Pack-rack bag wanted.

**cowboyz** · 26th April 2007, 18:57

Put a pack rack on the 9 today which is good.

Now looking for a bag to put on the rack. It is a ventura rack if that makes a difference. Want one of those bags that slide over the rack so cant fall off.

Phil Turnballs have them for $195 which is not too bad but if I can get one second hand that someone is not using would be quite good.

So if we can help each other out would be fantastic.

Or if you know of a shop that is cheaper than the $195 would be ok too.

Cheers

**robertydog** · 26th April 2007, 19:05

Keep an eye on Trademe. I picked up two that zip together for $70 each. Good luck

**cowboyz** · 26th April 2007, 19:10

what section were they listed in? Just looked around trademe before posting here and found nothing......

**NighthawkNZ:Me** · 26th April 2007, 19:11

Originally Posted by cowboyz

Now looking for a bag to put on the rack. It is a ventura rack if that makes a difference. Want one of those bags that slide over the rack so cant fall off.

Ventura sell the bags as well thats what I have. You can have one or the two bags is need that zip two together on sits on the rack and the other on the rear seat. (Very handy) I then have the throw over side saddles gives heaps of luggage... :-)

**mstriumph** · 26th April 2007, 19:13

i have the ventura bags too ........ they are great

**johnnyflash** · 26th April 2007, 19:13

Just bought one from Motomail that has a sleeve that slides over cissy bar/packrack..has waterproof jacket also.. have a look at following..
two versions, std and expandable...
http://www.motoretail.co.nz/productlist.cfm

**cowboyz** · 26th April 2007, 19:23

awesome. like this one?

ROAD RJRBCITYRACK - Rack Bag City
RJAYS 'City' rack bag. Second only to it's bigger brother - the 'Expandable Rack Bag', this is ideal for fitting over Ventura and Gearsack pack racks. Made from a durable fabric with built-in waterproof cover, detachable/adjustable back pack straps for carrying off the bike and easy to use side pockets.

Our Price: $NZ$129.00
All prices include GST

**Steam** · 26th April 2007, 19:31

The warehouse often has bags with the sleeve. That'll do well for $30 or so until you find a goodie on trademe. I got mine real cheap through trademe, wait and search often.

**paturoa** · 26th April 2007, 19:33

Originally Posted by cowboyz

.... Second only to it's bigger brother - the 'Expandable Rack Bag'...

I've got the bigger one and would recommend it to anyone. It gets used every day and I seldom use the expansion feature (see my profile pic for when I do!). However when I do it is fantastic. Like heading home from work with assorted gear laptop etc etc and deciding that a dozen ales would be good too! ... and only another $20...

I normaly keep it reversed so that the weight is on the seat.

**johnnyflash** · 26th April 2007, 19:35

Originally Posted by cowboyz

awesome. like this one?

ROAD RJRBCITYRACK - Rack Bag City
RJAYS 'City' rack bag. Second only to it's bigger brother - the 'Expandable Rack BaCLIP....
All prices include GST

Yep, thats em, I didnt get the expandable cause they didnt have one in stock, besides the city version has clips on it so you can attach other bags to it if nessesary, and I also have saddle bags, so heaps, we onluy use it for longish rides away...

**sinned** · 26th April 2007, 19:36

Originally Posted by cowboyz

awesome. like this one?

ROAD RJRBCITYRACK - Rack Bag City
RJAYS 'City' rack bag. Second only to it's bigger brother - the 'Expandable Rack Bag', this is ideal for fitting over Ventura and Gearsack pack racks. Made from a durable fabric with built-in waterproof cover, detachable/adjustable back pack straps for carrying off the bike and easy to use side pockets.

Our Price: $NZ$129.00
All prices include GST

The RJAYS Expandable is an awesome bag and fits the ventura rack perfectly. And not that expensive.

**Leong** · 26th April 2007, 20:02

I have the RJays expandable also and it's great for longer trips. (First bag I got). Also have one half of the zip together Ventura that I got because I didn't want to carry the big bag around overnight trips eg trackdays. The RJays is quite bulky and cumbersome to carry if you're only staying one night. Very recently I got an Oxford Tailpack that sits on the back seat, ie. without Ventura pack rack. Reason - Getting sick of putting on and taking off the pack rack at trackdays and the smaller bag is much easier to carry around.

So the point - Think carefully about what you want the bag for and pick the size appropriately. I was thinking of offering you one of mine, but really, they all have their uses....