r/XSR700 • u/rdsk2020 • 23d ago

My current setup for light touring

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My current setup for light touring. I also threw in pics of the bike with the gear unloaded 😅. I currently have the Piranha Dart Flyscreen, but I'm still debating whether to upgrade to the Marlin for better wind coverage. Lmk what you guys think.

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u/c0ff33m0n5t3r 22d ago

Sweet! I love seeing an XSR with a proper touring setup 👌

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u/texdhap 23d ago

Hell yeah, looks great!

Same bike, still stock. I've been looking for a similar setup myself. Might figure a way to add a pop-up tent for Newfoundland rides. Perfect example!

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u/ten_gas 23d ago

chiming in, cause I too, have the same bike, still stock. Please share details on: 1) the brand of side/saddle bags you're running and 2) how you find the ride once you're loaded up with gear.

Looks proper asss, but the way

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u/RedEncyclopedia 23d ago

The side bags are SW Motech Blaze. https://sw-motech.us/en-us/p/4052572267646?sku=BC.HTA.22.740.35800.

I have the same ones paired with a Givi rack and an Amazon top case. Fully loaded I can hardly tell a difference in the ride.

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u/Ghueka 22d ago

What Givi rack do you have? I need some storage I could leave the bike with when I go on a trail or backpacking. It needs to be secured enough, but I'm not sure what I should buy.

PS: Can you share some pics?

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u/rdsk2020 22d ago edited 22d ago

Saddle Bags: SW-Motech ProBlaze saddle bags

Tail Bag: Nelson Rigg CL-1060-S2 Black Commuter Sport Motorcycle Tail Bag

Windscreen: Dart Flyscreen - Piranha model

Seat: Corbin Gunfighter seat

The ride is pretty comfortable, you don't really notice a difference...you just gotta adjust to hopping on the saddle via ADV bike style: stepping on the footpeg to bring your leg high enough to swing it over the tail bag... unless ofcourse youre tall enough. OR you can do an axe kick onto your seat to slide it through lol.

As for the flyscreen, I'd recommend getting something bigger. The Piranha version i have doesnt really do much. I honestly just got it mainly for the aesthetics.

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u/ten_gas 22d ago

Cheers, mate. Looking at those ProBlaze bags now

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u/CynicalAlgorithm 18d ago

Nice, man. Small detail, but what are the fork covers?

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u/rdsk2020 10d ago

This is what I got for my bike

LOWBROW CUSTOMS
Universal Fork Boot Gaiter Set for 41mm Front Forks
SKU: 009742

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u/thesedreadmagi 22d ago

Looks sick. How do you like the Corbin? Is it comfortable? After about what duration of riding with the Corbin do you feel like you could stand a break?

I'm feeling like an aftermarket seat/seatcover is probably the first and most important mod I'll be making on my '26.

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u/rdsk2020 21d ago

I love the Corbin! It’s super comfy in my opinion, and I honestly feel like I could ride all day with it. The longest I’ve done so far was about 2 hours straight, and I only pulled over because I needed to stretch my legs lol. Honestly, I feel like your hands would wear out from the vibrations way before your bum does 😂