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Nice...
But looking that that photo, I realized you guys on the new monsters are missing the factory mounted, multi-purpose toll dollar holder/Direction sheet clamp ski boot buckle on the tank. Man, where are you supposed to stuff that dollar bill for the toll lane on those new fangled things?
Yummy, Jimmy Johns.
mitt
I use my backpack to carry lunch. But sometime I don't feel like carrying it in 90F temperature. Anybody bought the 696 tail bag? How big the interior is and post pic if possible...
A real mans gott'a strap his Jimmy down when he rides.
Quote from: jsluvb on July 21, 2008, 12:09:47 PM
I use my backpack to carry lunch. But sometime I don't feel like carrying it in 90F temperature. Anybody bought the 696 tail bag? How big the interior is and post pic if possible...
I'm real curious about this also. Been riding around with a backpack, but it gets a little annoying when I have to throw it on just to carry one or two things....especially in the summer heat. The Ducati tail bag is a bit pricey, but I may have to go check it out at the dealer. That or get a generic one that is a bit more affordable.
Quote from: cmorgan47 on July 21, 2008, 11:22:52 AM
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Where do you put your soda?
you open the gas filler. perfect drink holder.
When I had the bikini fairing I shoved a coke down in it once. It stayed, and didn't spill.
If I'm wearing a backpack I'll go through the drivethrough and ask the person to put the food in my backpack.
Most normally comply.
Otherwise, I just hang the bag on the handlebar.
Quote from: truckinduc on July 21, 2008, 04:26:36 PM
you open the gas filler. perfect drink holder.
I'll try that on my ride home .... & tell you guys about it tomorrow
dont worry about the funny taste, its natural
i'm a big fan of the shoving stuff down the front of the jacket method. [moto]
I once rode for several blocks with a Chai Latte in my left hand. Getting started was a little tricky but after that it was the clutch less shifts. I only spilled a little bit of it.
Quote from: jsluvb on July 21, 2008, 12:09:47 PM
I use my backpack to carry lunch. But sometime I don't feel like carrying it in 90F temperature. Anybody bought the 696 tail bag? How big the interior is and post pic if possible...
I have the tail bag and will try to post some close ups later.
+ Expands
+ Enough room for me. I pack (unexpanded): dress shoes, slacks, misc crap/phone/wallet etc, and work out gear shorts/shirt/socks. I leave my work out shoes in my office. I have to expand if I pack my lunch or need to drop a layer on the way home (eg zip in liner some mornings this week)
+ Seem better than a tank bag or backpack
+ Nice little side bags for small gear - allen wrench, etc.
- The zipper to the bike. I love that it zips right off the bike. Except the zipper is too lightweight. Dealer replaced under warrantee the piece that goes on the tail because the zipper busted. Has been fine now for a few weeks. But, come on - this is the fail point between the bike and the bag. Soup it up a little! So, if you stuff it so full that the bag bulges and puts pressure on the bag - the zipper starts to pull away. FYI - you can't cram it like a suitcase.
Not much alternative I found for the room I need on my commute.
Thanks. So will the zipper unzip by itself (due to vibration, speed) ???
Is it possible you can post some pics? thanks.
Quote from: johno on July 22, 2008, 02:37:38 PM
I have the tail bag and will try to post some close ups later.
+ Expands
+ Enough room for me. I pack (unexpanded): dress shoes, slacks, misc crap/phone/wallet etc, and work out gear shorts/shirt/socks. I leave my work out shoes in my office. I have to expand if I pack my lunch or need to drop a layer on the way home (eg zip in liner some mornings this week)
+ Seem better than a tank bag or backpack
+ Nice little side bags for small gear - allen wrench, etc.
- The zipper to the bike. I love that it zips right off the bike. Except the zipper is too lightweight. Dealer replaced under warrantee the piece that goes on the tail because the zipper busted. Has been fine now for a few weeks. But, come on - this is the fail point between the bike and the bag. Soup it up a little! So, if you stuff it so full that the bag bulges and puts pressure on the bag - the zipper starts to pull away. FYI - you can't cram it like a suitcase.
Not much alternative I found for the room I need on my commute.
Without Pics its just hearsay. [cheeky]
Food goes down the front - and it's really nice to have a cold soda on your chest in 90+ degree heat!!
Envelopes (letter or legal) go up the back of the shirt (don't forget to tuck in the shirt tail)
No place for a coffee. Poor design.
subtract a point for Ducati
Quote from: jsluvb on July 22, 2008, 03:35:49 PM
Thanks. So will the zipper unzip by itself (due to vibration, speed) ???
Is it possible you can post some pics? thanks.
It wasn't speed or vibrations. It was overpacking the bag and the bulge pushed the bag away and tore the lower zipper away from it's piece enough to slip out of the holder so it starts unzipping.
(http://i343.photobucket.com/albums/o466/jodea8466/Bag3.jpg)
(http://i343.photobucket.com/albums/o466/jodea8466/DBag2.jpg)
Thanks for pics. The bag looks huge!! I am going to order mine and give it a try.
Quote from: jsluvb on July 22, 2008, 09:10:22 PM
Thanks for pics. The bag looks huge!! I am going to order mine and give it a try.
yeah, i've been debating getting that thing. can't stand riding with a backpack, and i'm not fond of large tank bags. it's about 250 right?
I just use a bungy cord and put my lunch box on the passenger seat. i figure that what those hooky things on the seat are for anyways.
been married to long to worry about looking cool.
Just get one of those metal hooked elastic cargo nets and strap it down to the back seat, you'd be surprised what you can carry back there. A tip, to prevent damage to your paint, add a layer of protection to the hooks by buying that plasti-kote tool handle dip and dip the hooks.
Chris