[Guest]

Hello all, new to fireblades.org..(good to find this site and good to be here)......so please forgive me if this has been discussed already.

I have read a few posts on tank bags, only thing is , is that I have yet to find anyone who uses one to carry a laptop.

I commute about an hour and change to work and now with the summer arriving I would like to ride. I was wondering if anyone here rides with their laptop....and what would they recommend...

My concern is obviously the magnets (since I don't like the strapped bags)
My laptop is approx 12 x 11. I would not want a bulky bag either, maybe something in the middle. I found the Icon bag, and it seems to be able to hold my laptop according to the specs....

Thanx in advance

Plz help...wanna ride!!!!!!!!

 

[ConqSoft]

The "Tank Locker" has a laptop bag for it:

http://www.luggagelocker.com/tanklocker.html

 

[ND4SPD]

Get the Ogio Metro backpack. Your local Honda dealer should carry them

http://www.ogio.com/products/display.cfm?catid=5&UID=411109&color=1

freq and I both have one, and we both love ours

 

[Guest]

I use the TARGUS Notebook backpack, it is heavily padded and has plenty of room for extra clothes/folders/etc. It's a pain to wear with the JR Speedmaster jacket because of the air vents on the shoulders. It works great with my JR Meteor, Alter Ego and Phoenix jackets.

 

[Guest]

I used to carry my laptop in a sleeve, in a backpack. Having it nearly directly on the bike will subject it to a lot more vibration than having it on your back. Just a thought...

 

[Guest]

I bought one of the larger TourMaster cordura bags. It can be very small if you want, but it is expandable by simply pulling a couple of zippers. My Dell fits in it just fine. It's magnetic but with a safety strap if you want it. The magnets are extremely secure. It's got all the other stuff you want in a tank bag - accessory pockets, clear map sleeve, etc. Me likey :thumb:

 

[Guest]

I bought one of the larger TourMaster cordura bags. It can be very small if you want, but it is expandable by simply pulling a couple of zippers. My Dell fits in it just fine. It's magnetic but with a safety strap if you want it. The magnets are extremely secure. It's got all the other stuff you want in a tank bag - accessory pockets, clear map sleeve, etc. Me likey :thumb:

:huh: Don't the magnets affect the HD and screen?

 

[Guest]

The magnets are extremely secure.

He probably meant magnets vs. hard drive/whatever else might be sensitive. Might be a good way to securely wipe a drive - stick it in, go for a spin, and presto, all 1s

 

[Guest]

Thanx alot guys for your help.....finally, answers. I have settled on the Tank Locker....I already have a laptop backpack and its ok for short trips but gets daunting after a while. Thanx for all the other options, it definately helped....

I figured as much with the magnets probably affecting the screen and HDs.

Take care fellas... anyone near LI, NY?

 

[Guest]

Get the Ogio Metro backpack. Your local Honda dealer should carry them

http://www.ogio.com/products/display.cfm?catid=5&UID=411109&color=1

freq and I both have one, and we both love ours

I used to carry my laptop in a sleeve, in a backpack. Having it nearly directly on the bike will subject it to a lot more vibration than having it on your back. Just a thought...

www.ebags.com

:wstupid: :nod:

 

[Guest]

:huh: Don't the magnets affect the HD and screen?

Aren't there some bags that have shielded mags? :idunno:

I thought I had seen some while I was shopping around.

 

[Guest]

He probably meant magnets vs. hard drive/whatever else might be sensitive. Might be a good way to securely wipe a drive - stick it in, go for a spin, and presto, all 1s

 

[Guest]

Just to echo ND4SPD's comments... Would you stick a magnet in with your VHS or Audio tapes? Nope. Well, HD's are MUCh more sensitive than that and will be scrambled beyond repair if placed near a magnet. You can wave :hellobye: bye-bye to your data.