saddlebags or tailbags?

[tobymax]

What kind of saddlebags or tailbags are people using out there on their FZ6R. I want to buy a hard case, either as saddlebags or tailbag to be able to store the helmet and maybe something else.
What experience have you guys had with these, do they damage the form or look of the bike? are they something worth buying and keeping or not?
Thanks

oh something i forgot to add, i want to have something that would not affect the passengers riding experience or mi own.

 

[Diluted]

I'm using the Cortech Sport Tail Bag. It certainly wont fit a helmet though.

Cortech Sport Tail Bag - RevZilla

 

[Marthy]

I got a set of saddlebags on Ebay for about $60.00 Bone stock they will fit kind of ok on the 6R. But being me I just made up 2 brackets to hold the bags (3/4 x 1/8 Alum from Lowes) I took a long bolt with 2 large area washers bolt those to the bracket instead of the peg strap. Also I add a pice of plastic in the bottom of the bag to hold it up straith. Over all Ilike them. Look great too. They are a bit bigger than the Cortex and expand 3" (was a big seller for me...)

(Bummer! Wrong computer, no pics here. Look at my post on R6 exhaust Marthy Edition) I will post nice pics here over the weekend so everyone can see my set up.

 

[sammy56]

You can find all kinds of pics on this forum if you search. For what it's worth, I have a topcase and Cortech sport saddlebags and I love them. I carry all kinds of crap with me though so it simply depends on what you like. If you want a clean sport bike look, I assume the fewer bags the better. Looks just don't matter that much to me....I just ride!

LB

 

[k6gad]

I got the Yamaha rack for the FZ6R from a dealer in Vancouver, BC, Canada. It was pricey but worth it. I had a top box for my T-Max (Givi makes it for Yamaha). It works great. If I need extra storage for a long trip I have a waterproof Ortleib bag I can strap to the back seat. I do lane-share here in CA so I didn't want to widen the bike with a big set of saddle bags. Just my $.02. I posted some pics in the MODS section if you want to see what I use. Good luck!

 

[Marthy]

Here's few pics of my ride with the saddlebags.

 

[Fogride]

I got the Cortech magnetic tank bag and it really works great. It also makes a great tail bag. Just fold up the magnets and with 3 small bungie cords it fits on the passenger seat like it was made for it. I moved it there to allow my auto gate pass to clear me. I bolted the pass through the head phone opening.

 

[frelay]

Here's my GIVI setup. I am very satisfied with it!

High price but high quality also. Does not affect how the bike handles. Strangely enough, I feel it makes the bike more stable at highway speeds.

Like the other fellows mentioned, there are a lot of options out there.

Good luck!

 

[tobymax]

Nice setup.

 

[tobymax]

Thanks everybody for the info and the pics.

 

[tobymax]

question for marthy and frelay, have you gotten any complains from the passenger because of the saddlebags?

 

[Marthy]

question for marthy and frelay, have you gotten any complains from the passenger because of the saddlebags?

Not at all. You just need to make sure they are position at the right place. We are going for a road trip for the holidays. We're going to put the 6R touring set up to the test. WPB to Myrtle Beach in one day and back by Sunday. A little over 600 miles one way. I'm looking forward to it... and thrust me, if there's anything not right, I will hear it... lol:canada:

 

[frelay]

No complaints! It's just a bit harder for shorter women to climb up there.

:canada: x 2!

 

[Marthy]

No complaints! It's just a bit harder for shorter women to climb up there.

:canada: x 2!

Oui monsieur, that's the only thing. My wife need to get on the bike first...

 

[frelay]

Not at all. You just need to make sure they are position at the right place. We are going for a road trip for the holidays. We're going to put the 6R touring set up to the test. WPB to Myrtle Beach in one day and back by Sunday. A little over 600 miles one way. I'm looking forward to it... and thrust me, if there's anything not right, I will hear it... lol:canada:

Bonjour Marthy! That is a lot of mileage for one day on busy highways. You got a keep an eye on those big trucks, SUVs and vansD)!

We spend our summer vacations in Indian Rocks Beach, FL. We travel by car (actually a van! 2 kiddos, the bouvier bernois, the wife & me). We stop (about a thousand times!) for the night somewhere around Fredericksburg, VA. It's about 660 miles from Montreal, QC. A totally long trip of about 1540 miles... I could not imagine doing that by bike in only two days:surrender:

Be careful and good luck with your marathon!:bow:

:canada: This flag also indicates that the bike season is over up here :drool: :beer:

 

[Marthy]

Bonjour Marthy! That is a lot of mileage for one day on busy highways. You got a keep an eye on those big trucks, SUVs and vansD)!

We spend our summer vacations in Indian Rocks Beach, FL. We travel by car (actually a van! 2 kiddos, the bouvier bernois, the wife & me). We stop (about a thousand times!) for the night somewhere around Fredericksburg, VA. It's about 660 miles from Montreal, QC. A totally long trip of about 1540 miles... I could not imagine doing that by bike in only two days:surrender:

Be careful and good luck with your marathon!:bow:

:canada: This flag also indicates that the bike season is over up here :drool: :beer:

We might end up doing the Tour de Floride. Where are you from exactly? I'm from the South Shore (Candiac, Laprairie area) I miss Montreal and my good old friends a lot. Home is where ever you settle in life, but you never can replace your hometown. Let me know next time you come south with the family...

 

[TEACH1212]

Givi the best !!!!!!!

Fit perfect, hold plenty, look great...........good luck, your choice.....

 

[Stephenfz6r]

Here's my GIVI setup. I am very satisfied with it!

High price but high quality also. Does not affect how the bike handles. Strangely enough, I feel it makes the bike more stable at highway speeds.

Like the other fellows mentioned, there are a lot of options out there.

Good luck!

Very nice! Your the first Quebecer I've seen a post from.:iconbeer:

 

[frelay]

We might end up doing the Tour de Floride. Where are you from exactly? I'm from the South Shore (Candiac, Laprairie area) I miss Montreal and my good old friends a lot. Home is where ever you settle in life, but you never can replace your hometown. Let me know next time you come south with the family...

Florida is super nice. Add the Gulf coast to your Tour. Oh man, I would love to ride in sunny Florida! I live directly in Montreal (Cartierville-Ahuntsic). You never know! I passed by your "town" a few years ago while travelling from Orlando to Miami! Can you tell I love Florida? You are absolutely right about Home.

À la prochaine!

 

[k6gad]

I still think these Givi's look great!

Here's my GIVI setup. I am very satisfied with it!

High price but high quality also. Does not affect how the bike handles. Strangely enough, I feel it makes the bike more stable at highway speeds.

Like the other fellows mentioned, there are a lot of options out there.

Good luck!