do you guys get groceries with your ninja? ive been thinking about using my ninja to drive to work and i have to bring my own groceries for about 3 days. i want to know what bags you guys use to transport food like this. i bring about 2-3 plastic grocery bags to work each time, i was looking at just a single dowco rally pack to use, but was unsure how much it would hold.

thanks for any input!

Tail Pack are always an option.
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=68362
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=95201&highlight=luggage

I have my laptop backpack, it wouldn't hold 2-3 bags, but I'm sure a larger backpack would. And if not, you can always get a bungee net for the passenger seat and split it between the backpack and the back seat.

Trunk box:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/fredsmithh/Motorcycle%20stuff/photobucket-1496-1323198059236.jpg

I had it on my 08 250 first... but can't find any pics with it. Anyways... fits a gallon of milk, 2 liter soda, bread, and a can of baked beans with room to spare.

fits a gallon of milk, 2 liter soda, bread, and a can of baked beans with room to spare.

So a second can of baked beans then? :D

I always used my backpack and tank bag when I rode 3 years without a car in San Diego. I also had a TimBuk2 hidden backpack in my tank bag in case I unexpectedly needed more room. every now and then I threw a big bag of cat litter or dog food in my jacket and once I wore tires around my waist. :) I strapped bike stands, body parts, rims, etc when doing the whole tech-day thing. You can usually make it work!

Tail Pack are always an option.
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=68362
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=95201&highlight=luggage
thanks for the links, but i dont really like how they have a frame to mount them. i want something i can take off when i get home and go for a ride without the extra framework.
I have my laptop backpack, it wouldn't hold 2-3 bags, but I'm sure a larger backpack would. And if not, you can always get a bungee net for the passenger seat and split it between the backpack and the back seat.

i forgot to mention that i will have a backpack that i carry my laptop and some clothes in it if i decide to do this.

I use a big magnetic tank bag. I can fit a pair of trainers, a thick hoodie, a bottle of water, a packed lunch and a few other small things in there.

I use the cortech tail bag with the saddle bags, I can fit a 12 pack of cola, a pudding pack, a liter of half and half, a large bag of chips 3-4 frozen dinners and some room to spare. It's still a pain on a bike no matter what, but I make it work.

I run Nelson-Rigg saddle and tail bags for big shopping trips. The folks at Costco look at me funny when I push a full shopping cart through the line with my gear on and helmet in the cart kid shelf. If I'm getting bulk bagged goods like petfood I leave the tailbag at home and bungee the bags across the saddlebags.

I run Nelson-Rigg saddle and tail bags for big shopping trips. The folks at Costco look at me funny when I push a full shopping cart through the line with my gear on and helmet in the cart kid shelf. If I'm getting bulk bagged goods like petfood I leave the tailbag at home and bungee the bags across the saddlebags.

I use the same set up and love it. I also have an icon backpack that holds a ton.

cycle guys rear rack with an old expandable KLR soft bag on the back

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii135/coollikethat01/Ninja%20250r/cycleguysrack6.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii135/coollikethat01/Ninja%20250r/bagrack.jpg

I got a cheap set of saddlebags at Wal-Mart for like $20. Those and a backpack are plenty of room for a weeks worth of groceries for me.

I've got a Givi tail bag on the back. The downside is that it has the mounting hardware that you've already said you don't want to keep on the bike, but the upside is that it will fit 3 gallons of beer in it. ;)

If you don't want hard luggage and the resultant mounting hardware, I recommend soft saddlebags that you throw over the rear seat; straps then clip to the rear pegs or some part of the frame to keep the bags stable. I use Tourmaster Cortech Tribags and they hold a *lot* of stuff, equally balanced on both sides of the bike. Putting a bunch of stuff in a tail bag can get unstable if the bag gets floppy unless you really bungee or Rok Strap it down (has happened to me a lot). Much more convenient to just toss the saddlebags on, IMHO.

