Show us your saddle bags...

[jayg]

OK, my new 08 LF200GY should be here in about 10 working days and I will be using this bike mainly as a commuter and trail bike for camping. I will need to be carrying a lot of stuff no matter what version of riding I am doing. I would like to put some saddle bags/boxes on my bike to accomplish this.

Can you please post photos of your saddle bag/box setup along with how you got things to fit?

Thanks...

[katoranger]

This is my $20 walmart trunk. Been on there a year now. Holding up great.

Allen

http://www.chinariders.net/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5664&g2_serialNumber=2

[kczukiman]

I liked Kats idea so I copied it.
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee98/kczukiman/P1011215.jpg

[katoranger]

I am waiting for my royalty check. :lol:

Allen

[kczukiman]

I am waiting for my royalty check. :lol:

Allen
Sorry Kat your going to have to wait until my paypal builds back up. :lol:

[Jim]

My ghetto luggage
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h32/truckgotstuck/Lifan%20LF%20200%20GY6/photo_004.jpg

[yurkia]

I like Jim's.

[Drock]

Hey Jim, did you have to paint that to match your bike or was it a special order to get the color perfect?

I laugh, but that will probly be my first trunk :)

[Kawazacky]

As requested, here are some pictures.

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk309/Kawazacky/Bikeluggage004.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk309/Kawazacky/Bikeluggage005.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk309/Kawazacky/Bikeluggage006.jpg



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[jayg]

My ghetto luggage
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h32/truckgotstuck/Lifan%20LF%20200%20GY6/photo_004.jpg

Kat - what is the seat cover and where did you get it?

[jayg]

Sorry that is the wrong pic with the question to Kat.

Kawa - I like the two orange boxes. That lends for good visibility...very nice.

[katoranger]

It is the elusive stearns ATV seat cover found only at homo rednekidis walmarts.

I will take a look again at my local walmart to see if they have restocked.

Allen

[jayg]

Sorry that is the wrong pic with the question to Kat.

Kawa - I like the two orange boxes. That lends for good visibility...very nice.

[srreynolds2003]

It is the elusive stearns ATV seat cover found only at homo rednekidis walmarts.

I will take a look again at my local walmart to see if they have restocked.

Allen


PM Me.... if you want and I can check my walmart ...I saw them there a few days ago..I should have gotten them then, but I didn't...if someone wants one I could pick it up for them...as long as they pay for it and shipping.

[katoranger]

I have bought four so far and shipped off 3 of them to others here.

The last one was $17.88 plus tax.

If you walmart has ATV accessories they probably have the seat cover.

Allen

[Jim]

Hey Jim, did you have to paint that to match your bike or was it a special order to get the color perfect?

I laugh, but that will probly be my first trunk :)

We actually had it lying around :lol: It is just zip tied on there, I'll probably replace it with a jc whitney trunk soon.

[warrior91]

Jim that is a collectors item.
Now all you can get is Saputo.

[jayg]

So is this it? Does anyone else have any type of saddle bags/box

[SpeedSouth]

Here's my rig....

JcWhitney trunk and ATV Logic saddle/tank bags (note there's room for my backpack on the rear of the seat)

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k163/drgweb/Lifan6/PICT0002.jpg


And just for grins...I'll post my set-up on the Ninja - (Nelson Rigg Mini's)

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k163/drgweb/Ninja%20Bags/PICT0016.jpg

[pumpkin]

i have the same trunk as speedsouth

[Dragon]

Nice Ninjette.

I would like to see some photos of people's bikes with fuel cans attached because I'm planning hurricane evacuation and I want to put a 3 gallon or more tank on the rack. That would give me a 300-mile range to get out of the way of any hurricane.

[jayg]

As requested, here are some pictures.

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk309/Kawazacky/Bikeluggage004.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk309/Kawazacky/Bikeluggage005.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk309/Kawazacky/Bikeluggage006.jpg



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Kawa did you make the mounts or did you buy them? Can you post some detailed instructions. I would like to use your method.

[Kawazacky]

There's a chunk of metal welded in between the rails of the luggage rack on the side, with bolt holes drilled in it. This makes a bracket on the luggage rack.

I have a 15/16ths threaded rod that I cut up. I have a nut and washer on each side of this that secures it to the luggage rack bracket.

The other end of the 15/16ths rod is welded to some scrap metal that my cousin had lying around. That's the bracket that the bags attach to. There are 4 8mm bolts, one in each corner of that bracket, that secure the bag to that bracket.

To quickly remove the bags, I remove the 15/16ths nuts from the luggage rack bracket. It's a very effective/quick setup.

Any more questions? Was that clear?

[jayg]

Here's my rig....

JcWhitney trunk and ATV Logic saddle/tank bags (note there's room for my backpack on the rear of the seat)

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k163/drgweb/Lifan6/PICT0002.jpg




Speed where did you get the tank bags?

[SpeedSouth]

Speed where did you get the tank bags?

