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23-05-05, 08:19 PM
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bags, nets...WHICH ONES IF ANY
I just purchased my first bike a month ago. '01 sv650s. I LOVE IT!!!!!!!
Anyways , I will be commuting on it this summer and need to find some way to carry some thing to and from school. IF anyone has some info for me i would greatly appreciate it. |
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23-05-05, 08:22 PM
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Hi and welcome to the site. One option is a tank bag.
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23-05-05, 08:24 PM
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I really am skeptical about the scratching and chaffing on the tank. Its so pretty and shiny you know?
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23-05-05, 09:03 PM
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Cody...I recently collected my new bike a long way from home and just used a medium sized rucksak for a journey well up to 800km in 2 days. Longest journey I have ever made on a bike and have to say the rucksack did a great job.Get good padding in the straps and ensure it is a snug fit when you have it on and all should be fine.
  (BTW my rucksack is red, any ideas why?  )
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23-05-05, 09:14 PM
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You might consider a Baglux tankcover and bag combination.
Not cheap but work well and minimise any possible risk of tank and paintwork damage.
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23-05-05, 09:56 PM
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You could always get a top box?!
Ok, maybe not. :P Another option, could possibly be a tailpack, but I doubt you'll find one that will take an A4 folder easily and still be a decent fit on the SV. Much as I hate them, it sounds like a good quality rucksack would be best for you. I'd go for one 'made for bikers' rather than from a camping store. I don't know if it's a problem for storage, but you can get some quite good ones now that will even double as an extra helmet bag - a kind of unzipped expandable section. |
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23-05-05, 10:38 PM
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I have a buffalo backpack is is ace !! when needed.....
depends wot u carrying? laptop or just books etc!!... safety first !
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24-05-05, 06:31 AM
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personally I'd give the rucksack a miss unless you like riding with a big sail on your back. Its a bugger in a cross wind
Cargo net and or tank bag are better options Good luck tris |
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24-05-05, 08:19 AM
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Baglux: I really don't see the point. You put this (quite pricey) thing over the tank to protect the paintwork, but you cant see the paint anyway! Resale value on a bike that old isn't going to be much affected by having abit of worn paint on the tank, I don't think. Especially if you're going to do lots of miles on it.
Just get a tankbag. Easy as pie! |
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24-05-05, 08:26 AM
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I have a tank bag and a Rucksack and personally I hate that BIG lump infront of me when am riding.
The Knox rucksack is ace got gr8 reviews in bike mags. I also see alpinestar came out with one which the mags said aren't too bad. Both cost around £30-£40 |
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