Nothing easier than milkcrate, non-skid pad and bungycords, I commuted 3-times a weeek, 37mi. one-way to school as below, 20-25 lb. of books and other items, never a problem:

http://i741.photobucket.com/albums/xx55/tcphoto2010/Ninja%20250/IMG_2846.jpg

http://i741.photobucket.com/albums/xx55/tcphoto2010/Ninja%20250/IMG_2844.jpg

thanks for all the replies everyone!

ive been searching the forums for other threads on bags and i came across this one that ninjay250 posted. they are motortrek bags. im thinking about just getting the tailbag at first to see if that is enough. it holds 23 liters not expanded so im hoping that would be fine.
http://www.motocentric.com/mototrek-sport-tail-bag.html

i use my backpack

I use my bike for grocery shopping very often. I've had a few conversations while loading groceries with people interested that my streamlining was also very useful. The interior of this new tail section is huge and the Vetter Challenge rules require that competitors be able to hold 4 full paper bags of groceries. I was able to pack everything inside the tail for a 4 day trip to Las Vegas.:thumbup:

With a tail and large tank bag, you'll be surprised how much you can carry on the lil ninja.

A large tank will hold a 12pk of beer, and a pack of ribs, and onions. The tail bag will carry chips, two jars of dip, a box of cookies, chez, peppers and a bag of salad.

How good were you at tetris?

Reason I ask is that I can usually fit a weeks worth of groceries into a standard eastpack type backpack with almost no dead space. There's a skill to it, but 3 days worth is very doable

i use my backpack

I will also be using a backpack, but its for some clothes and my laptop.
I use my bike for grocery shopping very often. I've had a few conversations while loading groceries with people interested that my streamlining was also very useful. The interior of this new tail section is huge and the Vetter Challenge rules require that competitors be able to hold 4 full paper bags of groceries. I was able to pack everything inside the tail for a 4 day trip to Las Vegas.:thumbup:
wow! i didnt think you could hold anything in there, i thought it was just a hollow shell. thats awesome!
I use Sandpiper of California long range bug out bag which holds 100 liters. As of yet I have not had an occasion to shop with the ninja (just got it yesterday, just finished the mods for one handed riding and did my test ride today, still needs a little tweaking). I have done it on my enduro though. I can jam about 1 week for 1 person of food in there including extras like soda and other stuff.
that bag is huge! i dont want anything that big strapped to my back in the mornings.
With a tail and large tank bag, you'll be surprised how much you can carry on the lil ninja.

A large tank will hold a 12pk of beer, and a pack of ribs, and onions. The tail bag will carry chips, two jars of dip, a box of cookies, chez, peppers and a bag of salad.
wouldnt a tank bag that big interfere with tucking down and staying out of the wind?
How good were you at tetris?

Reason I ask is that I can usually fit a weeks worth of groceries into a standard eastpack type backpack with almost no dead space. There's a skill to it, but 3 days worth is very doable

:lol: im pretty good at it, i already stack my groceries in my reusable bag pretty good. most of the stuff that i bring is in little plastic containers so they are easy to stack! :D

IMO, wearing a backpacks is just additional stress to wrists, arms, shoulders & upperbody while riding; the longer you ride with abackpack, the faster your body gets tired without knowing.

Personally, I try to carry as little as possible on my body while riding.

wouldnt a tank bag that big interfere with tucking down and staying out of the wind?

You can lay on the bag if you back it right.

IMO, wearing a backpacks is just additional stress to wrists, arms, shoulders & upperbody while riding; the longer you ride with abackpack, the faster your body gets tired without knowing.

Personally, I try to carry as little as possible on my body while riding.

I agree with this. On quick jaunts to the store, I'll cram my backpack with bread, eggs, chips, etc.

But on longer trips, nothing goes on my back (unless, of course, she's a brunette). :runaway2:

saddle bags. get some teknic ones. they really flow with a sport bike

I use a 5.11 tactical rush 12 backpack. Very comfortable and it holds a decent amount of stuff.

