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I just purchased the Kuryakyn Tombstone bag. It straps on to a backrest/sissy bar. Has three zip on backrests of varying thickness and has plenty of storage,will hold a full face helmet. Uses velcro straps to hold er down. Very innovative bag. If I had to buy it again I would. Got it from cruisercustomizing.com. One caveat, only works with sissybars

I'd do both. Although I wouldn't wear the backpack. The more capacity you have the better the trip. I made this little contraption using 2 backpacks and a bedroll (there's another backpack on the other side you can't see in the pic) and it also makes a great backrest. Since then I've added saddlebags and a tankbag (love those little map window thingy's) I can carry as much as large cruisers now and my trips are so much better.

Don't forget that a tank bag can and will scratch up your tank.

Put a couple coats of wax on it before you leave on your trip.

I use all options listed above, depending on the case. I have a small tank bag, but I would not like a large one for a trip. For a day trip I use it to carry my phone, sun glasses, spare shield, wallet, extra gloves, and any other little items. I use a tail bag and/or saddle bags for larger packing trips. I have on occasion used a backpack for easy quick transport, but it is my least favorite. On one trip I strapped the backpack to my tail bag for added carrying. My Joe Rocket tail bag has bungie type cords and I have two points on my bike made just for the bag. Being able to safely attach a bag and not having to feel worried about the cords, or straps is critical. I wouldn't move the bike without feeling my luggage was safe, secure, and no potential strap to wheel problems (aka, what Mintbread was talking about).

Scott58 wrote:

chuck norris? heh.

Sevulturus wrote:Don't forget that a tank bag can and will scratch up your tank.

Put a couple coats of wax on it before you leave on your trip.

or instead put a rubber tank protector on your tank and have no issues with scratching.

ofblong wrote:or instead put a rubber tank protector on your tank and have no issues with scratching.

How good would a magnet hold, if you have a rubber protector? I couldn't imagine it would be very well.

Virago Biker wrote:

ofblong wrote:or instead put a rubber tank protector on your tank and have no issues with scratching.

How good would a magnet hold, if you have a rubber protector? I couldn't imagine it would be very well.

all the protectors I have seen have the holes in them still for the magnets. You could also bungy chord it lol but I would recommend that haha.

ofblong wrote:all the protectors I have seen have the holes in them still for the magnets. You could also bungy chord it lol but I would recommend that haha.

In that case, it could still take the paint off. I just assume use a backpack, and just tighten it as tight as you possible can. I haven't done it personally, but I would assume it's not that bad.

My tank bag is designed with the magnet between layers of fabric. The one closest to the bike side is soft and spongy. If your tank is clean, a magentic tank bag should do no harm. At least mine hasn't.