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Title: I will bet this has never been asked!!?
Post by: 118811 on June 24, 2009, 08:20:35 PM
I live by Diamond Head, on Oahu.
Virtually every morning I use either the 900 Monster or my beach cruiser to go
get my coffee
here's the question:
where can I attach a 17 ounce thermos on my bike?
For the last few days I have wrapped a towel around the thermos
and placed it between the fairing & bars (scary huh?)

thanks for reading
Aloha
Title: Re: I will bet this has never been asked!!?
Post by: minnesotamonster on June 24, 2009, 08:24:59 PM
You mean yours didn't come with the stock starbuck's coffee holder  ???
Title: Re: I will bet this has never been asked!!?
Post by: Spidey on June 24, 2009, 08:25:35 PM
It's been asked.  Here are some answers.

In a pack.  
Velcro straps to the fork leg.  
In a pack.  
Strapped to the frame at the grabhandles.  
In a pack.  
Strapped to the frame on the side of the bike below the tank.  
In a pack.  
Between the fairing and the bars where you keep it now.  
In a pack.
Rectally.
In a pack.
In a tankbag.
In a tailbag.
In a sidebag.
Ductaped to your johnson.
In a pack.

P.S.  A quick google search for "motorcycle coffee holder" found this:  http://www.topoftheline-travel.com/motorcycle-drink-holder.html. (http://www.topoftheline-travel.com/motorcycle-drink-holder.html.) 
And this:  http://www.jafrum.com/Accessories/Leather-Accessories/AC131-MOTORCYCLE-LEATHER-TRAVEL-COFFEE-CUP-MUG-CASE-HOLDER. (http://www.jafrum.com/Accessories/Leather-Accessories/AC131-MOTORCYCLE-LEATHER-TRAVEL-COFFEE-CUP-MUG-CASE-HOLDER.) 
And this:  http://www.leadermotorcycle.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=L&Category_Code=Drink_Guide (http://www.leadermotorcycle.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=L&Category_Code=Drink_Guide) 
Title: Re: I will bet this has never been asked!!?
Post by: 118811 on June 24, 2009, 08:44:00 PM
In a pack... I guess that would work :o

I did think about attaching a small bag on to the trelis frame under the tank.
But the previous owner warned that the rear cylinder needed the airflow? :-\

Thanks
Title: Re: I will bet this has never been asked!!?
Post by: He Man on June 24, 2009, 08:46:28 PM
i have a small pouch  right after where your calf touchs the frame. on the subframe actually. never bothers me and i keep all my stuff in there when i go for rides.
Title: Re: I will bet this has never been asked!!?
Post by: tlloyd66 on June 24, 2009, 09:39:12 PM
Quote from: Spidey on June 24, 2009, 08:25:35 PM
It's been asked.  Here are some answers.

In a pack.  
Velcro straps to the fork leg.  
In a pack.  
Strapped to the frame at the grabhandles.  
In a pack.  
Strapped to the frame on the side of the bike below the tank.  
In a pack.  
Between the fairing and the bars where you keep it now.  
In a pack.
Rectally.
In a pack.
In a tankbag.
In a tailbag.
In a sidebag.
Ductaped to your johnson.
In a pack.
 


That isn't very convenient AT ALL
Title: Re: I will bet this has never been asked!!?
Post by: Dannog on June 24, 2009, 10:23:34 PM
I don't understand this at all.  :-\ :-\ :-\

Surely the point of going to get a coffee is to drink it when you get it. Not hop back on your bike and ride off. Its not as though you can drink it while your riding as you might while your driving a car....... there's something about a full face helmet that gets in the way of your mouth   [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]

I don't know but
Quote from: Spidey on June 24, 2009, 08:25:35 PM
In a pack.  
Velcro straps to the fork leg.  
In a pack.  
Strapped to the frame at the grabhandles.  
In a pack.  
Strapped to the frame on the side of the bike below the tank.  
In a pack.  
Between the fairing and the bars where you keep it now.  
In a pack.
Rectally.
In a pack.
In a tankbag.
In a tailbag.
In a sidebag.
Ductaped to your johnson.
In a pack.

