Extra Storage for Cheap

[brmcconn]

Found a cheap bungee cargo net that straps over the passenger seat at bikebandit.com for only $2.99 - http://www.bikebandit.com/bikebandit-com-cargo-net. Supposed to stretch enough to take at least another helmet with you. Haven't gotten it in the mail yet, but there are a lot of good reviews about it so I thought I would pass it along. Might be useful if you don't have any other storage or don't want to wear a backpack. Just thought I'd pass it along for those who might not want to spend the $$$ for extra storage. For only $2.99 I figure it should pay for itself eventually.

[jetmerritt]

Before I got my oxford tail pack, my bungee net was my best friend. The bungee net fits in behind my tail light on my post and is still the best for irregular shaped objects. I haven't tried, but I think a full face helmet would fit in my tail pack?

Where I usually stash an extra helmet is behind my left knee hooked to the underseat hook. Works fine while riding.

[brmcconn]

Yeah, I have wondered how well that would work having a helmet hooked up to that while riding. Now I know. Thanks for the tip.

[jetmerritt]

Someone chime in if there are any safety concerns with riding while the helmet is hooked on the underseat hook, I didn't notice any.

[brmcconn]

Just got the net in the mail today. Haven't gotten the chance to try using it, but it seems like it should be fine to carry a little extra.

[socooliamice]

I have a similar cargo net and find that it does a fairly good job for what it is, hoping to get some extra storage soon. I hang my helmet from the hook all the time, but haven't really considered riding with one on there, just throw it in a backpack and call it good.

[ygolohcysp]

I have a similar cargo net under the seat by the brake light of my Post Kat. I've used it to hold a full face helmet, along with another jacket. My girlfriend was flying in and only had a backpack, and the exhaust broke off of my car when I just started to leave to get her. Netted the stuff on the back seat, rode to the airport, got bitched at by security for taking the time for her to put the gear on, and rode back home. I mean, I know it probably looked like I was carrying a hydrogen bomb strapped to the bike, but seriously. I kind of think I should've gotten the guys name and badge number, and reported the harassment and anti-safety message associated with it.

Back on topic, cargo net is definitely nice to have.

[jah]

2.99 u cant beat that thanks!!!!

[depths_of_mind]

Just be carefull useing the cargo nets... I used one for a little bit, and started to notice small indentions on the bottom of my rear fairing as the pressure starts to deform and groove them. I was latching it onto the undertail rails too, NOT the fairing itself :

[jbo197]

Shipping is high but still under $10.00

[Slofuze]

I have one that's similar....perhaps longer, and it's worth every penny I paid for it. It'll hold a small dufflebag no problem. What more do you need? If the bag has enough room for rain gear, a couple of pairs of jeans, shorts, sandals, and T-shirts..... you're good to go.
What I did notice on the pre I had, was that the hook was rubbing on the rear tail fairing and scuffed the paint ....just something to be aware of.

[depths_of_mind]

[4X4CHICHI]

Just bought me one, can't wait 'til it comes. I used my Bandit Bucks and got an amazing $.49 off my order. lol

[brmcconn]

Yeah, I just used it for the first time yesterday. Went grocery shopping on the bike and didn't have enough room in my backpack. The cargo net held 2 boxes of cereal very nicely.

[thetable]

I had a BB net, and it was garbage. On the other hand, a friend needed it to carry some stuff home, and I had no problems letting him use it so long as he promised never to return it. I have a few others of much better quality, and not much more money.