Wearing a backpack while riding?

[Iain]

Can anyone recommend a good cheap tail bag.

Ive been reading a bit about Ventura back pack systems. They've got a video on their website which showcases the product. Looks good to me.

Anyone have the Ventura back pack and would like to pass on your opinion?





Iain

[Steam]

Anyone have the Ventura back pack and would like to pass on your opinion?

Yep, completely useful, totally indispensable, a daily vital tool.
I wouldn't be without one. Plenty for sale used on trademe.
Not waterproof, but no pack is really waterproof.

[Big Dave]

Ventura products get the BD 'Tasmanian' Rating - three thumbs up.

[Sidewinder]

Seen heaps of people do this, and I do myself from time to time with the work gear in, laptop etc..

Just came to me today (one of those bring moments where something pops into the head out of nowhere..!), that if you came off and landed on your back with any force, this would be pretty dangerous I suspect..

Is it a no no to wear one? and strap the luggage to the pillion seat instead?

Anyone got any tales to tell or wisdom to offer here?

what would be nicer landing on your back with a bag on or land on your back with your bike landing on top off you

[PrincessBandit]

Saddle Bags - cant go past em... prob wouldnt look so hot on a sprotsbike but they the bom on a cruiser

Saddle bags? Saddle bags???????...... what if we have our own! Oops, wrong sort. as you were.

Ive been reading a bit about Ventura back pack systems. They've got a video on their website which showcases the product. Looks good to me.

Anyone have the Ventura back pack and would like to pass on your opinion?


Iain

Just ordered one for my bandit; happy to let you know how i find it once it's all fitted etc.

[Iain]

Saddle bags? Saddle bags???????...... what if we have our own! Oops, wrong sort. as you were.



Just ordered one for my bandit; happy to let you know how i find it once it's all fitted etc.

Please do. I was looking at the full system then saw they have one that clips onto a fabric mount on the pillion seat. Im looking for a pack that I can have all my tools and bits in as I do PC support and like to take the bike to jobs. So the pack itself is whats important to me.

What pack did you decide to get?

Iain

[Squiggles]

I've come off before and had a sore lower back where my bag (with laptop and a few books) dug in. Have since put my ventura rack back on (because of this and have been taking the mrs alot recently and there just aint room on a ginny for two with bags) I just strap the bag to that. Also lets me move around more freely

[Slyer]

I have to say those Ventura packs look pretty sweet.

[HungusMaximist]

Get one, it will be the best thing you did.

I've got one on my 929!

[Dakara]

Who sells Ventura in Auckland? Google has let me down

[idleidolidyll]

Backpack with soft stuff only.
Don't stick a big SLR camera in it and don't stick a motherfucker size chain and padlock in it but DO use them for wet weather gear, extra clothing etc.
I reckon that kind of soft stuff must actually help protect ya.

my 2c anyway

[vifferman]

I have to say those Ventura packs look pretty sweet.

Yeah, they're OK. They're not perfect - while they're showerproof, the seams will leak, so you need a storm cover. Unfortunately, the cover flaps around a bit, so I just stick the things that need to be kept dry in supermarket bags, and don't worry about it. On long ttrips with a pillion I'd use the cover though, for maximum dryness.
Also the rack's kinda low-key, but not the most aesthetically pleasing of bike fittings. At least it's easy to remove the rack itself (leaving the L-brackets on the bike) - just two thumbscrew thingies.
Another kewl thing about the racks, which you don't get with other luggage systems, is that you can mount the pack facing forwards, so it's on/over the pillion seat when you're riding solo. And there are a wide range of sizes of Ventura packs, or you can buy packs that zip to other ones, to double your capacity when you need to.
The biggest plus it they're a Kiwi product.

Who sells Ventura in Auckland? Google has let me down

Motohaus does. They'll also fit the rack for you.

[Forest]

Not waterproof, but no pack is really waterproof.

Agreed. If you need waterproof packs, you have to go with a hard luggage system.

[Dakara]

Motohaus does. They'll also fit the rack for you.

Cheers

[southernmike]

I often wear a small backpack but I aways pack it in a way that would be *best* for impact should the event occur. Guess it is up to the god of motorcycling what actually happens. Hell a top box could break away in a crash and become your worst enemy!

How many ride with a bunch of keys in your pocket???