Cortech Bags

noche_caliente · January 15th, 2009, 09:09 PM

I had a request for some pics of the Cortech bags, so I took a couple the other night to post here. I have the sport tail bag and saddle bags, along with the mini-tank bag. It's been far too cold to do much riding lately, so I don't actually have them mounted - just popped them on there to give the general idea - garage is a little cramped at the moment, so I can't store her with them on anyway

I do have them sitting forwards a bit so that I don't have clearance issues with the blinkers. Since I sit up against the tank anyway, the strap doesn't bother me at all.

And I just thought this one looked really cool with the reflections!

Sound Wave · January 16th, 2009, 09:26 PM

ooo. thanks for posting up the pics!!! that really helps. i didn't realize how big they were! i could carry a serious amount of stuff in those. it seems so much smaller in the ad. http://www.revzilla.com/product/cort...ort-saddlebags
but that is why it is great to see it on the same bike... even the same color!

it sounds like your butt is small enough so that you can sit forward of the straps. but let's say, hypothetically speaking, that you have a bigger butt that takes up most all the seat. someone's like say.... mine. do you think the strap would get irritating after a while?

thanks again!!!

kkim · January 16th, 2009, 09:35 PM

dunno what she'll answer, butt is your butt any bigger than this??

noche_caliente · January 17th, 2009, 06:31 PM

Gary - here's a pic with my fat ass sitting on her... I outlined the strap in pink for you

And, just for the record, it was 24* out when I took that one for you....

Sound Wave · January 17th, 2009, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by noche_caliente

And, just for the record, it was 24* out when I took that one for you....

and i appreciate it!

well....1) your butt isn't big. my butt is definitely bigger than yours and 2) i can't sit that far forward on the seat anyways because my scrotal region (trying to sound professional) would be smooshed flat against the gas tank. i certainly would have to be sitting on the straps.

thanks so much for that additional pic and all the trouble! sorry, but how securely does that center tail bag secure on the bike if it were used just by itself? i may have to do the center tail bag only and use a back pack if i need additional storage.

noche_caliente · January 17th, 2009, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sound Wave

i can't sit that far forward on the seat anyways because my scrotal region (trying to sound professional) would be smooshed flat against the gas tank.

You know, there is a rather nice vibration that our little bikes put out when you are up in the 9k range

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sound Wave

how securely does that center tail bag secure on the bike if it were used just by itself? i may have to do the center tail bag only and use a back pack if i need additional storage.

There is a bungee system for it with four different points to secure it. The mounting instructions might shed a little more light on them for you...

Sound Wave · January 17th, 2009, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by noche_caliente

You know, there is a rather nice vibration that our little bikes put out when you are up in the 9k range

There is a bungee system for it with four different points to secure it. The mounting instructions might shed a little more light on them for you...

my face feels hot. so is that why you sit so far forward? lol. ok... i better behave.

oh and thanks for the instructions. i think i will start with the tail bag and take it from there. thanks again.

sm0kediver · March 8th, 2009, 05:28 AM

Can you post a pic showing how you mount the tail bag? Every way I try seems to stretch a bungee across the paint, and after a few miles that could do some damage. Thanks.

kkim · March 8th, 2009, 08:08 PM

no matter how you mount it, it will touch the paint. I have not had a problem... yet, but I plan to cover a small section where the bungee cords touch with some clear vinyl sheeting similar to what is used for paint protection soon.

lavid2002 · March 8th, 2009, 09:47 PM

Or you could get a car :P!

sm0kediver · March 8th, 2009, 11:27 PM

Do they have car forums? That would be awesome...

BlueTyke · March 9th, 2009, 07:28 AM

I haven't had any problems with my Coretech and the straps across the tail...

sm0kediver · March 9th, 2009, 08:16 AM

The old and new Ninjas are very different in the hind quarters. My old Ninja had a great rear for strapping down bags.

OldGuy · March 11th, 2009, 06:19 PM

Ordered the TourMaster Cortech Tail Bag from newenough Monday just after lunch and guess what was in the Mail Box tonight. You can't beat those folks for price and delivery.

I agree that the pre-gens have a better attachment system but I guess I will just have to learn to live with what I have on the '09

Cochese · April 15th, 2009, 12:12 PM

I need a set of those bad.

Toonz · July 10th, 2012, 12:16 PM

are the saddle bags big enough to carry the 5ft kyrptonite chain? and a decent size bike cover? (no matter where i go im bringing both, i am extremely theft paranoid.)

jfauerba · July 11th, 2012, 06:53 AM

Got mine last year. Hated the way they cover the turn signals so I moved the turn signals to the license plate braket. The turn signal wires was just barely long enough with enough moving around.

Yasko · October 20th, 2012, 05:19 PM

I just won a new full set, tail, and saddle bag for $115 shipped.

headshrink · December 12th, 2012, 11:04 AM

I had these bags for over two years before I realised I had them on backward.... my exahust clears a little easier now.

Old Guy on a '08 · December 28th, 2012, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yasko

I just won a new full set, tail, and saddle bag for $115 shipped.

Killer price! Good Score!

