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birdmanxxx · 05-06-2009, 5:59 PM

Looking to buy some some soft bags for my XX whats good out there?

berwick · 05-06-2009, 7:04 PM

I have Joe Rockets (came semi-permanently mounted on the XX, purchased used) but Cortech make nice soft bags, and a bit bigger I think.

TigreST · 05-06-2009, 7:52 PM

This response if of course very limited based on "real world" testing on real product. My experiance gives a shout out to Cortec. I've got a complete set of the standard Cortec saddle bags with the add on tail bag. The system is well thought out and the three piece set snaps into eash other with an integral system of snaps and clips. They supply aux straps the enable a loop type connection to the chassis that should fit most bikes. My current "standard" Cortec system was installed on 1983 CB1100-F Super Sport. Based on this performance I agumented my Hondaline hardbag install with a Cortec "Sport" bike tail bag. The idea here was to force myself to reduce the amount of gear I hauld over the road. The Sprot Bag set up is reduced in available volume as compared to the standard bag set,..at least I think. For sure the Sport tail bag is of reduced volume. That said it works well with my Hondaline hard saddle bag set up and offers up a place for the bulk of those "must have access to" items like: Ipod, glove changes, rain gear, maps, toilet paper, more maps, wallet, etc etc. They come with a rain cover as they are not water proof,..this I assume is due to the zippers. Atttachement options are good enough to attached to most bikes. I you so choise to do a stand alone install with only the supplied hardware and straps I think there will be some movement of the bags around on the bike. Choise in the how and why's of your install will produce different results of course. One item to be aware of, regardless of brand purchased, is the rub and scuff effects of the install. With out a doubt you can damage body and paint dependent on install technique. I find that when "on tour" that a couple small squares of duct tape at key points will nullify the effects of bungee abrasion on the xx body panels, for at least a ten day tour. Can't state strongly enough the idea about packing. It will take time but you'll find that much of what you take may not be needed. I invite others to chime in on that side topic. More space is good...but reduced loading will leave room for those |"Hooters" T-shirts you may pick up along the way.

HTH,

Tony

deadman · 05-07-2009, 12:50 AM

Rjays Bag, it expands to 86 litres, and it comes with a water proof cover, carries everything I need, Including sleeping bag, clothes and tent, $125-00 AUD, Check it out on my avatar.
Slips on and off as I need it, sits on a ventura type bag rack,
Cheers,
Brian,

KiwiBird · 05-07-2009, 3:25 AM

Ventura bags for me - had the zip-together system for 8 years and they're superb. Aerodynamic too. See: Motorcycle luggage, hard soft motorcycle luggage, racks, touring luggage | Ventura and my pics. There are some more pics of my bags here: Tank Protection Pad. (Post 12)

Cheers,

Geoff

heisti · 05-07-2009, 8:00 AM

i have a pair of Oxford Products

jclaude · 05-07-2009, 10:26 AM

i have a rjays tailbag that thing rocks easy to put on and take off check my album if you want to

birdmanxxx · 05-07-2009, 2:32 PM

Thanks for all the help I looking for bags that will stay in place the last tail bag I had fell off and wedged itself in the back tire at 90 mph almost ended my day and ruined a brand new tire

deadman · 05-07-2009, 8:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by birdmanxxx

Thanks for all the help I looking for bags that will stay in place the last tail bag I had fell off and wedged itself in the back tire at 90 mph almost ended my day and ruined a brand new tire

My Rjays bag sits comfortably on the back off mine at $2.40 constantly,
Never moves, it clips on at the base, It would have to rip both clips off and tear the pocket it sits in, totally off before it fell off, and then it would fall off the back of the bike, Exceptionally unlikely that it would get into the back wheel, and you can see it in both mirrors, so if it started to fall sideways, you would see it and could stop and fix it long before it gave you grief,I am very pleased with the bag and it is good quality as well.
Jammed in the back wheel would have given you a big fright, Glad it was you and not me. Hahahahaha
Cheers,
Brian.

