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Soft luggage security?
I have put about 1000 miles on my Nighthawk 750 since I posted here
after I bought it. One of the many (much appreciated) suggestions I
received was that I take a MSF course, so I plan on taking one on April
20.
I plan on riding a lot and I got a tank bag to carry the stuff I need.
It works great but I'm worried about security. I'm assuming it's more
important than it was 20 years ago. What do people do for soft luggage
security?
--
Lew
I have put about 1000 miles on my Nighthawk 750 since I posted here
after I bought it. One of the many (much appreciated) suggestions I
received was that I take a MSF course, so I plan on taking one on April
20.
I plan on riding a lot and I got a tank bag to carry the stuff I need.
It works great but I'm worried about security. I'm assuming it's more
important than it was 20 years ago. What do people do for soft luggage
security?
--
Lew
Re: Soft luggage security?
Lew wrote:
> I have put about 1000 miles on my Nighthawk 750 since I posted here
> after I bought it. One of the many (much appreciated) suggestions I
> received was that I take a MSF course, so I plan on taking one on April
> 20.
>
> I plan on riding a lot and I got a tank bag to carry the stuff I need.
> It works great but I'm worried about security. I'm assuming it's more
> important than it was 20 years ago. What do people do for soft luggage
> security?
Take it with you. Otherwise, there are cables and locks, but if someone
wants what's inside, rather than stealing the bag itself, they can
simply cut it open. A good tank bag will have a handle and a shoulder
strap. If you want slightly more security, get hard panniers (saddlebags)
or a topbox (trunk). Givi makes some excellent stuff in this line.
--
'01 SV650S '99 EX250-F13 '98 ZG1000-A13
OMF #7
Lew wrote:
> I have put about 1000 miles on my Nighthawk 750 since I posted here
> after I bought it. One of the many (much appreciated) suggestions I
> received was that I take a MSF course, so I plan on taking one on April
> 20.
>
> I plan on riding a lot and I got a tank bag to carry the stuff I need.
> It works great but I'm worried about security. I'm assuming it's more
> important than it was 20 years ago. What do people do for soft luggage
> security?
Take it with you. Otherwise, there are cables and locks, but if someone
wants what's inside, rather than stealing the bag itself, they can
simply cut it open. A good tank bag will have a handle and a shoulder
strap. If you want slightly more security, get hard panniers (saddlebags)
or a topbox (trunk). Givi makes some excellent stuff in this line.
--
'01 SV650S '99 EX250-F13 '98 ZG1000-A13
OMF #7
Re: Soft luggage security?
A top box made by GIVI is really great. If you get one big enough you can
lock your helmet in it as well as other things. It is attached to your bike
frame with a locking mechanism and can be removed with the key and carried
like a suitcase.
I had one for a previous bike and thought it was great.
Wayne
86 Venture
A top box made by GIVI is really great. If you get one big enough you can
lock your helmet in it as well as other things. It is attached to your bike
frame with a locking mechanism and can be removed with the key and carried
like a suitcase.
I had one for a previous bike and thought it was great.
Wayne
86 Venture
Re: Soft luggage security?
"Wayne" <wrjones@newsguy . com > wrote in message
news:eukj240rtb@news3.newsguy . com ...
>A top box made by GIVI is really great. If you get one big enough you can
>lock your helmet in it as well as other things. It is attached to your
>bike frame with a locking mechanism and can be removed with the key and
>carried like a suitcase.
> I had one for a previous bike and thought it was great.
> Wayne
I bought one for my Concours. It holds two helmets. I think it's a 45
quart ,which is the smallest size that advertises holding two full-face
helmets. I with I would have sprung for the largest they made. A top box
is Grrrrreatt!!!!
There is a pipe on each side of the Nighthawk but the pipes sweep up and
can impede bag placement. Mine came with a set of Chase fabric bags that
hung over the seat. The bags swept up at the ends so the pipes weren't a
problem. My Nighthawk came with the factory sissybar/rack to which I
would bungee my lunch box. I really loved my Nighthawk as it was a
standard generic bike that looked nice (as far as I was concerned) but I'm
not sure it would look as good as it did with a full set of luggage. That
aside, having a place to put stuff is nice.
Robert
"Wayne" <wrjones@newsguy . com > wrote in message
news:eukj240rtb@news3.newsguy . com ...
>A top box made by GIVI is really great. If you get one big enough you can
>lock your helmet in it as well as other things. It is attached to your
>bike frame with a locking mechanism and can be removed with the key and
>carried like a suitcase.
> I had one for a previous bike and thought it was great.
> Wayne
I bought one for my Concours. It holds two helmets. I think it's a 45
quart ,which is the smallest size that advertises holding two full-face
helmets. I with I would have sprung for the largest they made. A top box
is Grrrrreatt!!!!
