Soft Saddlebags for Ninja '09

JulioXa · February 2nd, 2012, 02:57 PM

Hi Everyone!!!

Can you recomend any kind of soft saddlebags for my Ninja '09. I wish to travel a day or two with a my chick as a passenger!!! I've seen the GIVI T479 and the Cortech. Please advise!!!

Julio

kamikaze · February 4th, 2012, 12:04 AM

i want a set of these real bad:

http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade...view/6851/817/

saxnbass · February 4th, 2012, 07:29 AM

Mind you, I don't have any saddle bags, but if I did, I'd probably get these:

The Cortech Saddlebags and the tailbag to go with them.

NDspd · February 4th, 2012, 07:36 PM

I had the Cortech sport saddle bags, but even fully adjusted with no more wiggle room the right bag would sit on top of the stock exhaust. That was also without weight.

I have the tourmaster select saddlebags right now, which are 2 inches shorter and fit perfectly. Although it seems like everywhere they are out of stock.

Sorry I'm not much help...

JulioXa · February 7th, 2012, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kamikaze

i want a set of these real bad:

http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade...view/6851/817/

They are Great Kamikaze!!! I will be looking forward to one of those shortly!!

Julioxa

JulioXa · February 7th, 2012, 03:30 PM

Hi there!!! I found the original manufacturer website in Germany. The bags are quite expensive but defently they are worth it!!!

http://shop.sw-motech.com/cgi-bin/co...typid=55462181

kamikaze · February 9th, 2012, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JulioXa

Hi there!!! I found the original manufacturer website in Germany. The bags are quite expensive but defently they are worth it!!!

http://shop.sw-motech.com/cgi-bin/co...typid=55462181

they are quite a bit of money, but since you can take them off and the bike looks stock I think it's worth it. If there aren't hard bags available for my next bike, I'll definitely be getting these.

jfauerba · February 9th, 2012, 02:33 PM

I got the Cortech sport saddle bags but they are a little droopy and it does sit really close to the exhaust. I wish they had bars like the sw-motech bags so they were not be droopy. I got mine set up so they are almost impossible to remove (will not get stolen) and use it to carry stuff back and forth to work and it even holds a tennis racket with the handle sticking up. I got a really good deal on them and after all the discounts and issues, I paid around $20 for it.

Almost forgot, the tail lights on my '09 got in the way so I moved the lights back near the license plate.

miss_connie · February 9th, 2012, 07:14 PM

here's my saddle bag

ninjay250 · February 28th, 2012, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miss_connie

here's my saddle bag

LOL

I own these bad boys:
http://www.motocentric.com/mototrek-...addlebags.html

Here's how they look and fit:

saxnbass · February 29th, 2012, 06:51 AM

Mario included or sold separately?

Cazper · February 29th, 2012, 10:23 AM

@ninjay250, aren't they technically on the wrong sides? I'm pretty sure that the smaller side is supposed to go to the rear not the front...

That way it actually puts the angle the same as the exhaust and the reflective undercoating is facing more to the rear. I don't have a set, but have a friend who has the same set... maybe I'm wrong

ninjay250 · February 29th, 2012, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cazper

@ninjay250, aren't they technically on the wrong sides? I'm pretty sure that the smaller side is supposed to go to the rear not the front...

That way it actually puts the angle the same as the exhaust and the reflective undercoating is facing more to the rear. I don't have a set, but have a friend who has the same set... maybe I'm wrong

You are correct. Since I took that photo I have realized the same thing. But yes, in the photo they are on backward. LOL

LiquidBiohazard · February 29th, 2012, 04:55 PM

How do your bags attach? It looks like it's attached at the foot pegs, is that it or is there more? Could you take a couple more photos? Also you have 3 bags, the link has 2... I'm super interested in this!!

ninjay250 · February 29th, 2012, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LiquidBiohazard

How do your bags attach? It looks like it's attached at the foot pegs, is that it or is there more? Could you take a couple more photos? Also you have 3 bags, the link has 2... I'm super interested in this!!

I love to go on long trips/touring so these bags are soo much better than my backpack. hahaha

They come with 4 clips/buckles to attach anywhere on your bike. Also rain covers! I clip them on to the footpeg and on the hook next to the rear turn signals. But since I haven't used my bags since that photo was taken (they're backward) I'm not positive that they will connect to the same place. But I'm pretty sure they will.

I also purchased the sport tail bag and that also clips onto the saddlebags which is very cool because it give them extra support. They also have handles with rubber grips and come with a shoulder strap.

I bought mine from Amazon. That's the cheapest place I found. I chose motorcycle superstore.

LINK TO SADDLEBAGS

Check out their videos. I'd post more photos but I have my bike disassembled right now (working on a few mods).

http://youtu.be/soToduhmHLE

Hope that helps. If you have any more questions I'd be happy to help

LiquidBiohazard · February 29th, 2012, 05:46 PM

Wow!! Thanks for that awesome response! It was the moth in depth and detailed response I have ever received before!

I'm definitely interested in this set up... Time to find some cash!

str8t six · March 3rd, 2012, 11:38 PM

thanks for the link ninjay250!

i was looking at getting the cortech but the motocentric holds more than the cortech even when it is expanded!

could you post a pic of how you have just the tailbag mounted on your ninja? it would be greatly appreciated!

ninjay250 · March 5th, 2012, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by str8t six

thanks for the link ninjay250!

i was looking at getting the cortech but the motocentric holds more than the cortech even when it is expanded!

could you post a pic of how you have just the tailbag mounted on your ninja? it would be greatly appreciated!

