Universal: Riding Bags/Luggage Thread

[captain666]

Re: Saddle bag for electra need help in selecting online...

hello friends.

Need your suggestion for selecting saddle bag (online purchase) for electra. since i am staying in udupi, where don't have any access to get riding accessories shop. i am planing to buy a saddle bag with following requirement.

1) capacity < 45 Ltrs
2) budget around 3 to 3,5k
4) should come with rain cover ( best in class for waterproofing since i live in coastal).

i have listed some :-
1) rodgods triton S1( ~ 70ltrs capacity, 3.2k, with rain cover )- Dint get an feedback on quality
2 VIATERRA LEH SADDLE BAG- 3K , no clue about rain cover.
3) Cramester STALLION. ( 2.9K, BUT NO RAIN COVER )
4) NH4 Highway ( no rain cover)


please advice.

http://www.viaterra.in/Products/VIATERRA-Bags-Motorcycle-Touring/ViaTerra/ViaTerra-Claw---Tail-bag-Rear-Luggage-System/pid-3556749.aspx

[vivek7593]

Riding Bag

Hello Guys ..
I am writing a short review on cramster laplace bag that i received 2 days ago ..
Tired searching internet but couldn't find any expert review or of some sorts .. or maybe i might have missed it ..

Here it goes ..

I was in a need of laptop bag that some carry helmet around alongside being spacious enough to hold clothes for 1-2 days trip ..

Searched and came across this bag ..

Purchase was made through adventure18.com. for 1950/-.. Weirdly the cramster apply shipping charges as additional on the product price whereas the adventure18 ships for free :P .. Took 5 days to deliver ..

The bag :




Bag looks good but the its a dust magnet .. Attracts dust quite easily ..

The strap, mobile holder and backside of the bag :



The strap is sturdy and has thick foam inside making it comfortably and doesn't strain the shoulder much ..
The mobile holder is small though .. could fit a small phone like blackberry .. And the back of bag again has thick foam padding in shoulder and hip joint area with mesh ..

Insides :

















The bag has ample space in both the middle and the back section ..

The middle section gulped up 2 jeans 3tshirts and a pair of other clothes ..

Whereas the the laptop section took in perfectly a 15.6inch laptop ,charger, wireless mouse and 2 pairs of shirts plus a formal pants ..

This section has 2 divisions .. one for laptop and other to keep any other stuff .. there a small organizer present with pen holders and a mesh pocket ..

All this clothes i used to demonstrate the space the bag plus if one properly organizes it and folds clothes or the riding jacket much more stuff could get in .. I simply dumped everything in ..

Zips are good and even though completely stuffed the zippers zipped and unzipped easily ..
Theres a Bottle holder on both sides .. Can fit medium sized bottle though ..

Theres a small section behind the helmet holder which can be used to keep small number items and has internal key-clip there's a strap provided to fasten the pocket also.. Again theres small organizer present ..

Bag when fully stuffed with helmet ..



The helmet holder as 3 straps to fasten helmet in its place .. Holds firmly while walking .. theres a thin padding that protects the helmet from getting scratched..

The build quality of the bag felt good .. only thing missing is a rain cover ..

Overall i Would a say a vfm bag for city cum college/office going purpose or trip that would last for a day or two ..

[emm]

Re: Riding Bag


Sorrry f am posting on the wrong thread. Mods: Please move to the proper section. I dont know the correct thread.

Lately, i am seeing the type of seat modificatrion or cover on many motorbikes here in chennai and around places. I have seen this 3D mesh type seat on almost every type of bikes. From commuters to 200ns and dukes.

Whats it used for. Is there any proper comfort that we can get from this.
Wehn enquired at a shop, it costs around 300 to 600 rupees, depending on some quality range.
Has anyone using this 3D mesh type seat modification. If so, can someone give a review of it.

Cheers
emm

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Sorrry f am posting on the wrong thread. Mods: Please move to the proper section. I dont know the correct thread.

Lately, i am seeing the type of seat modificatrion or cover on many motorbikes here in chennai and around places. I have seen this 3D mesh type seat on almost every type of bikes. From commuters to 200ns and dukes.

Whats it used for. Is there any proper comfort that we can get from this.
Wehn enquired at a shop, it costs around 300 to 600 rupees, depending on some quality range.
Has anyone using this 3D mesh type seat modification. If so, can someone give a review of it.

Cheers
emm

[Sarvajit]

Re: [UT]: Biking backpacks and Luggage Accessories.

I am not using it myself, but following are the benefits:
1. Increases grip
2. Improves looks
3. Additional padding
4. No water seepage
5. Easy breathing due to perforation

1-3 are characteristics of all seat covers in general.
This does add some bulk to the seat, which is good for some.
But it definitely feels and looks cool.

If you're looking for a more sleek look like I was, you're probably better off with art leather/rexine.

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[emm]

Re: [UT]: Biking backpacks and Luggage Accessories.

