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#1 Unread post by Kuurus »

Good day everyone.


I am in the process of buying a new bike, a Versys 1000.
Since one of the main points of getting this bike was being able to tour, I am planning on buying cases for then bike. I'll often be riding two up and I was wondering how big is too big.

I found nice top cases and side cases at Givi but I am not of sure how big or small to go...

I would like to have advices from you guys.

Thanks a lot
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#2 Unread post by Johnj »

IMO get the biggest you can afford and good luck.
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#3 Unread post by Kuurus »

So you're saying that this:

http://www.givi.ca/en/gamme_detail.php?val=44


plus

http://www.givi.ca/en/gamme_detail.php?val=33


would be alright ?


Thanks again for the advices :)
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#4 Unread post by dr_bar »

Touratech also have a great line of aluminum panniers.
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#5 Unread post by jstark47 »

When I tour on my Vstrom, I have an E46 top case and 2 V35 side cases, plus a tank bag. That has been enough for a 9 day tour. You're showing a 52 litre top case and 46 litre side cases, so you'd have more than I use. It should be enough unless you're packing the kitchen sink.
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#6 Unread post by sapaul »

Just my opinion but better than cases, I have the Ventura luggage system on my R12R
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#7 Unread post by JackoftheGreen »

(-:

I believe you meant:

www.ventura-bike.com

Yes?

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#8 Unread post by High_Side »

Milk crate - the essence of Adventure Touring. :mrgreen:

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#9 Unread post by dr_bar »

High_Side wrote:Milk crate - the essence of Adventure Touring. :mrgreen:
blues has pictures... LOL
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#10 Unread post by sapaul »

JackoftheGreen wrote:(-:

I believe you meant:

http://www.ventura-bike.com

Yes?
YES, thank you. the Goose used the system on a 2500km trip in Jan, worked like a charm and nowhere near as cumbersome as the panniers on the GS.
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