Longest trip i've been on since getting it has been 4 hours and it didn't get uncomfortable (actually I cant really feel it while riding).

My usual packings are: 2 bottles of water, jacket rain liner, hoodie, clear (or tinted) visor, M&P40 + spare mag, hat, and 2 small microfiber towels.

Heading to work I add a lunch and a coffee thermos.

I saw a "3 pack" of coretech bags (two saddle one rear) on a ninja 650 at the dealership this weekend. Did not look bad at all. I liked a lot of the features of the coretech too but I expect that those same features exist with almost all bags.




I use a 5.11 tactical molle cell phone pouch for my ham radio attached to the molle webbing on my bag. I am happy with the construction quality which should translate to their bags. Now if only I can get bluetooth working to my ham radio :P

Yeah i love my teknice bags and they expand alot so u get to carry alot. Here are some pics of a teknic bag on a sport bike. This is not my bike btw lol.
http://www.sportbikes.net/forums/attachments/fz6/41186d1114064743t-teknic-saddle-bags-pic1.jpg
http://www.sportbikes.net/forums/attachments/fz6/41188d1114064743t-teknic-saddle-bags-pic3.jpg
here are examples. look better on my pregen :P

With a tail or saddle bag, you can forget that it's behind you. I don't why any one would ride with a backpack and not use a tail bag. :ballchain:

Most tail bags have backpack straps tucked away inside, so they can be used as a backpack. :thumbup:

It's just a sence of freedom that you have without 5, or 10lbs on your back going down the highway.:plane:

That's just me...:confused:

I have carried 40 pounds of groceries in mine and once on the bike I did not feel it at all. Mine goes from my waist to my neck.

That's one bad azz backpack... 40lbs on my back riding a 250 would be hard for me not to notice...

More power to you guys with the backpacks, if that's what you like. I just couldn't do it.

My bags all have straps tucked inside so they can be used a backpacks.

Maybe an ICON Squad II?

I've been thinking about one of these for the additional benefit of max viz. :thumbup:

Very nice...

i really like the look of those cortech saddle bags and tail bag! but i would get them in black.
http://www.compacc.com/images/product/600/03104_11.jpg
here is the backpack that i will be using for my extra clothes. its a north face heckler pack.
http://www.productwiki.com/upload/images/the_north_face_heckler.jpg

i know its not a riding backpack, but its what i have and i think it will work for what i need it to for now.

i couldnt imagine wearing such a huge pack like trixter. seems like it would hinder movement while riding.

http://www.ar15outfitters.com/assets/images/SOC-7016-O-BLK-.jpg


I have the tan one....well my husband does. I stole it. :D

I use a L Timbuk 2 messenger bag. It's pretty big, so it carries a fair amount. I also have an Ortlieb Velocity, which doesn't carry quite as much. I use both of these on a regular basis for grocery shopping on both pedal and gas powered bikes. In fact, I can't quite remember the last time I used a car to get groceries.

You do have to be careful how you load it, though, with bread and eggs they get squished. I should add that I don't drink milk or soda, so I am not inconvenienced by their size or measures of care. At that point, I would say "A"'s milk crate + bungee would be the most effective.

I personally would not recommend a bungee to secure a milk crate to the bike. If the crate is loaded with any weight the forces in a turn would probably cause the bungee to stretch and the crate could tip even if it does not disconnect from the bike. A properly bolted milk crate would be a better way to secure it.

Have you tried it before to give a fair comparison? or just stating opinions with your estimate?

As I stated, I commuted 3-days a week, 37 mi. one-way with 20-25 lb. in milk crate, non-skid pad and bungee cords. Never a problem, even riding 1.5 mi. off-pavement onc in a while for the shortcut home.

Trunk box:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/fredsmithh/Motorcycle%20stuff/photobucket-1496-1323198059236.jpg

I had it on my 08 250 first... but can't find any pics with it. Anyways... fits a gallon of milk, 2 liter soda, bread, and a can of baked beans with room to spare.

