My thoughts tears hopes and prayers have gone out to the Japanese people, not only for their losses in such devastating recent circumstances, but also for the massive cleanup and rebuilding task that lays ahead.
I know it pales by comparison and is because of the situation in Japan that you guys in the States are left waiting for your bikes, but I must say, I find it extraordinary and inspirational of the level of patience, compassion, and resolve that you guys have shown in waiting for your bikes, and I applaud and respect your understanding and support.
That said, and I mean this in no sarcastic way, I enjoy bringing you new info, mods, and tidbits about my bike and I encourage others with these bikes to do so in a bid to ease the wait - Hang in there guys. I think you will find it is worth the wait.
A new rear bag.
I use the S10 WASPmobile around town for a lot of component pickups and parcel delivery's for shipping. This running around is generally done with the Trax top box installed, and side boxes if necessary, as well as the Bags Connection City tank bag to hold the wallet + phone + glasses + DSLR cam (dont go anywhere without it) as well as a few other sundry items.
I only use boxes if an item/s cant be safely strapped to the back but the tank bag is generally always in position.
This has always worked out great for general running around on the road but I find any tank bag a PITA when you want to go dirt. The City bag takes up about the least real-estate that I have seen in any bag for the S10 but I still find myself wanting to get further forward on the tank while in the dirt and inevitably squashing the nads against the bag.
The summer season has gone and the hot dusty weather is starting to disappear, so the riding in Perth forests will start to become perfect as soon as we get some rain. So,,,, I decided it's time to get an alternative bag for carrying the goodies.
I dont like backpacks, and as I said, I always carry the DSLR with me so I thought I would give the "Reverse" tail bag from Bags Connection a try.
I have a feeling that this will work out realy well for my needs but I may end up moving it slightly rearwards for when I encounter the downhills and want to shimmy the bum rearwards.
The Reverse bag is similar in size to the City tank bag and also expands in height by around two inch's.
There are two side pockets for wallet, phone or the likes and enough room inside to hold my water bladder and the (very big) Canon 1Dmk3.
The bag has a textured under surface and is very stable and non slippy when secured in position, although like I said, I will probably move it rearward and change the straps around for a neater appearance.
Looking forward to a test ride as soon as the rains start.
Greg.
I know it pales by comparison and is because of the situation in Japan that you guys in the States are left waiting for your bikes, but I must say, I find it extraordinary and inspirational of the level of patience, compassion, and resolve that you guys have shown in waiting for your bikes, and I applaud and respect your understanding and support.
That said, and I mean this in no sarcastic way, I enjoy bringing you new info, mods, and tidbits about my bike and I encourage others with these bikes to do so in a bid to ease the wait - Hang in there guys. I think you will find it is worth the wait.
A new rear bag.
I use the S10 WASPmobile around town for a lot of component pickups and parcel delivery's for shipping. This running around is generally done with the Trax top box installed, and side boxes if necessary, as well as the Bags Connection City tank bag to hold the wallet + phone + glasses + DSLR cam (dont go anywhere without it) as well as a few other sundry items.
I only use boxes if an item/s cant be safely strapped to the back but the tank bag is generally always in position.
This has always worked out great for general running around on the road but I find any tank bag a PITA when you want to go dirt. The City bag takes up about the least real-estate that I have seen in any bag for the S10 but I still find myself wanting to get further forward on the tank while in the dirt and inevitably squashing the nads against the bag.
The summer season has gone and the hot dusty weather is starting to disappear, so the riding in Perth forests will start to become perfect as soon as we get some rain. So,,,, I decided it's time to get an alternative bag for carrying the goodies.
I dont like backpacks, and as I said, I always carry the DSLR with me so I thought I would give the "Reverse" tail bag from Bags Connection a try.
I have a feeling that this will work out realy well for my needs but I may end up moving it slightly rearwards for when I encounter the downhills and want to shimmy the bum rearwards.
The Reverse bag is similar in size to the City tank bag and also expands in height by around two inch's.
There are two side pockets for wallet, phone or the likes and enough room inside to hold my water bladder and the (very big) Canon 1Dmk3.
The bag has a textured under surface and is very stable and non slippy when secured in position, although like I said, I will probably move it rearward and change the straps around for a neater appearance.
Looking forward to a test ride as soon as the rains start.
Greg.
Hi Wasp & co,