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2-Up Riders: 20% Off Fort Rock Top Case

Great news for riders who carry a passenger AND two people's gear on their motorcycles. Giant Loop's popular Fort Rock Top Case has been reduced in price 20%. Big savings on this big 84-liter carry-all. Passengers love it!







Here's what BMW Motorcycle magazine has to say:
“Rear Luggage Bag: While traveling light is always preferred, there are times when light just isn’t an option. This is especially true when [riding 2-up and carrying two riders' gear,] camping or traveling for extended periods. That’s where the Giant Loop Fort Rock Top Case comes in.”

“It’s a U-shaped bag that will sit on the [rear] luggage rack and wraps forward around the passenger onto your saddlebags. The bag is made from a ‘super tough trucker’s tarp Bomb Shell™.’ The bag is a huge 85.5 liters and includes two built-in handles for carrying off the bike. There are two exterior mesh pockets at the front conveniently located for the rider or passenger. Thoughtful touches are the storm flap covering the zipper and reflective trim around the bag.”

“Following the instructions with the case, I used the included dual sided hook-and-loop strap to attach the bag at six points on the luggage rack [tail rack] and rack side supports. Once I shifter the bag a few times, settled on the exact mounting location and tightened the hook-and-loop straps, the finale was to tighten down the load on all three sides with my own nylon straps and Fastex™ buckles.” [Note: Giant Loop recommends Rok Straps, Pronghorn Straps and the cam-lock straps on the Siskiyou Panniers as additional stability for off-road riding.]

“My enthusiasm for the Fort Rock Top Case hasn’t changed over the first few trips. For flexibility I pack using my waterproof Giant Loop Great Basin Dry Pods. The case gives me plenty of room up high for lightweight items like the clothing, jacket liners and sleeping bags, while saving saddlebag space down low and forward for heavy items like tools and canned goods. And as an added benefit, when packed with soft goods the case makes a comfy backrest and secure cushion on three sides when you carry a passenger.”

— “On- & Off- Road Test: 2013 R1200GS Second Opinion- Multi-Tool Versatility,” BMW Motorcycle Magazine, Fall 2013
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Introducing Giant Loop's New Canadian Distributor

Big news for our closest export market. Take off, eh?!


Giant Loop Expands Canada Distribution With Motonation Canada


Established Power Sports Distributor Provides Coast-To-Coast Representation


(BEND, OR, USA) Adventure-proof packing systems innovator Giant Loop has appointed Motonation Canada as its international distributor in Canada. Headed by power sports veterans Syl and Shawna Marleau and Vince Harker, formerly Klim distributor in Canada as DCI Sales, Motonation Canada imports and distributes top motorcycle exclusive brands such as Sidi, Forcefield, AGV Sports, Vemar, Powerlet, Mefo Tires as well as Rox Risers and Techniche.

Bilingual Canadian French/English speaker Marleau manages dealer sales for Motonation. Previously, he was Klim Canada’s Eastern Canada sales manager, Powerlet Canada distributor/sales manager, and he previously worked as district sales manager for Yamaha Motor Canada for 12 years. He created the brand image for KLIM in Eastern Canada. Marleau is based in Keswick, Ontario.

Shawna Marleau manages eastern operations, supporting Syl, who is on the road visiting dealers throughout the year.

Former owner of DCI Sales, Harker founded the company in 1995. He is business manager for Motonation Canada and is based in Magrath, Alberta.

To schedule a Giant Loop product line dealer clinic, contact:
Syl Marleau, Motonation Canada, at (289) 231-5482
Shawna Marleau, Motonation Canada, at (289) 231-5295
Vince Harker, Motonation Canada, at (403) 758-6600

Giant Loop’s adventure-proof motorcycle gear packing systems are available from select international distributors, as well as from a network of premium dealers throughout the USA. Giant Loop designs and tests products in Bend, Oregon and manufactures everything in the USA (except for the Canadian made Pronghorn Straps). For all the details, go to www.giantloopmoto.com.

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offer still available?

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To give back to our motorcycling community and the many volunteers who help make racing and group riding events possible, Giant Loop produced a special limited edition MEDIC version of our top-selling MoJavi Saddlebag, with high-visibility yellow construction and graphics to immediately identify designated medical support riders. The MEDIC MoJavi Saddlebags are available free of charge to qualifying volunteers and event organizers.

