Have cowl, need backpack that won't touch it

[Dogface]

I'm lying already, the cowl hasn't arrived yet ... so I'm asking you guys!

I need the pack for non-motorcycle use also, so ideally it would be airline carry-on size, but I expect that would be too big for the cowl. I'd like the most volume possible without touching the cowl, even when I'm sitting up straight to stretch my creaky old back. I'm 6' 1".

I don't know at what speed a hard pack is needed, but when I wear the pack I can keep it below 90mph, no problem.

So I'm curious about your cowl + backpack experiences.
Any recommendations greatly appreciated!

 

[Kiwi Rider]

Hi, welcome, I run a Ventura pack frame mounted on the tail sub frame, and a soft pack slips on the frame and locks on with nylon clips.
It's ideal for carrying stuff, does NOT touch the rear cowl (hump) and is ok at speeds of over 100mph, I've had mine to 160mph with no problems!

Suzuki GSX 1300 R Hayabusa Gen III (21 - >)

L-Bracket S137/B Adjustable Pack-Rack PF30/B Evo-Rack ER30/B Sport-Rack SR18/B Top-Box Rack TBR30/B Grab-Handle GH12/18/B

ventura-bike.com

 

[ottafish]

On my gen2 with hump, I have to switch the hump out for the seat when I wear a backpack. Just won’t fit as soon as I sit up anything near straight it rubs on the hump

 

[kml]

Get a tankbag which converts to a back pack.

Oxford M30R Tank Bag - Black : Oxford Products

Oxford Products Ltd (OXFORD) - a global leader in motorcycle and bicycle products. Established in 1973, OXFORD is now one of the world's leading suppliers of products to the two-wheeled industry.

www.oxfordproducts.com

 

[HayaWakened]

Huh ... never considered this. Ima go check my cowl
Never been below 90 on the Busa. Ima go check my backpack

 

[Dogface]

Thanks everyone for your input.

On my gen2 with hump, I have to switch the hump out for the seat when I wear a backpack. Just won’t fit as soon as I sit up anything near straight it rubs on the hump

Roger on that, mate. I'm wondering how small I need to go to avoid that. I'll know soon enough when the cowl arrives, this post is just an excuse to say Hi to everyone, nice to be here. This site is gold!

 

[HayaWakened]

Thanks everyone for your input.



... this post is just an excuse to say Hi to everyone, nice to be here. This site is gold!

YOU are the gold @Dogface! (pay it forward)

 

[mabupa]

I gave up on backpacks on my gen2 and now run a giant givi top case. Only “backpack” I use sometimes is a small camelback bladder thing and have to use the back seat instead of the cowl or it hit the cowl if I leave it on.

 

[sixpack577]

Something like this...maybe a different print.

 

[Dogface]

Bingo!

 

[sixpack577]

Bingo!

Welcome to the org...

 

[Coffs]

Swissgear 17" laptop backpack. I'm 6' 3" but never had any issue with rubbing on my ZX14R with hump or Busa.

 

[Bumblebee]

Saw this on Amazon....

Motorcycle Backpack Waterproof Bag Men - Hard Shell Backpack Carbon Fiber Motorbike Helmet Backpack Waterproof Large Bag For Travelling Camping Cycling Storage Bag : Amazon.ca: Automotive

Motorcycle Backpack Waterproof Bag Men - Hard Shell Backpack Carbon Fiber Motorbike Helmet Backpack Waterproof Large Bag For Travelling Camping Cycling Storage Bag : Amazon.ca: Automotive

www.amazon.ca

 

[Dogface]

Thanks guys.

@Coffs, I think a 17" pack is the answer.

 

[LC4CARL]

Perhaps a flight-sized dry bag or duffel (with or without shoulder straps) lashed to the passenger seat?

 

[LC4CARL]

Perhaps a flight-sized dry bag or duffel (with or without shoulder straps) lashed to the passenger seat?

Doh. If you had a passenger seat.

 

[Dogface]

Doh.

Sometimes we "seasoned" folks get confused.

 

[LC4CARL]

The struggle is real…