January 15th, 2009, 09:09 PM	#1
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	Cortech Bags I had a request for some pics of the Cortech bags, so I took a couple the other night to post here. I have the sport tail bag and saddle bags, along with the mini-tank bag. It's been far too cold to do much riding lately, so I don't actually have them mounted - just popped them on there to give the general idea - garage is a little cramped at the moment, so I can't store her with them on anyway I do have them sitting forwards a bit so that I don't have clearance issues with the blinkers. Since I sit up against the tank anyway, the strap doesn't bother me at all. And I just thought this one looked really cool with the reflections!

March 8th, 2009, 09:47 PM	#10
lavid2002 ninjette.org member Name: Dave Location: South Jerzey Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): None yet Posts: 181	Or you could get a car :P! __________________________________________________ -Dave

March 9th, 2009, 07:28 AM	#12
BlueTyke So slow I'm first! Name: Sunny Location: San Jose, CA Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 06 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 10	I haven't had any problems with my Coretech and the straps across the tail... __________________________________________________ Learn from the mistakes of others, you cannot make them all yourself. Save yourself the trouble and Learn.

March 11th, 2009, 06:19 PM	#14
OldGuy Live Life Name: Don Location: Lincoln, NE Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	Ordered the TourMaster Cortech Tail Bag from newenough Monday just after lunch and guess what was in the Mail Box tonight. You can't beat those folks for price and delivery. I agree that the pre-gens have a better attachment system but I guess I will just have to learn to live with what I have on the '09 __________________________________________________ - ATGATT - Scorpion EX700 Hi-Vis Helmet, First Gear MeshTek 3.0 Jacket, TourMaster Transition 2 Jacket and Flex Pants, Sidi Doha boots

December 12th, 2012, 11:04 AM	#19
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	I had these bags for over two years before I realised I had them on backward.... my exahust clears a little easier now. __________________________________________________ Honda Interceptor VFR800 DLX (2014, 8th gen) Honda CBR500r (2014) - FOR SALE Kawi Ninja 250r (2008) - Restored and passed-down within family, only to be abandoned

January 16th, 2009, 09:26 PM	#2
Sound Wave Ramen Rider Name: Gary Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 BMW R1200R, 08 Honda VFR800A (sold), 09 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	ooo. thanks for posting up the pics!!! that really helps. i didn't realize how big they were! i could carry a serious amount of stuff in those. it seems so much smaller in the ad. http://www.revzilla.com/product/cort...ort-saddlebags but that is why it is great to see it on the same bike... even the same color! it sounds like your butt is small enough so that you can sit forward of the straps. but let's say, hypothetically speaking, that you have a bigger butt that takes up most all the seat. someone's like say.... mine. do you think the strap would get irritating after a while? thanks again!!!

January 16th, 2009, 09:35 PM	#3
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	dunno what she'll answer, butt is your butt any bigger than this??

January 17th, 2009, 06:31 PM	#4
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	Gary - here's a pic with my fat ass sitting on her... I outlined the strap in pink for you And, just for the record, it was 24* out when I took that one for you....

March 8th, 2009, 05:28 AM	#8
sm0kediver one disaster at a time Name: Jody Location: West Georgia Join Date: Aug 2008 Motorcycle(s): EX250J9 Posts: 411	Can you post a pic showing how you mount the tail bag? Every way I try seems to stretch a bungee across the paint, and after a few miles that could do some damage. Thanks.

March 8th, 2009, 08:08 PM	#9
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	no matter how you mount it, it will touch the paint. I have not had a problem... yet, but I plan to cover a small section where the bungee cords touch with some clear vinyl sheeting similar to what is used for paint protection soon.

March 8th, 2009, 11:27 PM	#11
sm0kediver one disaster at a time Name: Jody Location: West Georgia Join Date: Aug 2008 Motorcycle(s): EX250J9 Posts: 411	Do they have car forums? That would be awesome...

March 9th, 2009, 08:16 AM	#13
sm0kediver one disaster at a time Name: Jody Location: West Georgia Join Date: Aug 2008 Motorcycle(s): EX250J9 Posts: 411	The old and new Ninjas are very different in the hind quarters. My old Ninja had a great rear for strapping down bags.

April 15th, 2009, 12:12 PM	#15
Cochese The Grand Royal Name: Cochese Location: Unmarked Rustbox Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 258	I need a set of those bad.

July 10th, 2012, 12:16 PM	#16
Toonz ninjette.org newbie Name: Shane Location: Tampa Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): None yet Posts: 4	are the saddle bags big enough to carry the 5ft kyrptonite chain? and a decent size bike cover? (no matter where i go im bringing both, i am extremely theft paranoid.)

July 11th, 2012, 06:53 AM	#17
jfauerba ninjette.org member Name: John Location: Asheville, NC Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Red Ninja 250r Posts: 59	Got mine last year. Hated the way they cover the turn signals so I moved the turn signals to the license plate braket. The turn signal wires was just barely long enough with enough moving around.

October 20th, 2012, 05:19 PM	#18
Yasko Texas Newbie Name: John Location: D/FW Texas Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	I just won a new full set, tail, and saddle bag for $115 shipped.

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