My $1186 dollar luggage

[Mike,P]

Just a couple more adjustments and then I'll send the brackets off to the powdercoaters..😎
148 ltrs of storage not including the front trunk.. I'm very happy with the results..

[jaherbst]

I just can not see taking that much "stuff" on a trip ever. You might want to beef up the rear springs if you fill all that space up. Or One: show you how to pack. Or two: explain to you what you really need for a trip.

Since most motels now have a washer and dryer, three days worth of clothes should be sufficient. Drip dry under garments can be rinsed in the sink and ready to wear in the morning.

They do look good but maybe a little large for the F3 unless your going to be running "moonshine" across state lines. Just funen ya!

Jack

[Mike,P]

My purpose is to not use a trailer and NOT have permanent luggage attached when I'm not on a long ride.. My Elkas were delivered last week and will be more than adequate for added weight / I'm not a bowling ball smuggler 😎 These luggage pieces have a combined weight that is less than the stock rear fender and cat that I removed... As for what to pack or how to pack and travel,,, I have more than 800,000 miles of traveling on two wheels so I've done THIS dance many times.. My reasoning for posting the price is:: I would personally rather spend what I spent and do a little fab work than buy the BRP wallet sized luggage and be disappointed every time I went and got anything more than the mail... I also wanted something that once powder coated the bracket system will go on n come off in one piece and have no brackets hanging off it when the luggage is not attached..

[Brentc]

Nicely done. You do quality work! Should make for some enjoyable trips.

[Retired 2012]

that looks great, any chance you will produce the brackets for us less handy individuals ?
I like the look of those bags as well, will they hold a full face helmet?
thanks,
DJ

[Highwayman2013]

They look good.

[Bfromla]

Rather curious about the trunk, could fit the ST? Note you made all 3 bags fit. Cheaper than BRP offers for just the top case. & not barely but by quite a bit. Fyi

[Dubliner]

That looks like a very functional looking combination and very attractive. It looks like an original set of accessories, well done! How does it feel riding it around, do you get much buffeting or turbulence?

[hill27]

great job, you can haul what ever you want.

[Mike,P]

that looks great, any chance you will produce the brackets for us less handy individuals ?
I like the look of those bags as well, will they hold a full face helmet?
thanks,
DJ

All of them hold a full face helmet.. I will not be producing the brackets but will give a list of all required hardware to do it... Would have done that already but we're very busy at work...

[Mike,P]

Rather curious about the trunk, could fit the ST? Note you made all 3 bags fit. Cheaper than BRP offers for just the top case. & not barely but by quite a bit. Fyi

The luggage is from Givi and you can mount them to anything

[Mike,P]

That looks like a very functional looking combination and very attractive. It looks like an original set of accessories, well done! How does it feel riding it around, do you get much buffeting or turbulence?

Thank you!!! I don't understand how you would think buffeting would be an issue but I assure you it's not.. It rides fine..

[hawkiii]

I think you did a great job. I can barely get my leather jacket in the BRP bags. When you get ready to post the list of parts used I'll be writing it down for myself.

[Mike,P]

I think you did a great job. I can barely get my leather jacket in the BRP bags. When you get ready to post the list of parts used I'll be writing it down for myself.

Spyderjim and Guzzi have already done this but use different luggage...

[pegasus1300]

I am really impressed with your construction. I love my RT but the bags are odd sized and small and have small weight limits.You have come up with a very good solution. I guessing from your comment that others have used this system but maybe with different sized bags? And how elegant that you brought it all in for less the BRP sells one bag for.

[Ben Burped]

Just a couple more adjustments and then I'll send the brackets off to the powdercoaters..��
148 ltrs of storage not including the front trunk.. I'm very happy with the results..

You have been able to take an F3 and add the storage of an RT. A+ for creativity. Two thumbs up.

[Dubliner]

Thank you!!! I don't understand how you would think buffeting would be an issue but I assure you it's not.. It rides fine..

I have fitted panniers to many different motorcycles, Krauser, Craven, Shoei, Polaris and more some have had their effects on handling, but it is a learning process.
Thanks for posting, congrats on adding extra storage. I for one am looking forward to seeing your set up.

[Mike,P]

I am really impressed with your construction. I love my RT but the bags are odd sized and small and have small weight limits.You have come up with a very good solution. I guessing from your comment that others have used this system but maybe with different sized bags? And how elegant that you brought it all in for less the BRP sells one bag for.

They both use Givi luggage but different models... SpyderJim has a thread with some very useful info.. I loved my RT but wanted something a LOT lighter that I could put luggage on when I needed it and take it off when I don't... I'm very happy now😎

[Chupaca]

that is a lot of storage and looks great set up that way. Congrats..!! I travel light but then the RS has a larger frunk... it is an expensive way to travel.. well if you have room to spare going to you will have none coming back...

[Bfromla]

All of them hold a full face helmet.. I will not be producing the brackets but will give a list of all required hardware to do it... Would have done that already but we're very busy at work...

Plz sir when you have time, many thanks. Always looking to add to functional farkel improvement list

[ARtraveler]

You made it yours.

[OJ UK]

Great job, Mike!
That style of bag comes, I see, in a 46 liter and a 33 liter; so something for everyone.
As Givi make the luggage for BRP (at least the bags for the RS and ST ), BRP's mark-up must be very significant
to command their frankly quite ludicrous price.
I also noticed that Givi make a matching small jerry can to carry extra fuel/oil/water:

http://www.givi.co.uk/side-hardbags/...48--lt?o=TAN01

[BeRight]

Looks great Mike,P - The style of bags you chose really matches well to your black & white F3. Well done

As you know, my similar setup came in at $1,075 (not that different from yours) - big drivers in price is, of course, the luggage (many choices and sources available).


The quick release GIVI luggage makes it easy to bring everything inside room on trips, as well as having the option of quickly being able to ride without luggage.

I like the look of the Wingrack mounting brackets on the F3 without luggage but am looking forward to seeing your final mounting method - might change mine up.

[WIDOWSSON]

WELL DONE

[Mike,P]

Great job, Mike!
That style of bag comes, I see, in a 46 liter and a 33 liter; so something for everyone.
As Givi make the luggage for BRP (at least the bags for the RS and ST ), BRP's mark-up must be very significant
to command their frankly quite ludicrous price.
I also noticed that Givi make a matching small jerry can to carry extra fuel/oil/water:

http://www.givi.co.uk/side-hardbags/...48--lt?o=TAN01

The side luggage is 42lt each n the top case is 52lt ���� They are Givi Trekker series..