05-01-2010, 09:57 AM | #11 |
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Re: Backpack Recommendations??
Check out the links I posted and see that discussion and some of the recommendations. Not endorsing them, but a lot of people use them and they seem to work well for their intended purpose.
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05-01-2010, 09:45 PM | #12 |
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Re: Backpack Recommendations??
I sincerely appreciate all your thoughts and input. Before I actually purchase a backpack I decided to try wearing my old L.L. Bean backpack and see how it feels...if it pulls me down or feels funny etc. I'm a teacher so I need some sort of bag to bring all my papers home to grade! :roll:
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05-03-2010, 06:36 AM | #18 |
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Just buy good quality bungees and take care when strapping down a bag. Bungees are also cheap and easy to replace when they get to feeling weak and insecure. You can also get bags when tiedowns that have actual snaps or buckles. An anchor strap is on the bike and ready to have the bag attached within seconds. Nelson Rigg makes then and I am sure Cortech does too. This makes for a very safe secure and convenient system.
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05-03-2010, 07:57 AM | #19 |
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When I first bought the tail bag the bungees felt not quite tight enough for my liking. I just tied and extra stopper knot in the end of the bungee cord after it passed through the hook.
I'll post a pic later today.
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05-03-2010, 08:19 AM | #20 |
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Don't give up the backpack idea completely.
You will have to lock your helmet to the bike when you leave if you use a tail bag or saddlebags - you know where the D-ring lock is underneath the seat, right? Or, more secure, if you get a full face helmet, you can lock it on with a short cable lock or a gun trigger lock like I previously posted on here. |
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