Storage for the Q

ShadowofDeath7 · 01-26-2011, 08:43 PM

Hi all I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations as to what would be a good storage solution for the XP 200. I'm not looking to turn it into a touring bike or anything but it would be nice to have a little storage, cant even fit a screwdriver on it as is! I was looking into the Nelson Riggs soft saddlebags, not sure if they would fit on the XP with the way the exhaust sweeps however. Any suggestions/insights would be welcome!

Jim · 01-26-2011, 09:03 PM

These are quite popular and very handy. I had one on my Lifan.
http://www.jcwhitney.com/motorcycle-...terid=c14603j3

Plus they appear to be on sale.

Also, I have a coupon code you can use for 15% off of your order. (it expires on the 31st of Jan). Use the code AEEAAX1 in the checkout.

FastDoc · 01-26-2011, 09:08 PM

There are some very nice very high quality racks made for the DR200SE available from www.happytrails.com, but they are not inexpensive.

Factory Q racks are of excellent quality but rare in this country. I don't think there are any more to be had. People have made the rack for the XT225 (IIRC) work with minimal modification.

Usage of any saddlebag would have to take into account the exhaust heat and discharge, the real wheel and spokes, and the blinkers.

Barnone · 01-26-2011, 10:08 PM

FD,
These atv tank bags allow a little storage.

Makes my butt look big.

SpudRider · 01-27-2011, 10:43 PM

I agree with Jim; I really like the J.C. Whitney travel trunks.

I have steel mounting plates for the J.C. Whitney trunks on both my Zongshen 200GY-2, and Honda XR650L motorcycles.

However, FastDoc is correct. You will need to select, and install a luggage rack on your XP200 before you can employ either a travel trunk, or a soft bag. As Doc explained, the heat from the muffler can cause problems with saddlebags.

Spud

01-26-2011, 08:43 PM	#1
ShadowofDeath7 Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 9	Storage for the Q Hi all I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations as to what would be a good storage solution for the XP 200. I'm not looking to turn it into a touring bike or anything but it would be nice to have a little storage, cant even fit a screwdriver on it as is! I was looking into the Nelson Riggs soft saddlebags, not sure if they would fit on the XP with the way the exhaust sweeps however. Any suggestions/insights would be welcome!
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01-26-2011, 09:03 PM	#2
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	These are quite popular and very handy. I had one on my Lifan. http://www.jcwhitney.com/motorcycle-...terid=c14603j3 Plus they appear to be on sale. Also, I have a coupon code you can use for 15% off of your order. (it expires on the 31st of Jan). Use the code AEEAAX1 in the checkout. __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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01-26-2011, 09:08 PM	#3
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	There are some very nice very high quality racks made for the DR200SE available from www.happytrails.com, but they are not inexpensive. Factory Q racks are of excellent quality but rare in this country. I don't think there are any more to be had. People have made the rack for the XT225 (IIRC) work with minimal modification. Usage of any saddlebag would have to take into account the exhaust heat and discharge, the real wheel and spokes, and the blinkers. __________________ Happy to serve.
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01-27-2011, 10:43 PM	#5
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I agree with Jim; I really like the J.C. Whitney travel trunks. I have steel mounting plates for the J.C. Whitney trunks on both my Zongshen 200GY-2, and Honda XR650L motorcycles. However, FastDoc is correct. You will need to select, and install a luggage rack on your XP200 before you can employ either a travel trunk, or a soft bag. As Doc explained, the heat from the muffler can cause problems with saddlebags. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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01-26-2011, 10:08 PM	#4
Barnone Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,354	FD, These atv tank bags allow a little storage. Makes my butt look big.
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