Hepco & Becker Luggage on DL650

[joefromsf]

Great bags. I love them. Pics and links below. I'll be glad to answer any questions or post additional pics if there's a particular view you want.

Hepco & Becker Junior Bags: 40l left, 30l right, 40l topcase and associated hardware. http://www.hepco-becker.de/_eng/junior.html

Ordered from Eurotech Motorsports. Great Service. http://www.eurotechmotorsports.com/index.cfm

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[skidmark]

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Can you tell us what you paid for each bag and each mount?

Do they sell mounts specifically for the DL650- I found the site was hard to navigate.

Thanks

[skidmark]

SORRY,

I was gonna say............the bags looks awesome....

[Pauljo]

I noticed that the right sidecase is further outboard than the left one. Different from the BMW approach of contouring the case on the pipe side around the pipe, losing storage capacity in the process. Interesting. I wonder how Givi (and the factory set) handle that for the 650?

The cases also have lots of key locks - three times as many as a Givi setup would have - similar to the factory sidecases on my previous Kawi Concours. Slight convenience edge to the Givi, but not a big deal.

I agree that they are nice looking bags. I already have the factory set on my DL1000, but if I didn't, I'd consider these if they are cost competitive with Givi.

Of course the DL1000 has twin pipes, so the standard solution is to hang both side cases WAY out from the bike...

[RIDER650]

Look Great but What the Price the site is hard to navagate. :wink:

[joefromsf]

I agree the Eurotech Motorsports (http://www.eurotechmotorsports.com) site isn't that intuitive to use, so here's the info for the Hepco & Becker luggage and racks:

Rear luggage (topcase) mount for DL650 (http://www.eurotechmotorsports.com/forms/QuickOrder.CFM?do=detail&q_startrow=1&q_part=650%2E3501%2001%2001) - $99.00
Saddle bag mounts for DL650 (http://www.eurotechmotorsports.com/forms/QuickOrder.CFM?do=detail&q_startrow=1&q_part=650%2E3501%2000%2001) - $225.00
Junior 40-liter top case (http://www.eurotechmotorsports.com/forms/Linecard.CFM?do=detail&q_startrow=1&q_part=610%2E040%2000%2000) - $218.90
Junior 40/30-liter saddlebag set (http://www.eurotechmotorsports.com/forms/Linecard.CFM?do=detail&q_startrow=1&q_part=610%2E037%2000%2000) - $438.90

Total price before tax and shipping: $981.80.

There is also a 45-liter topcase (http://www.eurotechmotorsports.com/forms/Linecard.CFM?do=detail&q_startrow=1&q_part=610%2E045%2000%2001) available for $247.50 if you want even more capacity.

Note that a few weeks ago Chris at Eurotech was offering a discount on purchases for the DL650. Offer was posted here (http://11109.rapidforum.com/topic=100881877571).

Note to Pauljo: I don't think you will see any of the large plastic luggage manufacturers (Givi, Kappa, H&B) producing contoured sidecases for the DL650. Not enough of a market for them to invest in such a bike specific product. Note that I think that the aluminum luggage manufacturers (Jesse, Happy Trails) are more likely to do so. Regarding the number of locks; I agree it is a little inconvenient to have two locks per box. This is total speculation on my part but the reason may be redundency in case of failure. These are touted as "Enduro" bags and so they are expected to see some off road use.

[Pauljo]

Joe,

I recently bought Ikon shocks for my Burgman 650 through Cris at Eurotech Motorsports. Dealt with him mostly via email. He does consistently return emails same day, although sometimes it is late evening before he gets to it. Spoke with him once on the phone. He seems like a decent guy to work with.

I just checked the Arizona Motorsports website. A Givi set with three 40 liter cases & mounting hardware would run $852.84 plus shipping. That was for the DL1000, they don't list the mounting hardware for the DL650 on the site yet. So it appears that the Hepco & Becker setup is a bit higher cost. But if you like the quality, functionality, and looks of the set, that is what really matters. It is an accessory that you will use every time you ride.

One question. Can you stow your helmet in one of the 40 liter cases?

[joefromsf]

Yes, a helmet will definately fit in the 40 liter topbox or in the 40 liter sidecase. The H&B website seemed to imply the 40 liter cases were recently redesigned specifically for that purpose. The website also says the 45 liter topbox should be able to hold two helmets.

My opinion of Chris is also favorable. I had placed my order before he posted the discount offer, but he gave me the discount when I mentioned it to him.

[RIDER650]

Man That a good price For all That You Get. Thanks :wink:

[joefromsf]

Doesn't look like I mentioned it yet on this site, but the bags are about 42"-43" wide.

[tedder]

azmotorsports does have the racks for the DL650. I ordered them a month ago. Should be hitting the US in the next week or two.

I'll post pics and such when I get them.

-ted

[Bobb_Todd]

I actually thought that price was high.

For $900 and change I got the engine guards, centre stand and Mototech racks, Givi hardware, locks for the quick disconnects racks, and 2 Givi E360N cases [rated at 41 litres].

Only thing I didn't buy was the top box as the bike looks like a fat assed lady as it is