what i really wish is i had someonwhere close by that actually stocked kriegas so i could take a look.

You guys must be huge!

I have an R20 and it will fit 1 helmet, or jeans, riding boots, and a 17" laptop no problem.

When I was a student it would fit my 13" laptop and two 2" textbooks no problem.


It's already a pretty large backpack. I cant imagine how big the 30 and 35 are.

Quote from: thought on July 08, 2011, 07:26:07 AM
what i really wish is i had someonwhere close by that actually stocked kriegas so i could take a look.

As I mentioned, I am right by the US distributor.  Ducati in Scottsdale also has a few bags. 

What are you considering Thought?


BTW..love the Cube.  It's been said though that it gets in the way of tucking down or leaning on during long rides.  No biggie though.  I bungee it to my handlebars when I go to the gym sometimes.  I fits a wallet, blackberry, workout gloves, wristswraps and a small ipod 

I've had my R25 for about 8 years now and love it.  I regularly carry a bulky and heavy load in it, but it practically disappears on my back.  I have the Cube attached to the right strap and use it to carry my earplugs, garage door opener, and sunglasses.

I've worn both through heavy weather and been impressed with their water resistance, but I'm not the sort of guy to trust the manufacturer.  I always keep a trashbag in the bottom of the bag in case I get caught out in a serious rain.  If it's raining hard before I depart, I'll pack everything in wp bags before loading it in the R25 - but that's just me.

Quote from: IZ on July 08, 2011, 03:15:47 PM

As I mentioned, I am right by the US distributor.  Ducati in Scottsdale also has a few bags. 

What are you considering Thought?


BTW..love the Cube.  It's been said though that it gets in the way of tucking down or leaning on during long rides.  No biggie though.  I bungee it to my handlebars when I go to the gym sometimes.  I fits a wallet, blackberry, workout gloves, wristswraps and a small ipod 

right now, it's btwn the r30 and the r35... leaning towards the r30 right now because i like the way the clips in the front work better than the r35 and that big zipper panel.  zipper just seems like it would be really fiddly to deal with vs the quick release snaps.  but i also dont like the idea of having to roll and unroll the top of the bag everytime i want to get anything... and overall, it just seems like a lot more work to get something out of/find something in a drybag.  so the r35 with it's bit bigger capacity and zipper opening in the back also has a pretty solid draw... esp since one of the reasons i'm looking at the kriegas is to have a bigger backpack compared to the ogio no drag.

i'm sure that if i could sit and try each on i could make the decision pretty quickly... but the only way i see that happening is if i order both and just return one which i dont like to do really, but might having to wind up doing. :\

Quote from: thought on July 08, 2011, 08:01:21 PM
right now, it's btwn the r30 and the r35... leaning towards the r30 right now because i like the way the clips in the front work better than the r35 and that big zipper panel.  zipper just seems like it would be really fiddly to deal with vs the quick release snaps.  but i also dont like the idea of having to roll and unroll the top of the bag everytime i want to get anything... and overall, it just seems like a lot more work to get something out of/find something in a drybag.  so the r35 with it's bit bigger capacity and zipper opening in the back also has a pretty solid draw... esp since one of the reasons i'm looking at the kriegas is to have a bigger backpack compared to the ogio no drag.

i'm sure that if i could sit and try each on i could make the decision pretty quickly... but the only way i see that happening is if i order both and just return one which i dont like to do really, but might having to wind up doing. :\

How tall are you? The R35 is MASSIVE and interferes a bit with beign able to look up and really extend your neck for looking through the turn in really spirited riding. It happens to me and I'm 5'10"

Quote from: El Matador on July 09, 2011, 12:59:27 PM
How tall are you? The R35 is MASSIVE and interferes a bit with beign able to look up and really extend your neck for looking through the turn in really spirited riding. It happens to me and I'm 5'10"

I'm about 6'... and i just put in a order for the r30.  in the end, i figure i can deal with a bit of annoyance in opening and closing it for the waterproof quality.  got a cube too

once i get it, i'll post some pics and thoughts on it.

In case anyone's interested, this is what the US-20 (with US-5 piggy-back) looks like on the M796. I got the upgraded alloy US hook straps. In the photos, you can see how I attached the loops under the seat. Took me a while to get this to work really well. The loops are pretty discrete when no tail bag is carried. I run the hook straps outside the grab handles (not as in photo) so neither the straps nor the hooks make contact with the set cover. I cut a silicon table place mat down to size to protect the seat cover from scratches as the underside of Kriega tailbags is not all soft which is why Kreiga say their bags have to be placed on seats without covers. In the photos, the bag is back-to-front which means in actuality it sits further back (no contact with rider's butt). I think the back end of the grab handles give the bag a bit of support.

Great bags, I almost wish I got the larger US-30 to accommodate all the stuff that I carry (laptop, clothes, wet weather gear, etc), but I do also have a US-10 which means I can combine to achieve the same capacity. They aren't as convenient as my Ogio which hooks up in 15 seconds and has usefully sized side pockets which zip open/closed, whilst the Kriega dry-bag design means more work to open and close. Just a few thoughts in case useful to anyone contemplating new luggage.

ciao,
Mark


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Quote from: MarkHK on July 16, 2011, 08:14:34 AM
grab handles

Where did you pick those up?

Quote from: IZ on July 16, 2011, 08:07:55 PM
Where did you pick those up?

http://ducati.com/accessories/monster/passenger_grab_handles_506/index.do?urlBack=%2Faccessories%2Fsearch%2Findex.do%3FkeyWord%3D%26pageNumber%3D0%26idBikeFamily%3D22%26idModelBike%3D796%26idModelYear%3D16%26idCategory%3D2%26nameOrder%3Dasc%26sortOrder%3Dname

only fits on 796's or 2011+ 696's or 1100evos though...  dunno if you can mod your subframe to fit it.

Hmm..won't fit my '10 1100?!  :/

Do you have a photo showing your silicon mat?  I need to do that...my tail is all scuffed from my Kriega US-10

Quote from: positivecarry on July 19, 2011, 05:22:18 AM
Do you have a photo showing your silicon mat?  I need to do that...my tail is all scuffed from my Kriega US-10

i use stuff like this... you can buy it at any bed bath and beyond or home depot etc...

http://www.amazon.com/Duck-1100731-Non-Adhesive-12-Inch-20-Square-Feet/dp/B002AS9NAI/ref=pd_sim_sbs_hi_1

it's cheap, effective, and if i ever lose it or it wears out i just cut myself a new roll.

it also works really well for lining drawers/shelves/toolboxes   haha

Quote from: IZ on July 18, 2011, 09:53:09 PM
Hmm..won't fit my '10 1100?!  :/

i dont think so... i think it's only the ones that came out after the 796.  basically if your bike came stock with the 796 style seat and risers then it can fit.

Quote from: positivecarry on July 19, 2011, 05:22:18 AM
Do you have a photo showing your silicon mat?  I need to do that...my tail is all scuffed from my Kriega US-10

Here's what I have, but that Duck shelf liner looks even better.


silicon mat by markhk123, on Flickr

The best would be the supple, thin neoprene that Ogio use on the base of their tailbag. Came across something similar called FLXa Prene which can apparently only be found on KitchenGrip's oven mitts! would like to find a roll of this stuff...

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004BBDUX8/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=1278548962&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B0041TZ8M6&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1NB3JPE1J0ZBXK4ZTPAT