I'm looking at getting a tailbag so I don't have to carry a backpack with me everytime I need to carry something bigger than my cell phone.  I want something small and doesn't look huge on the back of the bike.  I only need to carry a few things such as work shoes, pants, and file folders.  Water proof would be a plus.  Looking to keep it under $100.  Any suggestions?

This one caught my attention. Any FHE?

http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/product_catalog/Product.jsp?skuId=505209&store=Main&catId=407&productId=p505209&leafCatId=40705&mmyId=


TIA

The Cortech sport tail is very well reviewed by several DMFer.  I could find the original post, but most people like it a lot.

I did some searching and found a few reviews here and on TOB. I think I'm going to try this one out. I couldn't find any pictures of it on a monster though. Does anybody have a picture with one fitted that they wouldn't mind posting up? Thanks.

tommys67 had one on his monster.  Maybe you can PM him.

Thanks Glantern.  Much appreciated.  Ordered  it yesterday, so should be here by this weekend  [moto]

I've got one on my 695 and it works and fits great. I mounted it the opposite of the above pic. In other words, I put the narrow end in front and the tall end in back. Just be sure to mount it so it doesn't cover your taillight.

Good choice its a great bag and it fits practically any bike, including my 1098, you will love it

Another +1 on the Cortech sport tail bag.

^^^ what msinc. said 

I bought my beau the Chicane Summit tail bag, and it looks great on his monster. The price was reasonable and you can carry a small pizza or a TDI alternator if necessary 


I also ran across the ZTechnik Storage Pod that I am considering picking up for myself.
http://www.ztechnik.com/products/html/Z1210.html

I really like the looks of that chicane bag.  Where did you purchase that from?

I have been thinking of getting a tail bag from these guys:
http://www.roadgear.com/index.php?page=Categories&id=2

Great reviews, looks nice and solid.  Also comes with a 30day return policy.

Quote from: minnesotamonster on August 07, 2008, 11:56:20 AM
I really like the looks of that chicane bag.  Where did you purchase that from?

I called BCM Motosports in NH and they brought it in for me as they used to be a distributor, but in looking around online for you I found this post on TOB from Miles:

"Now days with plastic tanks I've gone to running a tail bag. I kinda like not having to work around the tank bag. Most of the time I forget the tailbag is there. I have a Chicane Summit bag that looks like it was designed for the Monster. unfortunately I think they may be out of business. My shop (BCM Motorsports) is a distributer and we haven't been able to get a hold of them for 4 or 5 months now..."

Crap. I did not know this  

my lady has this sucker for long weekends: http://www.newenoughhp.com/luggage/tail_bags/joe_rocket/motorcycle_space_pack.html

it's relatively cheap, pretty waterproof (about 15 minutes of HARD rain), and looks decent...