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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => Accessories and modifications - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: blanton on November 26, 2011, 08:30:15 AM

Title: Another tail bag option
Post by: blanton on November 26, 2011, 08:30:15 AM

Yes , that is a walmart suitcase with a bicycle seat........

Title: Re: Another tail bag option
Post by: Gsun on November 26, 2011, 12:28:49 PM

With 53 views and no replies, I guess I will jump in..... Huh??? I don't get it.

Title: Re: Another tail bag option
Post by: Joncon11 on November 26, 2011, 12:49:09 PM

Innovative, inventive. How is it attached, where is the bike seat and what is its purpose?

Title: Re: Another tail bag option
Post by: blanton on November 26, 2011, 12:59:48 PM

Thanks Joncon11...bicycle seat is drivers backrest..

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Post by: Excavator on November 26, 2011, 02:31:33 PM

Nice. How is the seat attached to the luggage? how is the luggage attached to the rack?

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Post by: Tactical_Mik on November 26, 2011, 02:49:23 PM

Just a guess but it looks like a threaded pipe flange with the seat welded to it then bolted to the front of the luggage.  No guess how the bag itself is secured.

Title: Re: Another tail bag option
Post by: blanton on November 26, 2011, 03:15:04 PM

Correct on pipe flange....1/2 in. Nipple fits nicely into bicycle seat...the seat foam was too firm so replaced with geal pad....

Title: Re: Another tail bag option
Post by: blanton on November 26, 2011, 03:26:37 PM

Bottom of suitcase is covered with sheet alum. The stock rack is sandwitched between two sheets and extended forward alowing more support.

Title: Re: Another tail bag option
Post by: blanton on November 26, 2011, 03:54:20 PM

Been using since 4-10 and fairly pleased..Works well with forward pegs. I do not think about the seat..

Title: Re: Another tail bag option
Post by: blanton on November 26, 2011, 04:04:48 PM

The forward pegs work well...

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Post by: booger on November 26, 2011, 04:26:35 PM

Looks as good as any of the other soft sided luggage

Title: Re: Another tail bag option
Post by: PH14 on November 26, 2011, 05:00:53 PM

It looks great and holds a lot, but I wouldn't use it personally since it wouldn't be waterproof. Great setup though, well done and it looks great.

Title: Re: Another tail bag option
Post by: blanton on November 26, 2011, 05:20:16 PM

Thanks PH14..True on waterproof....It just another item I try to keep dry..

Title: Re: Another tail bag option
Post by: wally_games on November 26, 2011, 06:03:03 PM

Quote from: blanton on November 26, 2011, 05:20:16 PM

Thanks PH14..True on waterproof....It just another item I try to keep dry..

Dang, that thing looks like the cockpit of an F-4 with all those knobs, buttons, and screens!!  :o

Title: Re: Another tail bag option
Post by: blanton on November 26, 2011, 06:18:02 PM

Too cludered I know...Tried to keep simple but I am a "Bells and Wisels" kind of guy...

Title: Re: Another tail bag option
Post by: ZG on November 26, 2011, 06:22:28 PM

Quote from: blanton on November 26, 2011, 06:18:02 PM

Too cludered I know...Tried to keep simple but I am a "Bells and Wisels" kind of guy...

Blanton bling...  ;)

Title: Re: Another tail bag option
Post by: Rhino on November 26, 2011, 07:10:30 PM

I want to know more about the forward pegs. How are they mounted? Is that pipe attached strong enough to protect the plastic on a slow or zero speed drop?

Title: Re: Another tail bag option
Post by: blanton on November 26, 2011, 07:41:12 PM

Blanton bling..........Red Highlights........you to nice ZG...   The forward pegs are screwed to 6061 bar stock...bolted to flat stock and bolted to top motor mount.  They are mirror image and total cost under $100.00 with pegs. Metal bought from Granger..Will it stop a tip over, I dought it. Probaly bend a header pipe.....But they feel right and makes high milage days possible for me.  Any pics or questions you might have Rino I will do.......

Title: Re: Another tail bag option
Post by: blanton on November 26, 2011, 07:45:29 PM

Pic.

Title: Re: Another tail bag option
Post by: Excavator on November 26, 2011, 08:43:10 PM

I like the pegs and the highlights.  :thumbs:

Title: Re: Another tail bag option
Post by: blanton on November 26, 2011, 08:46:23 PM

Thanks Excavator...

Title: Re: Another tail bag option
Post by: stevewfl on November 27, 2011, 09:11:15 PM

I went with a non-bling big functional trunk, if i mentioned how much weight I've had in the GIVI with the mount directly to the subframe you'd not believe me anyway....


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Title: Re: Another tail bag option
Post by: Scaffolder on November 28, 2011, 07:20:50 AM

22 pounds right!! LOLOLOL!

Title: Re: Another tail bag option
Post by: stevewfl on November 28, 2011, 09:57:29 AM

Quote from: Scaffolder on November 28, 2011, 07:20:50 AM

22 pounds right!! LOLOLOL!

(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j180/stevewfl/avatars/lol.gif)

yes sir, and not an ounce  more!