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Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2001 12:23 am
by Larry Barnett
I am considering buying saddlebags and a tail bag for
the KLR. I was wondering if you guys could pass on
your experience with the various brands/models that
you have or have tried? I'm lookin' at the Chase
Harper Dual sport bags, the Ortlieb dry bags, and the
TourMaster set, but I am certainly open to
suggestions. Also, do your favorite bags interfere
with a rear passenger? Thanks ahead of time for your opinions.
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Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2001 4:12 pm
by Devon Jarvis
Larry,
I got the Ortleib bags for my birthday a month ago. They will each
swallow a full-face helmet and some clothes, and still seal watertight.
Between an Ortleib duffel lashed to the back rack, the saddlebags, and a
Tecnic tank bag I can put a full cart's worth of groceries on the KLR. I
have had Chase Harper stuff in the past, it was made OK but not waterproof.
My opinion is that non-waterproof bags that require rain covers are a pain
in the ass.
I am totally happy with them, and knowing how much they cost would have
bought them myself. My wife likes the setup since she can lean on the duffel
a little bit if it's really full. No problem getting to the passenger pegs.
Devon
Larry Barnett wrote:
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Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2001 8:03 am
by Ralph Hanson
Larry,
Like Devon I have the Ortleib bags and duffle and am very happy. I have
the bags mounted permanently on the bike with the straps going under and
behind the seat. That way I avoid having the straps go over the voltage
regulator. There are pictures of my setup somewhere in the mods section of
the Yahoo Groups site.
Ralph
>Larry Barnett wrote:
>
>> I am considering buying saddlebags and a tail bag for
>> the KLR. I was wondering if you guys could pass on
>> your experience with the various brands/models that
>> you have or have tried?
Ralph E. Hanson
rhanson40@...
99 KLR 650
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Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2001 8:23 am
by Arden Kysely
Larry,
A friend of mine bought the Chase-Harper dual-sport bags, then saw my
Chase-Harper ET4000's and wishes he'd bought those. They pack easier
because of dual zippers across the top, hold more, and have a usable
side pouch. I think theyr'e the same price as the DP's, too.
I don't have a tailbag per se. I use a dry bag I bought from Jandd
that has the waterproofing on the inside to prevent abrasion from
wearing through it.
Arden Kysely
A11 "Mr. K"
--- In DSN_klr650@y..., Larry Barnett wrote:
> I am considering buying saddlebags and a tail bag for
> the KLR. I was wondering if you guys could pass on
> your experience with the various brands/models that
> you have or have tried? I'm lookin' at the Chase
> Harper Dual sport bags, the Ortlieb dry bags, and the
> TourMaster set, but I am certainly open to
> suggestions. Also, do your favorite bags interfere
> with a rear passenger? Thanks ahead of time for your opinions.
>
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Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2001 9:03 am
by k650dsn@aol.com
--- In DSN_klr650@y..., Larry Barnett wrote:
> I am considering buying saddlebags and a tail bag for
> the KLR. I was wondering if you guys could pass on
> your experience with the various brands/models that
> you have or have tried? I'm lookin' at the Chase
> Harper Dual sport bags, the Ortlieb dry bags, and the
> TourMaster set, but I am certainly open to
> suggestions. Also, do your favorite bags interfere
> with a rear passenger? Thanks ahead of time for your opinions.
>
> __________________________________________________
> Do You Yahoo!?
> Find the one for you at Yahoo! Personals
>
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My favorites are the Ortleib dry bags. Matched up with their dry
duffel and you could tour the world. If you need more room, you take
too much stuff
Gino
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Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2002 2:15 am
by Donner Pass
I'm on the verge of buying a brand klr650. I really
like the machine and have wanted one for the last ten
years. But I need to know how to carry and stow items
on the bike: helmets, wigs, bras, panties, heels, etc.
You know, the stuff I need for my alternate
lifestyles. Is there a molded plastic trunk that's
designed for the bike and will fit on the back, or do
I need some type of soft saddle bags? Or do I have to
use one of my hooker's handbags slung over my
shoulder?
Help me out here.
be_downn, San Francisco
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Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2002 1:47 am
by Ryan Newman
> I'm on the verge of buying a brand klr650. I really
> like the machine and have wanted one for the last ten
> years. But I need to know how to carry and stow items
> on the bike: helmets, wigs, bras, panties, heels, etc.
> You know, the stuff I need for my alternate
> lifestyles. Is there a molded plastic trunk that's
> designed for the bike and will fit on the back,
The one from JcWhitney works VERY well on the KLR. I've had mine on there
for about 6 months now and have had zero problems with it. It also detaches
and turns into a suitcase for travel. It was around $56 when I bought mine,
it's the one without the backrest.
Ryan
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Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2003 11:09 pm
by Ron Klimoff
Can someone tell me if this is a good deal and a good product?
Someone will probably bid on it, but that's okay. I am not sure if I
am ready to spent that much anyway.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2409588434&category=35580
Ron K
A16
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Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2003 11:23 pm
by Lujo Bauer
Excellent product. I have two of those and one E45
(
http://www.cs.princeton.edu/~lbauer/klr/). They're expensive, and if
you want them new the ebay price seems reasonable. You might be able to
get used for cheaper. Also, if you're getting a top box, I'd get a
bigger one. The E45 is identical from the side (as shown in the first
image of that ad) just taller (second picture). I have an E45, but if I
were buying one again I'd go for an even larger one.
-Lujo
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Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2003 8:35 pm
by J. Simoneaux
I agree, I have the same setup. I think you could do better though if you
catch a sale. Try Happy Trails. I think I paid around 120 for this bag and
the mount is around 40. Go larger for the top case. If you travel on only
need one bag just put the E36 on the top case mount, they are all
interchangeable