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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => Accessories and modifications - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: jamiemac on March 26, 2013, 04:13:40 PM
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When I leave on My C14 in May to travel across the country, I want to be able to have plenty of storage, so I ordered a Nelson Rigg SE-2030 Dry Bag from Revzilla, and got a 5 buck discount because of their zillacash rewards program. This thing holds 70 liters of stuff! Haha! Can't wait till it gets here!
Looks like denniskirk has a better picture, though.
(https://www.denniskirk.com/dk/product_images/35/1200pix/35120127.jpg)
http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/nelson-rigg-se-2030-adventure-dry-bag (http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/nelson-rigg-se-2030-adventure-dry-bag)
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Nice!!
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I ordered the neon yellow one and not the orange one picture. That thing is bright! Should match My High Vis jacket.
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Nice! That thing is huge (or can be if needed)!
Dry bags are a sweet way to pack. I use a bright white 35 litre dry bag for all my clothes and stuff I won't need during the ride. Then side bags are free for all the 'what ifs'. A couple of bungee cords holds it on, no rain will ever make it into the bag, relatively cheap, and it's not a top box (which I'm not a fan of).
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Nice! That thing is huge (or can be if needed)!
Dry bags are a sweet way to pack. I use a bright white 35 litre dry bag for all my clothes and stuff I won't need during the ride. Then side bags are free for all the 'what ifs'. A couple of bungee cords holds it on, no rain will ever make it into the bag, relatively cheap, and it's not a top box (which I'm not a fan of).
OK cool. Thanks for the packing info. I ordered a set of saddlebag liners from Murph, so the external pockets on those will be for baby wipes, and personal stuff. Toothbrush, spare glasses, etc.
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'. A couple of bungee cords holds it on, no rain will ever make it into the bag, relatively cheap, and it's not a top box (which I'm not a fan of).
But it is mounted on the same location, right (on the top rack)? 70 liters is pretty huge.... I can't picture that on the tiny rack :)
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But it is mounted on the same location, right (on the top rack)? 70 liters is pretty huge.... I can't picture that on the tiny rack :)
Nope. I'll mount it longways on the back seat. It will extend out to the rack but will take up all of the rear set also. I'm hoping I can lean against it.
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Nope. I'll mount it longways on the back seat. It will extend out to the rack but will take up all of the rear set also. I'm hoping I can lean against it.
LOL- OK, that sounds more doable!
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I'll shoot a picture of it mounted, when it gets here. :)
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:popcorn:
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Here's another model. Same idea different maker.
http://www.twistedthrottle.com/twisted-throttle-dryspectm-d28-dual-end-waterproof-motorcycle-dry-bag (http://www.twistedthrottle.com/twisted-throttle-dryspectm-d28-dual-end-waterproof-motorcycle-dry-bag)
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Very cool. It's mounted on that bike, the way I plan to mount mine.
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Found the instruction PDF, and it looks like it will mount either way. Lengthwise, or across the seat. Excellent. Pretty stoked.
http://www.nelsonrigg.com/installation/Install%20Survivor%20Roll.pdf (http://www.nelsonrigg.com/installation/Install%20Survivor%20Roll.pdf)
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Well, My order got cancelled, but, they gave Me another 10 dollar discount on top of My 5 in zillacash I already had. Looks like an inventory screw up. I'm disappointed, but I'll continue to shop for the drybag, and get it somewhere.
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http://www.ortliebusa.com/ProdList.asp?scat=12 (http://www.ortliebusa.com/ProdList.asp?scat=12)
Aerostitch
Touratech
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Thanks! I ordered the bag I wanted in Hi-Vis yellow, for motorcycle superstore. Had to pay 5 bucks more for it though. I can live with it.
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Just use a topbox.
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Don't care for em. Looks like a UFO is following the bike down the road. Way back there, and up high. Appreciate the input though.
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I feel the same. The Box is way back there.
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I had a tail trunk on My C10, and it didnt look so out of place, but I sat My buds Givi on My Connie, just to see how it looked. No way, Jose. LOL
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If some smart guy would come up with a clean mounting scheme to set a box over the pillion seat I'd buy it.
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Hey, that's a good idea. I remember there was a fella that used to use a regular topbox on the rear seat of His C10. That was way before we added the C14 forum, though. Good idea.
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Don't care for em. Looks like a UFO is following the bike down the road. Way back there, and up high.
I couldn't agree more. I think they look absolutely horrible/crazy. But if you need the storage, sometimes ya gotta bend.
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...or get a dry bag.
jamiemac...what did you get from the Superstore?
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...or get a dry bag.
jamiemac...what did you get from the Superstore?
Same thing. I reordered the Nelson Rigg Hih-Vis Adventure bag in large size. Had to pay 5 bucks more for it, but still free shipping. It holds 72 liters!!
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If you fill it full you're gonna look like a big high vis balloon driving down the road. 72 litres is huge. At least with a dry bag it's only as big as you pack it.
Have fun on your trip.
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If you fill it full you're gonna look like a big high vis balloon driving down the road. 72 litres is huge. At least with a dry bag it's only as big as you pack it.
Have fun on your trip.
Haha! No doubt! I'm hoping the color matches up with My Hi-Vis jacket pretty well. Thanks for the well wishes on My trip. I so stoked about it! ;D
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Get one big enough to transport a dead hooker without the need to cut her up. Much cleaner that way....
