Anyone know if Ducati is planning to release better side bags for the hyperstrada? The stock ones (zippered and non waterproof) do not feel like they will survive frequent use. I would hope to see a hard, waterproof set that fits the stock rack.
Joined Mar 2013
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Naples, IT
The bags work and are a good balance style, lightness and practicality. Have your dealer lightly file the locking pawls on the attachment point, add some graphite, and they will pop off easily again. I agree that the seams around zipper will be first to give, but my dealer says as long as happens within 2 years, I'll get a new set.
The bags are more water tight than they look. I had a 20 minute stop & go ride through tropical storm Andrea the other day and the bags were dry to touch inside - I was soaked through my "weatherproof" riding suit.
I think the bags get a hasty bad rap because they feel a bit flimsy when you mostly see hard bags on touring bikes. After 1500 miles of constant use of bags, I argue they work.
The bags are more water tight than they look. I had a 20 minute stop & go ride through tropical storm Andrea the other day and the bags were dry to touch inside - I was soaked through my "weatherproof" riding suit.
I think the bags get a hasty bad rap because they feel a bit flimsy when you mostly see hard bags on touring bikes. After 1500 miles of constant use of bags, I argue they work.
A little off topic but the bags are 4" wider than the bars which makes lane splitting a tad tricky, anyone had any issues?
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Mobile Al.
Joined Mar 2013
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Montgomery, Alabama USA
Splitting with side bags
I do not split with side bags unless traffic is really bad. I am used to my V-Strom without side bags and Givi topcase. I have riddent it for six years before I bought the Strada. I bought the Ducati topcase and like to commute with it. The side bags stick out more than I 'feel' and I have bumped a few things thinking I was ok with them on. The top case holds helmet and my daily work. I would need some more time to get a better 'feel' for the side bags width.
I do not split with side bags unless traffic is really bad. I am used to my V-Strom without side bags and Givi topcase. I have riddent it for six years before I bought the Strada. I bought the Ducati topcase and like to commute with it. The side bags stick out more than I 'feel' and I have bumped a few things thinking I was ok with them on. The top case holds helmet and my daily work. I would need some more time to get a better 'feel' for the side bags width.
