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I went to an outlet mall today and bought a shirt, and put it under the cargo net on my bike. It got me thinking... That's the best $6 I've spent on a motorcycle accessory so far.
I'm wondering what you all consider to be your can't-live-without accessories, on the cheap side (say, $50 or under).

I'd also put my little Cortech tank bag on that list too. Can't live without it.

You spent $6 on a bungee net?! Jkidding! ;)  I still have one since '88 (red, to match SRX250), but I can't remember how much (probably $3 back then). I had bought another one to replace it, but it's in a box still waiting to be used!

Edit: Holy cats! I just realized that that bungee net has outlived the motorcycle it was intended for! (14 years!)

Tank bag and plastic-end bungees.

Bungie all the way....I use it almost everytime I ride....with the plastic ends of course. :cheers:

tank bag...i can't even remember the day that i rode without it...

My backpack. I got it in '98 for school and used it a lot. 7 years later I found it under my bed and decided to use it on the bike. Total cost to make it compatable with the GS5= $0. Lucky!!!

Dave  :cheers:

Backpack, i love it! $30.00 at nike outlet store. It's got the chest strap to keep her snug, perfect for riding.

A watch and some velcro.  8)

I have to go with the back pack.  Ever try to fit a 12 pack of MDG under the bungee?  :lol:

In the bottles? Yes.

Why not just carry it in your stomach?

Quote from: Chris.t.CollinsI have to go with the back pack.  Ever try to fit a 12 pack of MDG under the bungee?  :lol:

I've gotten a 24-pack case under the bungees, and 3 2-liter bottles at another time point. ;)

in about 9 months i went through 3 bungies.  different brands and bought from different places.  i use it so much that they get stretched out. :x

I put two strips of electrical tape across the top 1-inch of my visor.  Now I can tilt my head down a bit to block the sun.

For shopping, a tankbag and tailbag ($34 each, I think) are great:  I frequently fit two 1-gallon milk jugs in one bag.  Big cereal boxes, frozen pizzas and baguettes go in a large (but cheap) backpack.

For winter riding, a polar-fleece pullover and neck-gaiter were cheap must-haves.

I visited about 6 stores, trying on sunglasses (while wearing my helmet).  The pair that fit the best cost $6 at a Harley dealership.

the hwy pegs and the throttle lock.

backpack and metric tool kit, in the back pack.  There is still enough room to toss all kinds of misc stuff in there :)

i'd have to say throttle lock and bungie.  fleace neck gator in the winter is great.  but ultimately the best of the best thing i have is my coolmax underwear.  i like it so much i bought more.  now i wear them for work too! no more swamp ass :)

what a great ad for coolmax underwear...maybe you should write to them and let them know how they've changed your life.   ;)

I'm going to regret this, I know, but... Please define swamp ass...

www.urbandictionary.com

1. swamp ass
An unfortunate condition in which the taint (the often hair-bespeckled, flrshy space between balls and ass) is wallowing in the depths of a vile, festering, putrid poo swamp. A generally uncomfortable, unwipable ass. The only cure is gold bond.



i always took it to be jsut sweaty down there.

EDIT: at work we use high powered air hoses.  just stick one in my pocket and ur good for 20 min or so on the hot days.  no gold bond for me.   :lol:

Are you serious?....this thread is destined to land in the tard farm with a question like that! :lol:

:lol:  :lol:  :lol:

Holy mother of christ, what have I done?

best accessory besides the v&h pipe?  definitely gonna say my under armour cold weather tight shirt... it's comfortable and wouldn't let me feel the cold at all, and i could wear it under my nice pimpin' shirts for my nights out.... since i bought it for workin out, it cost nothing (well, as a bike accessory at least)... i haven't ridden in the summer yet (because i broke it) so who knows how the sweat-proof one works...

Tank bag and cargo net.

My tank bag has side pockets that work great for the garage door opener and the small piece of wood that goes under the kickstand.  The rain gear, work pants and other sundry gear go inside.  On the weekends the map pocket gets used the most.

The cargo net holds my lunchbox.... very important.

My backpack and belly pack, that is strapped to the seat.  

As far as hauling stuff I went to Lowes to get the wiring for my hot tub and this is what was in my back pack........   50 ft of 10-3 outdoor wire, 50 amp GFI breaker in it's own metal box, 2 64 oz bottles of bamboo torch fuel, and some other new breakers for my electrical box.   By far that is the most weight I have carried on my back.   The wire alone felt like I had a ompa lompa on my back.

I agree, the bungee net is one of the greatest things ever invented:

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b68/phaedrusGS/bungeenetpic.jpg)

I bought mine for about $1 on eBay (plus $2 or $3 s/h).  :mrgreen:

Throttle lock.

Quote from: BlazinjrThe wire alone felt like I had a ompa lompa on my back.

Yea!  :lol:  :lol:

Those little suckers are heavy  :lol:  :lol:

Can't decide between tank bag, tail bag, and cargo net. When we go to the farmer's market on Saturdays, I use both my tail bag and my sweetie's, plus the bungee net.... You wouldn't think it, but flowers do pretty well hanging off the back under the net.  :thumb:  :mrgreen:

I can't even imagine being without my tank bag...it's my new purse... I do like to be rid of the tail bag once in a while so I can feel the thrill of throwing my leg over the bike...instead of crawling between the tail bag and handlebars.  :lol:

I finally went and bought a cheap tank bag.  I love it.

bungee cargo net for me.  always have something in it and still surprised what it'll take sometimes.  throttle lock and watch to cluster sound like good things as well.

btw - i'm still cracking up about the swamp ass thing :lol:.   lost a little bit (of what little i had anyways) of my innocence reading that :)

Bottle of loctite is cheap and can help keep your expensive stuff stay attached.

You cuold always make your own $1 tank bag (http://anfume.com/1dollar_tankbag.php)

I just bought a tank bag last week. Its a Joe Rocket Manta.  Awesome. Its got a pocket more my cell phone so I can see who's calling and even though its kinda small, between it and my backpack I can take just about anything I need with me on my bike.
(http://www.ridegear.com/store/graphics/large/jrmantabag05.jpg)

what can you fit in there besides a cell phone and a pack of gum?  :P

condoms???

Ya...that tank bag is a fanny pack for a bike. 97gs500e is one step from getting a scooter  :lol:  :nana:

A good tank bag gets my vote. It's really hard to carry a diet coke home in your hand when you are also expected to steer the bike.

Guess I should drink them on site.

Quote from: Phaedruswhat can you fit in there besides a cell phone and a pack of gum?  :P

Cell phone, gum, bike cover, garage door opener, condoms, digital camera, disk lock, and my gloves(when I'm not wearing them).