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Old March 3rd, 2012, 06:23 PM   #1
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groceries with a ninja?

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.

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Old March 3rd, 2012, 06:31 PM   #2
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Tail Pack are always an option.
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Old March 3rd, 2012, 06:48 PM   #3
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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.
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Old March 3rd, 2012, 06:56 PM   #4
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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.
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Old March 3rd, 2012, 06:58 PM   #5
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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?
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Old March 3rd, 2012, 06:58 PM   #6
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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!
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Old March 3rd, 2012, 07:00 PM   #7
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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.
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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.
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Old March 4th, 2012, 01:29 PM   #8
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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.
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Old March 4th, 2012, 02:45 PM   #9
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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.
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Old March 4th, 2012, 02:59 PM   #10
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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.
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Old March 4th, 2012, 03:33 PM   #11
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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.
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Old March 4th, 2012, 03:41 PM   #12
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Old March 4th, 2012, 04:13 PM   #13
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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.
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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.
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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:



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Old March 4th, 2012, 05:55 PM   #16
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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
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Old March 4th, 2012, 08:46 PM   #18
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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.
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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.
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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
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i use my backpack
I will also be using a backpack, but its for some clothes and my laptop.
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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.
wow! i didnt think you could hold anything in there, i thought it was just a hollow shell. thats awesome!
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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.
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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?
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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
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!
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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.
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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.
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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).
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saddle bags. get some teknic ones. they really flow with a sport bike
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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.
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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.


here are examples. look better on my pregen :P
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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.

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

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

That's just me...
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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.
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Maybe an ICON Squad II?

I've been thinking about one of these for the additional benefit of max viz.
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i really like the look of those cortech saddle bags and tail bag! but i would get them in black.

here is the backpack that i will be using for my extra clothes. its a north face heckler pack.


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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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I use the Icon Squad II backpack and it is surprisingly comfy when riding.
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I have 'throw over' leather saddlebags that look alot like these: http://www.amazon.com/Leather-Saddle...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.
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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.




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.
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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...Sport-Tail-Bag



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.
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