Giant Loop saddle bags.

blumpkin · May 14, 2010

Hey guys, I know that there's a few of us that like to use the current generation bikes for dual sporting. I thought you might want to know that these bags (the Mojave Saddlebag) from Giant Loop work pretty good on our bikes.
http://www.giantloopmoto.com/collection ... -saddlebag
They are a bit pricey, but let's face it, this is a $10k dirt bike! Why should some stupid little bags be reasonably priced!?
I was surprised at how well they attached. They don't flop around and stayed secure on my test ride.
Individual results may vary. But, they work good enough for me.

DaleEO · May 15, 2010

Great post!!!

Can you post some pictures of them mounted on your bike please?

CodeMonkey · May 15, 2010

They are on my list. I have the Fandango tank bag. I think I made a thread about it here.

There are three sizes so far (IIRC), the two smaller sizes would probably be good for our bikes. The smallest, the Mojave, seems meant for long day rides where you want to carry tools and spares, the next size up, the Coyote, is what you would take for multiple day rides where you also want to carry a sleeping bag/etc.

WWJ · May 15, 2010

I use a Giant Loop Coyote on my 450. I'd post a pic if I only knew how...

J

Powercat · May 16, 2010

Will the Coyote Saddlebag by Giant Loop hold a sleeping bag and small tent and have room left over for the rest of your gear...say for a two or three night trip?

Has anyone seen an aftermarket rack for these bags? http://www.dbzproducts.com/index.htm I've used these on an XR650R and a KTM 990 Adventure and the work great. Had to find someone to made a speacial adaptor for them to work onthe KTM.

blumpkin · May 16, 2010

I don't think the larger bags will work very well on our bikes... Just too much weight and VERY bulky. The Mojave is the smallest Giant Loop makes. If you wanted a something that will hold a sleeping bag, tent, a weeks worth of clothes, etc... you should have bought a different bike. It's the same with people wanting 9 gallons of fuel! Why would you get such a badass bike, and make it a rolling gas can? I can fit everything I need for 10 days in Baja in my camelback and Mojave bags with plenty of room to spare.
I pack light, including whatever spares I think I might need. I ride a 450, because it works well in the tight sections. If you put a sleeping bag and giant bags on the back of your bike they'll likely get trashed in the tight sections. Don't believe me? Have a look at your side panels. I would guess that they'll be scratched and scarred. Now, put another 8 inches of saddle bag protruding from each side of the bike. Not such a good idea anymore, is it?
Like I said, if you need more room, you're on the wrong bike.

CodeMonkey · May 16, 2010

blumpkin said:
I don't think the larger bags will work very well on our bikes... Just too much weight and VERY bulky. The Mojave is the smallest Giant Loop makes. If you wanted a something that will hold a sleeping bag, tent, a weeks worth of clothes, etc... you should have bought a different bike. It's the same with people wanting 9 gallons of fuel! Why would you get such a badass bike, and make it a rolling gas can? I can fit everything I need for 10 days in Baja in my camelback and Mojave bags with plenty of room to spare.
I pack light, including whatever spares I think I might need. I ride a 450, because it works well in the tight sections. If you put a sleeping bag and giant bags on the back of your bike they'll likely get trashed in the tight sections. Don't believe me? Have a look at your side panels. I would guess that they'll be scratched and scarred. Now, put another 8 inches of saddle bag protruding from each side of the bike. Not such a good idea anymore, is it?
Like I said, if you need more room, you're on the wrong bike.

The thing I have noticed about the GL saddlebags is that it looks like in the pics that you can cinch them down flatter if you don't want to pack so much. There are a number of photos where the bags are empty (or close to it) and they don't take up as much space. Of course, nature abhors a vacuum and most people pack too much stuff, but that is a matter of discipline.

DaleEO · May 16, 2010

WWJ said:
I use a Giant Loop Coyote on my 450. I'd post a pic if I only knew how...

J

It's easy if you have a gallery here.

1A. Ask Schwim for photo gallery.

1. upload your picture to your gallery

2. highlight the image properties, the one with the http address, hit ctrl + C, and this will copy the info.

3. in your post click the Img tag, your cursor will be between the two Img's, simply hit ctrl + V and it will paste the photo info into your post.

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