Kriega US 20 or US 30 paired with a couple of US 10's

[stuey2407]

I am planning a week through Belgium, Luxemburg, Germany and back this summer on my Street Triple and have been doing some research on luggage.

I have narrowed it down to the Kriega range. I like the idea of having either the US20 or US30 with a couple of US10's on either side. This gives some flexibility for shorter trips.

The problem is that I am not sure whether to get the US20 or US30. I am concerned that the US30 may be a little too large. Does anyone any experience of either and could offer their opinion?

[Kawasaki Jimbo]

I've never understood the attraction of Kriega kit in particular, and I got rid of my tail packs and soft panniers in favour of a lightly-packed 25L rucksack plus a selection of dry bags secured by a cargo net. Cheap, light, waterproof, moulds to the bike, maximises space.

[waffles]

I did ten days through Europe with a US20 and two US10's strapped either side. Everything packed down really small and everything stayed on the bike even at Autobahn speeds and through several heavy downpours. I managed to fit enough clothes, toiletries and shoes in those but had to dump a couple of things in a mate's topbox. Pro tip - roll your clothes up

I'm doing a slightly longer trip this year so might invest in the US30 and take the two 10's again but one on the tank and the other on top of the 30.

One of the guys I went with took a big waterproof bag that he bungee'd to the back of his bike that required lots of straps and socks to protect the paintwork whereas the bonus of Kriega stuff is that it attaches directly to the rear subframe and sits on the pillion seat. A big downside that I found was every time you leave the bike parked up overnight you need to take the whole rig off and to get to some of the straps you need to take the side packs off. It got a little tedious at times. Go for a bigger main bag and if possible eliminate the smaller ones.
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[Llama-Farmer]

I've got the US30 and a pair of US10s.

They're not too big to be cumbersome or awkward when full. But I suppose it depends what you put in them... better to have a little bit more space and use less of it than a little bit less space and need more of it. They compress down with the straps anyway so you can make the 30 smaller if its not full
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[Matt B]

[chickenstrip]

Anyone got pics of these all filled and strapped on? Wondering how these subframe straps attach - I don't like the underseat straps of many tail packs, as my seat won't lock down over them.

Think I might need to invest in some new luggage. I'm not sure whether to go for these or something like the Lomo bags, for strapping to the pillion seat.
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[Matt B]

https://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w462/MattB70/Eurojolly%20July%202015/WP_20150713_11_49_05_Pro_zpss8qjcwje.jpg

Picture taken on the B500 Chickenstrip

There is a totally full US30 on the back of the ZX12. Has a cargo net over it for putting wet t-shirts under to dry (it hit 42 degrees) and the white thing is a towel.

Sorry I don't have a closer shot but it gives you an idea.

The straps go under the pillion pad or seat and attach around the subframe leaving just a small loop sticking out past the seat. There are then another set of straps that hook into these, clip to the pack and compress down. To remove the pack you just release the tension and unclip 4 hooks. Simple and fast.
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[Supermoto_Fan]

Kriega is fantastic gear.

A US30 filled to the brim had everything I could need for a week away.

The fitting system is so simple yet so overlooked. Worked perfect on my seat which if you know is a one piece that tapers towards the rear

EDIT: Here's a full 30 litre with a waterproof suit on top with a cargo net.

https://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr163/TgaTrucker/Mobile%20Uploads/image_20.jpg
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[wots]

If you are planning on going for a US30 and a couple of 10's/20's

Buy the bundles, they are a bit cheaper.

Also, most of the places I went to order from were out of stock and had ridiculous dates. Went to Kriega direct, not a lot of difference in price and came within a day or so!
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[stuey2407]

[TallPaul_S]

How big is the rear seat on the street triple? This is a nearly fully packed US30 on the rear seat of a CB400, which is a generous size.

https://i.imgur.com/VDP7o2t.jpg

As you can see, the US30 is a big bastard! If you're not taking camping stuff, then a US20 and 2x US10's might be ok, depending how light you pack.

I'll be camping this year and the US30 will hold 90% my camping stuff (decent sleeping bag, 3 man backpacking tent and a self inflating camping mat), then 2x US20's on either side will hold clothes, a pair of shoes, a brukit (jetboil), and other 'normal' stuff, then a 21 litre (when expanded) tank bag for phone/wallet/tablet/waterproofs/food/water etc - 2 weeks away with this set up should be easy.

I did a test run with the US30 and an R30 and the tank bag late last summer, and although there was enough space the combination of 30l rucksack and 30l tailbag meant I was forced to lean forward so not the most comfortable of body positions. The US70 combo should be perfect.
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[Dave V4]

I have recently bought a us 30,20 and a ten off ebay for £190( bought separately btw) all look as good as new so will be taking these this year, 30 and 20 on the rear and the 10 on the tank. Straps were easy to fit to the subframe so there is no strain on the seat catch

[Dave V4]

[Dave V4]

[chickenstrip]

[Dave V4]

want a picture of the strap on its own? also was it you who asked about airhawk seats?

[chickenstrip]

[Dave V4]

The straps are about 30cm long so with your Fazer seat being thicker than the Tuono's you could extend the buckle part out out so that you only have the thin webbing straps between your seat and rear fairing.

https://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x433/threeballs1/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-02/20160203_120930.jpg
https://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x433/threeballs1/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-02/20160203_120949.jpg
probably easier to see in their own fitting guide tbh;

https://www.kriega.com/us20-drypack/

[chickenstrip]

Ok, thanks for that. I reckon they'll be alright, so I'll give it a shot.
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[Fizzer Thou]

I used an Oxford expandable tail pack the other year while riding around France,whereas my friend utilised a Kriega 20 and a 10 (I think).The only reason I took a tank bag was for instant access to money,camera,waterproofs and a map in the transparent bit on the top

https://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv23/WiNot_Rhencullen/Biking%20Abroad/Picture010_zps50729017.jpg
https://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv23/WiNot_Rhencullen/Biking%20Abroad/Picture057_zpsb2c57696.jpg
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[UrbanRacer]

Kriega tailpacks and luggage are second to none imo, its expensive but its worth it when its contents stay dry, fits your bike perfectly, doesn't wreck the paint or pillion seat when it rubs against it for an extended trip and the modular stacking of adding additional tailpacks to it.

[waffles]

[stuey2407]

I am still unsure if the US 30 would be too large for the Striple. I don't like the idea if it sitting against my back.

[smegballs]

W-where's all your stuff?!

https://i.imgur.com/ns9p6xO.jpg

I managed to fill a bergan, two panniers (made from E. german backpacks) and a topbox.......

To be fair about half the bergan is my wetsuit...

[Matt B]