seams like the best place for it.  [thumbsup] [thumbsup] [thumbsup] Spidey

Surely there's somewhere close by the coffee shop where the view looks out on the breakers at Diamond Head!.... Maybe I've solved my own puzzlement because that's where your taking the coffee to drink!... Why not partition the coffee shop to relocate to somewhere with a view  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: I will bet this has never been asked!!?
Post by: xcaptainxbloodx on June 25, 2009, 12:20:28 AM
Seriously? a cup holder on a Ducati? you realllly wanna fit the stereotype that well?
Title: Re: I will bet this has never been asked!!?
Post by: eichh on June 25, 2009, 12:49:01 AM
I use small bungee straps to attach 4"x12" shipping tubes to the trellis frame when I need to go to the post office. It looks funny when I do it but hay sometimes you just wanna ride no matter what, I'm sure it would work with a thermos.
Title: Re: I will bet this has never been asked!!?
Post by: NAKID on June 25, 2009, 03:27:05 AM
Quote from: Dannog on June 24, 2009, 10:23:34 PM
I don't understand this at all.  :-\ :-\ :-\

Surely the point of going to get a coffee is to drink it when you get it.

Maybe he takes it to work...
Title: Re: I will bet this has never been asked!!?
Post by: psycledelic on June 25, 2009, 03:43:06 AM
Before my Chrome Messenger bag, I would hold my McDonald's value meal bag (drink included - no ice of course) in my teeth when commuting between work and school.  MickeyD's was only a mile from school though.  Not recommended.  You should get a backpack!
Title: Re: I will bet this has never been asked!!?
Post by: Slide Panda on June 25, 2009, 04:40:27 AM
Two people point out the butt-stuff, but no one noticed this gem?
Quote from: Spidey on June 24, 2009, 08:25:35 PM
Ductaped to your johnson.

I had a thermos with a shoulder strap.. perhaps you could find one like it.
Title: Re: I will bet this has never been asked!!?
Post by: weemonster on June 25, 2009, 04:50:42 AM
yuu wins the award for most sensible answer.  [drink]

I too have a thermos with a shoulder strap. my pal reckons i look like a suicide bomber with it across my chest tho. 8)
Title: Re: I will bet this has never been asked!!?
Post by: g-force on June 25, 2009, 06:03:18 AM
Quote from: 118811 on June 24, 2009, 08:20:35 PM
I live by Diamond Head, on Oahu.
Virtually every morning I use either the 900 Monster or my beach cruiser to go
get my coffee

How great is your life!
Title: Re: I will bet this has never been asked!!?
Post by: Ducatiloo on June 25, 2009, 06:07:06 AM
Quote from: Dannog on June 24, 2009, 10:23:34 PM

Surely the point of going to get a coffee is to drink it when you get it. Not hop back on your bike and ride off. Its not as though you can drink it while your riding as you might while your driving a car....... there's something about a full face helmet that gets in the way of your mouth   [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]

I find the bendy straws work the best for drinking with a helmet on [evil]
Title: Re: I will bet this has never been asked!!?
Post by: Pedro-bot on June 25, 2009, 06:21:10 AM
Camel Bag!!  ;D

I keed, I keed.  Just go with a thermos on a bag, be it a back pack, a tank bag, tail bag, etc., etc.

BTW, I've taken coffee to work in my thermos. I just stick it in my bag and go. I like to have some good coffee after a cool morning ride to work in the fall. IMO It's not an unreasonable thing to do.  [coffee]

Quote from: Spidey on June 24, 2009, 08:25:35 PM
It's been asked.  Here are some answers.

In a pack.  
Velcro straps to the fork leg.  
In a pack.  
Strapped to the frame at the grabhandles.  
In a pack.  
Strapped to the frame on the side of the bike below the tank.  
In a pack.  
Between the fairing and the bars where you keep it now.  
In a pack.
Rectally.
In a pack.
In a tankbag.
In a tailbag.
In a sidebag.
Ductaped to your johnson.
In a pack.