There is a pipe on each side of the Nighthawk but the pipes sweep up and
can impede bag placement. Mine came with a set of Chase fabric bags that
hung over the seat. The bags swept up at the ends so the pipes weren't a
problem. My Nighthawk came with the factory sissybar/rack to which I
would bungee my lunch box. I really loved my Nighthawk as it was a
standard generic bike that looked nice (as far as I was concerned) but I'm
not sure it would look as good as it did with a full set of luggage. That
aside, having a place to put stuff is nice.
Robert
Re: Soft luggage security?
On Fri, 30 Mar 2007 22:27:22 -0000, Lew
<notme@notmindspring.invalid . com > wrote:
>I have put about 1000 miles on my Nighthawk 750 since I posted here
>after I bought it. One of the many (much appreciated) suggestions I
>received was that I take a MSF course, so I plan on taking one on April
>20.
>
>I plan on riding a lot and I got a tank bag to carry the stuff I need.
>It works great but I'm worried about security. I'm assuming it's more
>important than it was 20 years ago. What do people do for soft luggage
>security?
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* w w w .banditthebikerdog . com /Bandit's%20first%20photo%20in%20saddlebag.jpg
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On Fri, 30 Mar 2007 22:27:22 -0000, Lew
<notme@notmindspring.invalid . com > wrote:
>I have put about 1000 miles on my Nighthawk 750 since I posted here
>after I bought it. One of the many (much appreciated) suggestions I
>received was that I take a MSF course, so I plan on taking one on April
>20.
>
>I plan on riding a lot and I got a tank bag to carry the stuff I need.
>It works great but I'm worried about security. I'm assuming it's more
>important than it was 20 years ago. What do people do for soft luggage
>security?
* services.bostonglobe . com /mas_assets/full/20996.jpg
or this
* w w w .leatherworksinc . com /images/saddlebags/Dog-In-Bag-(113XCS)_0-thumb.jpg
* w w w .banditthebikerdog . com /Bandit's%20first%20photo%20in%20saddlebag.jpg
* nwdogblog.typepad . com /photos/uncategorized/dachonbike.jpg
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Paul ( pjm @ pobox . com ) - remove spaces to email me
'Some days, it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.'
'With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine.'
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Re: Soft luggage security?
"Lew" <notme@notmindspring.invalid . com > wrote in message
news:Xns9903BBC37A935notmenotmindspringco@216.168.3.64...
>I have put about 1000 miles on my Nighthawk 750 since I posted here
> after I bought it. One of the many (much appreciated) suggestions I
> received was that I take a MSF course, so I plan on taking one on April
> 20.
>
> I plan on riding a lot and I got a tank bag to carry the stuff I need.
> It works great but I'm worried about security. I'm assuming it's more
> important than it was 20 years ago. What do people do for soft luggage
> security?
>
> --
> Lew
Finding hard luggage for the Nighthawk is problematic. I am not ever sure
Givi makes racks for the Nighthawk. Even finding a factory is luggage rack
is difficult and expensive as I found out.
Oh, and I think I understand the shops are not working on 10 year old bikes.
My local shop has a sign that says something like "Bikes older that 199?
require a deposit before work begins".
Perhaps the dealers are tire of people with older bikes not paying their
bills once they find it costs as much to fix the bike as it does to buy one.
BTW, the labor price at my local dealer is $75 per hour. I think I want to
go to mechanics school.
"Lew" <notme@notmindspring.invalid . com > wrote in message
news:Xns9903BBC37A935notmenotmindspringco@216.168.3.64...
>I have put about 1000 miles on my Nighthawk 750 since I posted here
> after I bought it. One of the many (much appreciated) suggestions I
> received was that I take a MSF course, so I plan on taking one on April
> 20.
>
> I plan on riding a lot and I got a tank bag to carry the stuff I need.
> It works great but I'm worried about security. I'm assuming it's more
> important than it was 20 years ago. What do people do for soft luggage
> security?
>
> --
> Lew
Finding hard luggage for the Nighthawk is problematic. I am not ever sure
Givi makes racks for the Nighthawk. Even finding a factory is luggage rack
is difficult and expensive as I found out.
Oh, and I think I understand the shops are not working on 10 year old bikes.
My local shop has a sign that says something like "Bikes older that 199?
require a deposit before work begins".
Perhaps the dealers are tire of people with older bikes not paying their
bills once they find it costs as much to fix the bike as it does to buy one.
BTW, the labor price at my local dealer is $75 per hour. I think I want to
go to mechanics school.
Re: Soft luggage security?
On Mar 30, 4:52 pm, "BryanUT" <nestl...@comcast . net > wrote:
> "Lew" <n...@notmindspring.invalid . com > wrote in message
>
> news:Xns9903BBC37A935notmenotmindspringco@216.168.3.64...
>
> >I have put about 1000 miles on my Nighthawk 750 since I posted here
> > after I bought it. One of the many (much appreciated) suggestions I
> > received was that I take a MSF course, so I plan on taking one on April
> > 20.
>
> > I plan on riding a lot and I got a tank bag to carry the stuff I need.
> > It works great but I'm worried about security. I'm assuming it's more
> > important than it was 20 years ago. What do people do for soft luggage
> > security?
