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Old June 17th, 2012, 05:48 AM   #1
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Question Anyone with The Cycle Guys FastPack?

I don't want to carry a lot of stuff, but I would like a little storage room. I've looked at a couple of motorcycle stores for tail packs, but everything looked bulky. I don't want a tank bag. These FastPacks from The Cycle Guys look like what I've been looking for - no straps, fastens to passenger seat, folds out of the way when not it use - but I wondered if anyone has any experience with them? Don't want to put my money into something that doesn't work the way it should!!
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Old June 17th, 2012, 08:05 AM   #2
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I've got one that I've been using for about 3 years now (Awesome fun fact- the Ninja 250 and the SV650 use the same size bag, so I didn't have to buy a new one when I got a new street bike ). I use it to transport my purse largely, but even with my decent sized clutch purse in there I can still fit any manner of takeout box or a couple quarts of oil or a crumpled up jacket or any other smallish thing I've ever needed to transport. It actually fits a surprising amount of stuff. It looks pretty low profile zipped up, and while they don't recommend it, I've also carried a passenger on it no problem. I've ridden with it through canyons and it doesn't flop around at all when it's expanded and I never need to worry about bungee cords scratching my paint or what have you.

My only negatives are that, after 3 years of california sunshine, the black of the cloth that wraps around the seat is a little sunbleached, and the seat takes some effort to get back on after putting the bag on it. So basically, I have no real complaints

All in all, really great and extremely useful product. Trumps wearing a backpack any day

Oh, and this picture is from a REALLY long time ago, so pay no attention to the laughable technique and still totally stock bike, but here's what it looks like on and half full:

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Old June 17th, 2012, 12:00 PM   #3
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I also have it and love it. No one ever notices it when it's folded down. People always like it and ask about it when I open it up. There's no real way to adjust to size for different loads, so when fully expanded, your items might move around a bit, but I've never had an issue with it. Folded down, it'll hold small stuff like keys, a wallet, and cell phone. I usually have it zipped partially (middle picture) for carrying water and/or a snack for canyon riding. Hasn't happened to mine yet, but I've read about a couple other people experiencing fading, as Tiffani has.



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Old June 17th, 2012, 12:16 PM   #4
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i didnt know they made anything like this
i think im bout to have one...
which one is the one that fits?
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Old June 17th, 2012, 12:19 PM   #5
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i didnt know they made anything like this
i think im bout to have one...
which one is the one that fits?
I believe it's size 3 for our bikes. Best deal I found was on amazon.
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Old June 17th, 2012, 12:23 PM   #6
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I believe it's size 3 for our bikes. Best deal I found was on amazon.
thanks im definitely getting one
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Old June 17th, 2012, 04:52 PM   #7
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Thanks for the info. I'll think this is what I'm going to get.
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Old June 18th, 2012, 03:52 PM   #8
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Old June 18th, 2012, 04:12 PM   #9
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Old June 18th, 2012, 04:20 PM   #10
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Old June 18th, 2012, 04:27 PM   #11
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Old June 18th, 2012, 06:05 PM   #12
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That bag looks awesome! Def gonna get one.
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Old June 19th, 2012, 09:36 AM   #13
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Mine is also faded over the past 3 years. It is a pain to zip it up and down when going back and forth to work. Don't use it much any more once I got saddle bags.
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Old June 20th, 2012, 10:18 AM   #14
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Mine is also faded over the past 3 years. It is a pain to zip it up and down when going back and forth to work. Don't use it much any more once I got saddle bags.
which saddle bags did you go with? Looking for something that I can just leave on the bike instead of taking it off and on. Something that will replace my backpack
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Old July 6th, 2012, 06:27 AM   #15
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Shipped today. Ordered from Powersports Junkie for $57.59 with free shipping.
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Old July 30th, 2012, 09:54 AM   #16
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I asked @Zombiphone about this bag AGES ago. I just this minute ordered one I couldn't get it from a local supplier, so it's having to come all the way from team america. They better at least put a mini american flag inside the pack to justify the postage costs!

Looking forward to using this thing instead of my tank bag. The tank bag has been slowly trashing my paintwork.
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Old August 16th, 2012, 04:17 PM   #17
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Does anyone else have trouble installing the FastPack? The back seat doesn't seem to want to go back on with it on. Or do you really have to jam that seat down?
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Old August 16th, 2012, 08:35 PM   #18
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Does anyone else have trouble installing the FastPack? The back seat doesn't seem to want to go back on with it on. Or do you really have to jam that seat down?
I use this pattern on the straps:



You have to keep the circled part of the seat uncovered, because it catches on the subframe in the trunk. It also helps a lot to use to key when putting it back on. You'll get it down.
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Old August 17th, 2012, 08:35 AM   #19
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Ya what he said ^

That is the exact pattern I used to attach mine to my rear seat.
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Old August 17th, 2012, 09:42 AM   #20
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Does anyone else have trouble installing the FastPack? The back seat doesn't seem to want to go back on with it on. Or do you really have to jam that seat down?
Yep. I had a great deal of trouble but I eventually got it on with the help of my house-mate.
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Old August 17th, 2012, 12:57 PM   #21
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Thanks guys I will give it another try with that pattern. And it worked! Thanks for you help. That pic of the underside of the seat helped too.

