03 600rr no room for junk
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03 600rr no room for junk
i'm new to sport bikes, and just picked up my 03 cbr600rr. the ride is very comfy, except for one problem. maybe it's the way i'm sitting (i'm 5'5, 150 lbs), but i really haven't found a good spot for my junk. either i'm sitting on it or it's up against the tank. should i be sitting farther back? it's ok riding, but if i hit a bump in the road or need to downshift or brake unexpectedly, it is VERY uncomfortable. let me know if any of you other guys have this problem too.
- Bryan
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RE: 03 600rr no room for junk
ya, whenever possible if you know your going over a bump...get up offthe seat and back
and if you know your braking, get back on the seat
in an emergency situation, usually the only thing you have time to do is squeeze your knees against the tank to try to protect the boys...other than that...ya just gotta deal with it i guess
and if you know your braking, get back on the seat
in an emergency situation, usually the only thing you have time to do is squeeze your knees against the tank to try to protect the boys...other than that...ya just gotta deal with it i guess
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07-04-2007, 10:48 AM
RE: 03 600rr no room for junk
You can buy a tank bag, they are kind of like a backpack, book bag, whatever.
Some things to do first.
1. Intsall a soft pad so the tank will not get scuffed up, as no matter how tight to tight the bag while riding things will slide around.
This pad usually comes with the tank bag. If not, get a piece of 1/2 foam..something...anything.
2. You'll need more padding around the fasteners...so they don't scrape up your body work, bike as a whole.
3. Cargo nets are a bad idea. Tiny things fall out and the net itself will also eventually scuff up your tail section. I know from using one on my now parted out, ZX-6.
4. You could use a back pack just like a school kid/college student. They are kinda nerdish...but more nerdish is having your valuables scattered all over the road.
5. They also have magnetic bags.
Here is a link to alot of decently priced bags. If you don't like what you see there...Google.
http://www.cycleluggage.com/magnetic_tank_bags.html
HTH...
(BTW, sportbikes are not really for everyday luggage hauling. They are made to ride and that's about it. Just a thought.)
Some things to do first.
1. Intsall a soft pad so the tank will not get scuffed up, as no matter how tight to tight the bag while riding things will slide around.
This pad usually comes with the tank bag. If not, get a piece of 1/2 foam..something...anything.
2. You'll need more padding around the fasteners...so they don't scrape up your body work, bike as a whole.
3. Cargo nets are a bad idea. Tiny things fall out and the net itself will also eventually scuff up your tail section. I know from using one on my now parted out, ZX-6.
4. You could use a back pack just like a school kid/college student. They are kinda nerdish...but more nerdish is having your valuables scattered all over the road.
5. They also have magnetic bags.
Here is a link to alot of decently priced bags. If you don't like what you see there...Google.
http://www.cycleluggage.com/magnetic_tank_bags.html
HTH...
(BTW, sportbikes are not really for everyday luggage hauling. They are made to ride and that's about it. Just a thought.)
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07-04-2007, 12:39 PM
RE: 03 600rr no room for junk
ORIGINAL: bmg velocity
You can buy a tank bag, they are kind of like a backpack, book bag, whatever.
Some things to do first.
1. Intsall a soft pad so the tank will not get scuffed up, as no matter how tight to tight the bag while riding things will slide around.
This pad usually comes with the tank bag. If not, get a piece of 1/2 foam..something...anything.
2. You'll need more padding around the fasteners...so they don't scrape up your body work, bike as a whole.
3. Cargo nets are a bad idea. Tiny things fall out and the net itself will also eventually scuff up your tail section. I know from using one on my now parted out, ZX-6.
4. You could use a back pack just like a school kid/college student. They are kinda nerdish...but more nerdish is having your valuables scattered all over the road.
5. They also have magnetic bags.
Here is a link to alot of decently priced bags. If you don't like what you see there...Google.
http://www.cycleluggage.com/magnetic_tank_bags.html
HTH...
(BTW, sportbikes are not really for everyday luggage hauling. They are made to ride and that's about it. Just a thought.)
You can buy a tank bag, they are kind of like a backpack, book bag, whatever.
Some things to do first.
1. Intsall a soft pad so the tank will not get scuffed up, as no matter how tight to tight the bag while riding things will slide around.
This pad usually comes with the tank bag. If not, get a piece of 1/2 foam..something...anything.
2. You'll need more padding around the fasteners...so they don't scrape up your body work, bike as a whole.
3. Cargo nets are a bad idea. Tiny things fall out and the net itself will also eventually scuff up your tail section. I know from using one on my now parted out, ZX-6.
4. You could use a back pack just like a school kid/college student. They are kinda nerdish...but more nerdish is having your valuables scattered all over the road.
5. They also have magnetic bags.
Here is a link to alot of decently priced bags. If you don't like what you see there...Google.
http://www.cycleluggage.com/magnetic_tank_bags.html
HTH...
(BTW, sportbikes are not really for everyday luggage hauling. They are made to ride and that's about it. Just a thought.)
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