RE: Saddle bags on an F4i
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RE: Saddle bags on an F4i - 11/3/2008 9:44:03 PM
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LoneWolf04
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Hey Xx New Guy xX,
I was wondering how the guy you rode with liked his cortech sport tribags? I already have the tail bag and am debating on getting the saddlebags to go with it or get the large nelson-rigg. I looked up the liters and it looks like the cortech held 52 with the saddlebags and tailbag which is less than the large nelson''s. I am a light packer anyways and I''m not sure how I would like such large saddlebags on the bike like the nelson''s, thats one reason I would looking at the cortech sportbags. I was wondering what all you fit in those bags and how many days you were gone on the 800 mile ride? maybe this will give me an idea of what i want to/need to stuff in there. Thanks
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RE: Saddle bags on an F4i - 11/4/2008 2:29:44 AM
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woot
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I was on the road for 5 days - and the last day was 1000 miles. I have the cortech sport bags (tail and saddle).
The saddle bags are great as they attach to the passenger or rider foot guards and WILL NOT slide back. Then I have the rear strap go around the tail and snap onto the other sides rear strap. This means they can''t slide forward. The tail bag snaps onto the side bags. So when you want to take the set off the bike, snap the left and right clips and she lifts off.
The hooks on the top bag give you space to bungee on a tent if you want. For me - top bag was sleeping bag, sweater, visor. The top-side pockets had stuff like spare gloves, food, etc. The tent was strapped on top. The left and right bags had socks, underwear, shirts, and a pair of jeans and sneakers, plus tools.
I pack light - but why not?
On the F4 with the banana seat I have tested the tank, tail and saddle bags to 110-120mph. Nothing moved.
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Speedohealer (-11.4%), AutoCom Pro, Garmin Nuvi 360 GPS/MP3, Cobra FRS/GMRS , Vortex sliders, mirrored windscreen, Cortech bags and Aux Fuse box.
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RE: Saddle bags on an F4i - 11/13/2008 2:11:11 AM
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kukku
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Xx New Guy xX / Woot, have you ever tried your saddlebags when riding two-up? Sorry but I don''t have access to a shop and would like to order a set. However, I need them to ride with pillion. Anyone else can chip-in?
Thanks a million for any feedback.
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RE: Saddle bags on an F4i - 11/13/2008 2:49:47 AM
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woot
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Here are the pictures from when I was test fitting the bags... I don''t think you could have a passenger with them on... certainly not with the top bag on! :D
http://gallery.atpic.com/13812
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Speedohealer (-11.4%), AutoCom Pro, Garmin Nuvi 360 GPS/MP3, Cobra FRS/GMRS , Vortex sliders, mirrored windscreen, Cortech bags and Aux Fuse box.
Safety wired and ready to go
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RE: Saddle bags on an F4i - 11/13/2008 2:59:02 AM
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woot
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If you have a small passenger, and a small set of side bags, you may be able to make it work. You certainly can not if you put the top bag on.
I realize this is a different bike, but they sit fairly similarly on the seat.
http://gallery.atpic.com/13812
In this picture, if I had of put the straps under the seat it would have left the pillion seat empty... and if the pillion pegs were out, perhaps they could get their feet on the pegs. The question would be, could they do that comfortably, and would their feet interfere with my foot pegs? It might be possible. A situation where flush mount rear indicators might make it easier to move the bags further back.
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2000 CBR 600 F4
Full M4,
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Speedohealer (-11.4%), AutoCom Pro, Garmin Nuvi 360 GPS/MP3, Cobra FRS/GMRS , Vortex sliders, mirrored windscreen, Cortech bags and Aux Fuse box.
Safety wired and ready to go
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RE: Saddle bags on an F4i - 11/13/2008 3:26:31 AM
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kukku
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Woot, appreciate a lot your exhaustive and prompt reply, thanks. Unless someone else has another idea / experience with another product, my best option would be the Ventura system then. They are a bit pricey and they sit highish but it looks like the best option / compromise. However, you mentioned something interesting..... flush mount indicators. Or I could possibly try fabricating brackets and moving them further back to accommodate the saddle bags.
