T'tech Zega Flex

[Chris Scott]

Anyone used these and have an opinion on fucntion and crash/crushability? Seems like a great idea to me, having tried alu boxes for the first and last time.

Chris S

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[indu]

Haven't tried Zega Flex, but I'd like to hear you experiences with alu boxes!

[Darkenbad]

Hi, the Zega boxes burst like ripe fruit when in collision with rocks at very slow speeds; the spot welds are not to strong. The positive side is they can be fixed very easily with a few 5 mm nuts and bolts; and a big hammer and drill.

PK

[*Touring Ted*]

Were they the ZEGA alu boxes ?? Allot of people say there poop. Thinner than clingfilm on a good day.

[Chris Scott]

Not Zega alu which I'm sure have been discussed here inside out and I used on Dez Riders (they were fine for what they are but dont want metal again).
Asking about the fabric Zegas (AMH p.75) which flex but mount on and off a rack like a box.
http://www.touratech.de/Shop/en-us/dept_687.html
Seems like a neat idea to me, curious to know if they are tough enough.
(An Advrider Zegaflex thread led nowhere.)

Ch

[VintageThumper]

Originally Posted by Chris Scott

Not Zega alu which I'm sure have been discussed here inside out and I used on Dez Riders (they were fine for what they are but dont want metal again).
Asking about the fabric Zegas (AMH p.75) which flex but mount on and off a rack like a box.
http://www.touratech.de/Shop/en-us/dept_687.html
Seems like a neat idea to me, curious to know if they are tough enough.
(An Advrider Zegaflex thread led nowhere.)

Ch

Hi Chris. And hello to all. My first post here.

I found your site because I was searching the internet for answers to the same questions you've asked about the Touratech Zega Flex. I have yet to find a soul who has tried these side bags. Please let me know if you have any info to pass on. They look like a great alternative to hard cases, but I'm beginning to wonder if they're for real! Maybe Big Foot or Nessie have a set...

[Redboots]

Chris,

try asking your question on the Touratech forum - http://forum.touratech.de/ - it German but you can post and will receive your answers in English.

John

PS. Post under the heading "Gepäck" for luggage. (you may have to register to post but you can switch the language to English using the dropdown.)

[george t]

dear me!

seems that those Zega Flex are not very popular (checked the TT-forum too nothing on it), I always thought they would be perfect alternative for a big alu. cases that I personally hate..

may be Chris Scott could get a set (for free) to test them on one of his trips and let us know..

or even better I can volunteer myself to test them to destruction off and on road on my 12 GS if any free tests sets are out there do let me know..

gt

PS. not sure if Nick Plumb is reading this but if he isn't could someone forward this message to him ..

[Chris Scott]

Well at least people have tried looking. May try Nick next time I do something interesting but I wonder if people think they're too expensive for what they are (well over 200 quid no?).

A cruder but possibly tougher alternative might be this:
http://www.andystrapz.co.uk/shop/sho...ion=full&id=25

Possibly discussed elsewhere on HUBB. Australian made canvas roll top and clip (seals like a canoe bag) - AUD280 delivered in Au or 160 quid in the UK +?

Off to Au shortly, may get me a set. All I got to do next is think of somewhere to take them.

Ch