I am not using it myself, but following are the benefits:
1. Increases grip
2. Improves looks
3. Additional padding
4. No water seepage
5. Easy breathing due to perforation

1-3 are characteristics of all seat covers in general.
This does add some bulk to the seat, which is good for some.
But it definitely feels and looks cool.

If you're looking for a more sleek look like I was, you're probably better off with art leather/rexine.

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Thanks for those pointers. I am actually looking for some extra cushioning for my back. I happen to travel minimum of 30 km one stretch, if at all m taking bike. With all the city traffic, this happens to take around one hour and with the current set up, my bum starts aching. Ever since this set up has come most of the seat cover guys, are reluctant to put any kind of proper extra cushioning with rexine covering. They are just pushing this altogether. May be their work is reduced and they get the similar price as payment. Does this really help in comfort. Or can you share any other ideas for extra cushioning.

Cheers
Emm

[Sarvajit]

Re: [UT]: Biking backpacks and Luggage Accessories.

If extra cushioning is what you're looking for, seat covers won't help.
I think you need to visit a seat shop, or even a sofa repair guy with your seat. Then you have 2 options:
1. Add more foam to the existing seat
This will increase the seat height
2. Replace seat foam with different density foam
You will have choices if you get different density

Others can pour in their suggestions please.

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[emm]

Re: [UT]: Biking backpacks and Luggage Accessories.

If extra cushioning is what you're looking for, seat covers won't help.
I think you need to visit a seat shop, or even a sofa repair guy with your seat. Then you have 2 options:
1. Add more foam to the existing seat
This will increase the seat height
2. Replace seat foam with different density foam
You will have choices if you get different density

Others can pour in their suggestions please.

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Thanks for your inputs bro. I have gone to few seat cover guys. They are just so arrogant and they think I am making their work hard. May be I will try to visit a few more guys.

[rusty_mechs]

Re: [UT]: Biking backpacks and Luggage Accessories.

Thanks for those pointers. I am actually looking for some extra cushioning for my back. I happen to travel minimum of 30 km one stretch, if at all m taking bike. With all the city traffic, this happens to take around one hour and with the current set up, my bum starts aching. Ever since this set up has come most of the seat cover guys, are reluctant to put any kind of proper extra cushioning with rexine covering. They are just pushing this altogether. May be their work is reduced and they get the similar price as payment. Does this really help in comfort. Or can you share any other ideas for extra cushioning.

Cheers
Emm

I have used those seat covers on my Karizma. The ride comfort improved dramaticallly after that. Now I don't know the reason for this and am not sure if this happens in all the cases, but 12-15 hours ride on Karizma became a breeze. No chafed butt etc. I think it might be due to increased ventilation but I am not sure. Been thinking of getting these for my N650 as well...

[SAMPATH_K]

Re: [UT]: Biking backpacks and Luggage Accessories.

In the market for a saddle bag for my duke 200 as well and have narrowed down my options to Via Terra claw mini and Dirtsack speed bag.I have a feeling that mounting the terraclaw on the already tall duke 200 would hinder getting on the off the bike.I am no acrobat and this is a serious concern.Moreover ,will the bike be easy to handle with the weight on the terraclaw higher up on the seat?

On the other hand dirtsack speed bag seems like a good option since it comes in orange and is sleek as well.But am not sure how good a product is how water resistant it is.Is there any issue of the dirtsack scrapping the tyres?

If i ever plan to do a 15 days+ trip..i Have an option to buy the dirtsack tail bag as well.

thanks
Sampath

[maninderz]

Re: [UT]: Biking backpacks and Luggage Accessories.

Viaterra got some competition

[Sandeep Patnala]

Did a video review of RYNOX NOMAD saddle bags and HAWX tail bag during my trip

[gkkarnik]

Re: Universal: Riding Bags/Luggage Thread

I am looking for a backpack with helmet holder and my budget is around 3k, any recommendations??
i am a college student so, i want sumthng which i can take to college everyday and should even be good for weeekend trips

[vivek7593]

Re: Universal: Riding Bags/Luggage Thread

I am looking for a backpack with helmet holder and my budget is around 3k, any recommendations??
i am a college student so, i want sumthng which i can take to college everyday and should even be good for weeekend trips

Care to look just a page back ?

Look at page 26 or post #260

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[gkkarnik]

Re: Universal: Riding Bags/Luggage Thread

Care to look just a page back ?

Look at page 26 or post #260

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sorry, actually i was tired finding a review on laplace 4.0, and thanks a lot.
i just had one more question, can it fit a cross helmet? or i need to get an extra strap for it.

[vivek7593]

Re: Universal: Riding Bags/Luggage Thread

sorry, actually i was tired finding a review on laplace 4.0, and thanks a lot.
i just had one more question, can it fit a cross helmet? or i need to get an extra strap for it.

Are talking about cross as in helmet brand or the motocross one ?
I haven't tired the motocross type helemet since i dont have one ...
But it should fit you can adjust the straps according to the helmet ..
Remember to keep the the protruding beak upwards then it should fit ..

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