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Ok guys, I've never had a tank bag/tail bag or a gear rack before.

Currently, with the Super Doopers coming up, I'll need to take my tent, sleeping bag and a few pairs of jocks away with me. Probably looking for the best set up. What have people used, and recommend? Any suggested sizes? And are most bags brand transferable? As in, if it fits my 10, will it fit a 2008 R1 for e.g.?

Any help would be appreciated!

I use a Ventura bag and rack which I've used for a bag and all my camping gear with no problems. For less gear I have a ventura tail bag and I also have a really small tank bag for my camera, phone, ipod etc that doesn't get in the way.

As above basically, Ventura rack, bag goes on the seat, tent goes on the rack, tank bag if I need it but rarely do.

Benno wrote: And are most bags brand transferable? As in, if it fits my 10, will it fit a 2008 R1 for e.g.?

Who cares about the R1 are you jumping ship Benno
Most large bags like ventura & gearsack ane interchanagable to a degree but the racks are not

robracer wrote:

Benno wrote: And are most bags brand transferable? As in, if it fits my 10, will it fit a 2008 R1 for e.g.?

Who cares about the R1 are you jumping ship Benno
Most large bags like ventura & gearsack ane interchanagable to a degree but the racks are not

yea.. the rack is designed for each bike... so prob wont fit the R1... even different year bikes dont fit the same bike from different years..if that makes sense??

I've got the Ventura with two bags, one big, one small. If you didn't need the small you could strap your tent etc on the back.

oh.... heres GP 05... my bike, jamies and phils....

this is the infamous "too many corners" tour...lol

notice the bag sits on the seat... the tent etc sits on the back of the rack...

robracer wrote:

Benno wrote: And are most bags brand transferable? As in, if it fits my 10, will it fit a 2008 R1 for e.g.?

Who cares about the R1 are you jumping ship Benno
Most large bags like ventura & gearsack ane interchanagable to a degree but the racks are not

So, I should buy a rack for a 2008 R1 then...

Benno wrote:

robracer wrote:

Benno wrote: And are most bags brand transferable? As in, if it fits my 10, will it fit a 2008 R1 for e.g.?

Who cares about the R1 are you jumping ship Benno
Most large bags like ventura & gearsack ane interchanagable to a degree but the racks are not

So, I should buy a rack for a 2008 R1 then...

u cant be serious....

we'll call u a fag!!

I'm deadly serious! Went and worked out a deal today. Have it hopefully by the end of the week, with cash to spare! Will wait till I have it before I post a thread, I'll take some pics. Now I need to get some bags to carry my gear to PI. Might have to meet up with Phil and crew for the super doopers!

Benno wrote:I'm deadly serious! Went and worked out a deal today. Have it hopefully by the end of the week, with cash to spare! Will wait till I have it before I post a thread, I'll take some pics. Now I need to get some bags to carry my gear to PI. Might have to meet up with Phil and crew for the super doopers!

How deadly serious is "deadly serious" whats the R1 got that is better than the 10R?

I like the body positioning better. I'm not a small guy, and the 10 actually feels smaller to me. I guess I liked the package that the R1 offered, that and the fact that they were able to do a very good deal with me I doubt my riding will ever test the bikes to their maximum capabilities.

OK then so we cant convince you not to sway hope it all works out sweet for you

Well, the way I see it Rob, is that I've owned and ridden the best. Now lets see what the others have

robracer wrote:OK then so we cant convince you not to sway hope it all works out sweet for you

yea...



now..bugger orf