Tail Bag

[Yellow Meanie]

I'm looking for a tail bag for the monster for short trips.
I already have a tank bag that can carry quite a bit of gear, but I would rather not have anything in front of me, especially through the twisties.

So, the smaller the better, I reckon. It would be used for one night trips maximum. A bag that is just big enough to fit a pair of shoes, a change of clothes, sunnies, phone, wallet etc.

I have found two that look pretty good. Does anyone own either of these bags? Does anyone know of any that are even smaller?


http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?item=FTL_CAR022



http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productview/4066/340/

[somegirl]

I use the Cortech Sport tail bag.

[DoubleEagle]

I wear a Lumbar bag that has compression straps so it snaps at my waist.

It has 2 compartments ; one on each side for water bottles and a main compartment . It has 2 zippered pouches . 1 on each side of the harness like. and a small one on the front side of the main compartment.

I don't know that you could put a change of clothes in it. Possibly if you rolled the clothes up and the shoes were not hiknig boots size.

It's a High Sierra Canyon Lumbar Pack.

I got it from sierratradingpost.com

They are still available for cheap, like were $60 now $19.   

One of the things I like about it is that it is out of my way and sits on the seat behind me when I'm wearing it.      Dolph

[DanTheMan]

My suggestion and next set of bags will be the drybag style. Just in case you get caught in any weather. 100% waterproof

[RBX QB]

I just use a duffel... but I haven't ridden in the rain, AND I have a custom tail that moves the brake lights back, so the bag doesn't block it. I can actually put both a suitcase AND a duffel... and if I'm feeling REALLY mobile, I can mount a backpack on top. Oooh... and some saddlenags to that! I figure I could conceivably get enough for a 10 day trip mounted to the bike itself.

Not sure what I'll do if I need to ride wet. Cross that bridge when I get to it.

[Raux]

I just use a duffel... but I haven't ridden in the rain, AND I have a custom tail that moves the brake lights back, so the bag doesn't block it. I can actually put both a suitcase AND a duffel... and if I'm feeling REALLY mobile, I can mount a backpack on top. Oooh... and some saddlenags to that! I figure I could conceivably get enough for a 10 day trip mounted to the bike itself.

Not sure what I'll do if I need to ride wet. Cross that bridge when I get to it.

and with all that on the back... do you wheelie the whole time like that guy on Cannonball Run?

[Yellow Meanie]

Well I ended up buying the Bags Connection, Reverse Tank Bag.
I'm very happy with the bag, very well made, and fits well too.

It cost me AU$140 delivered from aussiebiker.com.au

[GraGra]

This post caught my interest because I'm also looking at a tail bag - either the Cortech - about which I've read a lot of good comments and have seen it mounted on Monsters as a good fit - but I'm not a big fan of the bungy cord approach to fastening.

And then there's this bag from RKA - available at Motowheels.


http://www.motowheels.com/italian/myproducts.cfm?parentcategoryid=564%7CLuggage%20%26%20Packs&productID=3695&showDetail=1&categoryID=944|Seat%20Packs%2FSaddle%20Bags&vendoridtodisplay=0&filterFor=&collection=564%7CLuggage%20%26%20Packs

Anyone seen this/used this - and have pics of it mounted to a Monster?

It looks like it sits a little high, but hard to say.

Cheers....

[billruiz]

This post caught my interest because I'm also looking at a tail bag - either the Cortech - about which I've read a lot of good comments and have seen it mounted on Monsters as a good fit - but I'm not a big fan of the bungy cord approach to fastening.

And then there's this bag from RKA - available at Motowheels.


http://www.motowheels.com/italian/myproducts.cfm?parentcategoryid=564%7CLuggage%20%26%20Packs&productID=3695&showDetail=1&categoryID=944|Seat%20Packs%2FSaddle%20Bags&vendoridtodisplay=0&filterFor=&collection=564%7CLuggage%20%26%20Packs

Anyone seen this/used this - and have pics of it mounted to a Monster?

I got the Cortech Sport. I guess it looks okay. Sometimes I wish it was more streamlined, but I like the storage space. I took it to a barbecue, took a pair of flip-flops, a clear shield for my helmet and a T-Shirt for the birthday boy. I still had loads of room left. I'm thinking I could pack for a week with the Cortech tankbag, tailbag and small backpack.

[Monster Dave]

Deby: http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=18843.0

[Monster Dave]

Here are some pics of the Monster Tail Bag by Cargo Enduance on my bike:

Bag small (unexpanded):


Expanded (doubled in size)


As a backpack:


The hookups:


Hooked up (under bike shot):


This bag has just been awesome!

[Maratom]

I'm thinking of getting myself the Whoppa Bag from Bagster. Looks solid to me.
Wouldn't know where to get it in the US though.

http://www.bagster.com/en/showroom.php?id=14

[DirtyDuc]

I use a cargo net.  I assume it's super cheap (came with the bike) and you can stick what ever small bag you already have in it...

[Monster Dave]

I fixed my picture links, sorry about that! THey should all be working now! 

[Maratom]

I use a cargo net.  I assume it's super cheap (came with the bike) and you can stick what ever small bag you already have in it...

I just threw mine away. The backpack I had put underneath kept shifting in all directions.