View Poll Results: Do you sport a backpack?

Hell Yes!

139

70.56%

Damn No!

20.30%

Ghey

5.08%

Tshuper Ghey

4.06%

Voters: 197. You may not vote on this poll

Backpacks

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Jan 6, 2012 | 01:21 PM

#11

Jackal

Thread Starter

Road Master

Joined: Jul 2006

Posts: 1,132

Likes: 1

From: MO

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turbinesaint

I've been using a backpack for a while now. It's ok in a pinch but it's also the reason why I'm looking at some sort of storage option that I can put on the bike (sissy bar, rack, etc.). The backpack is nice in a pinch (plus I didn't have to spend any money as I had a nice Dakine pack from my backcountry snowboarding days) but I think having something off the back that could be bungeed / strapped down is a better option. My $.02 at least.

Yea, I'm hoping I can find a good solid way of rigging it up to my 1-pc Bobber style sissybar for long distance solo trips.

Also considered stuffing a gas bomb in it for cheap insurance. Anyone know if you can dump those seal-able emergency fuel containers without spilling all over the tank?

Jan 6, 2012 | 01:22 PM

#12

PasadenaNightster

Cruiser

Joined: Dec 2011

Posts: 136

Likes: 1

From: Pasadena, CA

I've used one every once and a while, but it does make me feel kinda weird

Jan 6, 2012 | 01:27 PM

#13

Turbinesaint

Road Master

Joined: Mar 2011

Posts: 787

Likes: 2

From: Salinas, CA

Keep a paper or small funnel in the pack with the fuel and you shouldn't have any problem.

Last edited by Turbinesaint; Jan 6, 2012 at 01:29 PM.

Jan 6, 2012 | 01:48 PM

#14

nightrider05

Tourer

Joined: Mar 2010

Posts: 357

Likes: 1

From: black river falls, WI

Sorry to jump the sportster thread but hell yea a back pack is legit! When i had my night train id run around with a back back all the time. hauled a 30 back in it a few times for 60 miles, that did get kind of heavy. What i ended up doin was loosening it up enough where the bottom of the bag rest on the passenger seat or fender bib, that way your not holding up all the weight of the back pack. Im with you, i personally hate throw over or leather bags. my brother still hauls stuff around with a back pack during his hour long commute. looks just fine

Jan 6, 2012 | 01:50 PM

#15

jeffreydsilver

Ultimate HDF Member

Joined: May 2008

Posts: 6,508

Likes: 169

From: WPB, FL

Not My Gig!

My Sporty had a luggage rack with a bag on it and locking saddles. If it didn't fit it didn't go! My Road King has hard bags and a tourpak. If it doesn't fit it doesn't go!

There is an exception I almost forgot. I'll strap a piece of luggage on top of the tourpak rack when traveling. The only things I want hanging on my back when riding are a jacket and the wife!

Jan 6, 2012 | 01:59 PM

#16

Pixiechitos

Road Warrior

Joined: Mar 2010

Posts: 1,571

Likes: 2

From: South Africa

Last edited by Pixiechitos; Mar 3, 2012 at 12:55 PM.

Jan 6, 2012 | 06:08 PM

#17

wanabe

Road Warrior

Joined: May 2008

Posts: 1,718

Likes: 1

From: manhattan beach

when i am going to work i carry a leather back pack... weekends, no back pack and i use the side bags if i need to carry stuff

Jan 6, 2012 | 06:32 PM

#18

sioux565

Road Warrior

Joined: Feb 2011

Posts: 1,342

Likes: 8

From: Milwaukee, WI

I have rigid mount bags that I leave on all the time. If I do road trips then I throw a rack bag on the solo rack on the rear fender. Enough room for a week or two trip.