Luggage for a Superhawk
 

I am new the Superhawk world. Actually, I don't even have mine yet. It is currently on a truck somewhere in Alanta on its way to me. But, I am curious to what luggage systems you guys are using. I looked at Corbin beetle bags, but I want high mount pipes so it looks like those are out of the question.

Any input would be helpful.

I use a magnetic tankbag and, once, a tailpack. Well, I used to. But not anymore.

Magnetic tank bag...oxford and joe rocket. Works well enough for commuting stuff as well as short trips.

Why don't you use the tail pack anymore. I was looking at an Incon magnetic tank bag for back and forth to work, but wondering about weekend trips.

I used the tailpack once, but I didn't really need all the storage for short trips. Plus, I was always checking behind to make sure it didn't fall off.

As for why I don't use it anymore, it's because I don't ride anymore...

check this out :)

http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=7432

But when I ride alone I just take 45 liters roll bag and map holder. Enough for 1 week of touring.

the ventura rack system seems to be a good way to go. I don't own one myself - I use the cortech magnetic tankbag. It's enough for me.
http://www.ventura-bike.com/english/...s/products.htm

I have a magn. tank bag. GIVI makes a trunk going to purchase one in a month or so let you know how it works.

Chase-Harper magnetic tankbag for my dress shoes and lunch, anything more than that and I grab the padded backpack that came with my lap top. Anything else would just scrach up my seat cowl. I'd rather just adapt to the bike, it's the fastest one at work.

Kendrick

I use the venture Pack Rack system... very good.
http://www.ventura-bike.com/

I just got a Cortech Sport Tailbag today. Like the way it looks and installs securely. Nice size, not too big, not too small. I was only going to use it for short trips but after putting it on I think I'll just leave it there. At least then I'll have someplace to put some takeout food & the video camera. It has a rear-opening top flap so I think I'm going to try to make a styrofoam "plate" to fit the bottom of the bag and cut out a "sink hole" to hold my camera for some rear-facing vids. I'm pretty sure it will work.....

A few Pack-mate bags (allow you to virtually vacuum pack yoru clothes), a gym bag and some tie-downs and you're good to go. It works for me and I rode most of the way across Canada this way (10,000 kms round trip).

How do you vacuum seal your clothes when you are on the road - seems like everything fits when you leave, but then your left trying to jam everything in at the roach motel. Or do you have enough disposables to compensate?

Yup, I been thinkin' about getting 1 of those. They look good & look like they have several useful storage compartments.

Does it just strap under the seat???

The Pack-mate bags have a special one-way valve feature which allows you to get rid of the air in the bag. Not sure where these bags can be had in the US but in Canada they can be purchased at any Zellers (next to clothes hangers) in a variety of sizes. They work extremely well and allow you to either bring a lot more clothes and/or pack it into a much smaller volume (not to mention keeping everything dry).

That reminds of of Helen 2 wheels
Be sure and check out all 5 pages of the instructions.

http://www.helen2wheels.com/index.html


I just used an old army duffel bag on my trips.

+1 to the Ventura system. It's big enough for damn near anything on a daily basis, and still allows the use of saddlebags/ability to carry a passenger (when pack is reversed). Just a warning, if you load it up with something heavy (say 50 lbs of tools) you'll be amazed at how you wheelie @ anything over half throttle...don't ask me how I know.

Yes, just cross connected the bungie cords under the seat. Looks very clean that way, of course then you have to take the seat off first if you want to take the bag w/ you.
I just bought a 4" thick piece of foam and cut it to 12" x 12" and cut out a 1" deep space the size of my video camera and presto! Instant rear-facing camera mount! The top zip-down flap on the bag holds the camera down so it's not going anywhere. I'll post a clip when I have a chance to test it out.

I have a Ventura system, and really like it. I haven't carried 50# of anything, but I can imagine the "wheelie potential" with a lot of weight over the tail.
They're kind of expensive, but available in a lot of places, and mount VERY easily.