So what ur saying is, it has plenty of room to bring cookies for the next group ride?

I use the Icon Squad II backpack and it is surprisingly comfy when riding.

I have 'throw over' leather saddlebags that look alot like these: http://www.amazon.com/Leather-Saddlebags-Motorcycle-SD2056/dp/B000LMT8F0/ref=cm_rdp_product

I can easily fit two large bags of groceries in them, and the whole thing is pretty easy to remove, it takes like 2 minutes, maybe not something you'd want to do each to you go to work but easy enough.

but this is on a pregen... anyways, they are stiff leather, stiff enough that they can't interfere with the wheel, and I originally glued thermal bubble wrap on the bottom because they sit just above the exhaust. Well that has been blackened, so I just glued some metal onto that. How something like this would fit on a newgen, no idea. And to get them to sit higher up I have a 2x8 spacer painted black that is velcroed to the seat.

I am such a nerd, I often have a backpack and my sidebags, because yeah, it's quicker to just have my things in my backpack, but I do need to get groceries sometimes, and that won't fit in my backpack.

I haul groceries in my little trunk all the time. I built my own rack and got the case from JCWhitney. The case quality is fair, but not as big as JCW claims. I can't put my helmet in it and close the lid. If you buy theirs, they have a bigger one for about $20 more.

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/picture.php?albumid=930&pictureid=7828


Bread is a bit of a problem because it has a tendency to squish when I close the lid if there is a lot of other stuff in there. Get a larger case. They unlock from the bike with the key so you can remove it when you don't want it.

thanks everyone for the responses! i decided to go with the motocentric tailbag. the motocentric is bigger than the cortech even when the cortech is expanded to its max.

http://www.compacc.com/p/Motocentric-Mototrek-Sport-Tail-Bag

http://www.compacc.com/images/product/600/37542_9.jpg

once i get it, ill put all my groceries that i normally carry in it and depending if they all fit, i may get the saddle bags that go with it too.

That bag looks nice, are there compatible saddlebags that keep the style going? I personally think that is one nice thing about coretech, if you need the space. All the bags look the same so they integrate well instead of random bags


they sure do.

http://www.compacc.com/images/product/600/37542_9.jpg

http://www.compacc.com/images/product/600/37545_7.jpg

here they are mounted on a ninja, i hope ninjay doesnt mind me posting


LOL

I own these bad boys:
http://www.motocentric.com/mototrek-sport-saddlebags.html

Here's how they look and fit:

http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h473/g2spics/2012-02-19_14-52-45_82.jpg

http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h473/g2spics/2012-02-19_14-52-03_753.jpg

http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h473/g2spics/2012-02-19_14-51-14_860.jpg

although he said he has the saddlebags mounted backwards in these pics

...i hope ninjay doesnt mind me posting



:thumbup: not at all

When I say "I personally would not recommend" I am stating my opinion. I thought that was clear because that phrase means that it is an opinion. I did not say "its dangerous" or the alternative "its safe". I am also not going to cite some anecdotal evidence because it would be easy to find stories on both sides. It worked for you, hey great. I personally would not ride behind you while it was that way, nor would I recommend it to others. It only takes one time for it to cause problems and injure or kill someone.

Opinon based on zero experience is mere speculation (or ignorance).

If it is so easy to find stories from both sides, what's stopping you to trying it out for yourself before stating your opinion?

Strapping a milkcrate to a motorcycle to carry load can be the most economical and secure way; but without ever trying, you would never know how and only speculate that it is dangerous. Similar to most people who has never ridden think motorcycling in general is dangerous and would never ride themselves.

Well thanks, its clear you want to argue this point. Note I never said whether or not I had any experience with this but go ahead and speculate and I will continue to have my opinion, no matter what it is based on.

Since it is clear that you do not care to let others state their opinions and you insist that their opinions are incorrect because they do not agree with you its pointless to ever discuss anything because it is not a discussion anymore it is you dictating what others should think, how they should ride, that they should conform to you.

