Luggage for M696

[spook]

Hello all,

sorry if this has been discussed before, but Im new to the forum and to the whole Ducati thing. I have done the search and found nothing regarding my question close enough. I actually dont own a Ducati myself. What brings me here is my sister, who owns a Monster 696 and asked me to choose some luggage for her. Im in a process of choosing the luggage for my own bike (Aprilia Shiver), so I know its the best to discuss that with people who already have some experience and this is why Im posting here.

Well, she would like to buy a tankbag and a tailbag. The budget is about $350 USD. It should be stuff accessible in Europe, since there has been made some changed to the toll/tax policy in my country and its quite expensive to buy anything outside EU now. The luggage should take stuff for a 4day trip, about 10 liters on the tank (she is quite short, so there should not be any high obstacle on the tank) and about 25-30 litres on the seat. Of course waterproofness is required. I will be probably getting some Kriega stuff myself, so Im particularly wondering if anyone here has experience with those bags on Monster.

Thank you in order for your answers.

[skidlids]

As with most Ducatis Ventura do a luggage system for the 696
http://londonbikers.com/news/10923/new-ventura-luggage-for-ducati-monster-696

Althogh I like the look of the Givi setup if I was going to b kitting out my 1100 Monster
http://www.givi.co.uk/My-motorcycle/?ma=DUCATI&mo=Monster-696---796---Monster-1100-08--11

http://www.motorbikesandparts.co.uk/givi-soft-luggage-rack-ducati-monster-6961100-0809-p-24048.html

[spook]

Thank you. Although it wasnt helpful for me, as Im looking for a tailbag to be placed on the pillion seat, not on a separate rack.

[skidlids]

So something like the Oxford Products Tail pack
http://www.oxprod.com/index.php?pg=3&action=dept&id=47&pid=7&p

or

The Frank Thomas Cargo Tail Pack
http://www.bikingdirect.com/frank-thomas/accessories/luggage/frank-thomas-monster-tail-bag-23487-p.html