Author Topic: tail bag recommendations (Read 7588 times)

Locol · « **on:** March 17, 2012, 10:06:46 PM »

Need a new tail bag. Looking for medium size, good zippers, clean mount, and waterproof would be a plus. Any recs?

Pokey · « **Reply #1 on:** March 17, 2012, 10:22:03 PM »

Love this bag to death!

http://www.motorcyclegear.com/parts/luggage/tail_bags/moto_centric/mototrek_sport_tail_bag.html

Klavdy · « **Reply #2 on:** March 18, 2012, 12:56:42 AM »

I have a medium sized "MOTO-FIZZ" tail bag through Aerostich that is the best made piece of motorcycle luggage I've ever seen.(Don't get the large, it's far too big)
One draw back though, I just quickly tried it on the GTR 1400's rack, you'll need to be a bit creative to tie it on.
It will tie on beautifully if you put it on the passenger seat, just that the rear rack doesn't have as many tie down point options.

jqram35 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 18, 2012, 06:03:07 AM »

Not sure what medium is but I have an Ogio and it is very nice and expandable. Sets on rear seat nice and has built in rain cover.

Klavdy · « **Reply #4 on:** March 18, 2012, 08:15:05 AM »

G'Day there Jeff,
is that a "Bags Connection"tank bag?

I have one on my 1050 Tiger but it according to their website, it looks like you need a couple of spacers to fit the GTR 1400 so you wouldn't be able to swap them between the two bikes easily.

I've just ordered another one (Twisted Throttle) , were there any hassles fitting it?
Cheers.

stevewfl · « **Reply #5 on:** March 18, 2012, 09:07:22 AM »

If you're not into the best of the best here is the one

http://www.kriega.us

jqram35 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 18, 2012, 10:49:35 AM »

Quote from: Klavdy on March 18, 2012, 08:15:05 AM

G'Day there Jeff,
is that a "Bags Connection"tank bag?

I have one on my 1050 Tiger but it according to their website, it looks like you need a couple of spacers to fit the GTR 1400 so you wouldn't be able to swap them between the two bikes easily.

I've just ordered another one (Twisted Throttle) , were there any hassles fitting it?
Cheers.

Corbin Dryver series small tank bag water proof (untested by me) and attaches with locking collar so less scratching.

DenverC-14 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 18, 2012, 11:27:31 AM »

Quote from: Pokey on March 17, 2012, 10:22:03 PM

Love this bag to death!

http://www.motorcyclegear.com/parts/luggage/tail_bags/moto_centric/mototrek_sport_tail_bag.html

+1 I have that exact same one. Good quality and good price.

Jack Daniels · « **Reply #8 on:** March 18, 2012, 05:26:52 PM »

I have two. One large one small.

jqram35 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 18, 2012, 05:32:21 PM »

Gargantuan

Jack Daniels · « **Reply #10 on:** March 18, 2012, 05:40:03 PM »

Good for long trips. This is me on the Cherohala Skyway last year.

blanton · « **Reply #11 on:** March 18, 2012, 08:27:04 PM »

Walmart suitcase with a bicycle seat.....

jqram35 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 18, 2012, 08:39:09 PM »

Quote from: blanton on March 18, 2012, 08:27:04 PM

Walmart suitcase with a bicycle seat.....

Looks nice, bag it in the rain? Surely not medium in size LOL.

556ALPHA · « **Reply #13 on:** March 18, 2012, 08:42:55 PM »

Quote from: blanton on March 18, 2012, 08:27:04 PM

Walmart suitcase with a bicycle seat.....

Creative, I forgot how you secure it.

blanton · « **Reply #14 on:** March 18, 2012, 09:10:10 PM »

Sandwitched 6061 Alum. Extended forword for a 3 point attachment....Did spray it with a tent protective....maybe help a little . Bicycle seat (backrest) fits with plumbing fitings...Crude I know but I am a crude kind of guy.......blanton

Klavdy · « **Reply #15 on:** March 19, 2012, 04:43:40 AM »

Quote from: jqram35 on March 18, 2012, 10:49:35 AM

Corbin Dryver series small tank bag water proof (untested by me) and attaches with locking collar so less scratching.

Perhaps you meant "Cortech" not "Corbin"?

jqram35 · « **Reply #16 on:** March 19, 2012, 05:41:55 AM »

yes Cortech LOL, has Corbin on the brain yesterday...

JamminJere · « **Reply #17 on:** March 19, 2012, 07:05:52 AM »

Very functional!.. and now that you built your first one.. its "all behind you now"!!!

JJ

W14 · « **Reply #18 on:** March 19, 2012, 11:40:03 AM »

I have used the "Cortech" for the last year. It is very functional, good for day trips when you don't want to use your key for the side bags. A waterproof cover comes with it.

Locol · « **Reply #19 on:** March 19, 2012, 07:16:02 PM »

Thanks to all who responded...ended up with a cortech tail bag.

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Author Topic: tail bag recommendations (Read 7588 times)