What do you guys put in your carry pack-saddle-tank bags if you have them? also witch one do you prefer to use a back pack, tank bag or saddle bags
I use a backpack and i have a extra pair of sun glasses and a clear pair some bungee cords tire plug kit and a small can of fix a flat
I've used a small back pack to hold my rain suit and lock but have also used a magnetic tank bag. The tank bag is better for those hot days.
i have a icon primerpack magnetic tank bag
(http://store.teamglock.com/merchant2/graphics/00000001/backpack-large.jpg) one of these
In the saddlebags:
Towel
Smal can of Plexus
4 Bungee cords for oversize loads
10' of nylon cord for same
Maps of IL, TN, MO
Tire gauge
Rainsuit
1 quart Rotella 15W40
Rag
Complete toolkit
Spare earplugs
Misc. crap
Backpack- lunch, cell, ipod, wallet. I have a windstopper fleece that goes in there too if I'm not wearing it or may need it. I'm a commuter, 27 miles each way on the highway.
I have a seat bag and I just keep wet weather pants and my purse , glasses, mobile phone, lunch, spare shoes for work, etc. I have a small tool kit under the seat and that's it. My commute is only about 2 minutes so i don't really need any extra clothes or anything. When we go for a day trip I don't really take anything extra.
i quit using my saddlebags for commuting recently. i use a backpack for my loser box, whatever i'm stealing from the shop, etc.
i have a set of cortech saddlebags that have carried everything from babies (hush!) to batteries. they're great, but scratch the side plastics. :(
i hate the backpack. it kills the ventilation of my jacket.
best thing for heavier stuff ? a 20 year old truck ;)
i also have a yellow and black generic school kids back pack. i picked the color do to visibility. although my bike is the standard 04 blue, white, black i don't buy gear to match. i get it for visibility. when i got my summer armor jacket i got the one that was the brightest color. same with my helmet and like i said my back pack too. i also bought the reflective tape that is pre cut for the wheels. with the extra left i put a angled X on the tail fairing just above the brake light. that way at night i am visible head on(with my high beams, f%$k em) side ways with my reflector tape on the wheels. at the rear with my LED tail light and the X reflector. then there is my jacket and lid which reflect from any angle. if i get hit and someone says they did not see me i will punch them square in the face.
hey a fish called Wanda is coming on...adhd moment.
Quote from: ohgood on September 06, 2008, 09:33:48 AM
whatever i'm stealing from the shop, etc.
:laugh: :cheers: :laugh: