My luggage options for the R 9 T,

roamer · Apr 20, 2021

The bike looks great as it is, but its my only bike and previously coming from many gs, I wanted some touring options,
I had to be temporary luggage options that could be fitted or removed in a few minutes, depending on how far away the cafe is,
The tank bag was in with the deal, the other stuff is a mix and match if needed,
Hoping to get over to France again f we are allowed later this year,

leasky · Apr 20, 2021

Looks good; very practical too.

Wapping · Apr 20, 2021

Ooooh, a spot the difference competition.

roamer · Apr 21, 2021

Wasn't planning on prizes wapping,, well spotted,
Was like many hoping to camp at Dent, and further afield,
The givi screen works surprisingly well,

Afmuir · Apr 22, 2021

Could you tell me what the bag and box are pls?

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wanderingmerv · Apr 22, 2021

How do you find the bike on long runs? Love the look of them but wondering that they are like for long runs, and as an only bike? Thanks!

oddshapedballs · Apr 22, 2021

There's some toff on the motorcycle shed youtube channel that did a long overland trip on one of these, it might have been a scrambler but the same platform just wearing different clothes?

scooter paul · Apr 22, 2021

wanderingmerv said:
How do you find the bike on long runs? Love the look of them but wondering that they are like for long runs, and as an only bike? Thanks!

I’ve done several long trips on mine including UK to north of the Arctic Circle. I’ve also read a report of a guy that rode from Italy to Samarkand on the Silk Road route using, shock horror, standard suspension! They haven’t the comfort of a GSA or RT but they’re far less bulky and the engine is a real peach.

roamer · Apr 22, 2021

Afmuir said:
Could you tell me what the bag and box are pls?

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The bags are Sw Motech blaze panniers they are semi rigid and expand ,there are mounts that hold removable rods that hold the bags steady
top box is givi b330 mono lock the included mount fits nicely on the hepco Becker mini rack,
which carried a 42 litre alloy outback box from my gs weighing 10 kg over 2500 miles without issues,
the b330 including mount is about half the outback weight without mount,
looks more in proportion and much less overhang as the mono lock mount plate is much shorter,

roamer · Apr 22, 2021

wanderingmerv said:
How do you find the bike on long runs? Love the look of them but wondering that they are like for long runs, and as an only bike? Thanks!

Comfort wise I find it as good as if slightly comfier seat compared to the gs which needed an air hawk on long days,
the leg position is ok for me at 5"10, lowering the pegs apparently helps for some,
being the standard roadster , ground clearance was something I don't want to sacrifice, it already touches down with minimal sag settings and a 25 mm rear lift,
the urban and scrambler look higher so lower pegs might not be an issue,
I like Paul find the motor great with loads of torque and gearing suits the bike,

richardbd · Apr 22, 2021

Panniers and screen look good but IMHO topbox less convincing. Maybe carry less stuff...

roamer · Apr 25, 2021

Fair point with the top box ,, it is mainly a back up for camping or trips where i want to secure a helmet or long trips solo etc, it doesn't affect the handling and the bike is petite making the luggage look big,
Its rare i use the box (33L ) and panniers (14 L each, 21 expanded) but practicality of storing gear securely is the idea for touring,
Cost was fairly low and it is a mix and match idea, and mostly off the bike ,
The screen idea came from a guy in ireland on the 9 t forum who had tried a few, it makes a big difference for longer runs,,

g00ner · Apr 26, 2021

scooter paul said:
I’ve done several long trips on mine including UK to north of the Arctic Circle. I’ve also read a report of a guy that rode from Italy to Samarkand on the Silk Road route using, shock horror, standard suspension! They haven’t the comfort of a GSA or RT but they’re far less bulky and the engine is a real peach.

I was going to say I took mine for a tour of Glen Coe and surrounding areas from Kent, but was outgunned

Max-GS12 · Apr 27, 2021

I've used the BMW small soft bag with great success as it expands to even take a Shoei Hornet, very light too.

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