Catenaccio · 05-07-2009, 9:18 PM

I have Nelson-Rigg. Cheap but effective.

birdmanxxx · 05-07-2009, 10:37 PM

big fright a very big fright nj trooper said he followed about half a mile of skid marks that covered all 3 lanes the bike finally came to a stop half way in the fast lane at the bottom of a hill 3 tractors almost hit me waving a t-shirt trying to protect my xx 4 cars finally stopped to block traffic so we could drag the bike to safety i took a hr to get bag out of what was left of carbon fiber hugger rear tire had a flat spot burnt to the cords. took a bungie strapped what was left of my belongins on the seat and rode 40 miles to home to finish a 1600 mile weekend

deadman · 05-07-2009, 10:45 PM

Like I said, I am glad it was you and not me, Lucky the tractors didnt clean you up.
Sounds like a near miss all round, Good to see you got out of it safely, and no real damage, Have you managed to get your jocks out of your clacker yet, Hahahahaha
Cheers,
Brian.

MotoRacerGabe · 05-07-2009, 11:43 PM

Nelson Rigg

CL-1000 Standard Saddlebags with CL-150 Expandable Sport Tail Pack.

The tail pack clips onto the saddle bags, it's pretty cool. they seem durable and were on the less expensive side compared to some others i was looking at.

(that's on the PCH by the way

3500 mile ride, 8 days)

Styles · 05-08-2009, 12:47 AM

Nelson-Rigg here, bought from Venus97. I have a photo in my intro post, with a brief exchange in post #9.

Styles

smurf211 · 05-10-2009, 8:33 PM

http://www.cbrxx.com/riding-gear-luggage-electronics/8430-cortech-saddle-bags-added-tail-bag.html

Bordo · 05-10-2009, 10:25 PM

I have two bikes one with hard top box ( on the XX ) and a Ventura rally bag on my FZR 1000. Both are excellent and I cant fault either one. I'd go with Ventura for a soft bag option. You wont go wrong there. Cheers.

05-06-2009, 7:04 PM	#2
berwick Join Date: Mar 07 2008 Location: Nova Scotia Age: 49 Posts: 91	Re: Whats a good set of soft bags for the XX? I have Joe Rockets (came semi-permanently mounted on the XX, purchased used) but Cortech make nice soft bags, and a bit bigger I think.

05-06-2009, 7:52 PM	#3
TigreST Join Date: Jun 03 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 662	Re: Whats a good set of soft bags for the XX? This response if of course very limited based on "real world" testing on real product. My experiance gives a shout out to Cortec. I've got a complete set of the standard Cortec saddle bags with the add on tail bag. The system is well thought out and the three piece set snaps into eash other with an integral system of snaps and clips. They supply aux straps the enable a loop type connection to the chassis that should fit most bikes. My current "standard" Cortec system was installed on 1983 CB1100-F Super Sport. Based on this performance I agumented my Hondaline hardbag install with a Cortec "Sport" bike tail bag. The idea here was to force myself to reduce the amount of gear I hauld over the road. The Sprot Bag set up is reduced in available volume as compared to the standard bag set,..at least I think. For sure the Sport tail bag is of reduced volume. That said it works well with my Hondaline hard saddle bag set up and offers up a place for the bulk of those "must have access to" items like: Ipod, glove changes, rain gear, maps, toilet paper, more maps, wallet, etc etc. They come with a rain cover as they are not water proof,..this I assume is due to the zippers. Atttachement options are good enough to attached to most bikes. I you so choise to do a stand alone install with only the supplied hardware and straps I think there will be some movement of the bags around on the bike. Choise in the how and why's of your install will produce different results of course. One item to be aware of, regardless of brand purchased, is the rub and scuff effects of the install. With out a doubt you can damage body and paint dependent on install technique. I find that when "on tour" that a couple small squares of duct tape at key points will nullify the effects of bungee abrasion on the xx body panels, for at least a ten day tour. Can't state strongly enough the idea about packing. It will take time but you'll find that much of what you take may not be needed. I invite others to chime in on that side topic. More space is good...but reduced loading will leave room for those \|"Hooters" T-shirts you may pick up along the way. HTH, Tony __________________ "Stemmata quid faciunt."