P.S.  A quick google search for "motorcycle coffee holder" found this:  http://www.topoftheline-travel.com/motorcycle-drink-holder.html. (http://www.topoftheline-travel.com/motorcycle-drink-holder.html.) 
And this:  http://www.jafrum.com/Accessories/Leather-Accessories/AC131-MOTORCYCLE-LEATHER-TRAVEL-COFFEE-CUP-MUG-CASE-HOLDER. (http://www.jafrum.com/Accessories/Leather-Accessories/AC131-MOTORCYCLE-LEATHER-TRAVEL-COFFEE-CUP-MUG-CASE-HOLDER.) 
And this:  http://www.leadermotorcycle.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=L&Category_Code=Drink_Guide (http://www.leadermotorcycle.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=L&Category_Code=Drink_Guide) 

I've heard of a coffee enema before but damn! The whole coffe mug?! California people are out there.................   [cheeky]
Title: Re: I will bet this has never been asked!!?
Post by: z0mb1e_DUC on June 25, 2009, 06:40:15 AM
it's one of those Left Coast, Hollyweird kinda things, I think. ;D
Title: Re: I will bet this has never been asked!!?
Post by: 118811 on June 25, 2009, 11:16:49 AM
Quote from: g-force on June 25, 2009, 06:03:18 AM
How great is your life!

Yeah, I am blessed!! [bow_down]

Coffee at the cliffs of Diamond Head is great in the morning before it gets too hot.
I usually go in just jeans & t shirt...top speed is never more than 30 mph
I think I am going to go with a quick release type pouch/bag attached to the frame, under the right side of the tank
Guys thanks for the replies & the entertainment!!
Aloha
Title: Re: I will bet this has never been asked!!?
Post by: Drunken Monkey on June 26, 2009, 02:11:40 PM
Quote from: 118811 on June 25, 2009, 11:16:49 AM

I usually go in just jeans & t shirt...top speed is never more than 30 mph


Not good. 30 MPH is still more than enough to mess you (and your naked skin) up big time.

Title: Re: I will bet this has never been asked!!?
Post by: supakpow2 on June 26, 2009, 06:44:06 PM
Quote from: 118811 on June 25, 2009, 11:16:49 AM
I usually go in just jeans & t shirt...top speed is never more than 30 mph
I think I am going to go with a quick release type pouch/bag attached to the frame, under the right side of the tank
Guys thanks for the replies & the entertainment!!
Aloha

I thought at first glance you said douchebag.  [laugh]
Then I thought that might work for you. Kinda like the predecessor to the camel back. ;D  Especially since you are talking to this crowd about putting a cup holder on your duc.
Title: Re: I will bet this has never been asked!!?
Post by: 118811 on June 26, 2009, 09:11:43 PM
Quote from: supakpow2 on June 26, 2009, 06:44:06 PM
I thought at first glance you said douchebag.  [laugh]
Then I thought that might work for you. Kinda like the predecessor to the camel back. ;D  Especially since you are talking to this crowd about putting a cup holder on your duck.

Yeah, tough crowd here!! 8)

But it's all good, I like hearing all the opinions & suggestions.

Thanks
Title: Re: I will bet this has never been asked!!?
Post by: Charlief on June 26, 2009, 11:59:32 PM
I, like others here, like to enjoy my coffee at work. 

I'm an ice coffee drinker and luckily a co-worker also is.... so in the morning I drop her a text when I take my bike and she is nice enough to pick mine up and bring it to work. 

I have looked into strapping something to the bike but haaven't found a solution yet.
Title: Re: I will bet this has never been asked!!?
Post by: Ducatiloo on June 27, 2009, 08:20:07 AM
I think this  (http://www.glassact.com/)is what you are looking for  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: I will bet this has never been asked!!?
Post by: 118811 on June 27, 2009, 09:42:36 PM
Quote from: xcaptainxbloodx on June 25, 2009, 12:20:28 AM
Seriously? a cup holder on a Ducati? you realllly wanna fit the stereotype that well?

