What type of bags to get?

[long101]

Hey yall, so I've had my FZ6 for a few months now and I am wanting to get some weekend trips on the calendar (3-500 miles each way then spending a night or two at the destination). Nothing too crazy. Was wondering what people use for these types of trips? I would love to get away with just a top bag that does not look too bulky and throw a few sets of clothes and pair of shoes, but I am being told more and more to get saddle bags. Other then price I just don't like the look, but of course I would take functionality over looks if it comes down to.

So what is everyone using for shorter trips?

 

[lytehouse]

how bout these:

http://www.600riders.com/forum/bike...s-motocentric-moto-sport-saddle-bags-new.html

 

[2nd childhood]

I share your concern on the looks. I bought a pair of the Nelson Rigg saddlebags which aren't really big but I think look acceptable.

 

[Water Bear]

I did a good bit of hunting and settled on these SW-Motech bags:

Bags-Connection Blaze Sport Saddlebag System Yamaha FZ6-S2, '07-'11 - TwistedThrottle.com

Here's a positive review from Motorcyclist which has a lot to do with why I got them:

SW-Motech Bags-Connection Blaze Saddlebags | MC Tested - Motorcyclist Magazine

Basically what I found is that a lot of cheaper soft luggage didn't look like it would hold its shape well or stay in place well. So I found a nice, mid-priced set that has a little bit of easily installed mounting hardware to keep it in place, and the bags already hold their shape.

They hold a decent amount, but not more than a few sets of clothes and some boots. I fit my jacket, boots, pants, gloves, and a 40 oz of beer in them while expanded, and they were stuffed at that point.

 

[oaks]

My Ogio tail bag rarely leaves the bike. But easily unclips from the straps, which secure to the grab bars, if you want to take it with you. Big enough for a pair of shoes and change of clothes or two. Matching tank and saddle bags are available if you want to expand later on.

The top sags a bit when empty, as in the attached pic, but the sides hold their shape.


OGIO Moto Sport Tail Bag :: MotorcycleGear.com

OGIO Duffle Tail Bag - RevZilla

 

[SweaterDude]

I did a good bit of hunting and settled on these SW-Motech bags:

Bags-Connection Blaze Sport Saddlebag System Yamaha FZ6-S2, '07-'11 - TwistedThrottle.com

Here's a positive review from Motorcyclist which has a lot to do with why I got them:

SW-Motech Bags-Connection Blaze Saddlebags | MC Tested - Motorcyclist Magazine

YES. YES. YES.

I bought a set of these when they came out. perfect for a weekend trip and one of the reps for Twisted Throttle is a member here. I pitched the idea of making an integral top bag that clips onto the saddlebags somehow, and he said he'd pitch the idea to the people that make them, so.......... hopefully....... i might have one of those soon

as a side note, i changed the smaller bolts to stainless, and used loctite. i lost one of the original bolts that i guess vibrated out. also they are perfectly steady past 125mph.........

 

[Water Bear]

YES. YES. YES.

I bought a set of these when they came out. perfect for a weekend trip and one of the reps for Twisted Throttle is a member here. I pitched the idea of making an integral top bag that clips onto the saddlebags somehow, and he said he'd pitch the idea to the people that make them, so.......... hopefully....... i might have one of those soon

as a side note, i changed the smaller bolts to stainless, and used loctite. i lost one of the original bolts that i guess vibrated out. also they are perfectly steady past 125mph.........

If they made an integral top bag that's the same quality as the sidebags, but I would be turbo sold. Good idea! :BLAA:

 

[SweaterDude]

If they made an integral top bag that's the same quality as the sidebags, but I would be turbo sold. Good idea! :BLAA:

i know right. WEEKTRIP....... or 2....

 

[rsmith2072]

Try the Cortech Super 2.0

I really like it.

Not to bulky.

You can even get saddle bags for it!

 

[lkea]

I just bought a first silverstone tail bag from Motorcycle Luggage. Honestly its really big, but its quite acceptable for I carry a lot of things. You can even fit a full size helmet inside the bag.

 

[MakersTeleMark]

I just went through this dilemma.

These are amazing:

Ortlieb Moto Saddle-Bags | Dual Sport | Rocky Mountain ATV/MC