Guest Fly4hire Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 My touring these days is usually nothing more than day rides with the occasional 1 or 2 day overnight. As I really don't need to carry much more than a change of cloths and toothbrush I thought I might be able to get buy with a decent back pack rather than expenses of racks, soft baggs etc. that will see very sporadic use Does anyone know of any good backpacks that are motorcycle specific, with optimized position of shoulder straps that might work well? There are some out there that are designed to carry a helmet, but that's fluff and the helmet is supposed to be on your head not in your luggage. Thanks. BTW, just sold by BMW K12RS today and am having way, way more fun on my Coppa than I have had on any bike for years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrt Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 Rather than carry a load (in the wind) on your back, consider a tank bag. Easy to remove, infinitely useful might cover up some of that nice paintwork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuzzTim Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 Fly4Hire I've got the Guzzi tankbag, which unzips and turns into a backpack.. I use it for commuting, and it holds my Thinkpad and other stuff pretty well.. When I get to the office, I just unzip it from the base, pop out the straps and fling it over my shoulder. I have a bigger FAMSA tankbag on my Tuono, and it also converts into a backpack. I think riding with a backpack is a PITA. Cheers, Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gthyni Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 I have a Haglöfs Tight Pro Large, Adjustable to be as slim as the content allows and fits tightly the the spine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MikeC Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 Mine is made by Fox. I like it and it works great while riding either of my bikes. I found mine at a large multi Jap bike dealership. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tikkanen Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 Fly4Hire I've got the Guzzi tankbag, which unzips and turns into a backpack.. I use it for commuting, and it holds my Thinkpad and other stuff pretty well.. When I get to the office, I just unzip it from the base, pop out the straps and fling it over my shoulder. I have a bigger FAMSA tankbag on my Tuono, and it also converts into a backpack. I think riding with a backpack is a PITA. Cheers, Tim 53922[/snapback] I'll second that. I went for the Oxford tankbag but I found out that my tank isn't magnetic, so back to square one. I ended up with the Guzzi tankbag as it is designed for the hump we have on our tanks. Works well and as Tim says you can also use it as a backpack. Recommendable. Cheers Søren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fly4hire Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 I'll second that. I went for the Oxford tankbag but I found out that my tank isn't magnetic, so back to square one. I ended up with the Guzzi tankbag as it is designed for the hump we have on our tanks. Works well and as Tim says you can also use it as a backpack. Recommendable. 53962[/snapback] OK who sells these on-line at a reasonable price, and has anyone found a way to use one without rubbing or scuffing the paint - my biggest problem with tankbags? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tikkanen Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 OK who sells these on-line at a reasonable price, and has anyone found a way to use one without rubbing or scuffing the paint - my biggest problem with tankbags? 53965[/snapback] I use the tankbag every day and so far there hasn't been any scuffing whatsoever. I'm not using any protecting layer or anything so I'm quite impressed. Søren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest motomaniac Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 I've got a Marsee tank bag, and everytime I use it, it leaves marks on the tank. Little checkerboard looking pattern marks from the underside rubber covering of the bag. They're not "scuffs", because they can be cleaned up with a towel. I finally played safe and bought a lambskin rag, cut it to fit the bottom of the tank bag, and use it under the bag. Problem is, now I'm overly worried about the nylon straps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_roethlisberger Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 I like the MG tank-bag, and haven't had any trouble with. The only problem I have had is that my laptop barely fits inside the bag, almost to a fault. So I really need a backpack or messenger bag option when commuting to work. al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrt Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 The zipper is standard YKK brand, I think. Why not take the bag to an upholstery shop or seamstress (seamster?) shop and have a purpose-built laptop bag that would zip onto the Guzzi tank bra? My ibook fits inside my tankbag with enough room to wrap it in a tshirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big J Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 Dont usually bother with luggage,thats what pockets are for, or if it's bulky, stick it down yer jumper.When travelling with the better half,she wears a Richa backpack that takes all she needs for a weekend, and is totally waterproof. Very expandable too,you could almost fit a Pan European riders' head inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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