That was exactly my thought when I bought mine. I will post a photo later this week one my bike all reassembled.

ninjay250 · March 6th, 2012, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by str8t six

thanks for the link ninjay250!

i was looking at getting the cortech but the motocentric holds more than the cortech even when it is expanded!

could you post a pic of how you have just the tailbag mounted on your ninja? it would be greatly appreciated!

Here you go!

str8t six · March 6th, 2012, 05:59 AM

thank you!! it looks like it is the perect size for the ninja!

do you have any problems with it sliding or with the bunjies scratching the paint?

matha028 · March 6th, 2012, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninjay250

LOL

I own these bad boys:
http://www.motocentric.com/mototrek-...addlebags.html

Here's how they look and fit:

I have those too. I love them! I never thought of mounting them that way, but I don't see why it matters if they fit. Especially on my 650 with the exhaust under my bike and away from them.

ninjay250 · March 6th, 2012, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by str8t six

thank you!! it looks like it is the perect size for the ninja!

do you have any problems with it sliding or with the bunjies scratching the paint?

I don't have any issues with the bags sliding around. They have a soft rubber grip on the bottom to prevent sliding and scratching.

However, if you're REALLY concerned about scratches, I would suggest you put a cloth underneath because dust can accumulate and rub against your plastics.

February 2nd, 2012, 02:57 PM	#1
JulioXa ninjette.org member Name: Julio Location: Cali, Colombia Southamerica Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki 250R 2009 Posts: 20	Soft Saddlebags for Ninja '09 Hi Everyone!!! Can you recomend any kind of soft saddlebags for my Ninja '09. I wish to travel a day or two with a my chick as a passenger!!! I've seen the GIVI T479 and the Cortech. Please advise!!! Julio

February 29th, 2012, 10:23 AM	#12
Cazper ninjaholic Name: Dustin Location: Oceanside, CA Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' SE 250R (sold), 03' ZX-6R, 99' XL1200C SP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	@ninjay250, aren't they technically on the wrong sides? I'm pretty sure that the smaller side is supposed to go to the rear not the front... That way it actually puts the angle the same as the exhaust and the reflective undercoating is facing more to the rear. I don't have a set, but have a friend who has the same set... maybe I'm wrong __________________________________________________ 09' SE Ninja 250R $2,547.83 worth of mods installed... come on Unregistered, you know you want to know what? Check my Blog "Modification List"

March 3rd, 2012, 11:38 PM	#17
str8t six never enough Name: josh Location: michigan Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): Blue 2010 ninja 250R Posts: 277	thanks for the link ninjay250! i was looking at getting the cortech but the motocentric holds more than the cortech even when it is expanded! could you post a pic of how you have just the tailbag mounted on your ninja? it would be greatly appreciated! __________________________________________________ custom graphics, zero gravity DB

March 6th, 2012, 05:59 AM	#20
str8t six never enough Name: josh Location: michigan Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): Blue 2010 ninja 250R Posts: 277	thank you!! it looks like it is the perect size for the ninja! do you have any problems with it sliding or with the bunjies scratching the paint? __________________________________________________ custom graphics, zero gravity DB

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kamikaze ex-ninjette.org guru :o Name: Trevor Location: Barrie, Ontario Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2003 SV1000 S Posts: 475	i want a set of these real bad: http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade...view/6851/817/

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saxnbass ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Nashville, TN Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 CBR600rr Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Mind you, I don't have any saddle bags, but if I did, I'd probably get these: The Cortech Saddlebags and the tailbag to go with them.

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NDspd 1/4 English, 3/4 Kick Ass Name: Jeremy Location: Dayton, OH Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955i, '05 Suzuki SV650S(retired), '11 Ninja 250R(sold) Posts: A lot.	I had the Cortech sport saddle bags, but even fully adjusted with no more wiggle room the right bag would sit on top of the stock exhaust. That was also without weight. I have the tourmaster select saddlebags right now, which are 2 inches shorter and fit perfectly. Although it seems like everywhere they are out of stock. Sorry I'm not much help...

February 7th, 2012, 03:30 PM	#6
JulioXa ninjette.org member Name: Julio Location: Cali, Colombia Southamerica Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki 250R 2009 Posts: 20	Hi there!!! I found the original manufacturer website in Germany. The bags are quite expensive but defently they are worth it!!! http://shop.sw-motech.com/cgi-bin/co...typid=55462181

February 9th, 2012, 02:33 PM	#8
jfauerba ninjette.org member Name: John Location: Asheville, NC Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Red Ninja 250r Posts: 59	I got the Cortech sport saddle bags but they are a little droopy and it does sit really close to the exhaust. I wish they had bars like the sw-motech bags so they were not be droopy. I got mine set up so they are almost impossible to remove (will not get stolen) and use it to carry stuff back and forth to work and it even holds a tennis racket with the handle sticking up. I got a really good deal on them and after all the discounts and issues, I paid around $20 for it. Almost forgot, the tail lights on my '09 got in the way so I moved the lights back near the license plate.

February 29th, 2012, 06:51 AM	#11
saxnbass ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Nashville, TN Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 CBR600rr Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Mario included or sold separately?

February 29th, 2012, 04:55 PM	#14
LiquidBiohazard ninjette.org member Name: Dave Location: Surrey, BC Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 36	How do your bags attach? It looks like it's attached at the foot pegs, is that it or is there more? Could you take a couple more photos? Also you have 3 bags, the link has 2... I'm super interested in this!!

February 29th, 2012, 05:46 PM	#16
LiquidBiohazard ninjette.org member Name: Dave Location: Surrey, BC Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 36	Wow!! Thanks for that awesome response! It was the moth in depth and detailed response I have ever received before! I'm definitely interested in this set up... Time to find some cash!