View Poll Results: Do you sport a backpack?
Hell Yes!
139
70.56%
Damn No!
40
20.30%
Ghey
10
5.08%
Tshuper Ghey
8
4.06%
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Backpacks
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Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 89
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From: A bit west of Dodge,MA
Let me say that I have seen folks riding a MC with a backpack on and look "Tshuper Ghey" I tried it once, and will never try it again. What I found was the pack has to be so secure to your body that it can not shift. If it does, you can be screwed, especially in some rather quick defensive evasion moves.
I do use a daypack for carrying stuff to work, and it gets strapped down to my cargo rack on the current bike, so it can not shift.
Only reason I use it is it looks funny walking into work with a set of modern day saddlebags over your shoulder, plus I can't fit my laptop into my saddlebags.
On longer trips, I use saddlebags or a touring trunk.... here's a pic from this past season.....(note it's on my Honda Big Ruckus and I didn't have it tied down yet with the bungee cords and net)
I do use a daypack for carrying stuff to work, and it gets strapped down to my cargo rack on the current bike, so it can not shift.
Only reason I use it is it looks funny walking into work with a set of modern day saddlebags over your shoulder, plus I can't fit my laptop into my saddlebags.
On longer trips, I use saddlebags or a touring trunk.... here's a pic from this past season.....(note it's on my Honda Big Ruckus and I didn't have it tied down yet with the bungee cords and net)
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 1,045
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From: Waukesha, WI
I've used a backpack before. It's not bad so long as it's not too heavy, otherwise the shoulders get sore. One bit of advice is to tie up the excess strap material that hangs down so it doesnt fly forward and snap you in the chest. Doesn't feel too good. I always wear jeans, even in 80* heat. Took one pipe burn from my Kawasaki to teach me that!
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 138
Likes: 0
I use one everyday...nothing ghey about it! I spent a long time researching what to get and chose this: http://www.chromebagsstore.com/bags/laptop-bags/soyuz.html
Loads of space, slot for laptop, front strap to keep it in place and I loosen up the straps so the bag rests on the back of my seat.
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Loads of space, slot for laptop, front strap to keep it in place and I loosen up the straps so the bag rests on the back of my seat.
<a href="http://tinypic.com?ref=358x94p" target="_blank"><img src="http://i43.tinypic.com/358x94p.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a>
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 138
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I use one everyday...nothing ghey about it! I spent a long time researching what to get and chose this: http://www.chromebagsstore.com/bags/laptop-bags/soyuz.htm
Loads of space, slot for laptop, front strap to keep it in place and I loosen up the straps so the bag rests on the back of my seat.
Will be getting a set of these soon though
Loads of space, slot for laptop, front strap to keep it in place and I loosen up the straps so the bag rests on the back of my seat.
Will be getting a set of these soon though
Last edited by Dim100; Jan 8, 2012 at 06:19 AM.
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From: TN
I use it when I have to, like going to work, carry a change of clothes, and Lunch. Not a bother, but I don't like having it with me if I'm headed somewhere after work. I try to travel as light as possible, I can get my lunch into my Licks bag...
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Road Master
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,132
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From: MO
After seeing that bagged up scooter, I'm going to have to recalibrate the poll options as a new standard has been set. 
I too got bit by a Kaw. 79' KZ650SR...still got a nice scar from that one, but it didn't scare me off.
I too got bit by a Kaw. 79' KZ650SR...still got a nice scar from that one, but it didn't scare me off.