June 1st, 2011, 08:07 PM | #1 |
wat
Name: wat
Location: tustin/long beach
Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much.
Blog Entries: 5
MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14
|
Found new storage
OK, i'm sure i'm the only one who didn't realize you could do this, but when i figured it out i felt so dumb-struck that i thought i should share incase someone else like me didn't realize this...
you can fit tons of crap under your jacket... i mean TONS. carried 2 gallons of water back from the store with a completely full backpack (it had the food).
__________________________________________________
|
|
June 1st, 2011, 08:27 PM | #2 |
ninjette.org sage
Name: Andy
Location: Sheboygan, WI
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 1988 Honda Hawk NT650, 1989 Honda Hawk NT650, 1997 GSXR750 Track Bike Posts: 890
|
Definitely depends on how tight of a jacket you have. I know for sure I wouldn't be able to fit anything close to that under my jacket.
|
|
June 1st, 2011, 08:30 PM | #3 |
Texas Newbie
Name: John
Location: D/FW Texas
Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.
|
I uses to do that, but now I keep my Cortech tail bag on all the time... I use the helmet lock to lock it to the bike...
|
|
June 2nd, 2011, 07:23 AM | #4 |
ex-ninjette.org guru :o
Name: Trevor
Location: Barrie, Ontario
Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2003 SV1000 S Posts: 475
|
I've started carrying my clear helmet shield in my jacket, in the little bag that came with the helmet but it's not exactly ideal. anyone know of a better way to carry a spare shield? don't have a tank or tail bag, and I don't want to carry a backpack just for that.
edit: just found this gem: http://www.ridersdiscount.com/street...age/128228.php |
|
June 2nd, 2011, 07:32 AM | #5 | |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Cody
Location: NoVa
Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 yzf r6r previously: 09 ninja 250r, black 07 zx6r Posts: A lot.
|
Quote:
__________________________________________________
|
|
|
June 2nd, 2011, 07:40 AM | #6 |
ninjette.org sage
Name: Luke
Location: Sevierville, TN
Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 Buell Uly, 05 VStar 1100 Posts: 577
|
If you can fit that much under your jacket you need a tighter jacket. Although it would be a nice way to cool off.
|
|
June 2nd, 2011, 07:58 AM | #7 |
ninjette.org sage
Name: Chris
Location: Arkansas
Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): EX250J Posts: 511
|
With my thorax/chest protector and back protector on, I barely have enough room to put my pistol under my left shoulder. Personally, I like my jacket to be as tight as possible without getting uncomfortable.
|
|
June 2nd, 2011, 08:25 AM | #8 |
Smoker
Name: Bob
Location: SoCal
Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): Guess.... Posts: 556
|
Your jacket is waaaay too big.
|
|
June 2nd, 2011, 08:37 AM | #9 |
Wartown, USA
Name: Bryan
Location: Warner Robins, GA
Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE, 2007 Ninja 650R, and assorted other bikes Posts: A lot.
|
And a lot of people dont know that on the new-gen, where the toolkit is...you can remove the toolkit keeper...a plastic piece, and it expands the storage considerably.
|
|
June 2nd, 2011, 08:46 AM | #10 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Cody
Location: NoVa
Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 yzf r6r previously: 09 ninja 250r, black 07 zx6r Posts: A lot.
|
That's what I did, I never store anything other than the tool kit, insurance info and a few fuses in it though. I don't understand why they would allow space for things to fall into the under tail / air filter area of the bike though, seems like a bit of a design flaw imo
__________________________________________________
|
|
June 2nd, 2011, 09:22 AM | #11 | |
ninjette.org member
Name: Walt
Location: South Carolina
Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 White Ninja 250R, 2010 Galaxy Blue Colorshift Ninja 250R Posts: 60
|
Quote:
|
|
|
June 2nd, 2011, 01:43 PM | #12 |
Always.
Name: Alex
Location: Calgary, AB
Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, '05 GSX-R600 Posts: A lot.
|
A sport backpack is PERFECT for me. They are nice and tight, amde of rugged material and hold up against rain. But when you need lots of room this backpack can fit a helmet plus a few little things.
http://www.google.ca/search?tbm=isch...ma+ferrari+bac |
|
June 2nd, 2011, 01:47 PM | #13 |
IC2(SW)
Name: Kerry
Location: Pensacola
Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot.
|
Top unzipped like you have big breast's?
|
|
June 2nd, 2011, 02:07 PM | #14 |
CPT Falcon
Name: J.Emmett Turner
Location: Newnan, GA
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.
|
I have a nice, large jacket. I've carried home cat litter and dog food in it.
|
|
June 2nd, 2011, 02:28 PM | #15 | |
Internet Slut
Name: Jeff
Location: L.A.
Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 04 FZ1, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.
|
Quote:
Nice to see i am not the only one that after buying my stuff realizes it wont all fit in the back pack lol. |
|
|
June 2nd, 2011, 04:37 PM | #16 | |
wat
Name: wat
Location: tustin/long beach
Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much.
Blog Entries: 5
MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14
|
Quote:
__________________________________________________
|
|
|
June 3rd, 2011, 11:57 AM | #17 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Alan
Location: Delaware, USA
Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja 250 Posts: 221
|
I've only ever carried the Sunday paper under my jacket. And even then I found it too distracting while riding. I kept checking it to make sure it wasn't sliding out.
So, for a weekend fun ride, the only things I keep in my jacket are my phone, ipod, wallet, house keys. During the work week I use an Ogio backpack for my commute to carry a change of clothes, laptop and my lunch. |
|
June 3rd, 2011, 07:04 PM | #18 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Bob
Location: CA
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.
|
I would be lying if I said I never did it, but you really SHOULDN'T. Whatever is in your jacket might be in you if you fall.
