My travel luggage setup is finally complete and ready to roll. Items shown- Saddlebag holders- longride.com/c... Racer SK bags- longride.com/c... Large Traveller duffle- longride.com/c...
You sir, are EXACTLY whom I needed to see with the Long Ride Panniers and the full size Duffle bag. Because I wanted to find out how it would look on my Moto Guzzi. It looks perfect, not cumbersome at all. Thank you for filming this, I really appreciate it!
This was very interesting. Thanks for showing us your set-up. The bags look great, and give plenty of carrying capacity. I honestly didn’t think much of the Continental GT until you put this luggage on. That’s a sweet machine you have there. I’m about to take delivery of a new bike. I’ll look into the Trip Machine offerings. I was unaware of them until I saw this episode, so thanks for that. Happy Trails
The GT is a bit of a misunderstood bike in RE's lineup. It is very sporty compared to the rest of their lineup which gives the impression that it's too aggressive to be comfortable or useable... but when compared to other sporty or cafe type bikes its much more relaxed and friendly than those. Setting the bike up like this with the luggage was the plan all along, just had to save up the money to get it all done. I looked at TripMachine but I couldn't verify how good there bags were for long term heavy use, they appear to be good "once in a while" bags but for touring type duty I just couldn't pull the trigger on them. I would like to try their seat though.
Thanks for the great review. I've been looking at them as well but's it's the sticker shock that's been holding me back from purchasing them. Great video's as always, you've helped me with some of my purchase decisions especially on the Stadium Mirrors for my 2022 Mr. Clean.
Im not trying to influence people to buy these or anything, just sharing my setup. I had to work a lot of overtime to afford them as I determined they were the bags to get... but that price tag is definitely out there.
Nice set up. Quality gear that’s looks great on the bike and should last you for years too. I take a passenger, so no good for me. Luved the video, thanx for sharing. Ride safe. Neil from England.
The setup is Sharp VooDoo with the pannier's. I can not get over how much they charge for these after-market parts. Ian in Bulgaria installed practically the same setup on his bullet 500, and that look is stunning also. I am curious about air drag due to the bags?
Yeah the cost is pretty off putting, I had to work extra and save up to get them. I don't think drag is an issue with the Racer bags as they're pretty slim and don't stick out much past my legs.
Love the bags. I always had bags on my Hondas. But, I really like my Meteor 350 without the bags. But I wouldn't mind a set up like this where by I could pop the bags on and off. I checked their website while watching this. This set up may be a little too pricey for me.
I hear you, I tried to stress in the video about the cost of these things. I had to work over time and save up for months to be able to get them. They were no impulse buy.
Looks good, but always wonder how waterproof or water resistant they’ll be. I’d go the El Cheapo route and just throw a set of TourMaster tri-bags across the seat and declare victory.
Great video Voodoo! Thinking of getting those rack rails myself to use with my current panniers. Any idea of the vertical distance from top tube to the exhaust? Worried about clearance.
I measure 10.5 inches from the highest point on my pipes to the top of the rail. My pipes aren't stock though. My bags are 12 inches tall but 8.5 inches from where the top rail fits in the bracket to the bottom of the bag. Hope that helps.
Why have you decided to get these bags with all of the additional accessories that don't come with it compared to other alternatives such as Trip Machine? Their bags are like a third of the price out of full learther over canvas.
I looked at TipMachine pretty hard but in the end I just felt like they were going to be a $700-$800 gamble as I couldn't get straight answers to questions I had about them. Im going to try out their seat once I have the $ to pick one up. The only accessories I have for these bags are what came with them, I didn't buy any optional pieces.
A better photo of just the mounts would help people decide if it's for them. I bought S W Motech Legend mounts and bags for my GT because of the look with and without the bags. I think yours hold more and are lockable. I won't be camping with the GT- only moteling- less to pack. So many good choices. Pick what works for your adventures. 👍👍5🏍🙋♂️
Hello mate from England. I noticed your quadlock, could you let me know what mounting you’re using as I’ve had no end of trouble trying to get a mounting for this bike. Cheers. Tom.
