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NX400 honda Falcon loaded
hope this helps note metal tool box pannier , tail rack and rack under real authentic saddlebags.. and tank bag xfiltrate
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Hi mate,
what sort of saddlebags are those? they look nice and big
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hope this helps note metal tool box pannier , tail rack and rack under real authentic saddlebags.. and tank bag xfiltrate
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Saddlebags by ARANDU
ARANDU is an Argentine company established in 1987 with stores in several major cities. Arandu sells all manner of leather goods, boots and horse tack.
I had leather backs sewed on the bags to stiffen them up a bit and had waterproof inserts made, so I can pull the inserts out with all my gear to keep in my tent or hotel room.
In dangerous or isolated areas, when bush camping, I have been known to tie a light cord from my bike to my body, sleep on my hammock and just keep the bike loaded so I can get out of Dodge fast.
I have ridden these bags through 6 South American countries, 21,000 K over every type of road, trail, path and river bed imaginable. No problems. I fell many times, once on pavement and the saddle bag protected me and my bike from serious damage. I was able to patch the bag with cloth and eventually replaced the cloth with a leather patch.
Elisa used a saddle bag and tail bag set from CORTECH on her XR250 Honda Tornado, (she just upgraded to a Falcon, so there are at least 8 of us now) and she has convinced me to "upgrade" to the CORTECH bags too...Will let you know how the CORTECH set works out. Women!!! xfiltrate
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Thank you
I am glad to talk to someone that has experience with the falcon. I have heard to Cortech bags fit. Do have an idea what model bag she has? I am planning a trip to the US and could get them there. In Costa Rica those bags are $400. I live in the mountains and have abused the hell out of this bike and it just keeps on going strong. In the 400 range this might be the only bike I have found that meets all my needs.
Again, thanks for the info and i will start some research on the Cortech.
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Cortech by Tourmaster: www.tourmaster.com
We both now have Tour Master Cortech Tail Bag and Saddlebags (tribag system) We have in black the sport tailbag and the saddlebags as a tribag system. cost is less then $400.00 US see web site.
Hey I served as a US Peace Corps volunteer in Puerto Limon, Costa Rica for two years. What are you doing there? I was in Costa Rica VI and the students and I built the, now very deteriorated basketball court, in front of colegio de Limon where I taught. Pura Vida...
I also have photos to be put on display at the National Museum of Costa Rica and could use some help to co-ordinate the exhibit.
YES, the NX400 Honda Falcon is a very dependable, low maintenance bike that looks great rolling up to the casino at an Intercontinental Hotel, or rolling down miles of gravel trails to the river. It is very light, compared to most touring bikes, gearing seems just right, although, without meaning to, I have done huge wheelies. (see the Brazilians on Honda Falcons NX400 on YouTube.com ) you will not believe what you see... We crossed Paso de Hama at 5000 meters and simply removed air filters to summit and had no problems other than a little lugging due to fuel mixture resulting from very thin air...did I say, I really like that it is a one banger.... xfiltrate
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