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Scorpion Slip-On Exhaust, Matris M2 Steering Damper, Ermax Hugger, Ermax Clear Dark Black Screen, Clear LED Tail light, WR Design Heel Guards, Woodcraft sliders now on thanks to my Dad!
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RE: Saddle bags on an F4i - 11/13/2008 4:58:35 AM
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woot
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If you still have the rear fender on, you could probably flush mount right to the OEM holes in the fender.
Then you could slide the bags back a good 4", which should give more than enough room for her feet.
THAT BEING SAID - if your exhaust is a high mount, or the bags are very deep, then the exhaust clearance will diminish. Make sure you keep a couple of inches clearance, and don''t pack meltable stuff in the bottom. This will limit how far back you can slide the bags.
A friend of mine had his bags shift (leather bags on a metric cruiser) and get close to the exhaust. When they arrived at my place, all of her underwear was scorched an unwearable. Talk about an awkward moment :D
Also - when you do put the bags on, make sure the front straps are as far forward as possible - so that they provide the best anchor to stop the bags sliding backwards. I usually use the end of the riders heel guard, and have used the pillion bracket.
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2000 CBR 600 F4
Full M4,
-1,+2 520,
Speedohealer (-11.4%), AutoCom Pro, Garmin Nuvi 360 GPS/MP3, Cobra FRS/GMRS , Vortex sliders, mirrored windscreen, Cortech bags and Aux Fuse box.
Safety wired and ready to go
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RE: Saddle bags on an F4i - 11/13/2008 6:03:01 AM
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kukku
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quote:
all of her underwear was scorched
Good setup for winter then .... 
J/k apart, will have a look this weekend, I prefer to have the weight as close as possible the centre of gravity of the bike, so thanks again for the pointers.
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2001 CBR600F4i
Scorpion Slip-On Exhaust, Matris M2 Steering Damper, Ermax Hugger, Ermax Clear Dark Black Screen, Clear LED Tail light, WR Design Heel Guards, Woodcraft sliders now on thanks to my Dad!
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RE: Saddle bags on an F4i - 11/13/2008 6:17:29 AM
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woot
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For what it is worth, fully loaded I slung the F4 through the twisties with hardly any change at all... one has to remember that luggage is lower slung than people. It''s the difference between having a twig for a girlfriend, and a slightly better proportioned girlfriend ;) You''ll hardly notice when it counts.
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2000 CBR 600 F4
Full M4,
-1,+2 520,
Speedohealer (-11.4%), AutoCom Pro, Garmin Nuvi 360 GPS/MP3, Cobra FRS/GMRS , Vortex sliders, mirrored windscreen, Cortech bags and Aux Fuse box.
Safety wired and ready to go
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RE: Saddle bags on an F4i - 11/13/2008 6:29:09 AM
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kukku
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Just for everyone’s info; the girlfriend is fine ....... lol
Re. weight comment, I was referring to this http://cycleventure.com/fitments/display_picture.asp?fitment_id=31 vs saddlebags.
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Scorpion Slip-On Exhaust, Matris M2 Steering Damper, Ermax Hugger, Ermax Clear Dark Black Screen, Clear LED Tail light, WR Design Heel Guards, Woodcraft sliders now on thanks to my Dad!
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RE: Saddle bags on an F4i - 11/13/2008 2:58:04 PM
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woot
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and for a kick ass deal...
http://www.newenoughhp.com/closeouts/all_types/fieldsheer/
that''s dirt cheap stuff... unbelievable. (and yes I recommend New Enough... ordered a lot through them)
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2000 CBR 600 F4
Full M4,
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Speedohealer (-11.4%), AutoCom Pro, Garmin Nuvi 360 GPS/MP3, Cobra FRS/GMRS , Vortex sliders, mirrored windscreen, Cortech bags and Aux Fuse box.
Safety wired and ready to go
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RE: Saddle bags on an F4i - 11/14/2008 10:19:06 AM
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Timmy_Jones
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Those bags that mount on the tank seem like they would be a huge annoyance. I like getting tucked in behind the windscreen.
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