Touring equipment / loading tips? - SV650.org

muzikill · 03-07-11, 09:17 AM

Seeing how a few people have been on a few already i thought i would start a thread on this so people could post some example pics/tips. Ive got my eyes on building up some kit to be able to do this. Looking at pics and when im out it looks to be a bit of art to doing it efficiently. ive got myself so protective matting and bungees for the rear and i am looking at luggage just now.

Eg. Good /small tents, cooking equipment, sleeping gear, things to leave/take, loading tips.

03-07-11, 10:16 AM

The definitive word on luggage for the SV.

03-07-11, 10:38 AM

Can you still have a pillion with that set up Dan?

Luggage, I use soft luggage, and I just try to keep the weight as low and as central as possible.

03-07-11, 12:26 PM

Yeah no problem. I have just looked at the photo and the side boxes look further forward than they actually are. A pillion would be no problem.

03-07-11, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by danf1234

Yeah no problem. I have just looked at the photo and the side boxes look further forward than they actually are. A pillion would be no problem.

The photo is just too dark on my screen to see if you have a pillion seat, seat cowl or pannier frames on there, that's all.

Is that a Givi set up? How much?

03-07-11, 06:12 PM

I have an aftermarket GP hump on there, but the seat goes on fine.

It is all givi, with top of the range boxes, so £600 new.

However (before you reach for the Whiskey again) it can be done for about £350 with different boxes or the full kits second hand go for about £200. Chandler93 bought a set from this forum that he took to the ARTNW.

timwilky · 03-07-11, 06:23 PM

See my thread of what happens when luggage goes wrong

05-07-11, 09:29 AM

Hi, first post here.

Here's my setup.

Givi stuff.

mister c · 05-07-11, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Micke

Hi, first post here.

Here's my setup.

Givi stuff.

Hi & welcome to the forum. A man to my own heart. I'm a tight wad & used this set up last year for the isle of man. Using similar this year, but have a Renntec rack as I have a pillion to take now as well

This is this years set up. Tank bag to be added shortly lol.

Jayneflakes · 05-07-11, 05:31 PM

New panniers arrived today, first fitting looked good.

I love my baby, not much left to do to her until she is perfect. Anyone got a spare GSXR front end and shock they could swap for a box of Jaffa cakes!

03-07-11, 09:17 AM	#1
muzikill Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dunfermline Posts: 1,712	Touring equipment / loading tips? Seeing how a few people have been on a few already i thought i would start a thread on this so people could post some example pics/tips. Ive got my eyes on building up some kit to be able to do this. Looking at pics and when im out it looks to be a bit of art to doing it efficiently. ive got myself so protective matting and bungees for the rear and i am looking at luggage just now. Eg. Good /small tents, cooking equipment, sleeping gear, things to leave/take, loading tips. __________________ Learn to maintain your bike, take it apart, rebuild the engine & more (using better bolts ), drop it & fix it again! K3 Job c.v: Engine:remove/split/rebuild/refit. Replace:Gearbox,Fuel pump,Gaskets. Piston clean,rings. Overhaul:Throttle body,Injectors,Brakes,Forks. Remove/refit:Exhaust,Radiator,Oil cooler,Throttle,Air filter,Tank. Replace: Oil,Coolant,grease,brake hoses & bleed. Last edited by muzikill; 03-07-11 at 09:20 AM.

03-07-11, 10:16 AM	#2
danf1234 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Touring equipment / loading tips? The definitive word on luggage for the SV.

03-07-11, 10:38 AM	#3
-Ralph- Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Touring equipment / loading tips? Can you still have a pillion with that set up Dan? Luggage, I use soft luggage, and I just try to keep the weight as low and as central as possible.

03-07-11, 12:26 PM	#4
danf1234 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Touring equipment / loading tips? Yeah no problem. I have just looked at the photo and the side boxes look further forward than they actually are. A pillion would be no problem.

03-07-11, 06:12 PM	#6
danf1234 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Touring equipment / loading tips? I have an aftermarket GP hump on there, but the seat goes on fine. It is all givi, with top of the range boxes, so £600 new. However (before you reach for the Whiskey again) it can be done for about £350 with different boxes or the full kits second hand go for about £200. Chandler93 bought a set from this forum that he took to the ARTNW.

03-07-11, 06:23 PM	#7
timwilky Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Not in Yorkshire. (Thank God) Posts: 4,116	Re: Touring equipment / loading tips? See my thread of what happens when luggage goes wrong __________________ Not Grumpy, opinionated.

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