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Message started by sockmonkeygirl on 06/20/08 at 11:25:32

Title: Wow. Kuryakyn Grantour Bag
Post by sockmonkeygirl on 06/20/08 at 11:25:32

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y208/skinandink/4141fs.gif

Today has been kinda fun. First of all, my husband changed the spark plug in the Savage, and she fired up so strong. This aint no 250, that's for sure. She sounds beastly! And she's ready to take off without even touching the trottle. It made me giggle. If that weren't enough, the post man stopped by just as we were hanging out there in the driveway. The Grantour bag I bough came in. It will be affixed to the Savage, but since she's getting worked on, it went on the GZ250. It's a big bag. But I like it. The backrest is totally functional, even when the bag is empty. Yea. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

Title: Re: Wow. Kuryakyn Grantour Bag
Post by T Mack 1 on 06/20/08 at 11:30:19

We will need pictures of it on a Savage(S40) when you can......

Title: Re: Wow. Kuryakyn Grantour Bag
Post by sockmonkeygirl on 06/20/08 at 11:31:12

Of course. :)

Title: Re: Wow. Kuryakyn Grantour Bag
Post by Toymaker on 06/20/08 at 12:31:12

where'd ya get it? Looks very very cool :)

Title: Re: Wow. Kuryakyn Grantour Bag
Post by rpgpgmr on 06/20/08 at 13:54:54

Yea, I'd love a picture. I wound up buying Kuryakyn Tombstone Bag which I LOVE. Before I bought it though I considered the bag that you just bought. The reason I didn't buy it is because I was afraid it would cramp me ... I'm a big boy. :P

Title: Re: Wow. Kuryakyn Grantour Bag
Post by sockmonkeygirl on 06/20/08 at 15:41:47

696B7C6B7C76691B0 wrote:

It would have.

I like the Tombstone bag too. Didn't buy it, but it was the runner-up.

Unfortunately, my camera battery is dead, and I have no idea where the charger is. :(

Title: Re: Wow. Kuryakyn Grantour Bag
Post by gj859 on 06/20/08 at 17:14:18

Look in the bathroom cabinet, third drawer down, for the charger.

Title: Re: Wow. Kuryakyn Grantour Bag
Post by YonuhAdisi on 06/20/08 at 18:01:07

4B461419152C0 wrote:

Look in the bathroom cabinet, third drawer down, for the charger.

You're gonna choke if that is where she finds it. LOL ;D

Title: Re: Wow. Kuryakyn Grantour Bag
Post by FreeSpirit on 06/20/08 at 18:12:47

But if he's right ,I'm going to be asking a few questions on misplaced items here ;)

Title: Re: Wow. Kuryakyn Grantour Bag
Post by YonuhAdisi on 06/20/08 at 18:15:41

5A6E79794F6C756E75681C0 wrote:

But if he's right ,I'm going to be asking a few questions on misplaced items here ;)

You and me both. ;)

Title: Re: Wow. Kuryakyn Grantour Bag
Post by Sandy Koocanusa on 06/20/08 at 19:54:40

If he's right, I think Sockmonkeygirl better get thicker curtains and call the cops.

Title: Re: Wow. Kuryakyn Grantour Bag
Post by rpgpgmr on 06/22/08 at 21:05:26

Sockmonkeygirl, this is what the Tombstone looks like on the Savage. I love it and it feels sooooo comfortable on those long rides.

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk255/rpgpgmr/IMG_0236.jpg

Title: Re: Wow. Kuryakyn Grantour Bag
Post by ALfromN.H. on 06/23/08 at 08:25:53

I love the look of the tombstone bag and i would have one on order right now but the price was a little high for me. I did some searching and found a bag that does what I want it to do and more. I found it at wal-mart in the camping/cooler section. It's insulated and has a hard plastic liner so it holds its shape pretty well(the plastic liner is also waterproof). I had to sew some nylon straps w/velcro for mounting purposes but that was the only thing i had to do to it. I paid less than $15.00 for it. Here's some pics. As you can see, I stuffd a foam pad in the front pocket for a backrest, The side mesh pockets can hold lots of things, and the main compartment is shown with a 12-pack of diet pepsi. Still lots of room for ice or more drinks. You could pack alot of clothes and stuff in there too.
http://w3.bikepics.com/pics/2008/06/23/bikepics-1330075-800.jpg
http://w3.bikepics.com/pics/2008/06/23/bikepics-1330077-800.jpg
http://w3.bikepics.com/pics/2008/06/23/bikepics-1330078-800.jpg

Title: Re: Wow. Kuryakyn Grantour Bag
Post by sockmonkeygirl on 06/23/08 at 09:04:50

I like both bags! Great job modifying the cooler. :D

When I bought my 250, the seller had been using a backpack that he stuffed a (clean) molded plastic trash can into. Worked great with a bungee.

I love saving money, but the deciding factor for buying the Kuryakyn bag was that (I'm hoping) it appears to be fixed to the bike, to discourage someone from trying to take the entire bag off and walk away with it while I'm at work or parked somewhere. :-/

Title: Re: Wow. Kuryakyn Grantour Bag
Post by rpgpgmr on 06/23/08 at 10:50:59

Yea, that's a good mod with the cooler. Wouldn't have thought about that. I paid a whole lot more than $15. :'( Everytime I see those hard bags I wanna order 'em!

I was concerned about security too. I have mine strapped to the backrest like it's supposed to be, but I also bungeed it to my saddlebag supports. Provided a lot more stability--particularly up front while getting on/off the bike. They can still steal it in a matter of minutes, but at least they'll have to work a little harder for it. ha

Title: Re: Wow. Kuryakyn Grantour Bag
Post by ALfromN.H. on 06/23/08 at 11:13:33

Thats how I secured the cooler too. I used the should strap to go around and under the rear rack and sewed some straps w/velcro that attach to the saddlebag mounting brackets. seems quite secure for riding but would be easy to steal. But if it's that easy to steal, then it would be just as easy to take them into work or into the house with you.
AL

Title: Re: Wow. Kuryakyn Grantour Bag
Post by sockmonkeygirl on 06/23/08 at 12:06:14

Stealing the bag would be bad, but knocking the bike over while someone tried to steal the bag would be worse.

Kind of like being safety conscious, and locking the car, only to have someone come bust the window out.

6 of one.....1/2 dozen donuts......my train of thought is nill. :-?

Title: Re: Wow. Kuryakyn Grantour Bag
Post by rigidchop on 06/23/08 at 17:50:18

al i have a very similar lunchbox to yours, same color and everything. but its smaller, i just strap it to my handlebars. you guys are really making me want to put my backrest back on the bike.

Title: Re: Wow. Kuryakyn Grantour Bag
Post by sockmonkeygirl on 07/15/08 at 16:11:07

720B6B47454D17260 wrote:

We will need pictures of it on a Savage(S40) when you can......

I know I took a really long time..but I never found that battery charger. Had to order a new one.

Here's the Karyukan Grantour bag on my Savage. It's a tight fit. It didn't fit well with the backrest facing forward, so I turned it around. Still works as a backrest though. I do hate having to side-step to get off the bike..as opposed to being able to swing my leg over the rear fender. It's a skill.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y208/skinandink/DSC01002.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y208/skinandink/DSC01001.jpg