Popular Post nevada72 Posted April 17, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 17, 2020 I just couldn't stomach the high cost of the official FJ09 luggage, and I didn't like the other luggage solutions that require a proprietary bracket, so I figured I would make something to work with the FJ09 luggage brackets already on the bike. Yes, it's a bit utilitarian, but I'm used to that from my adventure bikes. And for a total cost of about $120 for removable, lockable, waterproof, super durable luggage, I think it works. Right now it's in the Beta phase. I need to use different hardware and paint the brackets black. Once done it will look as normal as any mounting system. And when I remove the cases, the bike is it's beautiful naked self. 9 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted April 17, 2020 Supporting Member Share Posted April 17, 2020 I like a DIY project.👍 2 ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wordsmith Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Show us the brackets please, Nev. 2 Riding a fully-farkled 2019 MT-09 Tracer 900 GT from my bayside home in South East Queensland, Australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wintersdark Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Nice! Wanna post some pics of the brackets too? Looks like some good work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koth442 Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Nice, great DIY. '15 FJ09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBB Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 I’m glad to see I’m not the only one who leaves his keys in the seat lock. Sometimes it takes me a few minutes to find the little barstewards, patting pockets, searching every available garage surface, before I realise I’ve done it again. I am often not a learning organism. 2 2 1 Red 2015 Tracer, UK spec (well, it was until I started messing with it...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member roadrash83 Posted April 17, 2020 Supporting Member Share Posted April 17, 2020 Very nice work, Looks like an expensive after market setup👍 He who dies with the most toys wins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach26 Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 I would also like to see the brackets. This has been my solution so far. It's cheap and easy but limited to only what I can fit in my backpack. Rok Straps are awesome though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevada72 Posted April 18, 2020 Author Share Posted April 18, 2020 12 hours ago, Zach26 said: I would also like to see the brackets. This has been my solution so far. It's cheap and easy but limited to only what I can fit in my backpack. Rok Straps are awesome though. I had to double take your pic. I have one like that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevada72 Posted April 18, 2020 Author Share Posted April 18, 2020 On the brackets - I will definitely post them up when I finish. As pictured above it's not 100%. I need to add some JB Weld bushings to stabilize the top mounts, a capture to lock everything in place, and a channel to secure the bottom. I'm working on that today and once it's together I'll post up a pick of the Beta. At that point I'll use better, stainless hardware and paint it black. The brackets will be all but invisible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach26 Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 3 hours ago, nevada72 said: I had to double take your pic. I have one like that! What's that tail bag you have? It looks much neater than me strapping my backpack down. I've been thinking about buying this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted April 18, 2020 Supporting Member Share Posted April 18, 2020 @Zach26 - The logo on the side of the bag looks like Cortech. Cortech Super 2.0 Tail Bag | 20% ($19.40) Off! The Super 2.0 Tailbag features ballistic polyester construction, a quick... 1 ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach26 Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 Awesome, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevada72 Posted April 18, 2020 Author Share Posted April 18, 2020 Yup - it's that Cortech. It doesn't have much capacity but it works for day trips. I'm going to add a tail rack, so I'll probably get something bigger for multi-day trips. That Kriega stuff look pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebruv Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 I use Kriega US30 as a main bag with a US10 attached to the top, very impressive kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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