This is all about fun for me!!!
I dont pretend to be a racer...although I did race motocross years back
this just a glorified moped for me...maybe a little deeper exhaust tone!!
I do enjoy it !!
Title: Re: I will bet this has never been asked!!?
Post by: teddy037.2 on June 28, 2009, 01:43:03 PM
Quote from: 118811 on June 27, 2009, 09:42:36 PM
This is all about fun for me!!!
I dont pretend to be a racer...although I did race motocross years back
this just a glorified moped for me...maybe a little deeper exhaust tone!!
I do enjoy it !!


I know I've seen thermos bottles that came w/long straps on 'em, for slinging over your shoulder...
Title: Re: I will bet this has never been asked!!?
Post by: JustMike on June 28, 2009, 09:10:42 PM
https://secure.ivgstores.com/IVG2/Y/ProductID-35463-Coffee-Tea-Tote-Adjustable-Shoulder-Strap-32-Ounce-Thermos-Woven-Cotton-Canvas.htm (https://secure.ivgstores.com/IVG2/Y/ProductID-35463-Coffee-Tea-Tote-Adjustable-Shoulder-Strap-32-Ounce-Thermos-Woven-Cotton-Canvas.htm)

or

http://www.aerostich.com/catalog/US/Moto-Fizz-Drink-Holder-p-17035.html (http://www.aerostich.com/catalog/US/Moto-Fizz-Drink-Holder-p-17035.html)
Title: Re: I will bet this has never been asked!!?
Post by: greenmonster on June 29, 2009, 02:53:56 AM
Reminds me of the old Beanie Baby thread.... ;) [laugh]
Title: Re: I will bet this has never been asked!!?
Post by: Jarvicious on June 29, 2009, 06:05:12 AM
Quote from: xcaptainxbloodx on June 25, 2009, 12:20:28 AM
Seriously? a cup holder on a Ducati? you realllly wanna fit the stereotype that well?

First of all, I DO fit the stereo type that well :)  I love my coffee and will do most anything to have it when and where I want. 

Haven't tried it on the Duc, but the Beemer has two good sized, deep compartments just forward of the handlebars built into the fairings that are great for holding a cup or thermos.  Leaving for a trip at 7:30AM in 35 degree weather I can assure you is made infinitely better by a good sized cup of HOT coffee at your side. 
Title: Re: I will bet this has never been asked!!?
Post by: MadDuck on June 29, 2009, 08:34:55 AM
Quote from: 118811 on June 27, 2009, 09:42:36 PM
this just a glorified moped for me...maybe a little deeper exhaust tone!!
I do enjoy it !!

Ouch! I am wounded. Have you taken it up to 9k yet?  [evil] Moped, my butt.  ;D
Title: Re: I will bet this has never been asked!!?
Post by: duccarlos on June 29, 2009, 08:40:00 AM
Isn't the whole point to stand next to the bike while you drink your coffee? I mean, I just trailer the bike to starbucks, drink my coffee while people admire my coolness, then trailer it back home.
Title: Re: I will bet this has never been asked!!?
Post by: 118811 on June 29, 2009, 11:34:09 AM
Quote from: mac900 on June 29, 2009, 08:34:55 AM
Ouch! I am wounded. Have you taken it up to 9k yet?  [evil] Moped, my butt.  ;D

Hello Rick,
I was waiting for the recoil of that comment!! :D

Man I am loving the bike...yeah I have gotten up to about 8K very fast!!
got the bellypan on it as well

Rick thanks again, I will stop by to visit later in the week

Aloha,
Frederick
Title: Re: I will bet this has never been asked!!?
Post by: jesse370 on June 30, 2009, 06:43:37 PM
http://www.ngatraders.com/motorcycle_beverage_holder.html (http://www.ngatraders.com/motorcycle_beverage_holder.html)
http://www.whitehorsepress.com/product_info.php?products_id=5611 (http://www.whitehorsepress.com/product_info.php?products_id=5611)

when I used to be a mechanic at a bike shop some of the beach coolers came with beer coozy holders that mounted on the bar....these are close