Universal: Riding Bags/Luggage Thread

[krish2778]

Re: [UT]: Biking backpacks and Luggage Accessories.

Hey guys, I am looking for a smallish tail-bag. Carrying stuff in the backpack causes shoulder pain and thought having a tail-bag would be good.
Now there are two options which I have:
* Viaterra Fly GT
This one is small and has 16lts capacity. Retails at Rs 1700/-

http://www.viaterra.in/Products/VIATERRA-Bags-Motorcycle-Touring/ViaTerra/ViaTerra-Fly-GT---Tankbag-Tailbag--Back-Pack/pid-4104321.asps

* Dirtsack Tail-Bag
This one is bigger, having 35lts capacity. Retails at Rs 2100/-
Dirtsack | Products | Tailbags | Tailpack - Standard - KTM

I don't have any problem with having a smallish capacity.

From these two, which is better i.e. in terms of quality, durability and ruggedness.
(No prior experience with riding bags.)

If anybody has Dirtsack tail-bag, it would be highly helpful if you could post some pics of it.

Quality and ruggedness both comes with Rynox.
Via terra has good quality but the build is a bit flimsy when direct comparision with the rynox.

Now how much of a capacity are you looking for ? There is a product from via terra , called seaty or so, a small pouch like stuff, can be expanded to fit most of the small sized items and when it is empty acts as a seat cover too.
I'm not sure if it is listed in their website, but surely worth a look if storage capacity is in mind.

P.S: Items like SLR and stuff wont fit and is not recommended to be stored in this particular one.

Cheers
Ride Safe
Krishna

[nadz11.ns]

Re: [UT]: Biking backpacks and Luggage Accessories.

Quality and ruggedness both comes with Rynox.
Via terra has good quality but the build is a bit flimsy when direct comparision with the rynox.

Now how much of a capacity are you looking for ? There is a product from via terra , called seaty or so, a small pouch like stuff, can be expanded to fit most of the small sized items and when it is empty acts as a seat cover too.
I'm not sure if it is listed in their website, but surely worth a look if storage capacity is in mind.

P.S: Items like SLR and stuff wont fit and is not recommended to be stored in this particular one.

Cheers
Ride Safe
Krishna

Ya, i know about Rynox and had seen one (optimus-M). Was very impressed with the build quality. Its the price that i am not comfortable with.

Capacity wise, i would be having 5-6 pieces of cloths (including jeans, shirts and t-shirt) and some eatables (that mum would hand over )

Have to do a total of 180kms every weekend (90kms one way) of straight highway and had done a couple of times with normal backpack and it caused pain in the shoulder (plus upper-back).

And I don't have a camera, so no worry about that

Looks like Fly GT is the only option.

[krish2778]

Re: [UT]: Biking backpacks and Luggage Accessories.

Ya, i know about Rynox and had seen one (optimus-M). Was very impressed with the build quality. Its the price that i am not comfortable with.

Capacity wise, i would be having 5-6 pieces of cloths (including jeans, shirts and t-shirt) and some eatables (that mum would hand over )

Have to do a total of 180kms every weekend (90kms one way) of straight highway and had done a couple of times with normal backpack and it caused pain in the shoulder (plus upper-back).

And I don't have a camera, so no worry about that

Looks like Fly GT is the only option.

Ok, then this seaty thing is not good for you, it is extremely small.

Then i'd suggest Via terra , as rynox can tend to be a bit more costly.

Cheers
Ride Safe
Krishna

[payeng]

Re: [UT]: Biking backpacks and Luggage Accessories.

Quality and ruggedness both comes with Rynox.
Via terra has good quality but the build is a bit flimsy when direct comparision with the rynox.

"Flimsy" is not the right word. ViaTerra bags fall under "soft luggage", which has its own advantages over "hard" or "semi hard" luggage. Just check out the leading international luggage makers for "off road", "dual purpose" bikes.

Benefits of "soft construction": Light weight, easy to pack and transport, objects won't bounce around in the bag (with the bag tightened with the tightening straps) and soft bags can take, adjust and fit regardless of the shape of the surface.




ViaTerra products are specifically designed as per the dimensions of our Indian Bikes. The FLY Fits perfectly on any tank of an Indian bike and also on the rear seat as a tail bag.

The tank on our Indian bikes are not that huge as on imported big bikes.. and therefore the size on the ViaTerra Fly. In fact after putting the Fly on the Tank/Rear Seat one can literally forget that there is something attached on the bike..!!

Also the FLY converts into a Back Pack easily (the straps are all attached to the bag and need not be carried around)..!!

[nadz11.ns]

Re: [UT]: Biking backpacks and Luggage Accessories.

Ok, then this seaty thing is not good for you, it is extremely small.

Then i'd suggest Via terra , as rynox can tend to be a bit more costly.

Cheers
Ride Safe
Krishna

Ya, would get myself a Fly thanks.

