The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2

General Category => Chit-Chat => Topic started by: Rob Valdez 79 R65 on January 01, 2010, 11:26:19 PM

Title: Need a good backpack for riding?
Post by: Rob Valdez 79 R65 on January 01, 2010, 11:26:19 PM

I really haven't tried it yet, but it is very popular with the younger set.
I don't think I would be too happy with things hanging off me (like a messenger bag).

But -

I bought this little Honda CB200 that I hope to do some of my commuting on.  Since it will eventually be finished in the cafe style, it won't have saddlebags.

Then I stumbled upon this handy backpack, made for motorcyclists, and at a very reasonable price.  I got one last Spring, and I was just checking it out.  Very nice.  Their description fits it well.  Unfortunately, for me, mine doesn't have the red stripe as pictured, just a blank panel there.

(https://bmwr65.org/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.icu-ucme.com%2Fimages%2Fbag.jpg&hash=f6e6898af9f17dafd11ce62190c7fbdca6bfcd63)

http://www.icu-ucme.com/shop1.php

It is the last item on the page.  £14.89 or $24.13 at the current rate.
Last 10 April, I paid £14.84 or $22.33, which included shipping, as those figures are from my PayPal account history.


I thought some of the folks here that ride with no saddlebags might be interested.  And it's a price that is easy to get along with!

Still, remember to ride like you are invisible.

Title: Re: Need a good backpack for riding?
Post by: dav on January 02, 2010, 03:23:57 AM

I always bought hiking backpacks (the small ones not the biggg ones) when i did't have saddlebags topboxes etc, i just found them more comfy on the shoulders, with the thick padding on the shoulder, back straps. Had to buy a new back pack when i got the R65 back on the during the yr (2009) for weekend day trips..

Iam not fan of the messenger/shoulder bags, i think they would move around & get in the way while you are riding..but thats just me, i could be wrong.