Luggage,.handling and stability on 1000cc sportsbike

Devils Advocate · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Apr 2009 Karma :

Just bought myself a couple of bags (1 tank and 1 tail) and i was just wondering which would be the best place for the heavy stuff (bike chains etc etc).Tank or tail...or doesn`t it matter for stability/handling?

also...most of the stuff has a tendency to move around in the bags but it doesnt come close to the weight of a pillion.(if that helps you answer?)

Wilson123 · Nearly there... Joined: 19 Jun 2009 Karma :

Can you not stuff the bags with something to stop things from flying around as you turn a corner? Like bubble wrap?
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Devils Advocate · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Apr 2009 Karma :

suppose i could do that as a last resort (if it works)

Wilson123 · Nearly there... Joined: 19 Jun 2009 Karma :

Seems a little dangerous to have things sliding around, although my moped boot is full of tools and it's never been even a slight problem for me. Question

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Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

I don't think it'll make much difference either way.

Skudd · Super Spammer Joined: 01 Oct 2006 Karma :

I would put the heavy stuff on the back and light soft gera in the tank bag.
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strag · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Oct 2004 Karma :

Personally, I would have most weight in the tankbag so its in the centre of the bike, but as you say the weight of a chain won't make that much difference anyway.

To stop stuff moving around, add an extra bungee over the top.

I had my gixer well loaded for Assen, and I had a pillion Razz

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Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

Put it in the tail, it's designed to have an entire person sat there so a wee chain won't matter.

Having carried a car battery in a tankbag once, I don't recommend putting massive weight there. Laughing

emailiscrap · L Plate Warrior Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Karma :

I'd have thought put the weight in the tailpack as it's lower than the tankbag and will keep your centre of gravity lower.