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Offline OldSchool_IsCool

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CB as Grocery Getter
« on: April 01, 2007, 12:55:22 pm »
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Offline csendker

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Re: CB as Grocery Getter
« Reply #1 on: April 01, 2007, 01:09:18 pm »
Nice compromise to a permanent rack.  I really like the look of my 550 without the luggage rack, but I use it going back and forth to work and really, really don't like using a backpack.  And my laptop doesn't fit in my saddle bags.  Oh well, I guess I just have to get one of my 175's up & running.
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Offline Slapguts

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Re: CB as Grocery Getter
« Reply #2 on: April 01, 2007, 02:41:32 pm »
I have a small collapsiable tank bag, and no car. Just got home from the grocery store. Packed 2 heads of romaine lettuce, some strawberries and a bag of cat food in it.

Laundromat trips suck, though.
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Re: CB as Grocery Getter
« Reply #3 on: April 01, 2007, 02:52:30 pm »
One time me and my brother did a late night run to the grocey store. To get distilled water for a batt of the other bike. We rode back 2 up with a gallon of distilled water on the tank and a 12 pack of pop in between us. Probly looked a bit queer  but we didn't care it was late at night. haha
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Re: CB as Grocery Getter
« Reply #4 on: April 01, 2007, 02:54:22 pm »
I picked up that same bag for my Florida trip this past September. I did use a sissy bar, the bag setting upright, Bungee cords work well. I also used a back pack off the back of the bar to carry spare fuses, oil and chain lube.. BTW It made a great back rest on the interstate! Later..

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Re: CB as Grocery Getter
« Reply #5 on: April 01, 2007, 03:04:22 pm »
I use an army style knapsack and can do an entire days worth of shopping at Whole Foods and I'm talking 3 course meal and snacks + wine.
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