chevysoldier Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 Finally. Wife had a friend come over so I took the opportunity to get out. Grabbed dinner at White Castle, I'm gonna have the farts later, then went to Iron Pony. Found a tail bag I really liked. Has a lot of room with one expandable main compartment and two side ones. Has a bungee on top and a net that unpacks and snaps to hold your spare helmet. Can also add on saddle bags. Seems to be quality made and I like the fact it uses buckle straps instead of bungees. Saddlemen brand- $99.99. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garysol1 Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 Bag looks nice. Not sure I care for how it attaches to the bike though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted April 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 Bag looks nice. Not sure I care for how it attaches to the bike though...Why do you say that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 You need something to cushion the straps, to keep them from rubbing through the paint! Looks good though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted April 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 You need something to cushion the straps, to keep them from rubbing through the paint! Looks good though!It actually came with 4 pieces of clear "tape" to put on the bike to protect it. Oh and it my laptop fits nice and snug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garysol1 Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 Why do you say that?They look like they "attach" to the body work and I am just not a big fan of that. The bag itself looks really nice and versatile though. Is there any way to run the straps securely under your rear seat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted April 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 They look like they "attach" to the body work and I am just not a big fan of that. The bag itself looks really nice and versatile though. Is there any way to run the straps securely under your rear seat?On the way home I ran the strap through the frame. At home I did try to see if I could just run them under the seat but it was getting dark and cold so I'm gonna try again tomorrow. Under the rear seat would be easier and simpler to put on and off I think. I'll post up how I end up strapping it for good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 On the way home I ran the strap through the frame. At home I did try to see if I could just run them under the seat but it was getting dark and cold so I'm gonna try again tomorrow. Under the rear seat would be easier and simpler to put on and off I think. I'll post up how I end up strapping it for good.That's why I like my bungies, easy to put on and take off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 I t looks good. Like it was made for the bike, duh...I've tried both bungies and straps. I kinda think straps stay put better. Both will rub paint anyway. I haven't checked my tank cover straps to see if they have worn the paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted April 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 I think I prefer the straps as well. They seem to stay put and you can get them nice and tight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 I think I prefer the straps as well. They seem to stay put and you can get them nice and tight.For your usage, I guess more secure is better, since you will use it morethan I do mine. You need somewhere to keep the bike that you can just leave the bag on it when you get home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted April 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 For your usage, I guess more secure is better, since you will use it morethan I do mine. You need somewhere to keep the bike that you can just leave the bag on it when you get home!Would be nice to leave it on the bike. And I want it to be as secure as possible, don't want my new laptop bouncing down the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 Would be nice to leave it on the bike. And I want it to be as secure as possible, don't want my new laptop bouncing down the road.I was just fine with mine under tha bungee net all last year. Never had an issue with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 Looks good Cheevy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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