The Golden Triangle Rider

LivinLOS · Motorcyclist Joined: 11 Mar 2008 Posts: 41

OK to stop me just bungeeing a small rucksack on the back.. I am gonna want some saddle bags, ideally something generic so can be thrown over whatever the ride will be (road bikes almost def). Although I can see the advantages I dont want to go hardboxes and mounting kits.

Any good sources in Thailand ??

Looking for something like

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/4/71/2505/ITEM/Fieldsheer-Expander-Saddlebag.aspx

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/4/71/2510/ITEM/Fieldsheer-Expander-Tail-Bag.aspx

But open to all suggestions.. Wants to be cheap.

Thinking items like this may be better to just mail order it ?? I mean both the above for a full set comes to 200 USD.

Davidfl · Posted: 11.05.2008, 14:38 Post subject:

Ive been using a Tour Master Tail bag for several years & am 100% happy with it. All the zips are still good & nothing's torn after thouasnds of kms of "gentle use."
The model I have is no longer available, but the replacement model is
http://www.tourmaster.com/xcart/product.php?productid=141&cat=32
The built in bungy cords are brilliant. I can fit enough in the bag for 10-14 days on the road, & almost don't need anything else.

I also recently bought some IXON
http://www.ixon.fr/
X COMP saddle bags. These are the smaller sport model, as I dont feel as if I need anything bigger.
The IXON gear is good quality & inexpensive = excellent value for money.

Another really good site with quality gear is Road Gear
http://www.roadgear.com/

But unfortunately none of the above stuff is available locally.

An option might be to check out what is available in Singapore & get it from there.
Take a look at the Motoworld website
http://www.partsforbike.com/
or contact the GT Rider parts supplier Chan Kok Pyng at M-Techik
http://www.m-technik.net/index.html
and see what he can do / get for you. Chan has an extensive network of Singapore riders frequenting Thailand & they always bring parts & accessories for us.

Last but not least, go for "quality value for money". Not the el cheap stuff as it wont last long; & you'll be cursing after a few months & needing to import something else. Get it right the first time & you'll be a very happy contented motorcycle tourer.
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pee · Posted: 11.05.2008, 17:49 Post subject:

Having the same need for saddle bags I am looking around like you do. Unfortunately nothing interesting in Bangkok shops(Dirt Shop and Paddock).
So I may order online. Another member, Bill, has recently pointed interesting products...
The links are:
http://www.moto-sportpanniers.com/dirtbagz/index.html
And
http://www.aerostich.com/catalog/US/Thin-Dry-Bag-Saddlebags-p-16158.html
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Dougal · Posted: 12.05.2008, 07:24 Post subject:

Have been looking for the very same thing. The sites David recommends are good.

Personally I am looking to order the Oxford Sports Panniers.
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tropicaljohno · Posted: 12.05.2008, 20:46 Post subject:

Big C Phuket

go down to basement, turn right off escalator

shop there selling various saddle bags, whilst these nay not be exactly what you are after, at least its local
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daewoo · Posted: 13.05.2008, 05:20 Post subject:

LivinLOS · Motorcyclist Joined: 11 Mar 2008 Posts: 41

Looks like internet orders is going to be the cheapest and best selection..

Will see how it goes.. Of all the stuff I have browsed that fieldsheer gear still looks the no 1 to me.

mikerust · Posted: 14.05.2008, 12:29 Post subject:

Where are you?

I think Peter still has some DriRider tank bags that he would be happy to sell, if tank bags are your thing. Not sure he ever had panniers.

I use this one.

http://www.dririder.com.au/CA2571B700161270/Lookup/LUGGAGE/$file/dririder_lugg_tank-voy_sm.jpg
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BignTall · Biker Legend Joined: 12 Oct 2005 Posts: 366

The DirtBagz link that Pee posted are the best soft bags i have come across. Riding them 20,000 KM's on and off road and crashed them a few times. Still holding up and the zippers are bomber.

Keep in mind these hang over the seat but also requite some inexpensive racks to be built up for off road. Slinging them over a road bike should be no problem.

Best of luck.[/img]
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pee · Posted: 14.05.2008, 22:45 Post subject:

BignTall , thanks for feedback
Shopping online is not always easy... Just 3 more questions about your DirtzBag
1) Are they waterproof?
2) The bag we see on the picture; is this the "ranger" or "scout" model(or neither)?
3) You write "Keep in mind these hang over the seat but also requite some inexpensive racks to be built up for off road"... Aren't these racks provided when you buy the bags?
I read on the webpage : "Scout or Ranger sets includes brackets, bags and hardware"
http://www.moto-sportpanniers.com/dirtbagz/models.htm

Bill went for Ortlieb thin dry saddlebags for their waterproof qualities
http://www.aerostich.com/catalog/US/Thin-Dry-Bag-Saddlebags-p-16158.html

However he says the mounting is not straightforward.
My plan is to order the brackets from DirtBagz as they seem to be model specific. And order the Ortlieb bags.
Hoping they would be compatible...
Cheers
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