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buster · Newbie Joined: 23 Mar 2006 Posts: 9 Location: bristol

hello jim,just read your post regarding luggage.Had the same need for luggage but did not want the bags on top of the saddle or rear rack as I often carry a passengerand need the space.I didn't fancy a tank bag either.So i bought 2 large bags from Hein Gericke for ?40 which are soft and fasten together with straps using velcro. these straps you put under the saddle and then you fasten off the bottem of the bags to the rear foot peg bracket using cable ties and the other end to the bolt that keeps the exhaust shroud in place.Works really really well as the shroud protects the bag from heat(doubtful with after market exhaust) have had the bags on the bike for a month and they have become a permanent fixture as you can get loads of gear in and still carry a passenger.I am going to try and paste a link from photo bucket,my 1st attempt so don't be surprized if you get me on a beach in Benidorm...cheers Jim

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buster · Newbie Joined: 23 Mar 2006 Posts: 9 Location: bristol

jim seeing the photo bucket worked heres another picture cheers Buster.

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Lady P · Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2006 14:34 pm Post subject:

Told you it was easy to use J,

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buster · Newbie Joined: 23 Mar 2006 Posts: 9 Location: bristol

I bet you were hoping for the benidorm photo. The one with green peace splashing water and trying to re float me.
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coolerking · Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2006 14:40 pm Post subject:

Weather looks like Benidorm
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Jim · Newbie Joined: 29 Mar 2006 Posts: 10 Location: North Lincs

Thanks for all your help gona go with Givi box and tail bag
been to Benidorm one myself can't remember much was on Stag do was very drunk saw a Lady called Vicky she had an interesting way to open Beer bottles
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Cheers
Jim

blue660r · Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 10:29 am Post subject: luggage

anyone interested in alloy luggage boxes for that overlander look ?
i am developing a steel rack to hang the alloy boxes on for my trip to morroco and may be persuaded into a production run for a small fee of course !
mind you i'm out of action at the minute with a poorly wrist hence i have time to chat to you guys for a change .

mool · Newbie Joined: 08 Apr 2006 Posts: 10 Location: Oxford

I'm definitely interested Very Happy

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Looked into the touratech and metal mule racks and luggage but they're a bit pricey for me. And after reading the Adventure motorbiking handbook thingy i was thinking of making my own but my fabrication skills aren't that hot. Sad

Are you thinking of making your own boxes?

Feel free to PM me with any of the costing details. Very Happy

blue660r · Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2006 11:00 am Post subject: luggage

hi mool
yes i have made my own alloy boxes for my last bike and am on the job for the xt .I have also made 3 sets for mates on 1150gs's complete with racks. Can makeany size or style with locking catches and tie down loops for about £375 what a bargain! could do a bash plate like mine for £50 let me know what you think will try for photos soon but still out of action at minute

Neil22000 · Newbie Joined: 24 Mar 2006 Posts: 5 Location: Brighton UK

I may be interested in the paniers if you could send a photo
I bought the Yamaha top box and rack but it isn't very big and I need somthing bigger for riding with a pillion
Did somone say you could fit the Givi top box to the Yamaha plate? My Givi monokey box does not fit the Yamaha plate or is there a different plate you can get?

Neil22000 · Newbie Joined: 24 Mar 2006 Posts: 5 Location: Brighton UK

Hepco Becker make ali luggage for the xt. Has anyone tried this?

Lady P · Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2006 14:32 pm Post subject:

Have you got a link there or some photos for us to see, I personally havent heard anything or seen anything....
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gingerbikercat · Newbie Joined: 23 May 2006 Posts: 12 Location: Leeds

Givi normally sell a universal adaptor plate(plastic with metal brackets)that should come with the box.You can buy them seperately from givi to match your box(monokey or monolock).Just fix it to your rack and then the box fits straight on.I had mine on a rentec rack for fazer.
Check ebay out,item no. 180000817002 for a good example.

Neil22000 · Newbie Joined: 24 Mar 2006 Posts: 5 Location: Brighton UK

link to motobins who are the agents for hepko in the uk
http://www.motobins.co.uk/index.php

Neil22000 · Newbie Joined: 24 Mar 2006 Posts: 5 Location: Brighton UK

Thanks Gingerbikercat I have ordered one!