[operaflute]

A quick internet search hasn't brought up much locking luggage for our bike. I'm looking for some hard, locking sidebags. I like the idea of being able to lock my gear in there while I'm off hiking or some such thing. Any suggestions?
Thanks!

 

[ex_dsmr]

i dont recall ever seeing hard bags for the ex. i have seen some of the lockable top cases on a frame tho. probably about the only option unless you wanna custom fit some hard bags to the bike yourself.

 

[tuttdog]

Givi is about the only company that makes hard luggage. They only offer topcases. I have this setup and really like it, works great for riding to work or even shopping. I have their largest case and the smallest. the largest fits a little over two helmets side by side and the smallest fits just one helmet. I am actually looking to sell them and the mounting hardware since I broke my leg two weeks ago and any extra cash would help right now. if your interested let me know and I'll take a pic or two.

Jason

 

[operaflute]

Sorry about the leg! PM coming your way...

 

[tuttdog]

here are the pictures, my first attempt at posting them on flicker

here is the link
http://www.flickr.com/gp/[email protected]/7x9S41

hope it works

jason

 

[Guest]

That would be awesome for the long-distance touring with the fiance on the back. If Operaflute doesn't want it, let me know what price you're looking to get...

 

[tuttdog]

will do, they also have back pads that attach to the case as accessories for the gf, would decrease the wine factor greatly.

 

[Guest]

will do, they also have back pads that attach to the case as accessories for the gf, would decrease the wine factor greatly.

lol, that's what I'm getting at!

That's a Corbin seat on your bike too right? That would likely also aid in the "whine" factor!

 

[tuttdog]

yup, an nice addition, it helps keep the passenger on their seat. its weird the seat is about 3 times the weight at the stock one. I am willing to part with it again due to financial constrictions of a broken leg. I'll pm you when I find the receipt for if interested.

Jason

 

[Guest]

Tuttdog - pm me about the seat, I'd love to find a good deal on a Corbin seat. My fiance offered to buy me it awhile ago, cause she hates the stock seat with a passion. Does your Corbin have the backrest too? Looking forward to the PM!

 

[MrSciTrek]

http://www.corbin.com/kawasaki/ninja5002.shtml

Click "ORDER" for the price, new... $299.
If this is the one being written about.

 

[Guest]

http://www.corbin.com/kawasaki/ninja5002.shtml

Click "ORDER" for the price, new... $299.
If this is the one being written about.

Generally when you purchase a product used, you can find it for cheaper than the new price - and if it's a gently used seat, you can get a good deal!

 

[MrSciTrek]

http://www.corbin.com/kawasaki/ninja5002.shtml

Click "ORDER" for the price, new... $299.
If this is the one being written about.

Generally when you purchase a product used, you can find it for cheaper than the new price - and if it's a gently used seat, you can get a good deal!

Of course. I was just sharing the new price as available from the manufacturer online.

 

[operaflute]

Well here's a pic of tuttdog's topcase in it's new home! The thing looks goofy, but - wow - I love it and already don't know how I lived without it!
This pic shows the larger of the 2 cases - E450N. My dog could ALMOST curl up in it!
Tuttdog posted a nice pictorial on installation. It's pretty self explanatory, but I'll put up the link, just in case someone wants to take a peek.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/sets/72157594420214719
Incidentally, the latch for the larger case is kind of wierd, and NOT intuitive. Here's a link that explains it well:
http://www.twistedthrottle.com/article/articleview/170/1/20/


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