August 19th, 2009, 06:42 PM | #1 |
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Name: A
Location: Long Island, NY
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What tail bag are you using?
I have been bungeeing down a backpack, but I'm tihnking of getting the Cortech by Tour Master Sport Tail Bag:
http://www.newenoughhp.com/luggage/t..._tail_bag.html What do you think? On a side note.. had 2 days of true world testing of the cupholder and Dunkin Donuts coffee.. big pass on both days... even on not so smooth roads.. I wouldn't make the run for the apex, but you can lean a bit with it... lol
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August 19th, 2009, 06:48 PM | #2 |
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I use the Nelson Rigg CL-150
https://www.nelsonrigg.com/store/product.aspx?pid=446 I love it - greatly recommended over a backpack. It straps down nice and tight and I've never had a problem with it moving. I cross the back straps - the right strap connects to the left cargo hook and vice versa, and that seems to make it nice and solid. I'm not able to use it with my saddlebags, but that may or may not be a big negative. Also I'm on a new gen, so ymmv. Last futzed with by smcbride11; August 19th, 2009 at 06:50 PM. Reason: Fixed the image |
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August 19th, 2009, 07:16 PM | #3 |
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Name: Matt
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I have the Cortech. Took it out to my parents' house this past weekend, highway riding most of the way. Stuck like glue. Great bag.
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August 19th, 2009, 09:26 PM | #4 |
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http://www.amazon.com/Dowco-Rally-Pa.../dp/B001A6JH02
I've used this one a couple times. I modified it so I just clip it under the passenger seat, rather than looping the other ends around parts of the bike. It doesn't convert to a backpack though, and I'm not sure if you'll be able to fit 4 books. I've put 2 books stacked (about 1.5-2" each) and had some extra room though. Here's the pictures of it. |
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August 19th, 2009, 09:59 PM | #5 |
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Name: Chad
Location: So. Cal
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None, everything I need fits in my Shoei backpack
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August 19th, 2009, 10:47 PM | #6 |
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Name: Ryan
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Do saddlebags count? They go on the tail...
I use FirstGear Silverstone saddlebags. I lived out of them for a week while I was riding up to Seattle, and recently used them on a trip down to Malibu. They've seen over 3,000 miles of use and never given me a bit of grief.
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August 20th, 2009, 07:21 AM | #7 |
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Location: Occoquan, VA
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I have this bag made by Rapid Transit
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August 20th, 2009, 09:38 AM | #8 |
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Name: Bruce
Location: Victoria, BC
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I also have the Rapid Transit bag shown above:
It was about $65 US plus tax. It is 23 liters in size, very easy to put on or take off the 250r, and is secure and safe. It works very well, and I highly recommend it.
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August 20th, 2009, 10:02 AM | #9 |
So slow I'm first!
Name: Sunny
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I have the cortech! Never had a problem! On my trip that I bought it for I wasn't thinking about rain but I packed the rain cover it comes with just in case. Glad I did! It poured and everything inside the bag was still dry!
The Coretech gets my vote
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August 20th, 2009, 02:48 PM | #11 |
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I use a Joe Rocket Manta Tail Bab , works great for carrying my rain gear, or my camera outfit
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=15476
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August 20th, 2009, 03:40 PM | #12 |
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August 20th, 2009, 08:31 PM | #13 | |
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August 20th, 2009, 08:36 PM | #14 | |
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I got the same one, and it works great nb
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August 21st, 2009, 12:02 PM | #15 |
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Name: Pat
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RoadPak, the smaller sized one. I got it for $60 at Royal Distributing, and it has a dual zipper system that allows you to extend the height by almost double if you have a larger load. It ties in using bungies to the two hooks on the bottom of the tail. Not a well known brand, but it's treated me very well so far.
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August 21st, 2009, 12:24 PM | #16 |
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thanks to everyone.. now to make a decision!
side note: the SE in green is killer!
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August 21st, 2009, 12:37 PM | #17 |
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It's like they say, SE is the fastest colour... I have to add the tail pack to slow it down a bit for the Red/Black/Blue/Green riders. You know how it is
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August 21st, 2009, 12:40 PM | #18 |
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Name: Ed
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Ditto. Joe Rocket Manta Tail Bag and Hammerhead Tank bag. If I need more space I have an OGIO No Drag which is the best backpack I have ever used.
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August 21st, 2009, 12:48 PM | #19 |
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I'm still trying to figure out the RAM mount for the Bren 10
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September 22nd, 2009, 03:52 PM | #20 |
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Aw, piss.
The Rapid Transit tailbag I talked about just a month ago: http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showp...87&postcount=8 has a big problem. I went to strap it on the motorcycle, and I noticed that the bungee cord didn't seem to have quite the same tension. I examined the bungee cords carefully, and found one of them was cut partway through! From looking at it, it looks like the outer layer either frayed away, or something sharp in the bag snagged at it and cut it. Today I had to ride to work with a backpack (ugh) and I'll be visiting the hardware store for a better bungee cord after work today.
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September 22nd, 2009, 06:32 PM | #21 | |
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September 22nd, 2009, 08:09 PM | #22 |
dirty old man
Name: Chris
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an update.
I rode up to Hesperia, in the high desert, with this, loaded down with water, food, rum and some water. Driving up the freeway I noticed that it was sliding off. Stopped, straightened it up and hit the road again to notice that it was still sliding off. Stopped again, repositioned the bottle of coke that I had, and it stayed put. If you have one/get one, make sure it is balanced or it will start sliding off. nb
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September 22nd, 2009, 08:32 PM | #23 |
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September 22nd, 2009, 08:42 PM | #24 |
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I can't say enuff about this little hide away... suits most local transporting needs for last minute purchases. Does not slide, slip, or scratch paint. Ninja 250 takes a Size 3.
http://www.thecycleguys.com/default....7&ProductID=97 |
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September 22nd, 2009, 09:53 PM | #25 |
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I wanted to get one of those fastpacks from cycleguys but I had a couple of issues.
