How are you storing your "stuff" during rides when there's a need to take something with you? Do you simply do without, use a backpack, or do you have some saddlebags/pannier system that you use?

Depends on how much stuff.  I have a giant tank bag and a set of throw-over saddlebags that I mount on the tank.  S2R800...

Large backpack for day to day which is a medium rolltop from Roadrunner Bags as I was picking up groceries and packages quite often, which is waterproof. I had a similar bag that wasn't waterproof and only slightly larger that I loved as well from Vans for a few years before. I've carried a 15 case of beer and a few things once or twice, and a 23lb. turkey on another occasion. That kind of weight is dangerous to be attached to your back in my opinion but it was only a mile of backroads.

Then I use Ortlieb speed something soft saddlebags that are waterproof and have fit a growler in each side with some room to spare. They are removeable with buckle straps as i don't trust anything left on the bike that isn't bolted down (which is not still that hard to rip off).

I use a bungee straps for anything over the tail such as a duffel bag and have even carried a 4'x4'x4' box to the post office on my way into work. Just got a bungee cargo net to make this scenario easier.

I've been looking at a tank bag, but unless I find more things I need to carry, I don't need one.

Ducati usually offers a saddle bag/soft pannier kit. So does Givi and maybe SW-Motech.

Any/most small/medium sized tail bags will work.

Tank bags.... yes, but always a problem when tanking and sometimes creates problems with movement - although some love to rest on them.

Backpack: Kriega!

I travel light and this is my ~16 liters for two week trips  

More info here
http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=67189.0
http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=68628.0

Quote from: stopintime on October 17, 2014, 03:41:29 PM
Ducati usually offers a saddle bag/soft pannier kit.

Are these the ones from Ducati? It's hard to find photos as it seems not very many people have them.

I run a little SW Motec click-loc tan bag and when needed a tail pack of the same brand.  Usually though I just have my buddy follow me around.  He has much more storage on his FZ-1 

Quote from: DM426 on October 18, 2014, 08:26:15 AM
Are these the ones from Ducati? It's hard to find photos as it seems not very many people have them.
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No, but +/- the same principle - without the top box.

I saw the Ducati Monster side bags kit on youtube recently, but didn't save the link.

I have the Ducati Performance tank and tail bag combo.  Haven't used them both at the same time yet though.  For commuting I mostly use the tank bag.

Saw that some people are using these. I've never heard of that company before, but that looks like quality gear.

http://www.kriega.us/products/





BTW, I suppose this thread should have been part of this one. Lots of good information.

http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=67189.0

I kinda built a mount on the side of my S2R1000 and set up a bag similar to the Ducati bag.

Mandarin Duck, yeah.

I'd probably pancake my balls trying to climb onto Speeddog's bike. 
Sucks to be old. 

Holy smokes Speed,  My girl packs less on two week trips!