How safe is leaving you tail bag on and a seat cushion? - SV650.org

03-07-13, 07:29 AM

Im soon to be starting a job where im commuting to southampton once a week for college, and im going to have to use my tail pack to put my stuff in, im wondering what peoples experiences are of leaving the tail pack empty on the bike? I see it fairly often so some people must do it, but perhaps it isnt worth the risk. Im also wondering the same as im thinking of getting a gel pad cushion or an air hawk(providing i still have a sore **** of the gsxr) and wondering if i can safely leave that, Because thats even more of a hassle, if i stuck with the velcro straps on a gel pad id have to take the seat bolts off to remove. The air hawk looks to have a better quick relase system, though.

Thoughts?

03-07-13, 07:34 AM

Some people will nick things for the sake of taking them, even when they have no use for what they are taking from you.

yorkie_chris · 03-07-13, 07:35 AM

Depends how pikey the area is! My tankbag used to just live on the bike when I left it at uni.

03-07-13, 07:36 AM

This is my thinking...the tail pack isnt major hassle to remove and replace, probs only a couple of minutes each time.

Not sure what the area is like, never really been into southampton. Could ask some freinds that live there i guess.

Tomor · 03-07-13, 08:26 AM

Ref the airhawk, we have lots of people who think it will be ok to leave It on the bike, and end up coming back having had it nicked. I would personally take them both off. Do you not have a locker or something you can stash them in during the day?

Littlepeahead · 03-07-13, 08:33 AM

The Airhawk seat has a quick release system a bit like the removable straps on a bra... and I know this because after Mr LPH lost one of the straps he nicked one of my bra straps to replace it as new ones are about £20!

So will be pretty easy to take the seat with you and leave the straps loose under the seat.

03-07-13, 08:55 AM

Better being safe than sorry. Take it with you. It might never go but all it takes is one ***** to ruin your day.

tonyk · 03-07-13, 09:14 AM

How many times can you replace it because of some scumbag ?
Once twice three time's ?.
Is it worth the risk ?.
If it ain't nailed or bolted down some xxxx will have it.
IMOHO I'd keep it with me.....

Wideboy · 03-07-13, 09:16 AM

If it's city college I'd be more worried about the rest of the bike getting nicked.

Seriously

NTECUK · 03-07-13, 10:52 AM

If it's not a major pia for you it's les for the sticky finger brigade .
chain the bike up too something as well

03-07-13, 07:29 AM	#1
stuR Guest Posts: n/a	How safe is leaving you tail bag on and a seat cushion? Im soon to be starting a job where im commuting to southampton once a week for college, and im going to have to use my tail pack to put my stuff in, im wondering what peoples experiences are of leaving the tail pack empty on the bike? I see it fairly often so some people must do it, but perhaps it isnt worth the risk. Im also wondering the same as im thinking of getting a gel pad cushion or an air hawk(providing i still have a sore **** of the gsxr) and wondering if i can safely leave that, Because thats even more of a hassle, if i stuck with the velcro straps on a gel pad id have to take the seat bolts off to remove. The air hawk looks to have a better quick relase system, though. Thoughts?

03-07-13, 07:34 AM	#2
punkyp Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How safe is leaving you tail bag on and a seat cushion? Some people will nick things for the sake of taking them, even when they have no use for what they are taking from you.

03-07-13, 07:35 AM	#3
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: How safe is leaving you tail bag on and a seat cushion? Depends how pikey the area is! My tankbag used to just live on the bike when I left it at uni. __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

03-07-13, 07:36 AM	#4
stuR Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How safe is leaving you tail bag on and a seat cushion? This is my thinking...the tail pack isnt major hassle to remove and replace, probs only a couple of minutes each time. Not sure what the area is like, never really been into southampton. Could ask some freinds that live there i guess.

03-07-13, 08:26 AM	#5
Tomor Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Yateley, Hants Posts: 2,306	Re: How safe is leaving you tail bag on and a seat cushion? Ref the airhawk, we have lots of people who think it will be ok to leave It on the bike, and end up coming back having had it nicked. I would personally take them both off. Do you not have a locker or something you can stash them in during the day? __________________ Yam XT125R - Sold SV650 -Sold DL 650 K6 - Sold 2012 Street Triple R - For Sale - Linky here

03-07-13, 08:33 AM	#6
Littlepeahead Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Saaarrrfff Posts: 2,908	Re: How safe is leaving you tail bag on and a seat cushion? The Airhawk seat has a quick release system a bit like the removable straps on a bra... and I know this because after Mr LPH lost one of the straps he nicked one of my bra straps to replace it as new ones are about £20! So will be pretty easy to take the seat with you and leave the straps loose under the seat. __________________ Tender is the day, The demons go away, Lord I need to find, Someone who can heal my mind...

03-07-13, 08:55 AM	#7
savage86 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How safe is leaving you tail bag on and a seat cushion? Better being safe than sorry. Take it with you. It might never go but all it takes is one ***** to ruin your day.

03-07-13, 09:14 AM	#8
tonyk Member Mega Poster Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: On the beach... Posts: 1,486	Re: How safe is leaving you tail bag on and a seat cushion? How many times can you replace it because of some scumbag ? Once twice three time's ?. Is it worth the risk ?. If it ain't nailed or bolted down some xxxx will have it. IMOHO I'd keep it with me..... __________________ "Meh" - ASM Forever, RIP. 13/03/1986 - 05/04/2008 "Better to keep your mouth shut and appear stupid than to open it and clear all doubts." Some days its not even worth chewing through the restraints...

03-07-13, 09:16 AM	#9
Wideboy Evel Knievel Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Eastleigh Posts: 4,641	Re: How safe is leaving you tail bag on and a seat cushion? If it's city college I'd be more worried about the rest of the bike getting nicked. Seriously __________________ 05 DRZ400E RIP hovis

03-07-13, 10:52 AM	#10
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: How safe is leaving you tail bag on and a seat cushion? If it's not a major pia for you it's les for the sticky finger brigade . chain the bike up too something as well __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues.

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