MT-09 owner, no rack/bars/brackets back there just the passenger pegs to strap to. Any luggage suggestions?
Former FJ-09 rider here. At first, I used a tourmaster tail bag that was held on with straps. It was very secure and held enough for an overnight trip. Eventually I got a rack and some givi hard panniers that could hold way more.
I have a Giant Loop “Klamath Tail Rack Pack” on my Trident 660. I strapped it to the pillion seat. It’s on the small side, so I wouldn’t call it “luggage.” But it looks and works great!
A backpack and some paracord can be an effective solution. Learn a few basic knots and find some spots you can attach to…you can have a secure bag on the bike and a comfortable bag off it.
Did that with my carry on bag. Now I have a top bag!
Flip side, how much do you need to carry? Would a tank bag work?
Tank bags are one of those black magic things I’m still hesitant about. What’s your experience? Any scratches on the tank?
Edit to add: I usually wear a backpack for clothes and stuff for a few nights going somewhere, but it gets a little uncomfortable after an hour or so. Ideally I’d like to not have to wear the backpack at all but I guess at the very least a tank bag would lighten the load.
Don’t use one as I’m still slowly buying what I need, and my bike takes pannier racks. 😂
You might want to see if anyone sells a ring lock solution for yours, as at least with my bike the options will elevate the bag from the tank.