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Old December 10th, 2012, 01:22 PM   #22
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Little review:

I've had this thing 3/4 months now. It beats the hell out of backpacks and tank bags. So impressed with it that I'm going to buy another spare incase I wear this one out and then can't get hold of another. The zip on it is really strong. I use this bag every time I ride and so far it has shown no signs of wear.

The storage space is deceptively huge. It doesn't look like it can hold that much in the pictures, but I've managed to cram lots into it.

Highly recommend this to anyone with a ninjette. My only gripe is that it's a tight fit to get on the bike. It's hard to get the seat on once you've fitted the fastpack to it. I actually slightly damaged my bag a bit while trying to get it on the bike. You only have to deal with that faff once though, so it's not so bad.
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Can someone measure their passenger seat?

I don't have my bike yet and I want to get this bag:
http://www.thecycleguys.com/ninja-250-08-12/

I want to know if it'll fit. Is the rear seat similar to the 250?
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I think you will want to refer to this thread.

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Old April 17th, 2013, 06:42 AM   #27
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Powersport Junkie still has them on sale - ending today, April 17 for $58.69 with free shipping.

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So, what's the verdict? Does this fit the 300 or not? I am getting conflicting answers of yes and no. Anyone tried it on the 300 at all yet?
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Old June 1st, 2013, 06:41 PM   #29
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I HAVE to get one of these..................just the other day I was riding when it was really windy out and the wind got a hold of the zipper on my backpack and unzipped it half way. Luckily I only lost one item out of my bag and it wasn't a big deal, but my wallet, phone, etc. was in that same pouch. No idea how I didn't lose them..........
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I HAVE to get one of these..................just the other day I was riding when it was really windy out and the wind got a hold of the zipper on my backpack and unzipped it half way. Luckily I only lost one item out of my bag and it wasn't a big deal, but my wallet, phone, etc. was in that same pouch. No idea how I didn't lose them..........
had this happen to me with a cheap pack when i was tucking.
just use a piece of 550 cord and tie the pulls together on one side of the pack.
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I decided to shoot The Cycle Guys an email regarding the 300 and sizing. Here's what they stated, for anyone interested:

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The bad news: The FastPack for the Ninja 250 will not fit the 300.
The good news: FastPack Size 7 will be available by the end of June, and it fits the Ninja 300 as well as a few other bikes. Please check our website in a couple of weeks or send me an email to confirm availability.
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Regarding the fading issue on the side fabric on FastPack tail bags, I recommend you use a UV sunblock fabric spray, available at most fabric stores. Any black fabric left out in the sun a long time will fade, but the UV sunblock spray once a year keeps things looking good!
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I just bought size 3 for mine. A bit derpy looking but whatev's. It's shape doesn't go with the 300 seat.
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Old July 20th, 2013, 03:06 PM   #34
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Picked one of these up recently. PIA to get the seat back on at first but you do get the hang of it. It's not as sturdy when fully expanded so I might cut out some cardboard shaped to fit and that I can fold up and carry it in the pack when I don't need the expansion.
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Picked one of these up recently. PIA to get the seat back on at first but you do get the hang of it. It's not as sturdy when fully expanded so I might cut out some cardboard shaped to fit and that I can fold up and carry it in the pack when I don't need the expansion.
When there isn't much in the bag I handle the sturdyness problem by not always zipping the outside zip all the way around. I just zip it all the way across the edge of the bag that runs parallel to my back and leave the rest open. It makes the bag wedge shaped. Looks better than having it kinda flop to the side when it's half full.
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Nice to hear the positive reviews on this bag. Just ordered it for a steal since I am getting tired of carrying my backpack.
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Yep, it's a handy bag to place small things in, a small lunch, water bottle, etc. It may test your patience the first time you try to snap the rear seat back into place with the bag fitted. It's a pain in the ass until you get the hang of it. The first time, I was ready to bring it back to the store and yell in frustration "Splain to me why this no work!"
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I picked one up awhile back. It was very hard to get on at first and I was a bit frustrated. The trick is to not put it on so tight, it just needs to be loose and then you are good to go. I really love this bag for its low profile and it works rather nicely.
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Will this bag comfortable fit a 6 pack? (of bottles)
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Will this bag comfortable fit a 6 pack? (of bottles)
Haven't tried it but if using a plastic water bottle as a guide, I'd say probably yes. I can confirm next time I'm in the same place where my bike is stored unless someone beats me to it.
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