Soft luggage?

[StratTuner]

I am looking for some soft luggage options for ,y wife’s 2021 750X DCT. We plan on taking some trips soon and I would l like to outfit her big but want soft bags. Does anyone have any suggestions and pics? I don’t want a top box right now just side cases that work and can easily be removed. I love the SHAD system but it looks like they cover the pillion seat so that is a deal breaker.

I'm back lurking on this forum again...so here goes...

I rode with soft bags across the country on the NC. I settled on the following as saddlebags...
(sorry for the long link! 22" Everest Bag..search for that.) I believe there is just enough room for the saddle bag treatment and the Pillion's legs... not sure about that... but the bags are only $25 each, so you can experiment. The bags aren't waterproof, but you should carry all the stuff in them in large trash bags anyway.

I also fashioned supports for these, and you can see a picture if you search for "strattuner bags" and go WAY back in time on this board.

https://www.amazon.com/Everest-Sports-Duffel-Large-Size/dp/B005GUR6VU/ref=sr_1_6?adgrpid=1330409634615264&hvadid=83150673251248&hvbmt=bp&hvdev=t&hvlocphy=78827&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=p&hvtargid=kwd-83150949360905%3Aloc-190&hydadcr=4108_10325718&keywords=gym%2Bbag%2Beverest&qid=1681756173&sr=8-6&th=1

 

[670cc]

I'm back lurking on this forum again...so here goes...

I rode with soft bags across the country on the NC. I settled on the following as saddlebags...
(sorry for the long link! 22" Everest Bag..search for that.) I believe there is just enough room for the saddle bag treatment and the Pillion's legs... not sure about that... but the bags are only $25 each, so you can experiment. The bags aren't waterproof, but you should carry all the stuff in them in large trash bags anyway.

I also fashioned supports for these, and you can see a picture if you search for "strattuner bags" and go WAY back in time on this board.

https://www.amazon.com/Everest-Sports-Duffel-Large-Size/dp/B005GUR6VU/ref=sr_1_6?adgrpid=1330409634615264&hvadid=83150673251248&hvbmt=bp&hvdev=t&hvlocphy=78827&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=p&hvtargid=kwd-83150949360905%3Aloc-190&hydadcr=4108_10325718&keywords=gym%2Bbag%2Beverest&qid=1681756173&sr=8-6&th=1

Welcome back, StratTuner!

 

[fig32]

Thank you! Can't open the link but a google search is my friend!!

 

[mzflorida]

These popped up over at www.advrider.com.

https://sw-motech.us/en/products/lu...bIwZGWOAwKWJxoOqiv_Fb3RaOLEtthhBoCftMQAvD_BwE

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[fig32]

Thank you. These look perfect!

 

[buggeredhandDan]

2023 NC750X DCT. I made custom racks that keep the bags off the rear tire. Went to hardware store and bought 3/4" flat steel, a few bends and a couple welds and it was done for $30. mounted to the licence plate bracket and the muffler attachment on the right and passenger peg mount on the left. The expandable bags I bought off Amazon and they are awesome!

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B000IOOZM2?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

 

[fig32]

Very creative and cool. Great job!

 

[fig32]

They look great!

 

[Chabon]

I resolved the pillion seat problem by replacing it with a platform with a cutout for the fuel fill. I’m using Mosko Moto but this opens the door to more options.

 

[the Ferret]

Looks like it will work!

Did you make the platform yourself?

 

[Chabon]

Looks like it will work!

Did you make the platform yourself?

Yes, out of a black cutting board, a couple eyebolts to go into the latches, and I needed to use some wooden spacers underneath to get it to sit in the position I wanted. I’ll try to get more pictures sometime when I pull off my bags.

 

[the Ferret]

Good job. Popular item for guys on the forum. They pay up to $200 for a metal one that's no longer made.

 

[drdubb]

I’ve got a set of GIVI Canyon 35l bags. Nice think about them is you can remove them with a key when heading into a motel. Bad thing is you will needs tubular rack. Trying to sell if you are interested.

 

[Alfa]

Hi All, Sorry for chirping in so late.
I have the Hepco & Becker semi-soft cases on the "C-Bow" support system and they are perfect, albeit a bit pricy.
The best thing is that they dont inferfere neither with the passenger seat (no problem filling up gas) nor with the rear wheel.

 

[fig32]

Hi All, Sorry for chirping in so late.
I have the Hepco & Becker semi-soft cases on the "C-Bow" support system and they are perfect, albeit a bit pricy.
The best thing is that they dont inferfere neither with the passenger seat (no problem filling up gas) nor with the rear wheel.

They look great, thank you! I will consider them as well.