600/650 sportbikes set up for touring? lets see em... - Page 5

See red · 09-21-2011, 04:09 PM

I did the hard bags for the wet days on longer trips. I also like to keep my stuff locked without the need to carry it in everywhere I go. I have soft bags and upgraded for the water proofing alone. I had two times come up on my bike to find people had open the soft bags, not to steal but just to see I guess.

I can remove all brackets in about 2 minutes. So if not needing it no bags, no trunk, no brackets.... I never thought I would like it this much, but, I have to say..... I will probably never bother with the soft again.

nksmfamjp · 09-21-2011, 06:52 PM

I have a 2009 FZ6 with E41's and a Givi S850 GPS soft bag. To me this is a great commuting setup and soon to be a great touring setup. My idea of touring is minimalist, stay in hotels and spending my time enjoying the driving. For the last 3000 miles, it has been a good commuter. After adding bags, I didn't see a fuel economy change.

This is basically the look, except mine is all black.

I personally avoid a top case because I want to swing my leg over easily. I do have a Cortech top case if I need it.

See red · 09-22-2011, 06:42 PM

I don't have a change in fuel economy, Not noticeable anyways with the v35s, the trunk is a e460, I do the minimulist thing as far as I will camp. I enjoy going off for a few weeks and just primitive camp, I also go to a hotel if I am running far and hard.

Gingie · 10-03-2011, 08:58 PM

My 07' Ninja 650R with givi saddlebags and axio hard top tail bag. Also got a comfy seat that has been seen earlier on this thread mounted to Grainbelt's Ninja (no way I would ride more than an hour without the extra padding in this seat). Some admore lights were put in the V35's, and some SW motech mirror extenders so I'm not looking at the inside of my elbows.

Cjsgptx · 10-04-2011, 05:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alii1959

I have this exact bike, how can i get those cases mounted on mine? HELP!!!

Chris

Jay S. · 10-04-2011, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gingie

My 07' Ninja 650R with givi saddlebags and axio hard top tail bag. Also got a comfy seat that has been seen earlier on this thread mounted to Grainbelt's Ninja (no way I would ride more than an hour without the extra padding in this seat). Some admore lights were put in the V35's, and some SW motech mirror extenders so I'm not looking at the inside of my elbows.

That looks sexy with the color matched Givis! :)

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alii1959 · 10-04-2011, 01:39 PM

Cjsgptx, I custom made the brackets myself. The bags themselves are stressed members of the fabrication.

Cjsgptx · 10-04-2011, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alii1959

Cjsgptx, I custom made the brackets myself. The bags themselves are stressed members of the fabrication.

Okay, thanks I need to find someone that will help me do that, that would look awesome on mine!

Chris

Crow · 10-04-2011, 02:57 PM

2004 Honda 599, more a "sport standard" than a "sport bike", but...

See red · 10-14-2011, 06:06 PM

Dam, your givi's are looking great on the bike. I love the color match.

Fortunately I didn't have to paint my side bags. I do have to paint my trunk still.

kemmer · 11-09-2011, 11:32 AM

My FZ6 on the dragon:

Gulf Coast:

Places I've been on the bike:

ceebs6 · 11-09-2011, 12:39 PM

Here's my 07 650r with the sidebags on and Givi touring screen.

ceebs6 · 11-09-2011, 12:41 PM

And a side view, Givi E21's.

Skowinski · 11-09-2011, 05:56 PM

Mrs. Skowinski's Kawasaki ZZR600...

Ohio_Danimal · 11-09-2011, 06:11 PM

2003 SV650, farkled and flogged with over 100,000 miles on her

10-04-2011, 02:57 PM	#69
Crow Corvid Joined: Jun 2003 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Oddometer: 1,288	I rode this for a few years. 2004 Honda 599, more a "sport standard" than a "sport bike", but... __________________ "Don't believe everything you think!" 2003 Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird

11-09-2011, 12:39 PM	#72
ceebs6 n00b Joined: May 2011 Location: Halifax, NS Oddometer: 8	Here's my 07 650r with the sidebags on and Givi touring screen. Attached Images

11-09-2011, 12:41 PM	#73
ceebs6 n00b Joined: May 2011 Location: Halifax, NS Oddometer: 8	And a side view, Givi E21's. Attached Images

11-09-2011, 05:56 PM	#74
Skowinski Tetrapod Joined: Nov 2009 Location: creeping about on the surface Oddometer: 3,424	Mrs. Skowinski's Kawasaki ZZR600... __________________ "It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see." - Thoreau

11-09-2011, 06:11 PM	#75
Ohio_Danimal Midlife Crisis Man Joined: Dec 2009 Location: Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio (The Crooked River) Oddometer: 556	2003 SV650, farkled and flogged with over 100,000 miles on her __________________ Wisdom is age well spent. Anger is age, hell bent. Ohio_Danimal screwed with this post 11-10-2011 at 08:59 AM

09-21-2011, 04:09 PM	#61
See red ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2010 Oddometer: 117	I did the hard bags for the wet days on longer trips. I also like to keep my stuff locked without the need to carry it in everywhere I go. I have soft bags and upgraded for the water proofing alone. I had two times come up on my bike to find people had open the soft bags, not to steal but just to see I guess. I can remove all brackets in about 2 minutes. So if not needing it no bags, no trunk, no brackets.... I never thought I would like it this much, but, I have to say..... I will probably never bother with the soft again.

09-21-2011, 06:52 PM	#62
nksmfamjp Adventurer Joined: Sep 2011 Oddometer: 12	I have a 2009 FZ6 with E41's and a Givi S850 GPS soft bag. To me this is a great commuting setup and soon to be a great touring setup. My idea of touring is minimalist, stay in hotels and spending my time enjoying the driving. For the last 3000 miles, it has been a good commuter. After adding bags, I didn't see a fuel economy change. This is basically the look, except mine is all black. I personally avoid a top case because I want to swing my leg over easily. I do have a Cortech top case if I need it.

09-22-2011, 06:42 PM	#63
See red ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2010 Oddometer: 117	I don't have a change in fuel economy, Not noticeable anyways with the v35s, the trunk is a e460, I do the minimulist thing as far as I will camp. I enjoy going off for a few weeks and just primitive camp, I also go to a hotel if I am running far and hard.

10-03-2011, 08:58 PM	#64
Gingie Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2010 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Oddometer: 186	My 07' Ninja 650R with givi saddlebags and axio hard top tail bag. Also got a comfy seat that has been seen earlier on this thread mounted to Grainbelt's Ninja (no way I would ride more than an hour without the extra padding in this seat). Some admore lights were put in the V35's, and some SW motech mirror extenders so I'm not looking at the inside of my elbows.

10-04-2011, 01:39 PM	#67
alii1959 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Georgia, USA Oddometer: 436	Cjsgptx, I custom made the brackets myself. The bags themselves are stressed members of the fabrication.

10-14-2011, 06:06 PM	#70
See red ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2010 Oddometer: 117	Dam, your givi's are looking great on the bike. I love the color match. Fortunately I didn't have to paint my side bags. I do have to paint my trunk still.

11-09-2011, 11:32 AM	#71
kemmer Adventurer Joined: Aug 2010 Location: Sandy, UT Oddometer: 42	My FZ6 on the dragon: Gulf Coast: Places I've been on the bike:

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