It's not your squid nephew's R1 (400mi/2wk review, '05 R1)

[Fav]

Nice review !! I look forward to racking up many miles on my new R1. Bought a left over after Christmas. Only 83 miles on the clock  

After logging 40k miles on my 2002 R1 with no problems and tons of fun. I found it tough to go with a full ST bike. I looked at the new Triumph Tiger, Sprint, BMW K1200S etc....but in the end had to stay full Sport and live with their ST short comings.

I'm thinking of trying the Corbin seat myself but not sure it's any more comfortable for butt. I sat on a Corbin equipped 2002 R1 and found it very uncomfortable.

So far my luggage bags are... Tankbag, small tailbag and Big tailbag.

Luggage locker  Tankbag-  http://www.luggagelocker.com/luggage-tank-locker.htm
Tailbag - http://www.luggagelocker.com/luggage-elite-seat-sak.htm
Bigger tailbag - http://www.motostrano-store.com/git4rorata.html

PS the 04-06 R1 all have the same ergos and seat

[mcoyote]

Have the Ortlieb bags finally hooked up and it was a challenge to find the right place to put them, but they are a very good pair of bags for commuter use. In my case, they are more forward/high, with their front strap actually behind the pilot seat. The Carbon cans keep cool to the touch, so clearance isn't a problem -- the bags and their straps actually go around them. If I had metal cans I can't see how soft luggage could work well.

[Fav]

mcoyote, Got pics of the bags mounted ?

[mcoyote]

mcoyote, Got pics of the bags mounted ?

Why, yes...these aren't great pics, but I'm in a hurry today. The bags are empty, ATM, and I haven't technically finished setting them up (Ortlieb provides some odd fasteners you're directed to screw into the interior plastic shape-holding liner, but I haven't/probably won't get around to installing them).

They are, indeed, waterproof -- PVC lined nylon. The have a plastic liner to help them hold their shape, and you can see how they're generally attached. Yes, I have the front strap of the side bags tucked in behind my seat -- can't really come up with an alternative that didn't have the bags too low or far back for my taste.

[JoelCool]

Hey!  Your bike's all dirty!  

[mcoyote]

Hey!  Your bike's all dirty!  

Dude. I live in *Seattle*...and I commute *across the whole thing*. You have no idea...

[FJRmgm]

any heat related issues?

[Desmo Demon]

My wife says her R1 is much more comfortable than her GSXR....


Here's some hard-core, R1, sport-touring.....
http://www.r1goesextreme.com/apus/render.php?type=1&id=5&template=default

[mcoyote]

any heat related issues?

None at all. The headers back to the pipes are ceramic coated, and the cans are CF. The cans themselves are cool to the touch, even when the bike is running -- which is good because the straps and the bags are right up against them.


Posted on: February 21, 2007, 12:06:13 pm

My wife says her R1 is much more comfortable than her GSXR....

Here's some hard-core, R1, sport-touring...

Oh, him...yeah. I've seen that rig before. That guy is certifiable, but in the right way.

[Fav]

http://www.motogoodies.com/Scripts/Offer_EN_2006.html

Watch the video     Hey it's function over style