Tail bag sugestions?

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Tail bag sugestions?

#1 Unread post by BigChickenStrips »

Im lookign for a tail bag for my ninja 250. i dont want a huge one bcaue i probably wont cary too much stuff, but i would like somethign that will be easy to mount to the bike with those little cargo hooks. i'd like to be able to hold a change of clothes or a six pack of my favorite beverage (caffine free diet pepsi) and maybe some smaller pockets to put little stuff in. if you have a bag you really like, tell me about it.
heres a few i found:

http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1=&L ... FTL_CAR022

http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1=&L ... HEL_82-417 (this says magnetic but its a tail bag not a tank bag?)

http://street-bikes.ridegear.com/cgi-bi ... ?E+scstore (same as above but in colors)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/EXL-YELL ... QQtcZphoto (ebay find. not sure the yellow would be the right color to match the bike)

any other sugestions? thanks
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#2 Unread post by Scoutmedic »

I don't own one but, MotoPak GT-Tail looks good. The price is higher than the others you linked to but, I didn't read through them to see the size or "extras" that are included. Just looked at the pictures.

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MotoPak eBay auctions

Just don't outbid me on the magnetic tankbag! :laughing:

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#3 Unread post by camthepyro »

How do those stap onto the bike?

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#4 Unread post by Scoutmedic »

I believe you bungee them to the frame.

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#5 Unread post by dieziege »

Ryan... it isn't a tail bag but check out the Icon Urban tank bag... available in a yellow that is a very close match to the yellow of your bike, and very handy... magnetic, doubles as a backpack and helmet carrier....

Yes, I own one...works fine, hopefully will last a long time. :)
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#6 Unread post by TechTMW »

I've had a tailpack blow out on me (The bungee hooks popped off of the cords) I believe it was a Nelson-Rigg pack. I would suggest getting something with buckles on it and not relying on bungee cords if you are going to be using the thing daily.
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#7 Unread post by Lion_Lady »

I've got THIS tailbag on my Rockster:

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Love it.

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#8 Unread post by CNF2002 »

I have this one

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Works good...small, but expands a LOT when needed. Plus can unzip from base and be carried as a backpack.
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#9 Unread post by flynrider »

I had no idea what a tailbag was before reading this thread. I just use a normal sized backpack and run the shoulder straps around the seat. Since the buckles are under the seat, it can't be easily removed and the price can't be beat. (Yes, I'm a cheap b*****d :laughing: ). If someone does manage to steal it, I'm only out a few bucks.
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#10 Unread post by BigChickenStrips »

thanks for all the replies. what about saddle bags? anyone use saddle bags on a sport-type bike? esp with the way the exaust is im not sure how functional these would be? i guess i need to go to the store and look at some IRL to see what i like.
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