Mike gives us some more luggage options.
Skorpion Luggage Options:
It doesn’t really matter whether you’re going away for a wee
A tank-bag provides that handy space for items that you need quickly; like glasses, cameras, ferry tickets etc., as well as providing you with a place to put a map or directions. The main problem facing you when choosing a tank-bag is that most will be of the magnetic variety, and absolutely no use to you as your Skorpion has a plastic tank. I have a very old strap-on type bag that I have had for many years and have used all over the place.
However, the manufacturers are no longer in business, so that doesn’t help you much. When I was recently looking for a replacement I found that Oxford Products http://www.oxprod.com/ produce a couple of nice ones. I bought one from their ‘First Time’ range. This is a sturdy, quality item and would fit the whole Skorpion range.
The size and style of tank-bag will depend on your bike and riding style; a large multi-tiered bag won’t be much use on a Sport, for example. TOP-BOX & RACK Racks are a sore point amongst those wanting to fit a top-box to their Skorpion. As far as I am aware there are no manufacturers currently making a rack specifically for MZs. This leaves you with the option of having one made, or of adapting one designed for another machine (if you know of any of the latter we would appreciate it if you could get in touch and let us know what would fit).
Unfortunately, the rack shown herewas fitted to the bike when I bought it so I have no idea what make/model it is. Although not specifically designed for the bike it fits like it was. Aren’t I the lucky one? The top-box is from Givi and is one of those with a base plate which bolts directly to the rack allowing the removal of the actual box. There are any number of these on the market and your purchase of one will be dictated by personal choice, size and price. Try places like eBay or M&P Accessories http://www.mandp.co.uk/ . The standard hard panniers fitted to the Traveller are made by Hepco & Becker and come in two sizes - 30 litre and 40 litre. The standard 30 litre ones will suffice (especially if used in conjunction with a tank-bag or top-box) for most trips. If you are feeling flush there are also the aluminium panniers made by H&B which will cost you almost as much as you paid for your bike, I’m sure. Standard throwovers are a cheaper option than hard luggage, and any number of manufacturers make products of a varying degree of quality and size. Once again, try places like eBay or M&P Accessories However, if you run a Skorpion Sport then most of these are going to be of no use to you as the silencer runs too high to allow fitting them without their fouling the hot end-can and melting their base. This will leave you with a set of useless throwovers and your belongings strewn all over the motorway. You will need to find a set of throwovers designed for a sports bike. Buffalo http://secure.buffalo.bifax.co.uk make a neat set of expandable panniers which fit the Sport.
One of the big problems with throwovers is the worry that someone will simply walk off with them, but the straps for these ones fit under the seat unit so are always secured to the bike. A friend has a similar set of panniers made by Oxford Products http://www.oxprod.com/
CANOE DRY-SACK A much cheaper (but less secure) method is to simply bundle everything that you’re planning on carrying into a bag or holdall and strapping it to the back of the bike with luggage elastics (bungees). A better option is to get yourself a canoe dry-sack. These are simply a big bag made of vinyl with a simple waterproof seal at one end. As their name suggests, they were developed for use in canoes so are 100% waterproof. They are available from most of the bigger sports and outdoors shops in a variety of colours and sizes. Choose the one which best suits your needs and then just strap it onto the rear seat and off you go. MOTORCYCLE CARGO TRAILER For those times when all of the above is simply not enough, have you ever considered towing a trailer behind your bike? A cargo trailer will allow you to carry a simply staggering amount of stuff in relative security and safety. A properly set up trailer won’t overload a solo motorcycle, but there are a number of legal and practical requirements that need sorting out before opting for this option which I won’t go into here (if you’re interested then do a google search for these or get in touch and I’ll pass on the necessary details). Before you can get started you will need a trailer, obviously.
Your choice of trailer will be restricted by the aforesaid legal requirements as regards size and weight, so popping out and ordering that cheap box trailer you’ve seen won’t do, I’m afraid. I bought this one off eBay and it’s basically a car roof-box fitted to a trailer chassis. You will also need to fit a towing hitch to your motorcycle.
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