Hey everyone. I'm trying to get some feedback on tank bags. I want to start taking my bike to work, but I need to carry my laptop everyday. Anyone doing this now? Any feedback would be appreciated!!!
For a laptop I would go with a backpack. They make special laptop backpacks with foam protection. Check out CompUSA. I wouldnt put a laptop in a tank bag because of the vibration. Although a tankbag can hold a rain suit and extra layer clothing for colder conditions (its amazing how a 80 degree day can go totally sour)) . I have an eclipse tank bag which is close to 15 years old and still works great.
Chris
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Use a backpack or a tailbag. I have a tailbag for my GS, the Tourmaster Cortech. Love it. The Cortech Sport probably looks alot better. Non-slip bottom, bungees built in that clip directly to the tie down hooks on my (93) GS.
For a tankbag, I use the tourmaster mini magnetic. Its not really that small - holds a face shield and lots of other crap, like gatorade or a 3L cameback bladder. It also fits right on top of the GS's tank with no interferance from the handlebars.
have fun shopping! lots of other good choices out there as well.
I also have a cortech mini magnetic bag, it's not really little like the super mini ones. I think it's a great size. I wouldn't pay the 80 bucks my dealer wants for one, I think I got it for like 40 off of ebay.
(http://tourmaster.com/pics-large/82-401.jpg)
Has anyone tried the Frank Thomas tank bags
http://www.cyclegear.com/
I looked at some in the store and they looked pretty good.
They also looked like they were shaped better than the tadpole bags for carrying office gear.
i have a Nelson-Rigg tank bag, that i love (i got flamed here for saying "i heart my tankbag"...but you know what? i do.):
(http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/photos/OG/g18039.jpg)
However, i am not ever planning on putting my laptop in there. Strong magnets and laptops don't seem like they'd make good company. i know other people have done it without problems...but i can't risk it. :dunno_white:
If you're going to transport a laptop or anything else that's sensitive to vibration and magnets (ie. anything with a hard drive like an iPod or even flash media devices), make sure you do it in a backpack. Your body will absorb the vibration that your bike frame can't if it's sitting on your back and not on your tank or tail.