Seat pack for Burgman 400
Hunted but did not find this in search, so here goes.
I have a 2006 Burgman 400, I wanted extra storage for overnight or longer trips. I did not want the Givi type top case or any side saddle bags.
My Burgman has a passenger backrest; however it wouldn't really be considered tall enough for a sissy bar pack.
Went to Daytona, Florida for Spring Bike Week; saw a bag that I thought would fit Burgman; alas, he was grounded at home.
Road my "Silver Hulk" to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and found the distributors for Road Ready Bags. Web site: roadreadybags.com
And no I'm not connected or getting a discount or anything like that.
I purchased the Large Rack Pack (13 inches deep by 22 inches wide by 10 inches high). I also purchased the 6 inch by 14 inch fork bag. Paired with two 18 inch soft loops, I now have the perfect trip kit for me.
The large rack pack will sit on the seat in either direction, wide or lengthwise. The 18 inch soft loops are necessary in order to fasten the bag down at the front screw connection on the side rails.
The dealer said that if you indicate you want these bags for a scooter instead of a trunk rack, that he'd lengthen the straps. He offered to do one special for me and send it via mail. Well, I couldn't wait...Had to have them Now!
For long trips will place the bag wide with the fork bag in front of it with both right behind me on the passenger seat. Tent, ground sheet, sleeping bag will go in underneath seat storage. Rain gear can strap on top of bag; 6 "D" rings and 3 outside pockets are on this bag.
The fork bag will remain on my Burgman with my first aid and safety kit within it. It will strap to the driver's seat supports and will not hinder the operation of the underneath seat storage.
I Like keeping the center of gravity low. Recommended in Basic Rider's Class. Profile of bag is below back of passenger seat rest so vehicles behind me should be able to see my safety gear from the rear. Low profile does not seem to add to the side wind displacement I already experience from trucks.
Road back from beach with gear mounted on bike. Got caught in Down pour; inside of bag stayed dry!
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