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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 11:19 AM
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yupp, sure do! when i go to school i use my backpack, also whenever i go to daytona bike week i use it. like someone else said, only for 1 or 2 nighters or to hual something either to a buds house or school. for me they beat bags on short trips
 
Old Aug 28, 2009 | 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by *NIGHT TRAIN*
I just say no to backpacks...
lol i think you say no to everything lol
 
Old Aug 28, 2009 | 08:16 AM
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Used to use one when I'd ride my Dyna to work. I would use a cargo net to strap it to the bike, though- didn't wear it while I rode. With the saddlebags on the Heritage no need for the back pack...
 
Old Aug 28, 2009 | 08:20 AM
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Better than a backpack.

Better than a regular messenger bag.

Chrome bags are the sturdiest, toughest, most comfortable bags I've ever found. I have a "citizen" that is four years old--as good as the day i got it. (They're also guaranteed for life.)
 
Old Aug 28, 2009 | 10:17 AM
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No I never have and probley never will
I have used my share of rubber straps
and bungy cords before I got my bagger
 
Old Aug 28, 2009 | 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by faber
Better than a backpack.

Better than a regular messenger bag.

Chrome bags are the sturdiest, toughest, most comfortable bags I've ever found. I have a "citizen" that is four years old--as good as the day i got it. (They're also guaranteed for life.)
Holy expensive backpack batman!

My jansport (I think) backpack that I bought for going to the beach at Bobs Stores for 30 bucks on clearence is now 5 years old and still works. Holds my laptop and gym clothes, etc.
 
Old Aug 28, 2009 | 11:45 AM
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now and then if I'm riding to work and need a change of clothes, lunch etc or if I'm just running down the hill to pick sumthn up at the liquor store or whatever........easier than putting on the saddle bags.....

I've NEVER used it to carry the dog however (as a couple of posters have mentioned).....thats just..........weird..........
 
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My dogs wouldn't fit in a backpack. I do want to get them leather helmets and goggles ala Snoopy (I have 2 beagles)
 
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 02:53 PM
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well my dog is an 85 pound boxer so I'd need a heck of a backpack to tote him around....but nevertheless; I wouldn't pack a dog on my bike no matter the size....like I said......weird; and not in a good way.....
 
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