I have a Kriega US30 backpack which I use for commuting. I have my Genuine BMW tailbag for bigger trips. I normally do 2/3/4 day trips with 800-900km days. Have used back pack for a lot of these trips. If its full and loaded it makes your back sore and it's harder to hang off the bike around corners. Also when stopping for fuel you always have to take it off to check phone and get wallet etc. The tail bag is so much easier. 3 straps and its on. Can fit heaps of stuff in it. No weight on your back. It doesn't alter the bikes feel in any way even when its fully loaded. No issues with speed or cornering. Just have to be mindful when getting on and off the bike. Swinging your leg high enough. It does to tend to slide forward though even when tightened right down. Not a big issue. I have my pillion pegs off so I strap it to the sub frame. Tailbag gets my vote for long trips for sure. Some people take both. But they just put spare visors, visor cleaner, rags and food in the back pack. For the tailbag I fit alot of stuff in. Just gotta squash it in tight. Don't need much clothing for trips because most of my days are on the bike. Night time at the pub then back on the bike in the morn.

 

Sorry old thread, but which tailbag do you use? BMW have a few. The one that is molded to fit the S1000RR seat is really nice but over $500!!!!

This is the one I want, fits really securely in a matter of seconds
http://www.bmw-motorrad-store.co.uk/bmw-s1000r-k47-rear-bag.html

Sooooo expensive though

 

What is the purpose of the ride?
If you ha r a destination that requires a separate set of clothes, or special gear, etc. then do what needs to be done to get there eh

I highly recommend not riding with a back pack. I have tried a few riding back packs ( including the Ogio no drag series. ) each one has had a comfort fault with either shoulders, back, posture, and worst of all
NECK PAIN and limited helmet movement. When I'm a corner, especially on street, I never want my field of vision compromises. My solution is a tank bag

I have a rapid transit 19L, and it gets the job done well for me
I keep my tools. Medical ( enough to stabilize a serious trauma for at least a minute or two ) personal tourniquet. Extra clothes ( shorts shirt )
Most important. Water. Have a hydration bladder 2L and a few snickers bars.
Also. It has a top cover for map/ registration paperwork etc, and a pocket that fits most medium sized smart phones. ( iPhone 5 does great. 6 is too big for it)
I pair with my Bluetooth so all I gotta do is tap my helmet and accept a call, listen to a text and voice respond, play music. Etc

The only down side I have found is you can't hang off well as it impedes your BP of arm on tank, and you can't get into a tuck position.
( but when on street, do you need to do either?? )

A tailbag is also nice, but I ride two up with the lady, so having a tank bag is nice for both of us. Get a long adapter,l for the camel back, and she can drink and ride too. ( although I give her frequent brakes to stretch)

That is my compromise eh

If you need a lot of gear
Either 1. Which is safer. Drive
Or 2. Wear a back packing/ hiking backpack or your no drag and take stops to stretch the neck out

Just my 2c

 

Fast on twisty roads = tail bag.

The small Wunderlich tank bag is perfect as well; it does not impede movement as does a larger tank bag.

 

Love that little W tank bag....so bummed they stopped making the matching slim tail bag :frown2:

 

Thanks guys. Very helpful. I do need a change of clothes to go to the pub for dinner. Based on what you all said, I think I'll go the Tail bag.

 

I favor my 20L Kriega tail bag for longer day rides, and can add the 10L bag to it for added space if needed. With both stacked, it's pretty hard to "swing a leg over", but the tailbag is preferable to me vs a backpack. You can get a lot in the Kriega's, but what you take is personal preference.

Another combo for Kriega is a 20L tailbag, with one 10L bag attached to each side of the 20L (the Kriega site I believe shows how this is done), for 40L of capacity. That ought to be good for a multi-day trip.

Kriega makes a superior product in my opinion. I've used them on 4 different bikes and love 'em...

 

@Amok I use the Genuine BMW one that molds to the seat. Love it. 3 straps and doesn't move. The one you linked is the one.

 

OK thanks. I looked at it at the dealer and put it on a showroom bike. Seems like good quality and very secure.

I was actually going to buy this one BMW Large Soft Bag
but not sure if it would stay on the bike for a 2000km weekend trip to the Island. It's really designed for the GS and XR by the looks of it.

 

See my RR tips thread. I have cycleguys tail bag. Fits great, collapses when unused. Only $60 on amazon. Only bag I have ever needed for the bike.

 

Couldn't find it on amazon. Anyway shipping from the USA is pretty darn expensive for bulky items like that.

I'm surprised that no one yet suggested saddle bags instead of a tail bag. If you can move that weight down lower your twisty road fun will be improved by lighter/quicker transitions from side to side. If you're not carrying much weight it might not be that noticeable but if you are, it's something to consider. They look pretty good on the bike as well

SW-MOTECH Blaze Saddlebag System BMW S1000RR / S1000R - RevZilla

I'd be worried about them getting a roasting from the exhaust.



Ordered some from here. Won't fit as nicely as the BMW one but half the price.

Motorcycle Tail Packs - Kriega Australia

 

I'm surprised that no one yet suggested saddle bags instead of a tail bag. If you can move that weight down lower your twisty road fun will be improved by lighter/quicker transitions from side to side. If you're not carrying much weight it might not be that noticeable but if you are, it's something to consider. They look pretty good on the bike as well

SW-MOTECH Blaze Saddlebag System BMW S1000RR / S1000R - RevZilla

 

Tight asses. Buy the BMW one. Best thing out. And yeah, those saddle bags do melt on the exhaust. A guy had his catch fire. Plus they look hideous.

 

Tight asses.

Like a nuns coin purse.

 

If you turn your jocks inside out you will get two wears out of them.

 

and two more wears if you turn them backwards then inside-out backwards.