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MOTOBRICK MARKETPLACE => FS WTB WTT ~ Bikes ~ Parts ~ Gear => Topic started by: branandfox on July 07, 2012, 04:34:57 PM
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My tragkorbs are both kind of ruffed up. right side panier is the touring model with No locks and Has a crack in the front, which makes it hard to close. left side is scraped up from the original owner going down on it. Any good alternatives that mount to the stock bar or maybe a Seat bag for the K's or such.
Anything storage related would be nice. Don't really want a tank bag, I don't want to scratch the paint!
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There's the Hepco Becker option:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-K100-K75-Hepco-Becker-side-carrier-rack-luggage-holder-hard-cases-bags-/300736090888?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4605449308&vxp=mtr (http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-K100-K75-Hepco-Becker-side-carrier-rack-luggage-holder-hard-cases-bags-/300736090888?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4605449308&vxp=mtr)
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Looking for more of a Bag not a rack, but thanks! I saw a pic of a K100 with a seatbag kind of, except it was attached to where the trunk goes. It wasn't as bulky either. ever seen anything like that around?
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greetings branandfox...
you mean something like this... (http://www.ventura-bike.com/default.aspx)
(http://www.ventura-bike.com/images/models/35.jpg)
(http://www.ventura-bike.com/images/models/36.jpg)
for side baggs... its oem or hepco & beckler or givi as far as i know...
j o
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The one I saw was smaller, a little smaller than/ or the same size as the common K100 trunk. looking for something like that as well as Some different side bags. maybe even some softbags that mount on like the hard bags do.
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How much smaller side bags are you looking for?
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Brandandfox, if you want hardsided tragkorbs on the K-bike, you are gonna need the mounting hardware. The link I posted is just that. If you have the mounting hardware, then you can fit the tragkorbs. I happen to like the Hepco Becker Junior bags. The are sorta the plane vanilla models of the HB tragkorbs. Other models are a bit sexier. The Juniors are not perfect, but what in life is?
They are available in 30 and 40 liter sizes - maybe even larger but I'm not certain on that point. A nice feature of these particular tragkorbs is they can easily be mounted on HB racks or the BMW OEM racks found on the airheads.
Versatility is good!
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If that is true, you should be able to mount the airhead OEM cases on a flying brick. That would be SHARP! I owned a boxer and the side cases were the bomb. The locks on the K bike cases are much better though. I wonder why you have never seen a brick
with airhead cases.
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You have seen a brick with air head cases! The last airheads came with the same touring tragkorbs as the k series.
The older airhead tragkorbs will fit on the hepco brackets I think but they will not fit properly on the bmw Z rails on the bricks
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Hmm, I might have to take a look at the older airhead cases and these brackets then. or just order some Later model K bike sidebags and then paint the outside plastic Orange.
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They're not "aftermarket", but I just picked up a nice set of "city cases" for mine. I much prefer these for around town use.
(http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss192/rut3556/Bags.jpg)
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Duc750,
I did not think about the new stuff. I meant the older, square tragkorbs.
The ones with metal trim along the edge of the openings and the really bad keys.
I still think that the city cases are very smart looking, even after all of these years. Score one for rut3556.
No matter what cases Branandfox uses, I want pictures!
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You know, i was just thinking, Why can't Branandfox use the same sort of bags that offroad bikers use. Like the stuff made by Wolfman?
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I like the city cases but I can never find a pair :X snap me some shots of them up close/ On the insides? :P
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I have one city case, yes I said one case, so I can get all the pictures you would like. What pix would you like?
They made two versions, 1st gen. (what I have), it has a small flat key and you can not match keys with the bike.
The 2nd gen uses the same type of keys as your bike does. This is what you want. If you can find it.
I think they may still be available from your local BMW cycle billfold pirate. Let me get back to you on that.
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Left side only. About $250-300. I don't know about badges and stuff.
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Duncans bmw has a set on ebay right now
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pics of the inside would be good, aswell as the back front and bottom and the locks! I don't believe I could spend my soul at a BMW dealer for some bags.
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link me?
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found them, I hate how expensive bags are though, Jeez. Hmm. I like the city bags alot. but i like the full size tragkorbs too, now to decide which set I want.
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If you are like me, you want both. Duncan's city cases are the second style. The better style of the two. City cases are not as common, you could look for a long time before finding another set in good shape. Keep in mind that you have a large set
of cases with the bike as it is.
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yeah, they are a little ragged and not a matching set though. But I do have them If I need them. I will probably get the citys next month I think, any thought on a alternate to the stock trunk? like a tankbag that fits to the back or is there a Rack I could install instead, to use with a net?
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Try Wolfman Motorcycle Luggage based in the state of Colorado.
They make many options out of ballistic nylon. Saddle bags, tank bags, tail bags and the like.
They even make dry bags for bikes. All sorts of stuff.
I am thinking about swapping out my top case for a small nylon bag on the tail and a tank bag.
So, what color is your bike?
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Black, but soon im going to throw a K11 fairing on it and I think have it repainted. a black and orange combo, I might even do like a flat black. ill check out wolfman, id really like a tailbag but tankbags will scratch your tank so Id rather do without them
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I don't know what I was thinking. All I had to do was look at the picture of your machine.
I like orange motorcycles. Yellow too. Both look great with silver trim.
I know that Wolfman makes some of their products in orange or yellow.
They also make racks for the saddle bags. I think they will fit on Hepco Becker racks
Check them out and tell me what you think.
