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Message started by gdrseeker on 05/15/13 at 13:33:15

Title: Options for my backpack??
Post by gdrseeker on 05/15/13 at 13:33:15

I am looking for some options to carry my backpack. My wife and I like to do long camping /backpacking trips. We did 40 miles in the Grand Canyon last year. We both have Suzuki Savage bikes and are looking into adding a sissy bar that we can strap the large backpack to. The current sissy bar and back rest are not tall enough.

I was looking at this on E-bay. Anyone have any other ideas for me?

WAIT DOES THIS HAVE A SPOT FOR THE BLINKERS TO MOUNT OR WILL I NEED TO DO A MODIFIED MOUNT.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Backrest-Sissy-Bar-Suzuki-Savage-LS400-LS650-87-97-Tr-/160772715493?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item256eccf3e5&vxp=mtr#ht_3389wt_1161

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Backrest-Sissy-Bar-Suzuki-Savage-LS400-LS650-87-97-Tr-/00/s/MzIwWDQyMA==/$(KGrHqR,!jQE9NoNEh7oBPcS5lS8g!~~60_12.JPG

http://usih.merchantrunglobal.com/ImageHosting/ViewImage.aspx?GlobalID=1003&MerchantID=4612&ImageID=60595&DisplaySize=400&ListingID=312928

Title: Re: Options for my backpack??
Post by Greg on 05/15/13 at 13:58:57

That's actually pretty cool! I never knew such a thing existed!

Title: Re: Options for my backpack??
Post by newb_Jack on 05/15/13 at 15:48:56

I want one of those! :D

Aww man. It says it fits Savages up to 1997.. I've got a '99 [smiley=cry.gif]

Title: Re: Options for my backpack??
Post by Dj12midnit on 05/15/13 at 15:57:53

Man if it wasn't 60 bucks shipping I would have hit the buy now button.

Title: Re: Options for my backpack??
Post by WD on 05/15/13 at 17:54:22

It should fit any of them that came with fender rails and factory short bar. So if your 99 came with that mess attached... I know my 98 had the exact same fender parts as a 99...

Title: Re: Options for my backpack??
Post by Jack_650 on 05/15/13 at 21:12:39

A while back I faced the same dilemma. What I did was I had a friend weld me up a three sided, squared off "U" shaped thing (size to be decided by your needs) from 1" square tube that I then U-bolted to my existing little stock back rest.

I have a T-Bag with the extra little stuff bag that straps to the top, but it should be the same basic deal for your backpacks. I also carried a tent, backpack, tons of c-rap and had some bags on the side for even more c-rap. I did a couple round trips to Miami, FL from southern MN loaded that way with no problems at all, other than monkey butt issues. You can take a look near the bottom of the pictures page to see what a workhorse the Sav can be.

http://www.bikepics.com/members/jazzcarter/00savage/

Jack

Title: Re: Options for my backpack??
Post by 87 savage on 05/16/13 at 02:04:31

0C27252D19707376460 wrote:

Nice!! What size is that tank?? And where did you get that seat?? Looks like you did some serious riding!

Title: Re: Options for my backpack??
Post by mpescatori on 05/16/13 at 03:05:19

Hi Jack650 / JazzCarter, I love the big tank you have on your yellow Savage.
I assume it is off a Harley - I have sourced a similar one, with the two filler caps.

Could you please explain what mods you did in order to make it fit the Savage frame ?

:)

Title: Re: Options for my backpack??
Post by old_rider on 05/16/13 at 06:08:14

I just built one out of some 3/4" square tubing from Lowe's and some thin metal sheeting I cut some "L" shaped braces and riveted them together. I drilled thru the short sissy (which is solid 3/4" aluminum) and bolted the extension on, it can be removed whenever you like.
In the pics I had the bottom zip tied to hold it still, i've since drilled another set of holes.
Cost was about $15 dollars (I already had the riveter and rivets).
http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b471/Orphistle/Suzuki%20Savage/sissy2.jpg

http://i1047.photobucket.com/albums/b471/Orphistle/Suzuki%20Savage/bag2.jpg

Title: Re: Options for my backpack??
Post by Paladin. on 05/16/13 at 07:59:09

5E5D4B4A5C5C525C4B390 wrote:

... My wife and I like to do long camping /backpacking trips. .... any other ideas for me?....

http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1177262289:
http://www.savageriders.com/paladin/SissyBarBag0.jpg http://www.savageriders.com/paladin/SissyBarBag1.jpg
http://www.savageriders.com/paladin/LA-OKC/Ready2Ride.jpg
It worked Jes' Fine on my 2700 mile tour in '07. Still have the bracket. Would be silly to ship the suitcase, but just the bracket should be under $20 to ship.

Title: Re: Options for my backpack??
Post by gdrseeker on 05/16/13 at 12:49:48

WAIT DOES THIS HAVE A SPOT FOR THE BLINKERS TO MOUNT OR WILL I NEED TO DO A MODIFIED MOUNT.

I just realized the Sissy Bar from Ebay that I posted pictures of does not have the blinkers attatched. I am thinking that might be an issue.