Guzzi OEM bags or Hepco & Becker C-Bow

Sfregiato Posts : 477 Join date : 2014-10-22 Age : 61

Beauty. Do the saddlebags interfere with the airflow to the filter?.
Even though I may not go down the saddlebag or even tank bag route, I am both ,grateful and truly impressed that people with skill and passion can apply their craft to benefit your average mug lair GRiSO owner. Were it not for the likes of Onur ,Beetle ,Steak and the folks that developed Guzzidiag Mr roper,and all the people that have put their efforts and thoughts to fruition we would be ridin bikes that were under developed and not reachin their full and mighty potential. I dips my lid to you Onur.

Grignapoco Posts : 159 Join date : 2013-11-07 Age : 75

No. They don't interfere with airflow.

GRiSO Capo Posts : 527 Join date : 2014-05-06

Charlie J wrote:: Beauty. Do the saddlebags interfere with the airflow to the filter?.
Even though I may not go down the saddlebag or even tank bag route, I am both ,grateful and truly impressed that people with skill and passion can apply their craft to benefit your average mug lair GRiSO owner. Were it not for the likes of Onur ,Beetle ,Steak and the folks that developed Guzzidiag Mr roper,and all the people that have put their efforts and thoughts to fruition we would be ridin bikes that were under developed and not reachin their full and mighty potential. I dips my lid to you Onur.

+1 !!!

Grignapoco Posts : 159 Join date : 2013-11-07 Age : 75

+1 Thanks

GRiSO Posts : 1362 Join date : 2014-01-02

GIVI doesn't make stuff for us cause our bikes are not mass produced, me think.
Investing in the engineering will bring back small dividends to cover that cost.
But we, Guzzi maniacs, will make our own shit then!

Grignapoco Posts : 144 Join date : 2014-09-25

C Bow and HB bags came in a few weeks ago. Went on nice and easy. Look great! Happy to have some storage.

Montanarolo Posts : 19 Join date : 2016-09-28

Hi guys, I have just received my Hepco C Bow and put it on. Unfortunately the rear bit touches the bike. has anyone experienced something like that? Shall I put an extra washer on to keep the distance? Or can anyone suggest something?
Cheers,
Laszlo

GRiSO Capo Posts : 997 Join date : 2015-01-04 Age : 60

Assume you mean the rear bracket touches the bodywork where it comes up; I checked and mine touches on RHS (as you sit on bike) but only just. I'd washer it lower or bend the bracket down a touch unless it is miles out.

Montanarolo Posts : 19 Join date : 2016-09-28

Thanks for the quick reply Smile

yes the bracket and it is on the rhs. Seems it is a general issue. I put a washer on then but alos let Hepco know abut it.

Sfregiato Posts : 422 Join date : 2013-12-23

I used the same tool bag but put it on the rear rack. My custom seat has no tool space so tools and flat tire stuff stay in there. It also provides a bum stop in case Ms. Guzziownr needs a lift into town. Onur's tankring is visible in the picture, I have yet to use my Xmas gift of a Givi tankbag.

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moto wrote:

blue thunder wrote:: Sounds like a neat solution. Can you post a picture of your setup?

Here you go! Moto

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Don Abbondio Posts : 4870 Join date : 2014-03-13 Age : 66

I see from the C-Bow parts list that they sell the part/bracket that goes on the bags. This would allow one to, technically, get bigger bags adapted or made to order. On a longer trip, I find the 22 litres each side to be a trifle too small - not enough grog can be stored/carried in them, especially when said bottles are wrapped in clean undies!

Anyone made/adapted their own bags?

I know Pete Roper has barge arse bags that are nearly as wide as a truck (plays hell with filtering), maybe I don't need to go quite that wide.

L'Innominato Posts : 2777 Join date : 2013-05-28 Age : 56

Did you install them downside up?

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Don Abbondio Posts : 4870 Join date : 2014-03-13 Age : 66

Only from your perspective Steve - they look right on this side of the planet!

GRiSO Capo Posts : 2753 Join date : 2013-05-29 Age : 61

I know it's not everyone's cup o' tea, but here's my setup and I'm quite happy with it.

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Don Abbondio Posts : 4870 Join date : 2014-03-13 Age : 66

You have to keep your cup-o-tea ingredients/implements somewhere, Pete.

GRiSO Capo Posts : 2753 Join date : 2013-05-29 Age : 61

Quite right!

Squinternotto Posts : 3 Join date : 2018-04-23

can you fit c bow panniers with a hepco and becker rack

GRiSO Capo Posts : 329 Join date : 2016-09-09 Age : 71

bemac wrote:: can you fit c bow panniers with a hepco and becker rack

I have the C Bow and the rear rack on my 2013

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I also mounted a Givi rack on the HB rack to hold my Givi E52

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Grignapoco Posts : 164 Join date : 2015-06-06 Age : 61

I use C-bow bags and a roll bag strapped accross the top plenty for a week away for 2 people
Plos tested at 125 mph on the IoM