>
> > --
> > Lew
>
> Finding hard luggage for the Nighthawk is problematic. I am not ever sure
> Givi makes racks for the Nighthawk. Even finding a factory is luggage rack
> is difficult and expensive as I found out.
>
> Oh, and I think I understand the shops are not working on 10 year old bikes.
> My local shop has a sign that says something like "Bikes older that 199?
> require a deposit before work begins".
>
> Perhaps the dealers are tire of people with older bikes not paying their
> bills once they find it costs as much to fix the bike as it does to buy one.
>
> BTW, the labor price at my local dealer is $75 per hour. I think I want to
> go to mechanics school.
Givi makes the racks for the nighthawk and they have the monokey hard
bags to go with them. You can choose the two bag or the three bag
setup. I am looking to do the same thing withmy 02 Nighthawk. I got a
quote for the bags and it is definately pricey but if you will use the
bike a lot thaqn it is worth every penny. I commute to work everyday
on mine because I can do it all year long as the weather permits this
kind of riding. Hope everything works out.
Brian
On Mar 30, 4:52 pm, "BryanUT" <nestl...@comcast . net > wrote:
> "Lew" <n...@notmindspring.invalid . com > wrote in message
>
> news:Xns9903BBC37A935notmenotmindspringco@216.168.3.64...
>
> >I have put about 1000 miles on my Nighthawk 750 since I posted here
> > after I bought it. One of the many (much appreciated) suggestions I
> > received was that I take a MSF course, so I plan on taking one on April
> > 20.
>
> > I plan on riding a lot and I got a tank bag to carry the stuff I need.
> > It works great but I'm worried about security. I'm assuming it's more
> > important than it was 20 years ago. What do people do for soft luggage
> > security?
>
> > --
> > Lew
>
> Finding hard luggage for the Nighthawk is problematic. I am not ever sure
> Givi makes racks for the Nighthawk. Even finding a factory is luggage rack
> is difficult and expensive as I found out.
>
> Oh, and I think I understand the shops are not working on 10 year old bikes.
> My local shop has a sign that says something like "Bikes older that 199?
> require a deposit before work begins".
>
> Perhaps the dealers are tire of people with older bikes not paying their
> bills once they find it costs as much to fix the bike as it does to buy one.
>
> BTW, the labor price at my local dealer is $75 per hour. I think I want to
> go to mechanics school.
Givi makes the racks for the nighthawk and they have the monokey hard
bags to go with them. You can choose the two bag or the three bag
setup. I am looking to do the same thing withmy 02 Nighthawk. I got a
quote for the bags and it is definately pricey but if you will use the
bike a lot thaqn it is worth every penny. I commute to work everyday
on mine because I can do it all year long as the weather permits this
kind of riding. Hope everything works out.
Brian
Re: Soft luggage security?
On Fri, 30 Mar 2007 22:27:22 -0000, Lew
<notme@notmindspring.invalid . com > wrote:
>I have put about 1000 miles on my Nighthawk 750 since I posted here
>after I bought it. One of the many (much appreciated) suggestions I
>received was that I take a MSF course, so I plan on taking one on April
>20.
>
>I plan on riding a lot and I got a tank bag to carry the stuff I need.
>It works great but I'm worried about security. I'm assuming it's more
>important than it was 20 years ago. What do people do for soft luggage
>security?
The whole idea of a tankbag is that when you park the bike you carry
it with you like a purse.
There is a company that makes a steel mesh net that you can put over
soft luggage, on tank or rack, and lock down. It folds up small and
you store it inside the tankbag. Then you open it up, like a bungee
'cargo net' or 'spiderweb', and you put it over your tank and lock it
to the frame.
I saw it once or twice but I don't remember what it was because I
though 'Wow, who would want that?' But it would work if you just had
to leave your tankbag behind.
Hard luggage is certainly a good investment if you use it a lot.
On Fri, 30 Mar 2007 22:27:22 -0000, Lew
<notme@notmindspring.invalid . com > wrote:
>I have put about 1000 miles on my Nighthawk 750 since I posted here
>after I bought it. One of the many (much appreciated) suggestions I
>received was that I take a MSF course, so I plan on taking one on April
>20.
>
>I plan on riding a lot and I got a tank bag to carry the stuff I need.
>It works great but I'm worried about security. I'm assuming it's more
>important than it was 20 years ago. What do people do for soft luggage
>security?
The whole idea of a tankbag is that when you park the bike you carry
it with you like a purse.
There is a company that makes a steel mesh net that you can put over
soft luggage, on tank or rack, and lock down. It folds up small and
you store it inside the tankbag. Then you open it up, like a bungee
'cargo net' or 'spiderweb', and you put it over your tank and lock it
to the frame.
I saw it once or twice but I don't remember what it was because I
though 'Wow, who would want that?' But it would work if you just had
to leave your tankbag behind.
Hard luggage is certainly a good investment if you use it a lot.
