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Cake day: June 27th, 2023

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  • I wonder if this kind of arrangement would help? Never had a sportbike but I recall friend’s GSX-R had a removable passenger seat. Pop it off, lay two straps like this so that they end up behind some studs or latches so they can’t fall out. Then the seat goes on top.

    There are stubby figure 8 knots on doubled up sections of the strap so that a loop is formed. Then strap bags onto those loops. The length of the straight portion of the strap should be exactly the width of the seat so the loops and knots peek out at the edge of the seat.


  • Just wanted to fly a less popular flag in this conversation. When I was choosing my first bike, my first crush was the Honda Silver Wing, a maxi scooter. Loved the looks and the practicality, loads of storage even without panniers and such…

    But I didn’t follow my heart and got a dual sport, which was great fun for 24000 km. However, I missed the practicality. One djembe drum was ruined as it wiggled loose from straps and took burns off the exhaust.

    A couple of years ago I got a 250 Vespa as my second bike. Already much more practical. I also prefer the longer service intervals compared to cogs and chains. As much a I enjoy that thing, first crush is still in the back of my head…

    What am I rambling about? Don’t disregard scooters, they’re great too :D




  • I live and ride with a Fjällräven Greenland size S. Most excellent. It has a kind of second strap that in marketing was touted for cycling, but I find it most useful when walking a lot so the bag stays out of the way.

    Quick access is the star feature. I can pull out the most needed things (wallet, phone, keys and insulin) without opening the buckle. That took some customisation though. For car / bike keys I put a ring on the shoulder strap that the keys carabiner on and off quick.