Cruiser tank bag or tail bag?
Cruiser tank bag or tail bag?
When I first got my bike, I used a small bag & bungee net on my pillion, but it was a hassle. So I started using a backpack, but I do mostly superslab riding & it can be uncomfortable with the constant drag.
I was wondering if any of you use a tank bag or a tail bag...I know that these are mostly used by sportbike riders...
I DON'T have a sissybar, so that's why I can't use a sissybar bag.
Any ideas or recommendations?
(the cheaper the better )
I was wondering if any of you use a tank bag or a tail bag...I know that these are mostly used by sportbike riders...
I DON'T have a sissybar, so that's why I can't use a sissybar bag.
Any ideas or recommendations?
(the cheaper the better )
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I've had the same dilemma - the bag I'm eyeing but haven't made any decisions over is the Icon "Urban Tank Bag" which is a tank bag with backpack straps, and the part that protects the paint on your tank flips over to carry your helmet.
I'm curious to see if any other cruiser riders use tankbags at all either.
I'm curious to see if any other cruiser riders use tankbags at all either.
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It's pricey, but effective, depending on what you are carrying.
http://www.sargentcycle.com/route66.htm
Another (Clever, IMO) option is the backrest/sissy bar bag, which goes great w/ a cruiser. Course, guess you'd ahve to get a sissy bar...
http://motorcycle-luggage.com/TombstoneBackrestBag/
http://www.sargentcycle.com/route66.htm
Another (Clever, IMO) option is the backrest/sissy bar bag, which goes great w/ a cruiser. Course, guess you'd ahve to get a sissy bar...
http://motorcycle-luggage.com/TombstoneBackrestBag/
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Well, I'm, basically looking for something that can carry a lunch bag & a pair of slacks.
That first link is way too small,
and since my wife never wants to ride,
I really don't want to spend $150-200 on a sissybar + whatever a sissybar bag costs.
I saw a thread by sportbikers with tailbags & tankbags, but I'd like to know if/how they work on cruisers since the tail & tanks are so different.
That first link is way too small,
and since my wife never wants to ride,
I really don't want to spend $150-200 on a sissybar + whatever a sissybar bag costs.
I saw a thread by sportbikers with tailbags & tankbags, but I'd like to know if/how they work on cruisers since the tail & tanks are so different.
TechTMW wrote:It's pricey, but effective, depending on what you are carrying.
http://www.sargentcycle.com/route66.htm
Another (Clever, IMO) option is the backrest/sissy bar bag, which goes great w/ a cruiser. Course, guess you'd ahve to get a sissy bar...
http://motorcycle-luggage.com/TombstoneBackrestBag/
If you get that bag, you should tell us how it works out for you!
Nalian wrote:I've had the same dilemma - the bag I'm eyeing but haven't made any decisions over is the Icon "Urban Tank Bag" which is a tank bag with backpack straps, and the part that protects the paint on your tank flips over to carry your helmet.
I'm curious to see if any other cruiser riders use tankbags at all either.
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You're going to have a tough time finding something that looks really good on a cruiser w/o the sissybar.
Well, You'd probably want a tailpack then, from your description. I know you probably want to go the cheap route, which usually involves a bag w/ internal bungee cords that come out of the bottom and hook onto your bike.
Just an JYI, though. I've had TWO of them blow out on me on the road (Only after 6 months and 1 year of ownership, respectively) The bungee cord hooks tend to be cheap plastic and the cord actually comes out of the hook.
http://www.motorhelmets.com/htm1/luggag ... lassic.htm
They worked fine til the cords blew out... might want to look at something a little more sturdy, but that's going to cost you.
Well, You'd probably want a tailpack then, from your description. I know you probably want to go the cheap route, which usually involves a bag w/ internal bungee cords that come out of the bottom and hook onto your bike.
Just an JYI, though. I've had TWO of them blow out on me on the road (Only after 6 months and 1 year of ownership, respectively) The bungee cord hooks tend to be cheap plastic and the cord actually comes out of the hook.
http://www.motorhelmets.com/htm1/luggag ... lassic.htm
They worked fine til the cords blew out... might want to look at something a little more sturdy, but that's going to cost you.
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