The cost is the tricky part. You can make it happen but by limiting cost you squeeze your options. A duffel bag strapped to the pillion and then VERY light gear on top of that might work. REI definitely has motorcycle camping sized tents (I have a Kelty I use when camping from my Gold Wing). Cheap soft saddlebags would help with total gear capacity, but the first hurdle is having a place to crash out.
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Same here. He’s gonna need a bigger bike. Never forget your fishing pole.Wow - a camping trip with the Ninja 400! Gonna be tough. The first thing that comes to my mind is how to bring beer?!
And lots of bungee cords.
Maybe this is somewhat of uncharted waters here on ninja400riders.com
Definitely update your progress on how you pack camping gear on your Ninja400, could be a whole new thread category here.
I toured on a Kawasaki Mach III back in the 70s.
when i first got this bike, i wanted to do a long distance trip, and i wanted to wear out the stock tires. 3 day trip with a backpack and bag for hiking shoes. I stayed in a small cabin though.
im hoping to do one with buddies this time, and will prob get roxstraps and maybe saddle bags.
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im hoping to do one with buddies this time, and will prob get roxstraps and maybe saddle bags.
I use Hebco&Becker C-Bow saddle bags and have replaced the rear seat with an H&B Sport-Rack.
I'm currently using the H&B Street bags, each of 15 liters capacity. The Sport-Rack allows for a Rhinowalk 30 liter dry bag I purchased from Aliexpress.com to be attached crosswise. Plenty of room for camping/long distance traveling and not too expensive
Image without the Rhinowalk 30 liter bag:
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Components:
Sport-Rack:
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Street Soft C-Bow Bags:
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Rhinowalk 30 liter drybag (not attached crosswise in this image):
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I'm currently using the H&B Street bags, each of 15 liters capacity. The Sport-Rack allows for a Rhinowalk 30 liter dry bag I purchased from Aliexpress.com to be attached crosswise. Plenty of room for camping/long distance traveling and not too expensive
Image without the Rhinowalk 30 liter bag:
Components:
Sport-Rack:
Hepco & Becker Sportrack Kawasaki Ninja 400 / Z400 '18-20
The Sport Rack is an innovative luggage solution for sport bikes. The Sport Rack is used in place of the passenger seat and is secured using the motorcycle’s seat lock. This rack uses the same factory fasteners that lock the rear seat to the bike allowing you to remove the rack just as quickly...
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Street Soft C-Bow Bags:
Hepco & Becker Street Soft Bag Set for C-bow Carrier
The new Oval Street Soft Bags from Hepco & Becker are designed to fit the Hepco & Becker C-Bow brackets made specifically for your bike! This luggage option is for those who want a sleek and stylish option to their luggage needs. It's not often that you find lockable soft luggage for your bike...
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Rhinowalk 30 liter drybag (not attached crosswise in this image):
At one point in my riding / camping career, I thought I "needed stuff." To the point that I had a hitch and trailer. I enjoyed packing, carrying and returning with a trailer full of stuff that never saw the light of day! Eventually invested in good backpacking gear, REI is a good source for example. I have a cabinet full of various size bags / duffels/ top cases, etc. Bottom line is backpacking gear is your friend. Good luck and enjoy, it is still one of my favorite activities! Here's an example from a couple past bikes. BTW, a good top case makes a good beer cooler once you're set up at camp!
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How did we survive those days? Heavy load AND drum brakes? I recall "Flintstoning" seeming like a good idea at times
Here's some pics. I added the measuring tape so you can see the actual seat area and the fairings, and also to judge the distance to the rider seat.
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