I purchased ATV Logic brand bags from JcW at the same time I got the trunk. I think they were $20-25..and free shipping since I was ordering other stuff.

I looked at all my local shops first though...hoping to find a set I could look at before buying, but as luck would have it, I didn't find any until after mine arrived...and they were in my closest "redneck" Wal-Mart. Good looking bags, better price....not sure if they fit as well though.

The bags are designed for ATV's, so you'll need to keep that in mind during a search.


Hope that helps. :)

[jayg]

Here's my rig....

JcWhitney trunk and ATV Logic saddle/tank bags (note there's room for my backpack on the rear of the seat)

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k163/drgweb/Lifan6/PICT0002.jpg


Hey Speed how about showing that GPS mount also? Where did you get it?

[SpeedSouth]

Hey Speed how about showing that GPS mount also? Where did you get it?


No problem....just look at my post in the thread you started requesting pics of mounts. :D
As you will see, I was the only person to post a reply in that thread.

http://chinariders.net/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=4763

[jayg]

This is my $20 walmart trunk. Been on there a year now. Holding up great.

Allen

http://www.chinariders.net/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5664&g2_serialNumber=2

Hey kato can you post some pics of how you have your action packer mounted?

[katoranger]

I used some j-shaped bolts found at tractor supply I think.

Just hooked them around the factory rack. Two at the back and one at the front.

http://www.chinariders.net/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5541&g2_serialNumber=2

Required about 2 minutes of drilling and I used a grinder to cut the excess off the bolts.

Allen

[Brainsquishy]

Here's my rig....

JcWhitney trunk and ATV Logic saddle/tank bags (note there's room for my backpack on the rear of the seat)

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k163/drgweb/Lifan6/PICT0002.jpg


And just for grins...I'll post my set-up on the Ninja - (Nelson Rigg Mini's)

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k163/drgweb/Ninja%20Bags/PICT0016.jpg

I am about to order one of the JCWhitney MATTE BLACK TRAVEL TRUNKS and wondered if you wish you had bought the larger one. I think you got the medium size, right?
Looks great. The Ninja makes me drool.

[jayg]

I liked Kats idea so I copied it.
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee98/kczukiman/P1011215.jpg

Kman - did you put some type of support under the part of you actionpacker that hangs over the rack?

[katoranger]

Mine is attached directly to the rack itself. No additional support pieces used.

The plastic is pretty ridgid and the bottom is sturdy. I put over a 100lbs of stuff in there. I don't recommend trying that. I have also strapped many items to it.

It has taken falls and hits and still looks good.

Allen

[jayg]

I finally decided on a luggage and here it is...thanks to Kato.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/benzman1/2008%20LiFan%20GY5/Accessories/DSC_0052.jpg

How I connected it.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/benzman1/2008%20LiFan%20GY5/Accessories/DSC_0053.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/benzman1/2008%20LiFan%20GY5/Accessories/DSC_0054.jpg

I need to add washers for a little more support.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/benzman1/2008%20LiFan%20GY5/Accessories/DSC_0047.jpg

[katoranger]

Action Packed?

Allen

[kczukiman]

Looks good jayg.One thing you may want to do is add some fender washers to the inside of your action packer.It will help destribute the pull a little better.I put cross braces totaly across the inside from bolt to bolt to help distribute the pull.
I like the way you attached it.Good job.Another Katorised bike....

[jayg]

Looks good jayg.One thing you may want to do is add some fender washers to the inside of your action packer.It will help destribute the pull a little better.I put cross braces totaly across the inside from bolt to bolt to help distribute the pull.
I like the way you attached it.Good job.Another Katorised bike....

Can you post some pics of the braces you added?

[katoranger]

I just have some plain washers, but I am sure the extra bracing helps.

Mine has stayed for 6500 miles now.

Allen

[SpeedSouth]

I am about to order one of the JCWhitney MATTE BLACK TRAVEL TRUNKS and wondered if you wish you had bought the larger one. I think you got the medium size, right?
Looks great. The Ninja makes me drool.


Thanks :)

On the trunk..to be honest, I haven't used it enough to really form an opinion. I do have the medium, and it will NOT hold my helmet...so I can understand wanting the larger size. I had some reservations about the mounting plate, which is part of the reason for me ordering the medium, but if I had it to do over again, I would more seriously consider the larger model.

Hope that helps...

[Brainsquishy]

Do you think a larger one than the one you have would be too big or still OK? I'm really leaning towards the larger of the two. Thanks for your input.
http://www.jcwhitney.com/MATTE-BLACK-TRAVEL-TRUNKS/GP_2010969_N_111+10211+600014603_10111.jcw?reviewf lag=1

[katoranger]

I think my action packer is closer in size to the larger one and it doesn't seem to big to me.

Allen

[kczukiman]

Looks good jayg.One thing you may want to do is add some fender washers to the inside of your action packer.It will help destribute the pull a little better.I put cross braces totaly across the inside from bolt to bolt to help distribute the pull.
I like the way you attached it.Good job.Another Katorised bike....