__________________________________________________
Honda Interceptor VFR800 DLX (2014, 8th gen) Honda CBR500r (2014) - FOR SALE Kawi Ninja 250r (2008) - Restored and passed-down within family, only to be abandoned |
|
June 3rd, 2011, 07:10 PM | #19 |
CPT Falcon
Name: J.Emmett Turner
Location: Newnan, GA
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.
|
|
|
June 4th, 2011, 04:55 AM | #20 |
B-Town Ninja
Name: Nathan
Location: Bloomington, IN
Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): Black 2013 Ninja ZX6R ABS Posts: 609
Blog Entries: 3
|
Funny related story:
Yesterday I was mad hungry after work.. I was tired of eating at the same places over and over so I took a 20minute-ish ride to Cheeseburger in Paradise. I went in, got my burger and walked out and realized.... I didn't have my backpack and I didn't have my tank bag..... and I was wearing my 1piece suit.... needless to say, it probably would have been smarter to smash the heck out of it and put it in the rear cowl rather than putting it in my suit. Got home, the burger was in my knee and all squished It didn't get out of the bag or anything but the burger was a huge mess and less than enjoyable to eat I'm going to write Alpinestars an angry email regarding lack of burger storage in these suits.
__________________________________________________
Downgraded to a 2013 636. Previous owner of a 2010 250r --------------------------------- My moto-vlog YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/bloomingtonninja |
|
June 4th, 2011, 08:50 AM | #21 |
CPT Falcon
Name: J.Emmett Turner
Location: Newnan, GA
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.
|
FAR too often I find that food items in my tank bag leaked all over even when in ssealed containers and wrapped in plastic bags. I pretty much have to stop carrying anything liquid and never carry the bag by the handle if there's anything greasy or saucy in there.
|
|
June 4th, 2011, 07:28 PM | #22 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Bob
Location: CA
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.
|
I'm able to stash my cover in the rear cowl.
I've thought of coming up with a mod that officially makes the cowl extra storage, like velcro straps, or flexible bottom piece....
__________________________________________________
Honda Interceptor VFR800 DLX (2014, 8th gen) Honda CBR500r (2014) - FOR SALE Kawi Ninja 250r (2008) - Restored and passed-down within family, only to be abandoned |
|
June 4th, 2011, 07:35 PM | #23 |
CPT Falcon
Name: J.Emmett Turner
Location: Newnan, GA
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.
|
I forgot to mention that I carry a Timbuk2 Hidden Backpack in my tank bag just in case. Only needed it once or twice before though. It actually barely holds as much as the tank bag so I usually use it to hold smaller things and make room in the tank bag.
Wouldn't be able to lock your helmet anymore. Is it a half-cover or something? There is no way my cover could fit. Folded and rolled, it's about the size of the stock exhaust! That gives me another idea. Has anyone ever fabbed a second exhaust to use as stealthy storage? |
|
June 4th, 2011, 07:55 PM | #24 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Bob
Location: CA
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.
|
Yes, it's a 1/2 cover. I can't lock my helmet anyways with the cowl. I'm not sure why, but for some reason it only worked with the rear seat. I prefer to take with anyways.
__________________________________________________
Honda Interceptor VFR800 DLX (2014, 8th gen) Honda CBR500r (2014) - FOR SALE Kawi Ninja 250r (2008) - Restored and passed-down within family, only to be abandoned |
|
June 4th, 2011, 08:15 PM | #25 |
CPT Falcon
Name: J.Emmett Turner
Location: Newnan, GA
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.
|
In early 2008 they redesigned the cowl with a notch for the helmet on one side. Does yours have this?
|
|
June 4th, 2011, 08:35 PM | #26 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Bob
Location: CA
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.
|
it does, but the cowl itself is to big for the ity-bitty helmet strap. It BARELY fits with the seat. (Arai Profile)
__________________________________________________
Honda Interceptor VFR800 DLX (2014, 8th gen) Honda CBR500r (2014) - FOR SALE Kawi Ninja 250r (2008) - Restored and passed-down within family, only to be abandoned |
|
June 4th, 2011, 11:21 PM | #27 | |
CPT Falcon
Name: J.Emmett Turner
Location: Newnan, GA
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.
|
Quote:
IMG_0183.jpg It sounds like you are trying to wrap it around the cowl. |
|
|
June 4th, 2011, 11:23 PM | #28 | |
B-Town Ninja
Name: Nathan
Location: Bloomington, IN
Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): Black 2013 Ninja ZX6R ABS Posts: 609
Blog Entries: 3
|
Quote:
__________________________________________________
Downgraded to a 2013 636. Previous owner of a 2010 250r --------------------------------- My moto-vlog YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/bloomingtonninja |
|
|
June 5th, 2011, 12:34 PM | #29 | |
ninjette.org sage
Name: Wayne
Location: Brookfield, MA
Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Honda CBR250R Posts: 585
|
Quote:
http://www.shieldsak.com/ |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Gear storage? | shereth | Motorcycle Gear | 7 | November 8th, 2014 07:20 AM |
Helmet storage | young-ninjette | General Motorcycling Discussion | 10 | May 5th, 2013 11:25 PM |
Getting out of storage | NDspd | 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk | 8 | January 3rd, 2012 08:53 AM |
storage | drstimpy | 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk | 6 | April 2nd, 2010 02:28 PM |
need more on-bike storage! | mr.niftie | Cargo Space | 20 | June 21st, 2009 06:14 PM |
|
|