Anyone installed a tail bag on a gen 3

[60+ Busa Rider]

Anyone installed a tail bag on a gen 3 with a hump? I’m thinking of the Cortech 2.0 24 liter to match my tank bag, I placed my tank bag sideways on the hump to get a visual and it looks as though the tail bag will work just fine because the hump slops right into the tail section. Thoughts?

 

[Blackmissle]

I've used this Nelson-Rigg on several trips — Works great, just beware of rubbing hot spots.

 

[WuzzaCBXRider]

On the hump or on the rear seat?

 

[PeregrineKeith]

Didn’t MonkeyRides use a tail bag on his trip to Florida? He’s a member so he may weigh in.

 

[WuzzaCBXRider]

I've used this Nelson-Rigg on several trips — Works great, just beware of rubbing hot spots.


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I can’t see how yours is attached. On my Gen 1 I made up extended attachment bolts so there would be any rubbing. Using the seat and rear grab bar setup with longer bolts my 22” bag fits well (could be a bigger bag) and I use two big long 1/2” criss crossed bungee cords and two nets that are over the top. The cords and the nets can be adjustable for extra stuff in or on the bag. Very secure and no body scratches. I use my bike cover over the bag under the net if I’m caught out in the rain.

 

[60+ Busa Rider]

On the hump or on the rear seat?

Yea I wanted to install the tail bag on top of the hump, when I tested fitted my tank bag over the hump it looks as though the hump won’t be an issue. It actually looks like the hump will allow the tail bag to ride on a rearward slant and using the tie down brackets near the rear pegs will draw the tail bag forward keeping the bag tight.

 

[60+ Busa Rider]

I can’t see how yours is attached. On my Gen 1 I made up extended attachment bolts so there would be any rubbing. Using the seat and rear grab bar setup with longer bolts my 22” bag fits well (could be a bigger bag) and I use two big long 1/2” criss crossed bungee cords and two nets that are over the top. The cords and the nets can be adjustable for extra stuff in or on the bag. Very secure and no body scratches. I use my bike cover over the bag under the net if I’m caught out in the rain.

Looking at the Cortech tail bag I think the paint protector pad will lay right across the gen 3 wide tail section really well. There’s some genuine Suzuki stuff available at a pretty price tag is why I’m leaning to the Cortech.

 

[WuzzaCBXRider]

Hmm, I don’t see the point in covering the hump with a bag when it sits perfectly flat over the rear seat. I’d prefer that the majority of the seat bottom or it’s pad not touch and wiggle around over the painted surface.

 

[60+ Busa Rider]

Yeah I thought about that too, I am particular about my paint, thanks for the advice friend

 

[WuzzaCBXRider]

Yeah I thought about that too, I am particular about my paint, thanks for the advice friend

Travels well on either bike.

 

[60+ Busa Rider]

Travels well on either bike.

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Nice bikes but love your Hayabusa, it looks pristine.

 

[WuzzaCBXRider]

Thanks I kept up my Hondas the same way.

 

[Miklos_HUN]

Kriega US40

Kriega US20. Both without cowl, neither of them touches the paint.

 

[Mayhemlv]

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Kriega US40

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Kriega US20. Both without cowl, neither of them touches the paint.

Hi,
Where did you find the Frankenstein bolts to secure the straps?

 

[60+ Busa Rider]

I got min off Amazon

 

[Mayhemlv]

Got a Nelson-Riggs Hurricane 2.0 backpack/tail bag as an early Father’s Day gift. Tried it out today for my commute. So far it fits the

bill for a soft and inexpensive option that’s also water proof. Here’s a pic off bike, take one of the bag on bike tomorrow.

 

[Mayhemlv]

Not the most attractive thing when not fully packed, but utilitarian in approach.

 

[Miklos_HUN]

I got min off Amazon

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Got the same from my Suzuki dealer.

 

[Miklos_HUN]

Fully packed Kriega US40 on Hepco and Becker tail rack. Rock solid. Did a few speedruns on the German Autobahn and never had to worry about it.

 

[Mayhemlv]

I’ll be looking for a tail rack like that Hepco & Becker.