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yeah for the back of my K Im looking at the peak:
http://www.wolfmanluggage.com/Tail/peak_tail_bag.html (http://www.wolfmanluggage.com/Tail/peak_tail_bag.html)
and the wolf:
http://www.wolfmanluggage.com/Tail/wolf_tail_bag.html (http://www.wolfmanluggage.com/Tail/wolf_tail_bag.html)
I think they should be able to attach to my standard Trunk rack on the back. what do you think? and which bag do you think would be better for the bike, I wouldnt want it hanging half ass onto the seat or the back of the bike :P. I do like there bags.
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I like both of them but I think my preference is the Wolf Tail. I am considering the Enduro or the Tail myself. there is a dealer about 45 min. away. I just have to find the time to get there with cash in my pocket.
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Hmm the closest outlet for me is in athens which is about two hours away :X thats a long drive just to go look at these damn things. I wish someone had one and could take a picture of the size ratio on they're K Bike
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I've seen an '88 K100RS and an '85 K100RS using rear Saddlebags and Rack Bags on their bikes from RKA Luggage. RKA is located in Northern CA., USA. Goggle RKA motorcycle Luggage to find their website if interested. :yes
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Hmm the closest outlet for me is in athens which is about two hours away :X thats a long drive just to go look at these damn things. I wish someone had one and could take a picture of the size ratio on they're K Bike
You mean 2hours is a nice ride and you can even go and look at some bags right?
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ill have to call and see, one of the shops was a dirtbike Shop and the other might not have the models I want, but I'm probably going to call soon and ask which ones they have so If they do have them I can compare them on the bike. I think I like the peak tail though for its small size.
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If you get to see them before I do, please take a close look at the enduro model. I am thinking it would work as a great place
to store a bike cover and locks.
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I think I have pretty much decided... the
http://wolfmanluggage.com/Tank/timberwolf_strap.html (http://wolfmanluggage.com/Tank/timberwolf_strap.html)
and the peak tail for the back end.
http://wolfmanluggage.com/Tail/peak_tail_bag.html (http://wolfmanluggage.com/Tail/peak_tail_bag.html)
followed by city cases. thats more than enough luggage room.
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I thought you did not want a tank bag.
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I didn't but I like the Y strap system and the bag looks really complimentary for my K. I like the sporty style of the bag. Also being in georgia Ive been back and forth about them because I need a map. We have so many good roads and mountains to ride around that its nice to have a highlighted map of what roads your taking.
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Well I guess that means I dont need a tailbag, especially since I have the RS bars, Unless I bought some new bars. :X
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Is that oem bars on any k75 or 100?
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this applies to the oem tankbag on a k1100rs with oem k1100rs bars...
the oem motobrick tankbag is 8" wide where the k1100rs switchgear on oem k1100rs bars touches the bag... actually the switch gear comes within 3/4 an inch of touching the tankbag at full lock on each side... this means that a tankbag wider than 9 1/2 inches will be contacting the k1100rs switchgear with oem k1100rs bars...
j o
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I think I will eventually purchase the timberwolf tank bag and also some supersport bars as such, that way they wont impede.
http://www.spieglerusa.com/superbike-handlebars-4431.htm (http://www.spieglerusa.com/superbike-handlebars-4431.htm)
Maybe.. Its a thought in progress xD
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The side pockets are removable on many of the wolfman tankbags. You might not have to change bars :)
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I want new bars regardless I think. and I want the side pockets. I carry a lot of shit Lol. The peak tail will come first. SOON! I will post pics when I get it! :>
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You know, I was thinking, if you are not happy with your hard bags, pick up those Hepco & Becker mounts. Then you can run with Wolfman side bags also. Good idea? Yes, no, maybe.
It is amazing how someone will think and dream about spending money belonging to someone else LOL.
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Holy hell your right! but I actually like them, just want something smaller for the normal around town rides. Ima pick up the city cases. Its actually funny. me and my buddy will shop for each other all the time, ill look for daytona or katana parts and hell tell me his ideas for my beemer. thats how you know its true love eh?
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I live about 50 miles from the city of San Francisco and it is amazing the different ways people will define true love out here.
You would be amazed LOL.
The only real problem that I see with the city cases is that they are really narrow. Sharp looking cases, but hey just do not have much space in them. I have a left one and I have never used it out on the road yet. I keep my shop books in it. They have a fixed plastic divider inside. I think they were designed for people with briefcases. Did you know that they were used on police bikes? I would like to have a complete set with the matching police crash bars. Of course, then I would want to paint my bike police white and I would have to change my name to White Brick :)
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haha, had no idea they were used on the police bikes! I would use them alot. I do some two up riding and it would be perfect for my girlfriends purse and things, and Don't forget Ill have the peak bag too! im still reeling on the inside as to what to paint my bike actually.
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I live about 50 miles from the city of San Francisco
The only real problem that I see with the city cases is that they are really narrow.
I don't know if you lanesplit but I do all the time in CA and city cases are a Godsend for splitting. When splitting with full-sized cases you need to worry about hitting them against cars whereas with the city cases you don't need to worry. (I got used to riding with city cases when I had my bike in CA and then forgot I had full-sized bags on the way home and manged to knock one off on a truck bumper while filtering up to the front at a stoplight in SF.)
And they're toploading so they're very convenient for running errands.
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in really dense traffic in atlanta I've wanted to lane split before but as stated by duck, as always right on time, I worried about my cases. good point made!