05-07-2009, 12:50 AM	#4
deadman Join Date: Aug 16 2008 Location: Lilydale Melb Australia Age: 61 Posts: 2,320	Re: Whats a good set of soft bags for the XX? Rjays Bag, it expands to 86 litres, and it comes with a water proof cover, carries everything I need, Including sleeping bag, clothes and tent, $125-00 AUD, Check it out on my avatar. Slips on and off as I need it, sits on a ventura type bag rack, Cheers, Brian, __________________ If ya not boppin, Ya in ya coffin. Rock and roll will soothe your soul. Mods, 6mm Shim, 12 inch risers, Double bubble Windsceen, Homemade Ventura type packrack, Expandable to 82 litre, Rjays rack bag, Lowered rear end frame by 3 inches. Suspension is still stock, home made Cans, awesome.

05-07-2009, 10:26 AM	#7
jclaude Rules are meant to be broken Join Date: Oct 27 2008 Location: Sydney, The land down under Age: 33 Posts: 2,768	Re: Whats a good set of soft bags for the XX? i have a rjays tailbag that thing rocks easy to put on and take off check my album if you want to __________________ (\__/) (='.'=) (")_(") It takes more love to share the saddle that it takes to share the bed http://www.sydneyriders.com/forum/index.php

05-07-2009, 2:32 PM	#8
birdmanxxx Join Date: Mar 21 2009 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 54	Re: Whats a good set of soft bags for the XX? Thanks for all the help I looking for bags that will stay in place the last tail bag I had fell off and wedged itself in the back tire at 90 mph almost ended my day and ruined a brand new tire

05-07-2009, 10:37 PM	#11
birdmanxxx Join Date: Mar 21 2009 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 54	Re: Whats a good set of soft bags for the XX? big fright a very big fright nj trooper said he followed about half a mile of skid marks that covered all 3 lanes the bike finally came to a stop half way in the fast lane at the bottom of a hill 3 tractors almost hit me waving a t-shirt trying to protect my xx 4 cars finally stopped to block traffic so we could drag the bike to safety i took a hr to get bag out of what was left of carbon fiber hugger rear tire had a flat spot burnt to the cords. took a bungie strapped what was left of my belongins on the seat and rode 40 miles to home to finish a 1600 mile weekend

05-07-2009, 10:45 PM	#12
deadman Join Date: Aug 16 2008 Location: Lilydale Melb Australia Age: 61 Posts: 2,320	Re: Whats a good set of soft bags for the XX? Like I said, I am glad it was you and not me, Lucky the tractors didnt clean you up. Sounds like a near miss all round, Good to see you got out of it safely, and no real damage, Have you managed to get your jocks out of your clacker yet, Hahahahaha Cheers, Brian. __________________ If ya not boppin, Ya in ya coffin. Rock and roll will soothe your soul. Mods, 6mm Shim, 12 inch risers, Double bubble Windsceen, Homemade Ventura type packrack, Expandable to 82 litre, Rjays rack bag, Lowered rear end frame by 3 inches. Suspension is still stock, home made Cans, awesome.

05-08-2009, 12:47 AM	#14
Styles Join Date: May 13 2007 Location: Coastal Washington Age: 66 Posts: 310	Re: Whats a good set of soft bags for the XX? Nelson-Rigg here, bought from Venus97. I have a photo in my intro post, with a brief exchange in post #9. Styles __________________ "STyle is the fashioning of power, the restraining of power." A. N. Whitehead

05-10-2009, 8:33 PM	#15
smurf211 Join Date: Oct 18 2008 Location: 575, GA Posts: 1,068	Re: Whats a good set of soft bags for the XX? http://www.cbrxx.com/riding-gear-luggage-electronics/8430-cortech-saddle-bags-added-tail-bag.html

05-10-2009, 10:25 PM	#16
Bordo The Original Bird Watcher Join Date: May 28 2007 Location: Gundagai, Australia Posts: 400	Re: Whats a good set of soft bags for the XX? I have two bikes one with hard top box ( on the XX ) and a Ventura rally bag on my FZR 1000. Both are excellent and I cant fault either one. I'd go with Ventura for a soft bag option. You wont go wrong there. Cheers. __________________ The More I Know The Less I understand - Don Henley

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