Hello Lemms

I have an XSR 900 and some old soft luggage from an XG 750. Does anyone have suggestions for mods that would help mount a tail and saddle bags? I am aware that the XSR and sportbikes are not made with touring in mind, but I am stubborn. Really the saddle bags are optional, but would like to be able to take them.

If you have ever gone on some road trips on a sport bike what tricks or mods did you use to have enough tie down points for your bags?

  • st3ph3n@midwest.socialEnglish
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    5 days ago

    I used to have a 2016 XSR900, and while I wouldn’t recommend it for long distance riding I don’t see why it couldn’t be modded to make it more comfortable for that, since the Tracer 900/FJ-09 is built on the same platform. The XSR has the same mounting points for racks and stuff, just that you may have to cut away some plastic to get to them. I used to have the SW-Motech legend gear bags on mine, which wouldn’t really have huge capacity for a long trip but had a solid mounting system that could probably accommodate bigger luggage. I would also probably want some kind of windshield for long distance riding too. I just had a Dart flyscreen on mine.

    • InternetCitizen2@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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      5 days ago

      Tracer 900/FJ-09 is built on the same platform.

      I didn’t know that. Thanks that might help me broaden my search.

      My planned trips will be no more than 400mi in a day. My previous ride was an HD 750 and the tail was long and had some gaps to tie stuff right onto the bike. Being able to at least get a tailbag on the XSR means I can get enough clothing for a week to where I am planning. You are for sure right about the windshields tho.

  • tasankovasara@sopuli.xyz
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    7 days ago

    I wonder if this kind of arrangement would help? Never had a sportbike but I recall friend’s GSX-R had a removable passenger seat. Pop it off, lay two straps like this so that they end up behind some studs or latches so they can’t fall out. Then the seat goes on top.

    There are stubby figure 8 knots on doubled up sections of the strap so that a loop is formed. Then strap bags onto those loops. The length of the straight portion of the strap should be exactly the width of the seat so the loops and knots peek out at the edge of the seat.

    • InternetCitizen2@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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      7 days ago

      What is the search terms for this? I have a kriga tail bag, but tam missing some space to be able to tie it down. I also have a tank bag, but that hangs on with strong magnets, so should be fine. Im not sure how the saddle bags I have might go on due to the rear tire being more exposed on the xsr, so I am okay with just not using them.