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eflvTn5lUj4/TqSghCeDB3I/AAAAAAAAD6Q/cYjLkEyHda8/s1600/P1120093.JPG)
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Get one big enough to transport a dead hooker without the need to cut her up. Much cleaner that way....
:rotflmao:
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Get one big enough to transport a dead hooker without the need to cut her up. Much cleaner that way....
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eflvTn5lUj4/TqSghCeDB3I/AAAAAAAAD6Q/cYjLkEyHda8/s1600/P1120093.JPG)
Haha! Awesome!! You could get a couple a midgets in there, and have a traveling midget wrestling show!
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I'm not sure you could get them both in with the dead hooker.
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Nobody has the Hi-Vis bags in stock! Motorcycle Superstore was a bust. So now, I'm Checking ebay, and find one for 80 bucks. Score!
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OK, I still haven't given up on getting one of these bags, but I have been refunded My money by every accessories outlet on the net, because of inventory mistake. Not looking good. I really want this bag.
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Cause I'm not going to reread this whole thread, did you try the source?
http://www.nelsonrigg.com/store/product.aspx?pid=1677 (http://www.nelsonrigg.com/store/product.aspx?pid=1677)
Never mind. I just looked again and Out of Stock. :o
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Cause I'm not going to reread this whole thread, did you try the source?
http://www.nelsonrigg.com/store/product.aspx?pid=1677 (http://www.nelsonrigg.com/store/product.aspx?pid=1677)
Never mind. I just looked again and Out of Stock. :o
Haha. Thanks, anyways! I emailed them with a WTF question, and evidently a new supply is 60 days out. I found 2 online vendors this evening that show in stock, and I'm going to call them tomorrow.
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Damn slow boat from China.
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Found an ebayer that has 3 black ones. So I ordered one from them. I messaged them, and they said they verified the inventory. Hooahh! Not the best price though.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/310622895576?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/310622895576?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649)
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Try Cabelas?
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Try Cabelas?
No but there is a Bass Pro here in Clarksville. They have some ATV type bags, but they are way expensive, and don't look adaptable to a motorcycle. They also have some duffle type drybags in the camping dept, but they don't have straps or buckles for bike mounting. I'm about 90% confident, I really have the Nelson Rigg bag en-route, this time. Haha
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No but there is a Bass Pro here in Clarksville. They have some ATV type bags, but they are way expensive, and don't look adaptable to a motorcycle. They also have some duffle type drybags in the camping dept, but they don't have straps or buckles for bike mounting. I'm about 90% confident, I really have the Nelson Rigg bag en-route, this time. Haha
Seemed pretty reasonable to me at Cabelas, and a cargo net is your friend when it comes to mounting solutions. ;)
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Seemed pretty reasonable to me at Cabelas, and a cargo net is your friend when it comes to mounting solutions. ;)
Yeah, a cargo net! Thanks, I forgot about those. I need one.
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Yeah, a cargo net! Thanks, I forgot about those. I need one.
I always keep one in my side case, you just never know when you might need it.
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Cabelas Boundary Waters Duffel and Roc Straps to mount. Bingo
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I got a real tracking # for My drybag! It shipped!! Hoooah!
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...or get a dry bag.
jamiemac...what did you get from the Superstore?
Either is strictly first class. I'm so used to using contractors trash bags and bungi cords that I think I will break down and buy one.
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I got a real tracking # for My drybag! It shipped!! Hoooah!
Slight delay. I talked them in to routing it by my house so I could take a look first. ;D
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It's big enough, so You could ride over in it, & we could hit the local Hooters!
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Got My drybag today, and mounted it to the bike, then stuffed it full of blankets, to get an idea of the volume. Wow! I could haul a live cow in this thing, with room left over.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/mcthnif/IMG_20130416_150548_732sm_zps6a7a7459.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/mcthnif/media/IMG_20130416_150548_732sm_zps6a7a7459.jpg.html)
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It makes a nice backrest too
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Got My drybag today, and mounted it to the bike, then stuffed it full of blankets, to get an idea of the volume. Wow! I could haul a live cow in this thing, with room left over.
...or a dead hooker.
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HUGE!!!!!!! :yikes:
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HUGE!!!!!!! :yikes:
They should rename it, The Hugeamatic 5000!
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It makes a nice backrest too
Yep. I was hoping for that, and it turns out it will work. Yes!
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Yup...looks so much nicer than a top case. ;D
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Yup...looks so much nicer than a top case. ;D
Ha! Neenerneeener! :doh:
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Nice. I may have to check one of those out for when I need more storage. I use a Nelson Rigg standard tailbag with built-in bungees. On a solo trip, I bungee it in front of my passenger backrest backwards (taller side towards me) and it makes a great backrest. Comes with a rain cover that's never failed. It looks like you have about five times the storage capacity, though.
I'm with you on the top box. Never liked they way they look.
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Here's mine. Just did a 3k mile trip to Austin for the MotoGP, worked great. I attached it with RokStraps, and took 2 jackets, my huge heavy winter jacket and my vented jacket and used them both. When I swapped, the amount in the drybag changed substantially. No problem, just recinch the RokStraps. Perfect solution, plus it serves as a backrest.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002PKF4WM/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002PKF4WM/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0087TQDO8/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0087TQDO8/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)