One, I wasn't sure exactly how well it would hold its shape if it wasnt filled up nice and tight. What if you just put a couple of things in it, does it stay upright even in turns? Two, I read a few consumer reviews and the people who bought it said that after a few weeks the fabric that stretches over the seat started tearing. Any truth to that?
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September 23rd, 2009, 12:25 AM | #26 | |
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I've had mine on the bike since I bought it in February 2009. Only take it off to wash the bike. If you are reefin at getting it on and off excessively or overpacking it and pulling the zippers tightly over it Im sure you could tear the fabric because it stretches tightly over the pillion seat then secured under the seat with 4 crossover velcro strips. I've not had a moment's trouble with the pack nor any "rippage" on the pack and I've double zipped many items tightly and the pack never disappoints me. One thing it doesnt do well is carry long items... I use the bungee cord I carry around for these needs. I like that it hides away and is there when I unexpectedly decide to shop and voila... I've got a bag... yay! I don't need to tuck it inside my jacket! Oh and it doubles as a padded pillion seat for 2 ups saves them from pressure sores on their butts... |
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September 23rd, 2009, 07:30 AM | #27 |
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I've been considering getting the Axio hardshell, but I can't seem to find it anywhere in the city and I'm hesitant to buy without seeing how it fits on the 250. Does anyone have it? I know someone here has the tank bag version, but I haven't found any posts on the tail bag.
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September 23rd, 2009, 01:08 PM | #28 |
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I dry fitted that Axio at Cycle Gear before I got the Fast Pack... fits okay but hiking that foot over a "stiff boxed" tail bag can get a little iffy. I like the softer packs overall for that squishy capability. The Axio looked okay but I just wasnt sold on it. It does not sit flat as our pillions are curved and definately looked like it could rock around a little and would be an issue. So I put it back after the dry fitting. I will admit that it looked great on the Kawi N-650 because of the rear seating arrangement. Looked like it was part of the actual bike.
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September 24th, 2009, 11:39 AM | #29 |
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Name: Scott
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My green bike is not a SE, but I have to put lead diving weights in my tailbag for extra weight when riding with Red/Black/Blue bikes or I become very lonely very quickly.
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September 24th, 2009, 12:50 PM | #30 | |
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Name: Sean
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You can get it at newenough.com too. The price is a couple of bucks more, but with the free shipping, it's about 5 bucks cheaper than directly from thecycleguys.com. |
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September 26th, 2009, 06:26 AM | #31 |
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Ummm with a setup like that, all you have to have is a gun license, correct?
Do you get alotta looks from the Cops? Imagine riding up to your local bank, parking in front... as your dismounting your Ninja! (The horror you will bring to ppl around you) |
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September 26th, 2009, 10:23 AM | #32 |
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Fieldsheer expander tailbag. Pretty good - fits my XL scorpion helmet (which is the same shell as L and XXL). I dont like carrying a backpack, makes my back hot. I just stuff my backpack in there along with a pair of shoes and my liner.
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September 26th, 2009, 12:51 PM | #33 |
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Name: jah
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+1 for the cortech sport. Great tail bag.
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September 26th, 2009, 12:54 PM | #34 |
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i have the kriega us10...i swear that thing is bigger on the inside...i can't believe how much i can cram in there....
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October 7th, 2009, 05:11 PM | #35 |
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Name: A
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Just a followup.. I ordered the Cortech Sport tailbag today.. mother in law bought me a gift cert to newenough..
Hopefully I can use it before the end of the season.. although tomorrow will be the third day this week I'm ridin to work.. Thanks to all that responded. Adam
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March 22nd, 2010, 09:14 PM | #36 | |
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The only thing that sucks about it is that the 250 is a different size and they're out of stock! I'm hoping that the seats arent that different and it will still fit, cause i dont want to give it up! If you are curious, this is how it looks: this is how it's mounted... ignore the red arrows, i put them in when someone had questions about it on another site empty: expanded but not full: and open: Last futzed with by joyinc; March 22nd, 2010 at 09:18 PM. Reason: adding pics |
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March 24th, 2010, 04:39 PM | #37 | |
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March 25th, 2010, 05:44 PM | #38 |
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Nelson Rigg CL-150:
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April 15th, 2010, 12:45 PM | #39 |
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Heres a pic of the blue cortech tail bag the OP mentions on my blue bike (in case anybody wants to see it on a ninjette ):
I find that strapping the two back straps to the licence plate frame (right behind where the licence plate screws in), and the two front straps to the passenger peg hole work best. When I used the hooks under the back blinkers (in the picture) for the back straps, the bag kept shifting up if I hit a bump... |
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May 9th, 2010, 11:51 AM | #40 |
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Well, mine is cheesy, but I thought I would add my tail bag.
I wanted to run to the store and I don't feel comfortable with a backpack, so I went through the garage and looked for something I could possibly use for a bag to strap to the bike. It turned out to work really well, but I will eventually get a tank bag because I really want the solo seat cowl The bag is from an old portable DVD player. It has a few different compartments but the liner is velcro'd in and can be pulled out to make one big bag if I need to. I have a few small bungy cords to strap in down better if I am carrying a good amount of stuff. And when I don't need it, it fits right into the little cargo area under the seat. |
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