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Corporatemonkey
| | Posted on Thursday, August 24, 2006 - 12:42 am: | 
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Bombero, how much room do you need???
The blaster pack is sized like a small frame pack. I don't think any bag could get larger without become cumbersome on a bike.
What about using saddlebags? |
Cochise
| | Posted on Thursday, August 24, 2006 - 07:24 am: |
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Very possible, Bomber, very possible.
The similarities are quite astonishing - your motorcycle has 2 wheels, the tires are black, and it's a Buell!...
......we both have two holes in our nose... |
Bombero
| | Posted on Thursday, August 24, 2006 - 08:58 am: |
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>>>Bombero, how much room do you need???
Well, quite a bit, I think. Sometimes at work I get assigned to different firehouses, so I have to take my gear from one station to another. It's not far, 5 miles tops, but the stuff is a bit bulky. Helmet, boots, pants, coat,....
This doesn't happen too often - maybe a couple of times a month, so I'm looking for a quick & dirty solution. I'm basically carrying the size/weight of stuff that I'd probably use for a weekend trip, but I'm only going a short distance once in a while. |
Ryker77
| | Posted on Thursday, August 24, 2006 - 10:56 am: |
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I use soft sided saddlebags that allow there tail bag (looks like a gym bag) to clip onto the saddle bags.
Simply undo the buckles and carry the tail bag in.
Even used this set up to go to the airport last week to fly out of town. |
Corporatemonkey
| | Posted on Friday, August 25, 2006 - 02:19 am: |
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Bombero,
Why not get a back pack and a cheap duffle bag? You could just put the duffle bag inside the back pack.
Just bring some bungees and strap your duffle bag to the bike.
Recently I found a great LARGE ( 21"x36") duffle bag at my local military supply store.
http://www.gr8gear.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=3057
These bag are surprisingly well made, and very cheap. They fold up into a small pouch, for easy storage. |
Ryker77
| | Posted on Friday, August 25, 2006 - 06:21 am: |
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Best idea might be some type of hard tail bag that has room inside and room cargo rack on top of it.
I know this I had a BMW r1100sa with hard saddle bags and I rode the bike more often. I could buy two gallons of milk and still ride home!
Buell is missing some market potential by not adapting hard saddle bags to all bike in the Buell line. BMW bikes are all set up for hard bags. |
Bombero
| | Posted on Friday, August 25, 2006 - 10:18 am: |
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Monk - That may be the play - I have a gear bag from work I'm going to try. It's bright red, which brings the mojo factor down, but I think running around loaded like a pack mule kinda does that already... |
Pwnzor
| | Posted on Friday, August 25, 2006 - 10:25 am: |
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A. Spare set of tentacles - check
B. Spare ammo for your M3A2 Annihilator - check
C. A tactical umbrella - check
D. Plans for the rebel base - check |
Vividlucidity
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 29, 2006 - 01:36 pm: |
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the cortech tailbag works great for me. i wear size 12 dress shoes that i carry to work and there is still a little room for a couple of other small items. |
Bombero
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 30, 2006 - 09:36 am: |
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If the weather allows tomorrow, I'm gonna give the big ugly red bag a try, and I'll take some pics for ya. I won't have it as full as it normally would be, but I think it will be a good test. |
Firemanjim
| | Posted on Friday, September 01, 2006 - 02:10 am: |
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You guys would be suprised at the bulk of the stuff he wants to carry.Not gonna pack up like a t-shirt and some socks. Best case he would need all the space in a Uly top box and probably both side cases. And that does not include sleeping bag,work out stuff,and food---I have done it a couple of times by wearing my uniform and turnout coat, but still could not take it all. Now if they call me in on OT I will report to my station,pack my stuff and either swipe the utility pick-up or bum a ride with the on duty crew. |
Bombero
| | Posted on Friday, September 01, 2006 - 08:13 am: |
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That's basically what I'm looking at Jim. I have the Buell saddlebags, so I bungeed my gear bag across it yesterday. I only had my turnout coat and fire helmet, but I was quite surprised at how bulky it was, and how much it pushed me up against the air box. I tried pushing it back a bit, but it ended up blocking the brake lite. I know - who uses brakes anyway. I plan on trying all the gear, but I'm not too optimistic when I try to put my bunker pants/boots in the bag.
I'll keep ya posted - Thanks
(Message edited by bombero on September 01, 2006) |
Tcskeptic
| | Posted on Friday, September 08, 2006 - 09:02 pm: |
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I ended up buying the Cortech tailbag, which as it turns out is essentially a motorcycle strength gym bag with some cool features.
http://www.newenoughhp.com/tour_master_cortech_tail_bag_pictures.htm
The bag has a zip compartment on each end that have additional zips inside to get to the main compartment. The central compartment is one big area with a semicircular zip, when you lift that flap up there are additional zipped compartments on the flap. It is large enough to contain size 14s, belt, clothes and other essentials with room to spare. It has built in bungee cords that cross underneath, and a built in foam pad to protect your bike. It is therefore very easy to remove and carry into the gym and reattach when done. The bungee cords can be resized for a snug fit by retying the knot that holds the hooks on. The hooks are large and plastic, but seem pretty sturdy.
Seems well built, but I've had it for like 6 hours, so who knows how it will hold up. |
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