...Saddlebags...

[maddiedog]

I have one on my scooter, but I wouldn't recommend it. I had to do a whole lot of work with my angle grinder to get it to fit right. I ordered it from here: http://www.maithai-motorbikes.com/home? ... mitstart=0 And here is the exact rack I ordered: http://www.maithai-motorbikes.com/home? ... egory_id=1

Shipping cost about as much as the rack itself.

[gn2]

Anyone know of aftermarket luggage rack options that dont involve also getting a topbox?

Yes.
Buy a Givi E231 PCX mounting kit then just bolt a plate to it.

[rich666]

Only problem is the E231 is a top box mounting plate only and has a paltry load capacity of 3kg. if you wanted a different luggage option you'd have to adapt it quite a bit.

You could always get a cutom mount rack made up using the mountings on the frame, a decent fabrication shop could knock something up fairly easily. I may even explore that avenue myself, I'll check with my dad to see if he can knock me a prototype up (it would bae a shame to let 50 years of Whitesmith experience go to waste )

[duive01]

When you use saddle bags (side bags) are you doing something to protect the paint. If the back of the bag isn't very soft the friction must do some damage to the paint, doesn't it?

[TC3]

You can use some of the rubber webbing to go between panel and bag. Will take a pic to show you what it looks like

[TC3]

Here you go ... you can even use something similar you can buy that lines kitchen cupboards. This one is black but looks grey due to the camera flash

[duive01]

Nice and simple solution, thanks!

[maddiedog]

AN UPDATE TO THE SADDLEBAG SAGA!

So, the guy who makes the saddlebags (Linnga Customax on Facebook) added me out of the blue and started negotiations. He started with $850, and I just countered with $400 (given that is what they're going for here: http://www.kaskus.us/showthread.php?t=6526898 ). We will see...

He sent me a pic of the exact saddlebag I'd be getting too:

532704_406101236086597_100000601727014_1507920_304744973_n.jpg (22.68 KiB) Viewed 3349 times

[Woolley]

awesome! bout time!
Would your rear rack not get in the way of these though? Or would you be replacing it with these?

[Taz]

be nice to get dimensions, especially of the lid as it looks like it would be difficult to get a laptop thru it. My IBM thinkpad does fit under the seat except when I am carrying a spare helmet or other stuff too.

[maddiedog]

If I get them, I will get tons of pics and dimensions.

Not sure if they'll fit with the rack, I might have to modify the rack... Again... (But I am okay with that)

[maddiedog]

I received another reply. The seller will do $400 + shipping. I'm somewhat doubtful this will even happen at this point, due to shipping costs.

UPS estimates ~$1800 USD for the shipping, and USPS estimates $300 for shipping. Considering I'm not willing to spend more than $500 or so (which is really pushing it), I'll probably let it go.

Might be time to build a prototype saddlebag on my own. I've never made something from scratch using fiberglass, it might be a good time to learn.

[Taz]

I think one way to make them is to sand to shape cheap polystyrene in the shape of the side boxes, cover with fibreglass then use a solvent like acetone to disolve the foam after the fibreglass is hardened. Im sure you can google nice instructions. Instead of fibreglass you could use carbon or kevlar for something stronger/lighter...

[Taz]

im about to fly to Singapore and hope to have time to visit Wiing Yap to see the paniers and custom seats they advertise for the PCX. Should have my laptop with me as a biz trip so will see if it fits in!

[maddiedog]

Ah, take pictures for me. I'm jealous.

[edscoot]

Bring on the 3D printer

[Taz]

I visited Wing yap in Singapore today. They wanted 1200 spore dollars for those panniers as they are custom jobs each time. Didn't have any in stock to see. I bought a rack for 90 spore dollars which I think is about 70 bucks. Supposed to hold 12 kg weight.

[maddiedog]

That seems way too high, they're selling them elsewhere online for under $400 USD... What's the rack look like?

Oh, and thanks for looking for them.

[Taz]

Rack is just a black top box style but without the topbox. Here is a pic of the Wing Yap smaller store where I bought it:


IMG_0054 by TazPCX, on Flickr

[Taz]

Here is my $70 rack. Took me 20 min to install after boring out holes in rear fairing with my dremel tool. Seems solid and is supposed to hold 12kg. Also if I decide to put on a topbox I can now install any generic type.


iPhone after UK Aprl 2012 100 by TazPCX, on Flickr


iPhone after UK Aprl 2012 098 by TazPCX, on Flickr