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posted June 03, 2009 05:10 PM
ZX-14 Storage/ Sport Bags
What kind of bags are folks using for some sport touring? I have seen Cortech I think on some members bikes. Would the sport bags have enough room for a small tent and clothes, like if you had to stay for a few days. I was looking at the sport tail bag and saddle bags. If they are not big enough will the tri bags fit on the 14 ? Any of them would have to work with the Brock's street meg. Any info or insight appreciated on these or other brands. I do not want to use a tank bag. Thanks!
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posted June 03, 2009 05:17 PM
I sure sell a lot of the Cortech bags bigdtd............Hayabusa owners, V Rod owners seem to love em.
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posted June 03, 2009 05:38 PM
I have a set of nelson/griggs soft saddle bags I dont plan on using on the 14. If I cant wear it, it stays home. email is dcjens@ yoohoo dot com.
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posted June 03, 2009 07:46 PM
 Edited By: SteveWFL on 4 Jun 2009 03:52
if you want the best money can buy (except the ones WARBIRD sells) 
http://www.kriega.us/
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butta4hc
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posted June 04, 2009 06:16 AM
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I sure sell a lot of the Cortech bags bigdtd............Hayabusa owners, V Rod owners seem to love em.
I love my Cortech full set up. Tank, tail, and saddle bags when I hit the highway. Don't strap them too hard because you will stress the rear plastics. In addition, don't put them on your bike if your bike is a "show" bike. That protective material they put between your bike and the bags isn't 100% effective and will create fine scratches over time. Keep your plastics waxed or such before you put them on and you can slow this down. Other than that, very good bags. Oh...one more thing. If you go over 130 with the rain covers on don't be surprised if they blow off. Trust me I know, lol.
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posted June 04, 2009 02:57 PM
thanks butta those were just the pics i was looking for. i was wondering wheter i would use the rear seat cover with this setup. does it keep the bags higher with the cover on? you and i have the same bike and helmet i might as well get the bags too!
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posted June 04, 2009 04:20 PM
Edited By: TampaSmitty on 5 Jun 2009 00:25
corbin bags are nice.
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posted June 04, 2009 04:23 PM
I used the Icon Tank bag last weekend and it did great? I like a bag that will seat all four magnets on the tank where I do not have to use any straps
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shcFIvatcaM
I use a Joe Rocket Manta for daily stuff.
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zxryder
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posted June 05, 2009 06:48 AM
www.cycleventure.com
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Old Guy
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posted June 05, 2009 07:42 AM
I also have the Cortechs that butta4hc shows.
But I have their Duffle Bag which holds more but isnt as stylish.
The rain covers work. I got in some serious rain with mine.
I'd think you would have to strap a tent to the top bag.
I also have the Cortech tall tank bag. works great, has good volume and doesnt get in my way much.
I used colored duct tape to protect my paint from rub scratches, and the plastic does make scary creaks if you start cranking on the straps.
Givis would be the ideal though.
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butta4hc
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posted June 05, 2009 04:39 PM
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thanks butta those were just the pics i was looking for. i was wondering wheter i would use the rear seat cover with this setup. does it keep the bags higher with the cover on? you and i have the same bike and helmet i might as well get the bags too!
LOL. Great minds think alike. I can say that all THREE bags work better together as opposed to just the tail bag or just the saddle bags. Trust me I know.
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2006 Black ZX-14 - Recall Frame Swap, Full Muzzy GP Exhaust, PCIII, BMC Race Filter, Flies Out, Braided Front Brake & Cutch Lines, Muzzy's Radiator Fan, Engine Ice Coolant, Frame Sliders, SubFrame Sliders, Puig Dark Smoke Windscreen, Powerbronze Hugger, Cox Radiator Guard, Unswitched Powerlet Outlet under seat, Switched Powerlet Outlet On Right Duct Panel, Intergrated Tail Light, HID lights high and low beam, Blue corner marker lights, Eclipse License Plate Blackout Kit, Black Pazzo Levers, Scorpio Alarm, Lojack Theft Recovery System, Rapid Transit Triple Tree Bag, Cortech Tank, Tail & Saddle Bags and the bragging rights for being "The Fastest 14 In The Country" for a few weeks when the 14 made it's debut here in the states.
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bigdtd
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posted June 14, 2009 10:28 AM
that system from cycleventure.com looks well designed, too
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posted June 14, 2009 01:25 PM
Kriega, pay the extra money for the ultimate best.
And when you see the quality of the little US10 bag I just ordered to sit on the back seat of the Honda.... you're gonna be like wtf heheheh
Get the US20 that mounts to US10 bags on the sides and your bike is set for the trip
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posted June 15, 2009 09:25 AM
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Kriega, pay the extra money for the ultimate best.
