givi Monokey System bags and topcase left from other bike installations. They are GREAT!!! Hold plenty of gear and come off quickly.

Sticks_n_Stones

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posted August 11, 2008 07:14 AM

Edited By: Sticks_n_Stones on 11 Aug 2008 08:15

Twisted Home Page assist: http://www.twistedthrottle.com/
or straight to the page in question: http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productlist/524/
You forgot the $20-$50 for the various adapters to fit the multiple bag types this rack can hold. The Givi monokey adapter is the cheapest- $20.

Here is my choice when I get some more O/T at work: The 21 liter (smallest from Givi)

The universal sideracks look like this on the bike by themselves (ugly but supposedly "remove in less than 30 seconds"):

Oh yeah, for the 21 liter saddle bags and the mounting kit and adapter, it comes to $419.19. With shipping to Seattle, Washington $456.49

I'll be browsing to try and find a lower price for that stuff, will let you know if I find it.
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