I am sorry but I am allowed to have my opinion and not be told that I am wrong merely because I do not see things the same way as you.




While you are entitled to the opinion I will hold to mine that motorcycling is dangerous.

I no longer care to discuss this with you since it stopped being a discussion. I am sure that you will be compelled to post again about how you are right and anyone who disagrees with you is wrong, so I will leave you to that I however will not reply further to you on this.

Your opinions are certinly allowed, but without any experience, opinions of yours are simply invalid.
Expressing your invalid opinions as valid opinons is just misleading in the discussion.

We can have a discussion when you state valid opinions with your experience, but do not pretend that you know anything about carrying load with milkcrate on motorcycles until you've done it yourself.

You can have your opinions about motorcycling because you have ridden a motorcycle, but without ever riding a motorcycle, your opinion on motorcycling would be invalid.

Your opinions are certinly allowed, but without any experience, opinions of yours are simply invalid.
Expressing your invalid opinions as valid opinons is just misleading in the discussion.

We can have a discussion when you state valid opinions with your experience, but do not pretend that you know anything about carrying load with milkcrate on motorcycles until you've done it yourself.

You can have your opinions about motorcycling because you have ridden a motorcycle, but without ever riding a motorcycle, your opinion on motorcycling would be invalid.

Sh*t: I feel bad for the guy who's gotta break this news to all the theoretical physicists. "Sorry guys: Word on the street is that all your opinions are invalid... except for Bob. He's the only one who had the balls to sit inside the LHC and have atoms fired at him at close to the speed of light."

:thumbup::thumbup:Sh*t: I feel bad for the guy who's gotta break this news to all the theoretical physicists. "Sorry guys: Word on the street is that all your opinions are invalid... except for Bob. He's the only one who had the balls to sit inside the LHC and have atoms fired at him at close to the speed of light."

Sh*t: I feel bad for the guy who's gotta break this news to all the theoretical physicists. "Sorry guys: Word on the street is that all your opinions are invalid...

I am guessing he no longer has them


I guess when you can't argue with valid opinions, bring up something that's totally unrelated to the topic. :rolleyes:

Do you guys think that this tank bag will fit with the magnets? i emailed the seller and he is unsure but says its universal, im just aware that its not the largest tank and the tank in the picture looks quiet alot bigger.

You could also use for shopping

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MOTORBIKE-MOTORCYCLE-TANK-BAG-PREMIUM-QUALITY-RACK-SACK-CARRY-HANDLE-NEW-/350490584574?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item519adde5fe

@"N Ja" and "A" were merged as duplicate accounts. "A" has been given a break for violating the TOS (2.13) by intentionally deceiving with multiple accounts.

It will probably fit the question is how well. I have purchased several generic bags and some fit better than others. I dont know bike that is other than a BMW but the bag is the width of the seat. My guess is that it would fit on the ninja without too much of a problem. I would question the strength of the magnets, as I would with any item unless I had reviews of those specific magnets. You may want to plan on using the bungees shown in the image just to be sure it doesnt slide around in turns until you have tested the magnets.

Okay thanks for that! next question though were on earth do you put those bunges onto the bike? surely not the fairing?

Do you guys think that this tank bag will fit with the magnets? i emailed the seller and he is unsure but says its universal, im just aware that its not the largest tank and the tank in the picture looks quiet alot bigger.

You could also use for shopping

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MOTORBIKE-MOTORCYCLE-TANK-BAG-PREMIUM-QUALITY-RACK-SACK-CARRY-HANDLE-NEW-/350490584574?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item519adde5fe

My tank bag is huge and even hangs a bit over the edge of the tank pad, but it still secures just fine. If there are magnets in the flaps (like mine) I'm pretty sure it will work just fine.

