Dual Sport Luggage Suggestions

[Lapchik]

I'm going to build on the CRF this winter, and I'm wondering what ADV luggage works best for everyone. I have some twisted throttle dry spec stuff, but it doesn't ride very well. I'm thinking Wolfman saddlebags for tools , parts, and stuff that doesn't have to stay dry, then a waterproof roll bag for clothes and etc, then stack the tent and sleeping bag on top of that. Also, front packs? Maybe? Not the ones to hold tubes but more like front saddle bags or handlebar/number plate bags. Don't worry about racks; I'll be building to suit. Other plans for the bike include LED lights, windshield/fairing, new subframe braces, brake snake, and getting rid of those junk Kenda tires. Maybe some suspension valving also.

[xander84]

http://www.altrider.com/altrider-hemisph...g/pid/1467
Think I already told you about these. If they were available before I got my wolfman stuff, I would have got them.

I have the wolfman enduro tank bag and E12 saddle bags. I like E12 saddle bags because they sit low, forward, and close to the bike.

[Lapchik]

(09-23-2014 07:40 AM)xander84 Wrote:  http://www.altrider.com/altrider-hemisph...g/pid/1467
Think I already told you about these. If they were available before I got my wolfman stuff, I would have got them.

I have the wolfman enduro tank bag and E12 saddle bags. I like E12 saddle bags because they sit low, forward, and close to the bike.

Are the E-12's water proof/resistant?

[xander84]

They are slightly water resistant, but they don't have that rubbery coating like the wolfman roll top bags. I keep stuff in plastic bags if it needs to stay dry in the saddle bags.
If you put some water repelling chemical on them, it would help.
Being that they open with zippers and have a drain hole on the bottom you would need to get a bag liner to keep things water proof inside.