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Caution - whining ahead (Merged dupe threads)
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<blockquote data-quote="hppants" data-source="post: 1186566" data-attributes="member: 27852"><p>I would suggest you invest in a set of bag liners (Bestem makes a very good product). I wasn't convinced until I did so, but the liners allow you to stuff a LOT more into the saddle bags than without them.</p><p></p><p>I really don't care for the hinges on the side bags for the FJR. The entire saddlebag setup on the ST1300 is better in all ways, except for aesthetics.</p><p></p><p>On a related note, I find that the more I tour on a motorcycle, the less I take with me. For example, I pack WAY less clothes now. It's much easier to throw a load in the wash while I drink a brew one day. Other things that formally made the ride stay home too now. I do try to even the weight of each saddle bag before the initial pack. For comparison, on my first tour with the FJR, I believe each saddle bag weighed about 28 pounds (loaded). For the last ride, each was well under 22 pounds. Of course the Yamaha Sherpa will gladly haul the extra 12 pounds (and MUCH more), but I find keeping track of less stuff is a more enjoyable vacation for me.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="hppants, post: 1186566, member: 27852"] I would suggest you invest in a set of bag liners (Bestem makes a very good product). I wasn't convinced until I did so, but the liners allow you to stuff a LOT more into the saddle bags than without them. I really don't care for the hinges on the side bags for the FJR. The entire saddlebag setup on the ST1300 is better in all ways, except for aesthetics. On a related note, I find that the more I tour on a motorcycle, the less I take with me. For example, I pack WAY less clothes now. It's much easier to throw a load in the wash while I drink a brew one day. Other things that formally made the ride stay home too now. I do try to even the weight of each saddle bag before the initial pack. For comparison, on my first tour with the FJR, I believe each saddle bag weighed about 28 pounds (loaded). For the last ride, each was well under 22 pounds. Of course the Yamaha Sherpa will gladly haul the extra 12 pounds (and MUCH more), but I find keeping track of less stuff is a more enjoyable vacation for me. [/QUOTE]
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