LOOKING FOR A TANK BAG...... - Page 2

Junior · 10-19-2004, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spedee

Are you sure you want to put a powerbook near magnets?

DON'T!

I wiped my harddrive one day by putting it into my JR tankbag and heading off to work. I even had a shirt and pair of pants rolled up between the magnets and my Dell.

Anonymous · 10-19-2004, 09:50 PM

It was the shirt that did it.....!
...wheeeew!

NY Kat · 10-19-2004, 10:27 PM

that is a big bag!! but I like the magnetic bags. I love the fact that you can pick them up off the bike and go. but I dont know if they make them that big.

Brian · 10-23-2004, 10:13 PM

I have a Dell M50, 11"x14" (bigger with padding around it), and I couldn't find a tank bag that would work. I didn't look at magentic because of the HDD issue. I wound up buying a backpack, popping some grommets into it, and using cut-in-half bungee cords inserted through the grommets, with a knot on the inside to secure each cord (adjustable too

). Takes all of about 5 seconds to mount or unmount it, and I put mine right on top of the solo seat cowl. Just an FYI, wearing a backpack could be hazardous in an accident, especially with something hard like a laptop in it, you could break your back.

tdrcomm · 10-25-2004, 03:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SweetLou

Range is Bikeless right now, maybe he could just ride around Bich and hold ono it for you

Range.....that close to my backside??!!!............The Horror!!!!

I'd be a nervous wreck going through parking lots:
"Is it just a speed bump, or is it Range??!!!"

tdrcomm · 10-25-2004, 03:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian

I have a Dell M50, 11"x14" (bigger with padding around it), and I couldn't find a tank bag that would work. I didn't look at magentic because of the HDD issue. I wound up buying a backpack, popping some grommets into it, and using cut-in-half bungee cords inserted through the grommets, with a knot on the inside to secure each cord (adjustable too

). Takes all of about 5 seconds to mount or unmount it, and I put mine right on top of the solo seat cowl. Just an FYI, wearing a backpack could be hazardous in an accident, especially with something hard like a laptop in it, you could break your back.

Wow! Great minds think alike!! I'm working on sort of the same thing. I'll post some pics when I get it worked out. Take some pics and post 'em so I can see how it looks.

Brian · 10-26-2004, 02:29 PM

Here's the $7 Walmart backpack turned tailbag. The pictures are links to larger versions.

I bought some large grommets and a punch to install them and a 4', heavy duty bungy cord slightly smaller that the internal diameter of the grommets (total $5)

Cut the bungy in half so I could insert the cut ends through the grommets and tied a knot on the inside of each to set the length (hint, don't tie it too tight the first time in case it needs adjustment, those knots can be a b*tch to undo)

If I weren't so lazy, I might have done the same to the top corners of the backpack, however, I just use a smaller bungy looped through the pocket of the backpack for securing the rear to the (trimmed) fender ($1)

and secure the front to the luggage bar

I also had this foam case from another laptop bag I had that I put the laptop in first before the backpack to reduce vibration

And there you have it, a $13 laptop tailbag. It's worked great for about 2000 miles (up to 90 mph) of commuting so far. I had, up until a few days ago, the grab bar and solo cowl and had no problems using it with them installed. I carry a small trashbag in the backpack in case I run into a downpour, but the backpack weathers mild rain just fine without it.

tdrcomm · 10-27-2004, 09:18 PM

Brian,

That looks good, but I think I found what I was looking for. Somebody mentioned Axio HardPack, so I checked NewEnough and liked what I saw.

http://www.newenough.com/product_group_misc_axio.htm

They even show a PowerBook in one of the photos. And I think the curve might be managable on the tank. ('Busa tanks are kinda big)
All I need to do is manufacture a couple of small hooks on either side of the tank to attach the bungee/straps. (I'm thinking straps). It fits the 17" just fine, and with the shock case I have it should be pretty snug. I'll see what the budget is like after I buy the new tire I need ( !!@%$#$#@%!! ), then I'll order it. I'll post pics if it turns out ok.

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10-19-2004, 09:50 PM	#12
Anonymous Skid Mark Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 0 iTrader: (0) My Garage	It was the shirt that did it.....! ...wheeeew!

10-19-2004, 10:27 PM	#13
NY Kat Katrider Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 173 iTrader: (0) My Garage	that is a big bag!! but I like the magnetic bags. I love the fact that you can pick them up off the bike and go. but I dont know if they make them that big.

10-23-2004, 10:13 PM	#14
Brian Chicken Strip Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: St.Louis Posts: 12 iTrader: (0) My Garage	I have a Dell M50, 11"x14" (bigger with padding around it), and I couldn't find a tank bag that would work. I didn't look at magentic because of the HDD issue. I wound up buying a backpack, popping some grommets into it, and using cut-in-half bungee cords inserted through the grommets, with a knot on the inside to secure each cord (adjustable too ). Takes all of about 5 seconds to mount or unmount it, and I put mine right on top of the solo seat cowl. Just an FYI, wearing a backpack could be hazardous in an accident, especially with something hard like a laptop in it, you could break your back.

10-26-2004, 02:29 PM	#17
Brian Chicken Strip Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: St.Louis Posts: 12 iTrader: (0) My Garage	Here's the $7 Walmart backpack turned tailbag. The pictures are links to larger versions. I bought some large grommets and a punch to install them and a 4', heavy duty bungy cord slightly smaller that the internal diameter of the grommets (total $5) Cut the bungy in half so I could insert the cut ends through the grommets and tied a knot on the inside of each to set the length (hint, don't tie it too tight the first time in case it needs adjustment, those knots can be a b*tch to undo) If I weren't so lazy, I might have done the same to the top corners of the backpack, however, I just use a smaller bungy looped through the pocket of the backpack for securing the rear to the (trimmed) fender ($1) and secure the front to the luggage bar I also had this foam case from another laptop bag I had that I put the laptop in first before the backpack to reduce vibration And there you have it, a $13 laptop tailbag. It's worked great for about 2000 miles (up to 90 mph) of commuting so far. I had, up until a few days ago, the grab bar and solo cowl and had no problems using it with them installed. I carry a small trashbag in the backpack in case I run into a downpour, but the backpack weathers mild rain just fine without it.

10-27-2004, 09:18 PM	#18
tdrcomm Kat King Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: SoCal! Posts: 10,298 iTrader: (1) My Garage	Brian, That looks good, but I think I found what I was looking for. Somebody mentioned Axio HardPack, so I checked NewEnough and liked what I saw. http://www.newenough.com/product_group_misc_axio.htm They even show a PowerBook in one of the photos. And I think the curve might be managable on the tank. ('Busa tanks are kinda big) All I need to do is manufacture a couple of small hooks on either side of the tank to attach the bungee/straps. (I'm thinking straps). It fits the 17" just fine, and with the shock case I have it should be pretty snug. I'll see what the budget is like after I buy the new tire I need ( !!@%$#$#@%!! ), then I'll order it. I'll post pics if it turns out ok.