groceries with a ninja?

[str8t six]

Originally Posted by trixter

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

[str8t six]

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

Originally Posted by ninjay250

LOL

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

Here's how they look and fit:

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

[ninjay250]

Originally Posted by str8t six

...i hope ninjay doesnt mind me posting

not at all

["A"]

Originally Posted by trixter

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.

["A"]

Originally Posted by trixter

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.

[akima]

Originally Posted by "A"

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."

[Whiskey]

Originally Posted by akima

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."

["A"]

Originally Posted by akima

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...

Originally Posted by trixter

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.

[jack_bm]

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-...item519adde5fe

[Alex]

@"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.

[jack_bm]

Originally Posted by trixter

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?

[akima]

Originally Posted by jack_bm

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-...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 *

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.

[akima]

Originally Posted by trixter

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

[Alex]

Silly squirrels, trixters are for kids.

(now that's an Americanism!)

[akima]

Originally Posted by Alex

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:

[Alex]

You found him!




(j/k, no idea who that is)

Link to original page on YouTube.

[jack_bm]

Originally Posted by akima

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 *

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

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 ) before i head off thanks again!

[etiainen]

Originally Posted by str8t six

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.

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.

[DownByFive]

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

[str8t six]

Originally Posted by etiainen

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!

[greenaero]

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.

[etiainen]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...tomotive&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:



This is my hiking backpack.

[FrugalNinja250]

Originally Posted by trixter

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.

[etiainen]

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.

[etiainen]

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.

[cmSAE]

Originally Posted by etiainen

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?

[etiainen]

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.

[cmSAE]

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

[etiainen]

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

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

[Kstorm21]

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

[headshrink]

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.

[nsaP]

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

[headshrink]

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

[bonbon76]

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.

[etiainen]

Originally Posted by headshrink

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

[etiainen]

Originally Posted by Kstorm21

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

Parking ticket yes for my car, bike towed no.

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

[oreX]

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

[headshrink]

Originally Posted by etiainen

Some of use aren't married

You can buy one off the internet you know.

[etiainen]

I'll pass

[str8t six]

Originally Posted by headshrink

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

Originally Posted by nsaP

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

thats AWESOME!!