Looking for 250 Storage

Coolbpf · June 20th, 2012, 03:29 PM

Hey guys, anyone have bags they recommend for a ninja 250? Doesn't matter what style (saddle, tail, tank etc), but has anyone found a bag set that's worth checking out?

I realize that a motorcycle isn't going to be very secure but I need some way to store my gloves and other oddities I may bring on my trip, without having to worry about someone walking over and taking them. I have backpacks but I can't always wear one into places I go.

Thanks for the help.

ai4px · June 20th, 2012, 08:03 PM

I saw this on a local bike and liked it.

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/s...FQcFnQod5lj-0Q

NevadaWolf · June 21st, 2012, 11:56 AM

I've been using this little tank bag for the essentials (gloves, lock, wallet, phone, keys, map) and it works well. Tough I don't know if mine has the "hideaway backpack straps".

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...-Tank-Bag.aspx

Coolbpf · June 21st, 2012, 08:25 PM

Right on thanks guys. Both of those look like what I'm considering. thanks!

Momaru · June 21st, 2012, 08:49 PM

For quick trips or around town I've been using a Rapid Transit Recon 19
Magnetic tank bag & converts to a backpack pretty quick. Also holds a hydration bladder, which I really love despite I had to buy it separately.

Longer trips I use the Bags Connection tail bag
Had it just over a year and no complaints. It's not hard luggage though, so a knife will open it (or cut through the mounting straps) if someone's really interested in the contents

adouglas · July 5th, 2012, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ai4px

I saw this on a local bike and liked it.

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/s...FQcFnQod5lj-0Q

That Saddlemen tunnel bag is VERY tempting.

I commute on my bike and have to carry a 15" laptop from time to time. Very few tank bags can do that and I really dislike backpacks because they inhibit airflow through my jacket. My tank bag (the Axio hardshell bag) does carry the laptop, but it's darned tight.

The larger version of this thing could easily accommodate it plus anything else I might want to carry to/from work. I checked out the instruction PDF and it also looks like it's easy-on, easy-off. It attaches to a mounting pad that you strap to your pax seat. The pad has a Velcro surface and three straps with Fastex buckles that you pre-adjust and leave in place. Plunk the bag onto the pad, snap the three buckles and awaaay you go.

NikRN06 · July 6th, 2012, 04:23 PM

My wife needed a small bag to carry her hand purse (barely larger than her cell phone) and a pair of glasses or gloves. I came up with a pretty neat little "pouch" that I installed inside the right fairing, just below the right handlebar.

I made it from black denier nylon which has a plastic-like lining. I made a flap style closure, so its not totally secure but nothing ever falls out. Its water resistant, but not waterproof simply because of the lack of a solid closure. I wanted it to be a one hand operation to put things in and take things out. Even though its very close to the radiator cap, it shows no signs of heat damage after a few months of use.

I can try to take a pic of it- but its nearly out of site. Nobody ever notices its even there until they see her reach inside.

D. Dubya · July 8th, 2012, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adouglas

That Saddlemen tunnel bag is VERY tempting.

I have the Tunnel Tail Bag. It's the smaller size, which fits like it was made for the 250. I think the bigger one just wouldn't fit properly. Anyhow, I can carry a lot of stuff - shoes, snacks, couple of bottles of water, hat, headphones, etc. Here are a few pics:

adouglas · July 9th, 2012, 02:39 PM

Thanks for those pics... I contacted Saddlemen CS and they said a laptop won't fit in the small bag.

Just as a point of reference, the larger bag has a tunnel 12" wide... and the widest part of the Ninjette tail is wider than that.

June 20th, 2012, 03:29 PM	#1
Coolbpf Limp Noodle Name: Tyler Location: Missouri Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250, Fastest Red money can buy Posts: 212	Looking for 250 Storage Hey guys, anyone have bags they recommend for a ninja 250? Doesn't matter what style (saddle, tail, tank etc), but has anyone found a bag set that's worth checking out? I realize that a motorcycle isn't going to be very secure but I need some way to store my gloves and other oddities I may bring on my trip, without having to worry about someone walking over and taking them. I have backpacks but I can't always wear one into places I go. Thanks for the help.

June 21st, 2012, 11:56 AM	#3
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June 20th, 2012, 08:03 PM	#2
ai4px ninjette.org sage Name: Wes Location: Sumter SC Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 650r 2009 Vulcan 800 2005 Posts: 557	I saw this on a local bike and liked it. http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/s...FQcFnQod5lj-0Q

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Coolbpf Limp Noodle Name: Tyler Location: Missouri Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250, Fastest Red money can buy Posts: 212	Right on thanks guys. Both of those look like what I'm considering. thanks!

July 6th, 2012, 04:23 PM	#7
NikRN06 ninjette.org member Name: Nikole Location: Lakeland Florida Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 205R, 2009 Yamaha R6 Posts: 41	My wife needed a small bag to carry her hand purse (barely larger than her cell phone) and a pair of glasses or gloves. I came up with a pretty neat little "pouch" that I installed inside the right fairing, just below the right handlebar. I made it from black denier nylon which has a plastic-like lining. I made a flap style closure, so its not totally secure but nothing ever falls out. Its water resistant, but not waterproof simply because of the lack of a solid closure. I wanted it to be a one hand operation to put things in and take things out. Even though its very close to the radiator cap, it shows no signs of heat damage after a few months of use. I can try to take a pic of it- but its nearly out of site. Nobody ever notices its even there until they see her reach inside.

July 9th, 2012, 02:39 PM	#9
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	Thanks for those pics... I contacted Saddlemen CS and they said a laptop won't fit in the small bag. Just as a point of reference, the larger bag has a tunnel 12" wide... and the widest part of the Ninjette tail is wider than that.