u/Ct-Brynn

I bought a kawasaki Z650 as my first bike last fall. Still very much being a beginner having only about 2500 miles under my belt. I am absolutely in love. I have started commuting to work as often as possible and hope to do some moto camping at some point. So far I added this pair of hepco and becker c-bow racks and bags. It is perfect to commute but I will very obviously need more for camping. I am trying to figure out how to fit more on the rear of this bike. I know that hepco & becker makes a luggage plate that replaces the rear passenger seat. And also tail racks that stick out the back. I can fit clothes and essentials in the side bags and a backpack. But I need a place for a tent, pad, sleeping bag, and maybe a small pack chair. Aside from buying a different bike (not happening, im in love with this one) what do people do to camp with a sport/naked bike?

I got my side bag set up put on today. @hepcobecker c-bow racks with the street reloaded bags. the layout required the original "stinger" tail plate and signal holder. But I was able to tweak it a little to keep my tail tidy and swapped out my wide factory signals for a set of @evotechperformance v1 led shorty turn signals. Using the bracket that came with the rack I was able to set the signals back enough to be seen. The plate is set inside the bags a little but hopefully it isn't an issue.

I love that the bags can be removed from the rack when not in use.

My biggest fear was that they would be these huge bulky bags that would ruin the asthetic of my bike. But I think this works!

Now I can commute so much easier without overloading a backpack. And it can help with longer rides and running small errands! Overall im super happy with this setup! Now I gotta test it.

I just have to figure out the quick flash that is happening after changing the turn signals lights.

I have the pando moto uh-03 leggings. I absolutely love them and usually wear them under another layer. But with the recent heat I tried wearing just them to stay cool. They are super comfortable and definitely keep the temps down. But I slide all over my seat. I will be riding and any time I hit the brakes im now riding my tank..... has anyone else dealt with this? Am I doomed to have to wear 2 layers in the heat?

Im starting to commute to work on my bike more. But in New england the temps can vary quite a bit between my ride in and my ride home. So far I have just shoved my work stuff(laptop etc, along with a change of clothes and my lunch into a backpack. And the ride home usually adds whatever layers I shed to the bag. Long story short it makes for a very overstuffed bulky bag to ride with.

Im starting to consider adding side bags to my baby but I really dont want to ruin the clean asthetic of that tail. A friend showed me these hepco and Becker c-bow racks and bags. Im wondering if anyone has used them before. Really I just need to be able to throw in a change of clothes, maybe rain gear and my lunch. So I dont need huge bags. Will these work and still look decent or is it gonna give my girl a huge ass?