Events of 50 or more riders qualify, as well as individual volunteers who work two or more events per year. Quantities are VERY limited, and saddlebags will be awarded on a first-come-first-served basis to qualifying requests. Message us here to apply.
Hi! I know this is an old post, but I wanted to know if this offer is still available? I'm the Dealer Liaison Coordinator for the Southern California Mountains Foundation OHV program. We are a non profit and volunteers patrol over 800 miles of off highway roads and trails on our Dual Sport bikes for the National Forest. We also run sweep for numerous events for AMA District 37 when they have rides on the Forest.

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Hi! I know this is an old post, but I wanted to know if this offer is still available? I'm the Dealer Liaison Coordinator for the Southern California Mountains Foundation OHV program. We are a non profit and volunteers patrol over 800 miles of off highway roads and trails on our Dual Sport bikes for the National Forest. We also run sweep for numerous events for AMA District 37 when they have rides on the Forest.

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Hi Ron - Yes, we have more MEDIC MoJavi Saddlebags available. Please fill out this form and return to it to us. And thank you for your service! Cheers, Harold
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Giant Loop's Fandango Tank Bag PRO awarded Powersports Business "Nifty 50"



Giant Loop's new 2014 Fandango Tank Bag PRO was just selected as one of the top 50 new products by Powersports Business News.





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Mojavi bags

Thought I'd chime in with my 2¢ worth on my 2nd post this time around on the Hubb. I have the Mojavi and have found them to be incredible. Loaded with tools/first aid, etc., I hardly know they are there. Tough and seem waterproof so far. On our last ride, there were 2 Mojavi and one Coyote and all were well liked. Can't say I've used the bigger ones though.

I have to say what prompted me to post my positive review was actually that I sent Giant Loop a question after my last ride and got a reply with a picture of Harold's bike with the Mojavi on it configured with the exact solution I was asking about. That is some pretty nice personal support!

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Thought I'd chime in with my 2¢ worth on my 2nd post this time around on the Hubb. I have the Mojavi and have found them to be incredible. Loaded with tools/first aid, etc., I hardly know they are there. Tough and seem waterproof so far. On our last ride, there were 2 Mojavi and one Coyote and all were well liked. Can't say I've used the bigger ones though.

I have to say what prompted me to post my positive review was actually that I sent Giant Loop a question after my last ride and got a reply with a picture of Harold's bike with the Mojavi on it configured with the exact solution I was asking about. That is some pretty nice personal support!

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Thank you! Post up some pics when you get the chance!
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Ghana to Ireland

From customer Stephanie: "trip from Ghana (west-Africa) to Ireland April last year. Coyote saddlebag kit and Fandango tank bank withstood the test"
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Giant Loop also gets a seal of approval from the animal world



That was the praying mantis, closely followed by the green chameleon

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The chameleon is cute, but not very adept at fading into the background. Enjoying your trip reports immensely, Tiffany. Thanks!

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Dream2Ride.com Ride Across Central Asia

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That was the praying mantis, closely followed by the green chameleon

Thanks Tiffany! Have you seen the March/April issue of ADV Moto magazine?
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vote for "MOTORCYCLE ADVENTURE IN KYRGYSTAN" in Sony vidoe competition

Support adventure motorcyclist and videographer David Darcy's entry by voting for his submission in the Sony Production Awards, "MOTORCYCLE ADVENTURE IN KYRGYSTAN"!



This is an excerpt from Darcy's hour long documentary "Continental Drift" about his and Darren Higgins's London to Sydney motorcycle adventure.
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Great news for riders who carry a passenger AND two people's gear on their motorcycles. Giant Loop's popular Fort Rock Top Case has been reduced in price 20%. Big savings on this big 84-liter carry-all. Passengers love it!



Thinking of putting this on the back of a Tiger Explorer 1200. Does anyone know if this requires a separate rear rack or can it sit on the stock rear rack?
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Thinking of putting this on the back of a Tiger Explorer 1200. Does anyone know if this requires a separate rear rack or can it sit on the stock rear rack?
Hello -

Sorry about the slow reply. The Fort Rock Top Case should work just fine with your stock tail rack - AND panniers supporting the sides. We have a limited quantity left and we're no longer producing this bag - it's now 50% off on our site. For passengers it's super comfy.

Alternatively, Giant Loop's 100% waterproof Rogue Dry Bag (17 liters) and Tillamook Dry Bag (38 liters) can be used in combinations to achieve much the same functionality. Plus, the double-ended design means gear can be accessed without unstrapping it from the bike.

Thanks for the question. Let us know what you decide to do and how it works out for you!

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