Topic: Bags you travel with....

[mikedialect]

Well, I'm big on shoulder bags and bags to carry all of my crap. I've been through several, but I ALWAYS have one with me. I bring my gym clothes, school books and leisure book with me everywhere. I was wondering if and what you folks use for bags. I know a lot of folks use saddle bags, but I love the look of a good ol' naked bike, so i usually strap what I need to my back. I finally broke down and bought a Chrome bag after trying several other brands of messenger bags over the years and I have been extremely happy with it.

[Bob Wessner]

I understand what you mean about the looks, but strapping/wearing something can cause more serious injury in a spill.

[mikedialect]

I understand what you mean about the looks, but strapping/wearing something can cause more serious injury in a spill.

I suppose I should add that I'm not just vein- it's also a price thing. That bag isn't too expensive and the saddles are. I guess I had not considered the bag would make a spill worse. I always have her strapped down with both shoulder straps and I dont get any wind drag, but I imagine getting tangled would make that worse?

[Bob Wessner]

Yes, that's the issue. Located on your back, or at your side, can cause an intrusion that might injure your spine, or make such an injury worse.

[mikedialect]

Yes, that's the issue. Located on your back, or at your side, can cause an intrusion that might injure your spine, or make such an injury worse.

Well, perhaps I shouldn't promote this thread any further! *quietly slips away in shame*

[jdigga]

When I laid down my Yamaha I had a backpack on.  However, the only serious injury sustained were to the leftovers from Cracker Barrel I was carrying.  I rolled when I went down and the contents of my backpack were crushed.  I was looking forward to those chicken and dumplings too.

But seriously, I don't like the feeling of something on my back, so I go the bungie net route on the rear area of my seat.

Sweet bag though, Mike.  The automotive seat belt buckle is a cool detail.

[mlinder]

Her name is Kate.



.........oh.


You mean to carry stuff in............

[nickjtc]

Her name is Kate.
.........oh.
You mean to carry stuff in............

You took the words right out of my mouth. That's no bag, that's my missis.......

[mikedialect]

When I laid down my Yamaha I had a backpack on.  However, the only serious injury sustained were to the leftovers from Cracker Barrel I was carrying.  I rolled when I went down and the contents of my backpack were crushed.  I was looking forward to those chicken and dumplings too.

But seriously, I don't like the feeling of something on my back, so I go the bungie net route on the rear area of my seat.

Sweet bag though, Mike.  The automotive seat belt buckle is a cool detail.

Sorry to hear about the leftovers... glad you made it through instead. Can't win em' all I suppose. I'll probably continue to carry my bag, but it is good to know the situation that could exist.

[relative q]

Those Chrome bags are awesome.  I'm seriously considering buying one for myself, although almost everyone I know has one now.

[mikedialect]

Those Chrome bags are awesome.  I'm seriously considering buying one for myself, although almost everyone I know has one now.

That's one of the main reasons I held out. i went through all of the other bags in the same vein and I've just been plain happiest with this one.

[medic09]

I have a Cortech bag that straps nicely on the back end of my 750 seat.  I've also used dry bag duffels strapped onto the seat.  I don't like anything strapped on me when I'm riding, though I have ridden with my old Dana Designs messenger bag on.  If I were to ride with a bag on my back, I'd want something very stable, that keeps the contents stable inside, and that has a positive closure rather than just a flap (so stuff can't easily tip out).

On the Triumph I've got the hard bags.  Real nice for locking stuff up and walking away for the day while its parked.