Laptop and Motorcycling - SV650.org

21-01-08, 02:29 PM

I need to carry my laptop to construction sites, to office, to home... and I'd like to commute with my bike, instead of taking a car, bus, tram. I now have a backpack with some soft things inside so that the computer would be more cozy. If I drop the pack I'll just a have a lot of computer parts.

Any ideas? I hate top boxes, but I guess they would do the job. I was also thinking of getting a "hard duty" plastic suitcase, custimize the padding to accept the computer and then create fixing points so that I could use it as a "saddle pack". Probebly the computer would still survive low speed drops, I don't really care what happens if done from 60+.

Any tried and tested solutions?

Cheers,

Ville

21-01-08, 02:36 PM

why dont you just put it in your rucksack inside the laptop case? I cant imagine it would get damaged unless you came off.

jambo · 21-01-08, 02:37 PM

Baglux (or Bagster as they are now I believe) make tank bags that are larger than the oxford offerings, you should be able to get one in there. Not the cheapest option, but hey...

21-01-08, 02:46 PM

My daughter carries her laptop around in a Baglux bag on the tank of her Gixer 600.

Richie · 21-01-08, 03:40 PM

get lissa to make you a laptop box for your bike...

Humm this could be an interesting idea...
not a topbox but a slender laptop box.

21-01-08, 03:52 PM

He needs a Scouse Laptop box like those brightly stickered up C90s have.

Richie · 21-01-08, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lozzo

He needs a Scouse Laptop box like those brightly stickered up C90s have.

teeheehee

21-01-08, 04:33 PM

Hein Gericke do a laptop bag for the bike/rider

21-01-08, 04:35 PM

I came in today with my laptop in my laptop bag, which was then inside my backpack. Fits pretty well and theres space for a ham sandwich too. Take your laptop bag to the backpack shop for 100% surety.

No more ham sandwiches for me though, all gone now.

PS - I'd also recommend you use some kind of backup (I use Carbonite), cos if you do have a drop (or worse) you'll be less than pleased if you break the hard drive...

21-01-08, 05:36 PM

I have to take mine to Uni which is why I bought Brian the Snail:

No, really, that was the reason I bought it.

Hey - luggage just doesn't go with the 'Blade OK.

The one advantage I did find with it was that being hard, lockable luggage, the contents are covered by the bike's insurance.

21-01-08, 02:29 PM	#1
Kyytsis Guest Posts: n/a	Laptop and Motorcycling I need to carry my laptop to construction sites, to office, to home... and I'd like to commute with my bike, instead of taking a car, bus, tram. I now have a backpack with some soft things inside so that the computer would be more cozy. If I drop the pack I'll just a have a lot of computer parts. Any ideas? I hate top boxes, but I guess they would do the job. I was also thinking of getting a "hard duty" plastic suitcase, custimize the padding to accept the computer and then create fixing points so that I could use it as a "saddle pack". Probebly the computer would still survive low speed drops, I don't really care what happens if done from 60+. Any tried and tested solutions? Cheers, Ville

21-01-08, 02:36 PM	#2
pencil shavings Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Laptop and Motorcycling why dont you just put it in your rucksack inside the laptop case? I cant imagine it would get damaged unless you came off.

21-01-08, 02:37 PM	#3
jambo Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Croydonia Posts: 5,376	Re: Laptop and Motorcycling Baglux (or Bagster as they are now I believe) make tank bags that are larger than the oxford offerings, you should be able to get one in there. Not the cheapest option, but hey... __________________ Modern motorcycles are bloody brilliant, enjoy it while we can

21-01-08, 02:46 PM	#4
Lozzo Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Laptop and Motorcycling My daughter carries her laptop around in a Baglux bag on the tank of her Gixer 600.

21-01-08, 03:40 PM	#5
Richie fantabulas Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Nr Durham Posts: 4,940	Re: Laptop and Motorcycling get lissa to make you a laptop box for your bike... Humm this could be an interesting idea... not a topbox but a slender laptop box. __________________ My Flickr photos Last edited by Richie; 21-01-08 at 03:46 PM.

21-01-08, 03:52 PM	#6
Lozzo Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Laptop and Motorcycling He needs a Scouse Laptop box like those brightly stickered up C90s have.

21-01-08, 04:33 PM	#8
Paws Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Laptop and Motorcycling Hein Gericke do a laptop bag for the bike/rider

21-01-08, 04:35 PM	#9
ooger Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Laptop and Motorcycling I came in today with my laptop in my laptop bag, which was then inside my backpack. Fits pretty well and theres space for a ham sandwich too. Take your laptop bag to the backpack shop for 100% surety. No more ham sandwiches for me though, all gone now. PS - I'd also recommend you use some kind of backup (I use Carbonite), cos if you do have a drop (or worse) you'll be less than pleased if you break the hard drive...

21-01-08, 05:36 PM	#10
K Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Laptop and Motorcycling I have to take mine to Uni which is why I bought Brian the Snail: No, really, that was the reason I bought it. Hey - luggage just doesn't go with the 'Blade OK. The one advantage I did find with it was that being hard, lockable luggage, the contents are covered by the bike's insurance.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Prove your motorcycling worth!	gettin2dizzy	Idle Banter	10	19-06-08 12:20 PM
IHIE Guidelines for Motorcycling	the_lone_wolf	Bikes - Talk & Issues	34	21-02-08 05:20 PM
Safer Motorcycling	Quedos	Bikes - Talk & Issues	4	22-06-06 08:58 AM
Unsung heroes of motorcycling	tricky	Idle Banter	10	07-06-06 09:43 PM
Motorcycling Claim to Fame.	tricky	Idle Banter	29	25-04-06 08:45 AM