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===An inexpensive hard bags setup===

A set of GIVI side cases for most bikes runs about $800. This is an alternative that fits within the usual EX250 budget. JC Whitney carries universal mount [http://www.jcwhitney.com/Motorcycle-Trunks/600014603.jcw top cases]. Top cases are the cases that sit behind the passenger, either with a bracket or attached to a luggage rack. What was really wanted were side cases (like hard saddlebags) figuring that one could store more in two medium-sized side cases than one large top case.

A set of GIVI side cases for most bikes runs about $800. This is not an alternative that fits within the usual EX250 budget. JC Whitney carries universal mount [http://www.jcwhitney.com/Motorcycle-Trunks/600014603.jcw top cases]. Top cases are the cases that sit behind the passenger, either with a bracket or attached to a luggage rack. What was really wanted were side cases (like hard saddlebags) figuring that one could store more in two medium-sized side cases than one large top case.

Measure the space you have to work with before you buy your cases. These are the 'medium' ones, but sizes can change depending on the supplier.

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====A word of caution====

The tabs for the bungee hooks are welded, pretty wimpily, onto the frame. You ~~should~~ ''really'' want to reinforce that area before venturing far from home. Your local welding shop should be able to do this relatively easily. Just pull the bags, fender, tail fairing, tail lights, turn signals, etc... off the back of the bike and have them throw on a 3/16" steel plate or something to reinforce that. Shoot it with black rust paint to make it match.

The tabs for the bungee hooks are welded, pretty wimpily, onto the frame. You ''really'' want to reinforce that area before venturing far from home. Your local welding shop should be able to do this relatively easily. Just pull the bags, fender, tail fairing, tail lights, turn signals, etc... off the back of the bike and have them throw on a 3/16" steel plate or something to reinforce that. Shoot it with black rust paint to make it match.

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 ===An inexpensive hard bags setup===
-A set of GIVI side cases for most bikes runs about $800. This is an alternative that fits within the usual EX250 budget. JC Whitney carries universal mount [http://www.jcwhitney.com/Motorcycle-Trunks/600014603.jcw top cases]. Top cases are the cases that sit behind the passenger, either with a bracket or attached to a luggage rack. What was really wanted were side cases (like hard saddlebags) figuring that one could store more in two medium-sized side cases than one large top case.
+A set of GIVI side cases for most bikes runs about $800. This is not an alternative that fits within the usual EX250 budget. JC Whitney carries universal mount [http://www.jcwhitney.com/Motorcycle-Trunks/600014603.jcw top cases]. Top cases are the cases that sit behind the passenger, either with a bracket or attached to a luggage rack. What was really wanted were side cases (like hard saddlebags) figuring that one could store more in two medium-sized side cases than one large top case.
 Measure the space you have to work with before you buy your cases. These are the 'medium' ones, but sizes can change depending on the supplier.
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 ====A word of caution====
-The tabs for the bungee hooks are welded, pretty wimpily, onto the frame. You should ''really'' want to reinforce that area before venturing far from home. Your local welding shop should be able to do this relatively easily. Just pull the bags, fender, tail fairing, tail lights, turn signals, etc... off the back of the bike and have them throw on a 3/16" steel plate or something to reinforce that. Shoot it with black rust paint to make it match.
+The tabs for the bungee hooks are welded, pretty wimpily, onto the frame. You ''really'' want to reinforce that area before venturing far from home. Your local welding shop should be able to do this relatively easily. Just pull the bags, fender, tail fairing, tail lights, turn signals, etc... off the back of the bike and have them throw on a 3/16" steel plate or something to reinforce that. Shoot it with black rust paint to make it match.