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Planning a few long distance trips to see friends around the UK, but I'm missing two bits of kit. I've got a 3 part Ram mount Sat Nav holder on my SV, which means I can take the arm and case off when I'm done riding. However with my US20 already full of clothes ect, I'm after recommendations on a small tank bag or similar bag that I can put all my sat nav stuff in when I'm off the bike, maybe hold documents while I'm riding. I've got an old backback that would work, but I've always been told " Load the bike not the rider ", so was just after other peoples opinion Also my bike security right now is basic, a simple datatool shackle, steering lock and a bike cover at night if I'm home. With the majority of my friends living in flats, road side parking would be the only spot to park up for the weekend when visiting. I really could do with abit more security for piece of mind, but needs to be portable ... even better if It could fit under my pillion seat, the only space I have left. Any recommendations would be a huge help ![]() Thanks |
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Got some OXFORD things for sale on here, just bumped them onto page 1.
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A £30 Oxford chain that will fit under the pillion seat, used to chain the back wheel to a lampost/similar, coupled with a bike cover (the Argos ones are cheap and pack small) will generally deter ratboys from attempting to screwdriver your ignition and break your steering lock in an attempt to ride it away. It will not prove much of an obstacle for professionals with a van, but anything bulky/heavy enough to do so is too much to be carrying on the bike, IMO, so try not to worry about that.
RE: luggage. Kriega make the best soft luggage in the world, bar none, for my money. Get a TANK and US-10 from them too and you will have a great tankbag that can also be used to boost your tailpack's capacity when necessary. |
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a huge price range is available on tankbags, but they all come down to three major things, volume/ magnetic or non-magnetic.
How big it is depends on your size as well as your need, sometimes they can occlude the clocks and really get in the way, for others they make a nice support to lean on when on longer journeys, depends what you like, a popular size and make are the Oxford lifetime Humpback range, they are well constructed and contoured with several mounting options, with the option of matching panniers should you later wish to add to them. Although keep an eye out and both Aldi & Lidl do Bike sales; in which you can pickup a basic one for bargain prices. Magnetic bags are convenient and quick and easy to get on & off the bike, however they in lies the problem, get a small amount of grit or dirt on the magnets and it'll scratch your tank, use a barrier of some kind and the "quickness" is slowed to a non-magnetic (harness and clip on) system, personally I'd go for a buglux and bag in that case. Security:- No soft luggage will be secure really and most can be removed fairly quickly, so if you intend to leave anything on the bike a small topbox is your best option as it provides 2 major benefits over soft luggage, it's harder to remove and also doesn't show whether it's full or empty. As to mobile sercurity, if you don't have room for a big Chain, then the next best things are noise and a cable. Noise can be a cheap alarm (I've fitted many Hawk alarms, simple cheap and robust/ get the optional tilt sensor), or you could go down the Alarmed disc lock route. http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...egoryId_165752 http://www.xenasecurity.com/home/current/lock/ A security cable has the advantage of packing small, obviously not as secure as a chain, but does allow you to lockup to street furniture. http://www.lidl.co.uk/cps/rde/SID-09...Detail&id=1665 At the end of the day it comes down to budget and how often you need this stuff, the best option is full hard luggage, but that is expensive, hope the above is of some help, I've used just about every option over the years, so any questions feel free to ask. Cheers Mark.
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Cheers for the suggestions guys.
The tank bag would likely be used more than my US20 will be, but it's impossible to find a small (non obstructing) tank bag for a few bits and pieces. I think my security really needed upgrading regardless of where I'm planning to travel. I'm thinking either a security chain or a cable attached to a disc lock alarm, any attempt to move the cable would at least trigger the alarm. Whereas the chain would only provided a physical barrier with no further deterrent. I'll keep looking Thanks again |
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I have a Xena disc lock. Highly recommend it. My bike lives outside all week at different places every night. I know that if someone even farts on it the alarm goes off. It has gone off a few times where I've not placed it right and its obviously 'dropped' after a while and set itself off, but its about as portable as decent security gets.
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If you want a small useful tank bag, look at the Givi tank lock 3d601(formerly tph02) Very useful size an dead simple to use. Not sure how much you want to spend but the bag and ring will probably set you back around £100. Not anti theft secure though.
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I have this which is brilliant for my commuting needs. Might be abit big for you though.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/FIRST-TIME-E.../dp/B000R566LU I bought this previously which I never used as it was too small - probably ideal for you though. http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...gtailpack1.jpg |
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Bagster do some smaller clip-on or magnetic tank bags. Have a look at the Handy which is also called Tweety if you go for a tank protector/universal harness. These bags are well made and wil last you years.
http://www.bagster.com/en/showroom.php?id=80 I have the Minea. Good size for camera, phone, specs case, chain wax mini tin, waterproof overtrousers and sun hat/wooly hat. Expands for touring. I had this on my SV before I changed bikes and had no problem with seeing the clocks or riding comfort.
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