[Happysmiles]

Originally Posted by mohansrides

Viper... Thank you. Duly noted. We should meet up. I will PM you. FYI, I need a bag that will carry a week's worth of stuff, plus water bottles. Plus, laptop and charger if possible.

Check out the SW MOTECH 350 drybag.
Superb quality and 100% waterproof.
I have been using this regularly and it's a great product. Very easy to mount and remove it, from the bike. Carries a lot of stuff.

Bigger size 650 also available.

[mohansrides]

Originally Posted by Happysmiles

Check out the SW MOTECH 350 drybag.
Superb quality and 100% waterproof.
I have been using this regularly and it's a great product. Very easy to mount and remove it, from the bike. Carries a lot of stuff.
Attachment 1787879
Bigger size 650 also available.

Thank you. I have bought the Claw now. SW Motech looks great. But, a bit expensive though.

[REManiac78]

I recently purchased the Held Agnello Tank bag from Lazy Ass Bikers (LAB's), Mumbai and must say that I'm thoroughly impressed with it's features and build quality. Currently it's out of stock from LAB's. Pasting the link for those interested to go through it's features -

https://shop.held.de/zubehoer/gepaec...=004420-00.1.M

For the previous tank bags owned or even the ones available in the market, I couldn't find a waterproof one, except for the SW Motech which for 20k is ridiculously expensive IMHO. This piece is for 9600 and has a waterproof internal compartment just like a dry bag, which clearly helps. And best part it's magnetic, so no nuisance of any chords tying around the bike at all. I did use it for my ride to Igatpuri and back (250 Kms) and it was an absolute breeze.

[roy_libran]

Here's a pic of my RC390 with the setup I finally decided upon:

Top Rack from Zana (Delhi) - Pretty strong with a well designed 3 point support on each arm. The rear section is easily flappable to accommodate a pillion rider.
Case - SHAD 37 - Good quality case with space for one FF Helmet, Jacket, Gloves and a few other items.

Total spend - Approx. 16k

[R-Six]

Originally Posted by roy_libran

Here's a pic of my RC390 with the setup I finally decided upon

Never imagined a set up like this on an RC. Looks well integrated but then will the handling will be negatively impacted due to the set up at the rear? Curious to know since RC is mostly preferred for its agility and its fondness to sweep the corners.

Thanks for sharing the details nonetheless.

Ride Safe,
R-Six

[roy_libran]

Originally Posted by R-Six

Never imagined a set up like this on an RC. Looks well integrated but then will the handling will be negatively impacted due to the set up at the rear? Curious to know since RC is mostly preferred for its agility and its fondness to sweep the corners.

Thanks for sharing the details nonetheless.

Ride Safe,
R-Six

Hahahaha. I know. I'm not the typical customer for a RC either across the 40 year mark. I found the bike eminently fun and comfortable to ride, so wanted to make it friendly for some touring. I initially considered pannier style bags, then the Claws, but wanted to maintain an option to seat the pillion while maintaining the looks of the bike, so settled on this option. The best part is, being a Shad, it's one press, to take off the entire box when you're in the mood to have some fun.

For the handling, I've found that the box does affect aerodynamics when cornering hard, but that shouldn't be the driving style when touring. Secondly I've increased the pre load to account for the additional drag

[Jaguar]

Originally Posted by roy_libran

Here's a pic of my RC390 with the setup I finally decided upon:

Doesn't this affect the way you get on or off the bike?

[roy_libran]

Originally Posted by Jaguar

Doesn't this affect the way you get on or off the bike?

Yes, it did!
Initially I was getting on and off with a weird stance, but soon I figured out that if I stand closer to the handle bars I can still swing my leg around, and since that realisation, no problems at all.

[bblost]

I picked up these Cramster Saddle Bags for my bike.

Had received a message fro my biker friends of a good offer:

Cramster is celebrating its 15th Anniversary.
Use promo code STPPN2019 to get 15% discount with free shipping on all online orders only on www.cramster.in.
This is a online exclusive offer and not available at any retail outlet

Effective price was Rs 2300 and delivery took less than 2-3 days.

The bag will remain on my bike as it easily hold my laptop bag and the other side will help with grocery shopping.

EDIT: Warning. The saddle bag touches the silencer when fully loaded. I have a simple Trek 'N' Ride Saddle Bag Stay/ Guard on that side.
So used a Bungee Cord to hold the bag above the silencer.
Will have to come up with a better way to keep the bag safe.

[desideep]

I have used these bags for multiple rides since 2009 if I remember correctly. Still my favorite.

[ku69rd]

Originally Posted by bblost

I picked up these Cramster Saddle Bags for my bike.

Had received a message fro my biker friends of a good offer:

For the himalayan the best bet is to go for the Via Terra Claw saddle bag if there is no pillion. It seats right well and the only hassle would be to arrange your stuff appropriately.

Possibly there might other guys who do make a similar saddle bag, But having used Via Terra Claw...i think its a very competent product.

[bblost]

Originally Posted by ku69rd

For the himalayan the best bet is to go for the Via Terra Claw saddle bag if there is no pillion. It seats right well and the only hassle would be to arrange your stuff appropriately.

Possibly there might other guys who do make a similar saddle bag, But having used Via Terra Claw...i think its a very competent product.

Bag is used for bringing back groceries and stuff.

So its always on the bike and I will not be able to keep a claw balanced with such disparate loads on both sides.

A laptop bag on one side, potatoes and onions on the other.

[ku69rd]

Originally Posted by bblost

A laptop bag on one side, potatoes and onions on the other.

That for sure is a very practical way of using the bike.

Suggest some stays to be put in place to hold the bag in place?

https://www.rideofy.com/himalayan-sa...rnational.html

[bblost]

I picked up a Guardian Gears Jaws Mini 18L Magnetic Tank Bag with Rain Cover for All Motorbikes with a Metal Tank

Needed a tank bag as my mobile phone is kinda heavy and large. So mounting it on the handlebar was not very comfortable.

This bag is very well priced, good build quality and has decent space inside.

[ashwinprakas]

Originally Posted by bblost

Needed a tank bag as my mobile phone is kinda heavy and large. So mounting it on the handlebar was not very comfortable.

I used to do this also used to have pouch like mobile holders as well, but the problem was on extended rides where GPS support becomes a necessity what happens is that the phone tends to heat up, now that is quite normal and in most cases the phone just shows a warning and shuts down on its own, which is a little inconvenient but live'able.

But on one instance I got myself a phone that costs almost as much as my motorcycle does, obviously as a result of peer pressure, nonetheless from my own mother.

Anyhow, during a ride to Dhanushkodi(read, extended riding under TN conditions at Noon) and back the phone overheated to the extent that it almost burnt my finger on touching the screen and as a result the autofocus motor of the camera melted.

This was the aftereffect;



No the photo is not edited, No the signboard isn't warped.

I got the phone replaced with a new one under warranty and gifted it to my mother who couldn't be happier, but I also called quits on anything that encases the phone and finally coughed up the moolah to invest in a RAM Mount, which has been working flawlessly since 2017.

Yes, the phone may get wet(Can counter with the help of a plastic cover), but its better than the thing exploding on me.

As for the ride, the fixed focus front camera came to the rescue! To date the most number of selfies I've taken in a day!



Ride Safe,
A.P.