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Old Jul 31, 2014 | 02:13 PM
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Is there a swingarm bag made that will hold an HP Ultrabook (13.3 x 9.09).. I am doubting it as I think the "smaller side" will be way too small..
 
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Even if there is I would still use a backpack. Swingarm bags don't get the courtesy of shock absorption. Laptops may not like that.
 

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Old Jul 31, 2014 | 02:53 PM
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Thx UT-rckr.. good point.. I agree
 
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Old Jul 31, 2014 | 04:31 PM
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Bad N G customs makes a rectangular singarm bag that holds my mac book 12.5 inches by 9 inches. And this is with my MacBook in its sleeve for protection.

I don't do this everyday, however. Maybe a few times a week. Mostly I keep my gym clothes and gym shoes in this bag.

The triangular swingarm bags won't hold a computer because of their shape, or hold running shoes. So this was a good option for me. I didn't want full on saddle bags.


 

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The leather works bag is a good one and it might fit. The shock issue is a serious consideration...besides my phone that is smarter than me lol, i carry a kindle hd in my leatherworks bag with no issues so far, two years and counting. Good inexpensive communication device and so far shock proof...knock on wood (using my head..lol). I cushion it with my clothing and everything is in a waterproof hiking compression sack which keeps everthing bone dry.
Ps the straps and side flaps on the leatherwoks bag extend up for carrying bigger loads, so it mightbwork. When i travel, its my main bag and i overload it by 50 percent with no issues.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2014 | 04:46 PM
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Socalsoftailslim, that is one nice bike.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2014 | 04:56 PM
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I don't see where the swing arm does not get any shock absorption. The swing arms main purpose is for shock absorption. Other wise we would all be riding rigid tails.
 

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Old Jul 31, 2014 | 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Misbehaven
I don't see where the swing arm does not get any shock absorption. The swing arms main purpose is for shock absorption. Other wise we would all be riding ridged tails.
I just shot coffee out my nose. Thankx Misbehaven.
 
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Originally Posted by SoCalSoftailSlim
The triangular swingarm bags won't hold a computer because of their shape, or hold running shoes.
Exactly. I have a triangular swingarm bag from Garage Leathers that I put on so I could carry SOMETHING on the bike, and still maintain my minimalistic, less-is-more look. I got a package of sausage, a bag of ravioli, and a jar of sauce in there, and I had to let the air out of the bag of ravioli.

Freakin' sweet bag, but due to the small size and the odd shape, ain't much going in there.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2014 | 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by 1ngryfishrmn
Socalsoftailslim, that is one nice bike.
Thanks man! Took some trial and error, but I finally got it where I want it.
 
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