[krish2778]

Re: [UT]: Biking backpacks and Luggage Accessories.

"Flimsy" is not the right word. ViaTerra bags fall under "soft luggage", which has its own advantages over "hard" or "semi hard" luggage. Just check out the leading international luggage makers for "off road", "dual purpose" bikes.

Benefits of "soft construction": Light weight, easy to pack and transport, objects won't bounce around in the bag (with the bag tightened with the tightening straps) and soft bags can take, adjust and fit regardless of the shape of the surface.

ViaTerra products are specifically designed as per the dimensions of our Indian Bikes. The FLY Fits perfectly on any tank of an Indian bike and also on the rear seat as a tail bag.

The tank on our Indian bikes are not that huge as on imported big bikes.. and therefore the size on the ViaTerra Fly. In fact after putting the Fly on the Tank/Rear Seat one can literally forget that there is something attached on the bike..!!

Also the FLY converts into a Back Pack easily (the straps are all attached to the bag and need not be carried around)..!!

Payeng mate, sorry for the wrong word, i did not know the exact words, that why i added "in direct comparison" i guess it still seem right. Sorry about that.

And yes, i have had first hand problems with hard luggage, and i also understand it is a trade-off, so it's fine with me.

Also Payeng, just while we are discussing luggage, the branding on the via terra seaty thingy, it could do with a bit of a overhaul, why not the via terra logo on it ?

Ya, would get myself a Fly thanks.

Kewl, a well informed choice indeed.

Cheers
Ride Safe
Krishna

[payeng]

Re: [UT]: Biking backpacks and Luggage Accessories.

Payeng mate, sorry for the wrong word, i did not know the exact words, that why i added "in direct comparison" i guess it still seem right. Sorry about that.

And yes, i have had first hand problems with hard luggage, and i also understand it is a trade-off, so it's fine with me.

Nothing to be apologetic about. Just wanted to clarify that the difference is in the ways the bags are designed..

Also Payeng, just while we are discussing luggage, the branding on the via terra seaty thingy, it could do with a bit of a overhaul, why not the via terra logo on it ?

No idea about it.. I am no longer involved with the brand.

The "Claw", "Fly" and "Leh" were products that I was directly involved with. The Claw and Fly were my baby.






Kewl, a well informed choice indeed.

Cheers
Ride Safe
Krishna[/QUOTE]

[Divya Sharan]

Re: [UT]: Biking backpacks and Luggage Accessories.

EDIT: the one mentioned by you is also of 16L capacity (same as Fly GT). It just has a special compartment for SLR cameras.

Bhai, you were too quick to quote my original text. I, in fact immediately checked the website to see if my info was authentic and I made the necessary changes but you had quoted me already.

[nadz11.ns]

Re: [UT]: Biking backpacks and Luggage Accessories.

Bhai, you were too quick to quote my original text. I, in fact immediately checked the website to see if my info was authentic and I made the necessary changes but you had quoted me already.

Hehe super speed.
Decided to go with Fly GT. Is a good option and isn't all that costly.

I will ask my cousin to buy it for me, he's in Mumbai. Hopefully by late this month, i will get the bag.

[atuladeupes]

Re: [UT]: Biking backpacks and Luggage Accessories.

Any information on the GIVI box installed on pulsar220, reviews appreciated.
Also dealers in Pune for the GIVI box

[nosfreak]

Re: [UT]: Biking backpacks and Luggage Accessories.

[QUOTE=krish2778;1068249
just while we are discussing luggage, the branding on the via terra seaty thingy, it could do with a bit of a overhaul, why not the via terra logo on it ?
[/QUOTE]

If there is a ViaTerra logo on the Seaty, the pillion sitting on it, might see a mark on his bu** or atleast might get uncomfortable after a while. hence it was avoided. Moreover being small and mostly strapped on the bike at times, it attracts more attention and figgit'y people must just want to remove it.

[frosty]

Re: [UT]: Biking backpacks and Luggage Accessories.

Does anyone have experiences regarding via terra LEH ?
Can the pillion sit comfortably with the bag attached on the seat ?

[Sandeep Patnala]

Re: [UT]: Biking backpacks and Luggage Accessories.

Does RYNOX Nomad V2 saddle bags fit on a Ninja 650 ???

[nosfreak]

Re: [UT]: Biking backpacks and Luggage Accessories.

[MENTION=60512]frosty[/MENTION] : I think you might want to check the team-b** forum. somebody had posted there in regards to the Leh Saddlebag.

[abhi_szr]

Re: [UT]: Biking backpacks and Luggage Accessories.

i want to know if i can use rynox stacker saddlebags on Yamaha Fazer 150cc, because on their website "suitable to use on.." list do not contain names of yamaha fz or fazer,? Has anyone used these bags?
Can pillion sit comfortably with the attached bag?