Looking for side bags for a 2006 GSX600F

[dabeast135]

So I finally got my 2006 Katana 600 running again after 6 years of storage (Got married and had kids) and I am itching to do some trips.

I am having a hard time finding side bags for luggage. Can anyone help point me in the right direction?

Thanks!

[WestBrantKid]

Katana's are not supported at all for luggage.
The best you'll find is soft bags and tank bag, unless you can manufacture your own, or pay someone to do so.
I did manage to find a top case mounting bracket through Amazon somewhere in Europe, but it got lost in transit. Another 2 months of searching online found me another one in Italy, their last in stock, and I purchased that. I really don't think you'll find another, but you can try.
I'll Find some photos of what I have done. Maybe it'll give you some ideas.

[WestBrantKid]

This is my 2001 in the photos. I road this through the Canadian Winter last year, but switched the accessories over to my 2003 in the spring.
I bought the cheapest Givi mounts I could get, cut off the mounting arms, bought the same heavy steel tubing from Hunter Steel, and fashioned/welded on my own.
I've been using these for about a year now and they work great, are comfortable for passengers (my kids), and have lots of clearance.
I wanted a lot of storage space because my plan was to use this as my main mode of transportation due to gas prices. I bought the largest cases I could get, a 58L top case and 2 48L side cases. The only issue I had, which was minor, was getting used to a 4ft wide bike when all three cases are in use. But I'm able to pickup a lot of groceries, and weight has never been an issue, even with multiple jugs of juice.

[WestBrantKid]

I'll try those photos again...

[WestBrantKid]

Again...

[dabeast135]

Oh, i thought those little bars by the back tire was for a bag to mount on. What are they for? I have 1 on each side.

[WestBrantKid]

Those are for tying down. The little nipples are to loop a rope.