From the website:
This item is not for someone who wants cheap, Its for someone that wants high long lasting quality with superb features at an unbeatable price.
Omg! I want long lasting quality, with superb features at an unbeatable price! It's like they tailored this just for me. How did they know I wouldn't want something cheaply made too. Amazing!

* shakes head * :rolleyes:

P.S. Jack: if you haven't used a tank bag before make sure you don't sit the bag too far forward (towards the wind screen) on the tank. I've done that before and then gone to make a tight turn; the bars stopped on the bag instead of stopping at their normal position and I almost fell off on account of adjusting my weight and speed for a steering level that I couldn't reach.

I am free, cant beat that price! :P

I'll take ya for free... but only so I can put you on ebay to turn over a small profit ;)

Silly squirrels, trixters are for kids.

(now that's an Americanism!) :)

Silly squirrels, trixters are for kids.

(now that's an Americanism!) :)

Like a toy?

I did an image search and it turned up poll dancers, tatoos, exercise bikes and this face:
http://www.weirdsisterswmcc.com/uploads/3/5/7/7/3577809/6978848_orig.jpg

You found him!




(j/k, no idea who that is)

if-_DOl6PJ8

My tank bag is huge and even hangs a bit over the edge of the tank pad, but it still secures just fine. If there are magnets in the flaps (like mine) I'm pretty sure it will work just fine.

From the website:

Omg! I want long lasting quality, with superb features at an unbeatable price! It's like they tailored this just for me. How did they know I wouldn't want something cheaply made too. Amazing!

* shakes head * :rolleyes:

P.S. Jack: if you haven't used a tank bag before make sure you don't sit the bag too far forward (towards the wind screen) on the tank. I've done that before and then gone to make a tight turn; the bars stopped on the bag instead of stopping at their normal position and I almost fell off on account of adjusting my weight and speed for a steering level that I couldn't reach.

ohh okay thats good to know! yeah i think that the magnets would be in the flaps.

hahaha its an amazing price when you look at this comment they write "This item is not for someone who wants cheap," they must have wrote this and thought.... i know lets sell it for £29.99 :rolleyes:

Yeah this would be my first time using one, thanks for the heads up on that i'll be sure to check the steering once i fit one to make sure they have full... rotation? ( i dunno if thats the right word :cool: ) before i head off :) thanks again!

thanks everyone for the responses! i decided to go with the motocentric tailbag. the motocentric is bigger than the cortech even when the cortech is expanded to its max.

http://www.compacc.com/p/Motocentric-Mototrek-Sport-Tail-Bag

http://www.compacc.com/images/product/600/37542_9.jpg

once i get it, ill put all my groceries that i normally carry in it and depending if they all fit, i may get the saddle bags that go with it too.

I was thinking of getting a Cortech, but that looks pretty nice!

I am currently using my backpack for groceries...I am thinking of tailbag instead.

I shop with my Ninja all the time...I've got Firstgear saddlebags. I don't love them, but they work fine.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7185/6965637093_936ccb110a.jpg

I was thinking of getting a Cortech, but that looks pretty nice!

I am currently using my backpack for groceries...I am thinking of tailbag instead.

yeah i was looking at the cortech also! but once you look at how many liters each hold, its no comparison.
the cortech isnt even close in size to the motocentric!:thumbup:

Interesting thread. Yesterday I was directed by the spousal CFO to get groceries and to exercise my limited free will, I took the little ninja streamliner to do the deed. I purchased the week's worth of groceries for our family of 3 humans,1 cat and 1 dog and loaded it all on board my bike. It was the most groceries I'd ever carried on my bike but it all got loaaded and safely transported home.:thumbup:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003JLCK50/ref=noref?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&psc=1

I'm actually leaning towards this. I figure I can do this + roommate who carries large backpack.

For hiking trips I like to do, I'm thinking tank bag + bungee cord this down to it:

http://www.campist.com/archives/rei-flash-65-backpack.jpg

This is my hiking backpack.

