View Poll Results: Do you sport a backpack?

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139

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20.30%

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Jan 31, 2012 | 06:39 AM

#61

Benway

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From: Dayton

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hot

I use a "MotoCentric Centrect Backback" when I ride the small bike (Nightster) works Ok for carrying stuff.

Thanks,. Rod

I may have to pick one of these up. Today, for example, I could have rode to work, but I didn't have anything to carry my stuff and I'm not putting two huge saddle bags on to carry an iPad, USB hard drive and my lunch.

Jan 31, 2012 | 08:06 AM

#62

surazal54

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Joined: Feb 2011

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back pack

well I actually have a set of narrow aftermarket lockable hard sheel bags bolted to the bike ... and a rear rack quick detachable from HD and have used a backpack to commute to work with my change of office clothes ... so for me lots of options ... I regularly commute year round so in the saddle bags are summer gloves , winter gloves, a rain suit, bugee cargo net, some bungee cords and a fleece vest. In the little tool bag bolted to the low sissy bar are the home made jumper cables , tools , flashlight and a first aid kit, as well as a tire patch kit ... so in the back pack go the lunch and office dress slacks and tie ... it is all about options I think ...
all I do is walk out to the bike start it and drive to work ... I just got it all set up it is a 2000 1200 C and runs like a charm ... put a wind shield on it and I am ready now in Jan for the summer of weekends trips with the gf

Jan 31, 2012 | 08:18 AM

#63

NDBadlands4-2

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Joined: Dec 2010

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From: Badlands of ND

My daily commuter bike is a Kawasaki Ninja. I use a back pack all the time if I am running errands or just need a thing or two with me.

Jan 31, 2012 | 09:43 AM

#64

Voony

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Joined: Apr 2009

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From: D.C.

I put my groceries in my backpack!

Jan 31, 2012 | 09:56 AM

#65

wahlumsurfer

Road Master

Joined: Aug 2010

Posts: 1,039

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From: Central FL

This one is awesome.
Lots of storage, built in straps, and slips over a sissy bar(if you have one).

Plus $30 is a nice price!

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Outdoor-Pr...tlyViewedItems

Jan 31, 2012 | 04:28 PM

#66

IronBoy883

Road Captain

Joined: Oct 2010

Posts: 726

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From: New Jersey

When I ride to campus ( 80 ) mile round trip I wear my Dakine backpack which is for skating and snowboarding so it has a chest and waist strop which help take some of the weight off the shoulders ... Works pretty good

Feb 1, 2012 | 11:14 AM

#67

mrgr8ness

Advanced

Joined: Sep 2011

Posts: 93

Likes: 2

From: NY

I have a Jansport backpack that I used to bungee to my sissybar, and let it rest on the luggage rack. Then I sewed a piece of neoprene to the backpack, and it can now slip over the sissybar and hold on snug. It looks much better, and the bagpack is not overly big to look akward on the back of the bike.

Oct 29, 2013 | 11:09 AM

#68

lovergoof

Intermediate

Joined: Aug 2013

Posts: 33

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From: Illinois

I use a backpack when riding to work or a quick run to Wal-Mart.

The Alpinestars Tech Aero backpack is good for short-medium stature riders. It holds up to a 15.4" laptop and a helmet pretty well for at ~16 - 22 liter backpack.

Here's a video of the backpack so you can get an idea:

For something bigger, there's the Kriega R25 backpack as well.

Backpacks designed for motorcycling has great functionality (hold the weight to your hips) to help decrease strain on your back and wind drag.

It'll feel like you're not wearing a backpack at all.

While riding, I even forget that I have a backpack on sometimes.

I don't care what I look like as long as my journey from point A to B is a sweet one.