And when you see the quality of the little US10 bag I just ordered to sit on the back seat of the Honda.... you're gonna be like wtf heheheh
Get the US20 that mounts to US10 bags on the sides and your bike is set for the trip
Wow Steve! Man, how do you find items like these? I went to the Kriega web site and the US20 looks to mount right on the backseat(drypack & carrier bag included). Did you see a different mounting style( IE:Get the US20 that mounts to US10 bags on the sides and your bike)? If so, can you post pics or at least a website link? Thanks!!
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posted June 15, 2009 11:16 AM
+1 Kriega is absolutely the best. We can debate all day but at the end thats that.
I don't have pics yet, and I only ordered the 10 bag. But I've seen this stuff and its incredible!
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posted June 15, 2009 11:54 AM
Cool! I'll do some more research, I'm looking for some bags also to take my girl on a little trip...
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posted June 16, 2009 12:14 PM
Edited By: zxryder on 16 Jun 2009 20:16
Just rec'd Ventura's system. Pretty easy install, even for me lol.
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posted June 30, 2009 08:43 PM
Cortech's !!! soft fits alot and easy to take off and take them with you, i got them and fits a bunch when used with the tail bag.
http://www.tourmaster.com/xcart/product.php?productid=149
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bigdtd
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posted July 01, 2009 12:03 PM
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Just rec'd Ventura's system. Pretty easy install, even for me lol.
[URL=http://img5.imageshack.us/i/luggagerack003.jpg/][/URL]
[URL=http://img19.imageshack.us/i/luggagerack005.jpg/][/URL]
[URL=http://img19.imageshack.us/i/luggagerack004.jpg/][/URL]
thats what i was wondering would the cycle venture work with a fender eliminiator looks like a go . this is the best designed system i've seen for no scratches on the bike and stability.
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silvrevo
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posted July 09, 2009 10:06 AM
I just picked up the Cortech Steve had ,, the mini with magnets.
I had a joe rocket ray on my old bike,, and it just dosnt fit good.
I searched and searched for the Cortech that has an adaptor for the gas tank cap, and it sits off the tank a little.... but I guess it was another brand.
I think I will be happy with this Cortech mini,,, got it from new enough
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posted July 09, 2009 01:43 PM
I got the Kriega bags on SteveWFL's suggestion, and they are great!
I have a total of 50 liter capacity (one 20 liter, and three 10 liter bags).
One thing you should consider before buying these is if you will need to access the bags during the ride or just at your destination because they don't have zipper closures.
You roll up the top of the bag and snap fasten them with quick release connectors.
I have a tank bag that I keep the things I need easy access to during a ride (water, camera, snacks, etc.) so I only need to get into the Kriega bags at my final stop for the day.
I could see it getting old having to unsnap, unroll, dig around for what you need, reroll, and resnap every time you needed something from the bag at each rest stop. Also the opening is on the side (when mounted), and is only the diameter of the bag as opposed to on the top, and the length of the bag like the Cortech ones.
I attached it to my seat using "the hooker" by Willie and Max (which I already had), and it was very secure. I had no problem doing 150 mph, and it didn't shift on the twisties.
This bag may not be for everyone but I'm very happy with them, and I received many compliments on them. Thanks Steve for recommending them! 
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posted July 09, 2009 02:21 PM
i usually tour 2 up, just got this Tourmaster harley bag. It holds a lot of stuff.
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bigdtd
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posted July 09, 2009 07:09 PM
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i usually tour 2 up, just got this Tourmaster harley bag. It holds a lot of stuff.
does that back bag fit on a support bar setup like the cycleventure?
great posts keep them coming!
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posted July 09, 2009 08:10 PM
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I got the Kriega bags on SteveWFL's suggestion, and they are great!
I have a total of 50 liter capacity (one 20 liter, and three 10 liter bags).
One thing you should consider before buying these is if you will need to access the bags during the ride or just at your destination because they don't have zipper closures.
You roll up the top of the bag and snap fasten them with quick release connectors.
I have a tank bag that I keep the things I need easy access to during a ride (water, camera, snacks, etc.) so I only need to get into the Kriega bags at my final stop for the day.
I could see it getting old having to unsnap, unroll, dig around for what you need, reroll, and resnap every time you needed something from the bag at each rest stop. Also the opening is on the side (when mounted), and is only the diameter of the bag as opposed to on the top, and the length of the bag like the Cortech ones.
I attached it to my seat using "the hooker" by Willie and Max (which I already had), and it was very secure. I had no problem doing 150 mph, and it didn't shift on the twisties.
This bag may not be for everyone but I'm very happy with them, and I received many compliments on them. Thanks Steve for recommending them!
YES THEY ARE! Thanks, I just bought another US10 model bag myself
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Port_Angeles_NINJA
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posted July 10, 2009 08:14 AM
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i usually tour 2 up, just got this Tourmaster harley bag. It holds a lot of stuff.
does that back bag fit on a support bar setup like the cycleventure?
great posts keep them coming!
I haven't seen the cycleventure stuff before, but i googled them and it looks like it would definitely work with their "Pack Rack" because that has a fairly tall vertical support that it could attach to like the backrest on my seat.
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