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My $1186 dollar luggage
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jaherbst
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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. :joke:
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. :joke: Just funen ya!
Jack
MikeP
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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..
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..
Retired 2012
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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
I like the look of those bags as well, will they hold a full face helmet?
thanks,
DJ
Highwayman2013
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They look good.
MikeP
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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...
MikeP
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The luggage is from Givi and you can mount them to anything
MikeP
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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..
MikeP
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Spyderjim and Guzzi have already done this but use different luggage...
pegasus1300
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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
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Congratulations
You have been able to take an F3 and add the storage of an RT. A+ for creativity. Two thumbs up.
You have been able to take an F3 and add the storage of an RT. A+ for creativity. Two thumbs up.
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.
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MikeP
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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
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Well done..!!
that is a lot of storage and looks great set up that way. Congrats..!! :2thumbs: I travel light but then the RS has a larger frunk...:thumbup: it is an expensive way to travel..:hun: well if you have room to spare going to you will have none coming back...:roflblack::roflblack:
that is a lot of storage and looks great set up that way. Congrats..!! :2thumbs: I travel light but then the RS has a larger frunk...:thumbup: it is an expensive way to travel..:hun: well if you have room to spare going to you will have none coming back...:roflblack::roflblack:
Bfromla
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:bowdown: Plz sir when you have time, many thanks. Always looking to add to functional farkel improvement list :thumbup:
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