Member Contributer cruzinaz Posted March 23, 2007 Author Member Contributer Share Posted March 23, 2007 I've used RKA bags for years with great success; I think they're a little more "buttoned down" looking than some of the options. This lightly used set might even be for sale along with a matching tankbag....p.m. for more info if you're interested. DSCN8912small.JPG If I had a red vfr, those would be SOLD, good looking bags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN_VFR_Girl Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 Have used Cortech (real good bags, medium dollars)...Nelson Rigg (best for the lower dollar)...GIVI (best I've ever used, but pricey)...IMO............. :thumbsup: Skuuter, do the Cortech work on the 6th Gen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer spinalator Posted March 23, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted March 23, 2007 I toured with Wolfman bags, tankbag, and a kayak bag for two years before getting Givis. Worked great! Never toured with a woman though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer skuuter Posted March 23, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted March 23, 2007 Have used Cortech (real good bags, medium dollars)...Nelson Rigg (best for the lower dollar)...GIVI (best I've ever used, but pricey)...IMO............. :thumbsup: Skuuter, do the Cortech work on the 6th Gen? Yes....I had no probs with them against the heat shields.....since you have the tailbag already, they're super easy to mount...... :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer BonusVFR Posted March 24, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted March 24, 2007 Got a set of cortechs to see how they fit on my bike from a buddy, strap on the front of the bag, no problem, but where do you guys secure the rear strap? I was thinking extend it and tie it off on the rear peg mount? I assume all the bags are made about the same when it comes to mounting, or are they? btw, thanx for all the info, I thought this was gonna be an easy decision! :pissed: I don't have a rear fender on it, and really don't want to put it back on, kinda fugly looking to me. Rear strap? I know this may not work for you but....................I got these from Aerostich and they work great for the rear straps for the Cortech bags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer CBR_Rod Posted April 14, 2007 Member Contributer Share Posted April 14, 2007 These are the Cortech Sport Saddle and tail bags. The tail bag has 2" expansion on both sides for more room. I couldn't pacl a weeks worth of stuff. I do pack rain suit, 2 changes of clothes and other necessary items with room to spare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon28 Posted April 14, 2007 Share Posted April 14, 2007 Motopak> I use their GTS90 with the GT35L tankbag. I can't give any negative comments, oh wait yeah their not hardbags and you cannot lock them. I'd highly recommend thier stuff. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 I'm going to do the Laughlin river run this year on the vfr, :thumbsup: have a tank bag but was thinking a bit more space would be a good thing. A buddy has cortech bags, only used them once but he didn't have any problems with them, I know the bags of choice for most here are the hard bags, but, I really don't want to make that investment, besides the vtx has all the junk on it if I need to haul a female that needs to take everything she owns. :blink: (woops,may get flamed for that) :rolleyes: Anyway, any opinions?, experiences, with soft bags?? Just picked a set myself, my girlfriend was comfortable with them on the bike, well thought out bags I recomend them. I may just sell though and get hard bgs so feel free to email me if interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 More pics of the rear mounting system, and maybe with the over-strap and how it interferes with the seat lock mechanism. I'm struggling with my setup now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrubsz Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 My Nelson-Rigg bags work great. Used along with the NR tailbag, I can pack a week's worth of stuff...and they've been windtunnel tested to @ 135 with no movement. :thumbsup: Hey KWB, Is that a high mount? My 98 has a high mount carbon fiber Two Brothers. I've been doing a ton of research for what kind of saddlebags I can put on my bike, but my high mount discourages me from doing anthing that dangles too low. even though my carbon fiber doesnt heat up nearly as much as the metal ones... Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer kwb377 Posted May 7, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted May 7, 2012 I don't have the pics anymore, but I fabbed a bracket out of flat aluminum stock from Lowe's that I bent in my bench vise and bolted together that I installed using the Staintune's mounting points. Worked great and cost me about $5 to make. I never had any heat related problems with the stainless, and now after experiencing my first set of CF cans (on the Duc...after an all day ride, I can fully palm them with an ungloved hand) I can't imagine having any problems with heat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankoQ Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Cortech works great. I had a tent on one and a bunch of stuff on the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer The mailman Posted May 18, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted May 18, 2012 My Wolfman brand tank and saddle bags have been all over the country and I've never had a complaint + they are made right here in COLORADO! The trunk is a JC Whitney large trunk mounted on a Ventura rack. That has also been every where with no complaints. I'll even toss in an AZ pic for you, cruzinaz! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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