Can you post some pics of the braces you added?
Yes,its late tonight,but I will tomarrow.

[kczukiman]

Here is how I applied it.I got the brackets at ace hrdwr.They have several different brackets already drilled .
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee98/kczukiman/P1011241.jpg
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee98/kczukiman/P1011240.jpg
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee98/kczukiman/P1011239.jpg

[jayg]

kczukiman - I do like that a little more than the way I have my action packer attached. I need to go to a Ace and see what they have to add to my configuration.

I need this box to be really sturdy because it will carry my computer and stuff on my daily commute. Loosing it mid way will not be nice. $2700.00 to replace my Mac Book Pro...not so good.

[jayg]

Kato and kczukiman - I was wondering how do you lock your trunk? I tried a long shaft mater lock and I could not get it close? I also tried a waterproof master short shaft lock and I could not get it through the hole.

Please do tell...

Thanks.

[katoranger]

I used just a couple old master locks. Tight fit on the hole, but it worked.

You could probably drill the hole slightly bigger.

I don't usually lock it. Nothing of much value in there. I have used them when I left itin a parking lot for an extended period and also for a helmet lock.

Allen

[kczukiman]

I havn't locked it.

[jwe]

I do have the medium, and it will NOT hold my helmet...so I can understand wanting the larger size. I had some reservations about the mounting plate, which is part of the reason for me ordering the medium, but if I had it to do over again, I would more seriously consider the larger model.

Hope that helps...

SpeedSouth - does your box block any of your tail/brake light?

I was thinking of ordering that box as well and am worried that it may prevent people from seeing my lights.

How about you action packers, have you noticed if this is a problem?

_________
08 AL GY5

[katoranger]

Not much of a problem. The light is far enough below that nothing is blocked.

Allen

[EmplEh_DoG]

Got my trunk installed, YEAH BABY :lol: :D :lol:

http://www.chinariders.net/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=9402

And on the way home I HAD to try it out, HAHA

http://www.chinariders.net/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=9412

[kczukiman]

Oh yea,preciouse cargo....

[arm53]

Notice the bags! O my wife would kill me for that one! :oops:

http://www.kctalk.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=567&d=1217380350

[knothead]

I posted this pic in a similar thread a while back. These are XLS brand bags off of E-bay, they cost under $50... I'm not so sure they were worth it as I've had to repair them several times (I don't mind, with an awl it only takes a few minuets). They are actually way too big. Seriously, I could carry a weeks worth of laundry in them and still have room for groceries! They do fit the bike very well though.

http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/2029/sunp0010te5.jpg

[jayg]

ANyone else has pics of their saddlebag/box setup?

[Jim]

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h32/truckgotstuck/Lifan%20LF%20200%20GY6/gy6_1.jpg

[nvbigblue]

OK Guys, here my luggage. It looks very much like kczukiman's, just the mounting is different. Same boxes, but I gave mine 3 coats of spray on truck bed liner (wally world). It hold up pretty good to dings, but really shows off dust. I might try the roll on next time. Or, I might buy the camo version of the boxes if I can find them cheap enough.

http://byfiles.storage.live.com/y1pUTfBKtn2vjLol188OFdCdiaQ6fVt8W-f_SSP3ERt0ZZSPG8U1KdDFc5yJZp9fi9U</img>

I bent some steel strap to fit over my rack, and attached the strap using these:
http://byfiles.storage.live.com/y1p-SOtTUrMTwXWMJ_78IwaCJFCWF2Yi_0tdEhc7-wFwBr2gRaltzP0J2PEhMyP48lM</img>

The boxes are just bolted to the strap. I used big fender (could probably be bigger) washers:
http://byfiles.storage.live.com/y1p3-DL7st8ISkXl5TF_Fd9TeFG2iPLuNrvCkE1KjsGytloRaxAVSdF JrO_x2YDn3Sk</img>

To finish I added a cross bar between the two boxes, and top it off with some self-sticky reflectors (you can see where the clamps are attached to the rack, they're the shiny bolts):
http://byfiles.storage.live.com/y1pa6BIMQvrMwS_u6L3qTrZGL8EFDkUUsPHe5NbeJJ7J5i_30u EyjsUkdCsJE-dQH0E</img>

Overall I think they look pretty good. I'll have to see how they hold up though...

http://byfiles.storage.live.com/y1pWUcEYhmljDpzZIuZCrlvhhtKeEh4YMC5FvaKyUe0rWiosYv oT5N-iFvQVpqhKR5h</img>

Total cost about $50, but could be done for less if you just buy what you need. i bought a lot of everything.

NV

[jayg]

Come on there has to be more saddle bags out there...http://imagecloset.info/img/1169/k08d1022blzs/smile.gif

[jollyroger]

My Lifan LF250B with paint, graphics, and bags! And btw, it's for sale...PM me for info.


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