I no longer care to discuss this with you since it stopped being a discussion. I am sure that you will be compelled to post again about how you are right and anyone who disagrees with you is wrong, so I will leave you to that I however will not reply further to you on this.

You know that putting him on "ignore" like so many others have will make life better, right? Though in principle not using the ignore option would increase the diversity of ideas and such, in reality there's a reason bathrooms have fans: To deal with the particularly stinky emissions. Life's too short to deal with folks like "A", or even to read what they "write" for that matter. AFAIK, he brings nothing to the table but a bad odor.

I already have it. I bought it on clearance before getting my bike. I didn't really buy it in any anticipation of getting a bike. It was specifically bought for backpacking trips/day hikes. I've sorta just slapped it on for hiking trips via my motorcycle.

Picked up the MotoCentric Mototrek 19 Tank Bag.

Fits pretty well..build quality is ok. WIll see if it stands up to the test of everyday use. Gotta get a hydration pack now because it has space for one.

Picked up the MotoCentric Mototrek 19 Tank Bag

im liking this one too, alot bigger than that manta i got, and def looks like it could hold alot of stuff. whered you get it?

Motorcycle Superstore. I got the magnetic one. It was 76.99. Seems pretty large, but it is also narrow. So wide stuff is out of the picture. My tiny macbook air 11'' fits pretty well thought. It is quite long however.

yea, i would most likely just be putting spare clothes/water bottles in it.

and i see youre from around Philly? I used to live outside of Reading (not in the city, thank god) but ive moved to NC. PA>NC

Yeah actually I go to school in the city, but live in South Jersey. But I know people all over the area. And yeah PA > NC:p

I have lived in University City..yeah...super fun.

Ever had your bike towed? Tickets? I've seen parking wars and I couldn't imagine living there. :D

Why would you be grocery shopping anyways? That's your wife's job. Now I could see it if you run our of beer and she's in active labor or something (early labor would just be a lame-ass excuse), but even then she should have a contingency plan in place. But I guess if she's a bad wife, what are you going to do? Somewhere on the forum there's someone who came up with a beer carrier for the back of their bike.

Someone on another forum posted this...just a suggestion

http://i.imgur.com/QzqqI.jpg

LOL. I sometimes put small bags of junk inside my jacket, but that is STUPIDLY DANGEROUS.

http://www.cycleworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/cortech-sport-saddlebags-tail-bag.jpg

This is what I use (in black) and I fit a good amount of food in it when I stop to shop. They are bigger than you think. I usually keep them on my bike all summer in case I stop somewhere.

Why would you be grocery shopping anyways? That's your wife's job. Now I could see it if you run our of beer and she's in active labor or something (early labor would just be a lame-ass excuse), but even then she should have a contingency plan in place. But I guess if she's a bad wife, what are you going to do? Somewhere on the forum there's someone who came up with a beer carrier for the back of their bike.

Some of us aren't married:cool:

Ever had your bike towed? Tickets? I've seen parking wars and I couldn't imagine living there. :D

Parking ticket yes for my car, bike towed no.

There are a lot bike congregations and no one on PPA seems to touch them:D

I just use a backpack, but ill just leave this here..

http://i.imgur.com/iZaHzl.png (http://imgur.com/iZaHz)

Some of use aren't married:cool:

You can buy one off the internet you know.

I'll pass:D

Why would you be grocery shopping anyways? That's your wife's job. Now I could see it if you run our of beer and she's in active labor or something (early labor would just be a lame-ass excuse), but even then she should have a contingency plan in place. But I guess if she's a bad wife, what are you going to do? Somewhere on the forum there's someone who came up with a beer carrier for the back of their bike.
maybe if you would have read the whole thread you would know why i need the bags :rolleyes:
Someone on another forum posted this...just a suggestion

http://i.imgur.com/QzqqI.jpg

thats AWESOME!!:eek: :D:D

I'll pass:D

And yes, you did pass... the test. I have run into people who basically met their wife this way, and lets jut say it didn't end well.

Sorry for the 7500.