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andybesy

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Tank and Saddle Bags
« on: 11 November 2012, 07:14:45 pm »
Hi, Can anyone recommend soft luggage to fit an 02 FZS 600?


I've decided against hard luggage for the time being as I just can't afford it, but am really getting in to my touring.


I'd need to find myself a tank bag and a pair of saddle bags.


Does pretty much any bag fit any bike? Or are there specific ones which are known to fit the fazer well?


A mate lost his saddle bags on the M6 at speed and I'm eager to avoid a repeat of this incident. Do they all secure well?


Any recommendations and advice welcome.


Thanks, Andy

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Re: Tank and Saddle Bags
« Reply #1 on: 11 November 2012, 07:34:02 pm »
Just add extra bungees or straps if you think they may be insecure. I always do. Trip wrecked if you lose your bags on the motorway. Bungee cord is readily available off ebay.

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Re: Tank and Saddle Bags
« Reply #2 on: 11 November 2012, 07:41:57 pm »
I have done close to 10k miles on motorway with a standard (el cheepo) Lidl tank bag with magnets - just the magnets and one strap keeps it in place and it's still in pretty decent shape, although I may not get too much more than another 10k out of it.

The other thing that I find exceptionally useful is the cargo net - I have carried 10-15 kg bag of grocery, tripods, oddly shaped bags and objects like helmets, downpipes (!!) etc over the rear seat with a strong cargo net - again mostly on motorways! Fazer is my work horse..! :D

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Re: Tank and Saddle Bags
« Reply #3 on: 11 November 2012, 07:59:49 pm »
Hey there, I've just got myself an Oxford X30 tank bag and it's been great so far, looks really waterproof/sturdy and expands to hold a reasonable amount of stuff. Although of course I need to test it for more than a few rides to recommend it fully, it seems excellent so far.


Hope this helps at all


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Re: Tank and Saddle Bags
« Reply #4 on: 11 November 2012, 08:14:28 pm »
Try Kriega.


http://www.kriega.com/uscombo30-drybag/


I bought the above (see link). Went touring around the scottish isles and it worked brilliantly. Was water proof and I could quickly detach and re attach it, plus being two bags, I could just detatch the top bag if needed too. Handy on the ferry to carry my camera kit!
« Last Edit: 11 November 2012, 08:17:56 pm by cnw180 »

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Re: Tank and Saddle Bags
« Reply #5 on: 12 November 2012, 03:30:26 pm »
i use these as couldnt sell em ... but they fit well... http://secure.blytz.bifax.co.uk/media/pdf/catalogue/categories/11500E_sup_1.pdf





 have got one f the mentioned lidl  tank bags also ... it works well ... shows you dont nessercerily have to spend a fortune


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Re: Tank and Saddle Bags
« Reply #6 on: 12 November 2012, 05:47:54 pm »
I got my tank bag and panniers from this site  :D


Oxford Lifetime stuff, bargain.