Pbassred Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 My company has given me a lappy to bring home every night. I don't like the idea of it rattling around my topbox. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FallingDown Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 Change job. Make sure at the interview that there will be no need to take anything home. Don't wanna end up in this pickle again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 Leave it at work or get another job . I stopped doing homework when I stopped going to school and I strongly objected to the idea right from the word go . Even now I have nightmares about it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Pad out topbox with bubble wrap......job done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fro Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 I use a laptop bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dern Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Leave it at work or get another job . I stopped doing homework when I stopped going to school and I strongly objected to the idea right from the word go . Even now I have nightmares about it . I'm guessing that this is preparation for working at home if required.I carry mine in a padded sleeve in a shoulder bag or in a padded rucksack in a top box. If you don't have any of that then just wrap it up in a big towel with a rubber band around it. Basically anything will be fine if it stops it experiencing repeated hard shocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 tell them you want an impact resistant one then drop the one they give you on the floor to make sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geofferz Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Laptop bag, wrap it in a jumper, put some kittens in with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Some companies just want laptops taken home for security reasons of course. I used to work across several sites and carried a laptop in my topbox.As said already, get a good quality padded laptop bag. Also be careful in cold weather. I destroyed one of mine when I switched it on after riding in icy conditions. Condensation had formed inside the laptop and it went bang as soon as I powered it up. Make sure it's switched off and can't power up in transit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 I destroyed one of mine when I switched it on after riding in icy conditions. Condensation had formed inside the laptop and it went bang as soon as I powered it up. Make sure it's switched off and can't power up in transit. Good point! Never immediately switch on computers if they've been exposed to cold and damp conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dern Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Tried to carry a birthday cake in a soft pannier on a fireblade once. Bit optimistic with the benefit of hindsight. Didn't end well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Tried to carry a birthday cake in a soft pannier on a fireblade once. Bit optimistic with the benefit of hindsight. Didn't end well. I tried carrying 2 bottles of milk in this topbox in 1976. Didn't end well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonio Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 I used to stick mine in a small rucksack, and put the whole lot in the top box. Worked a treat.Now I've got panniers, I put the laptop in a silicone sleeve, and pad out the remaining space with some over-trousers so it doesn't flap about too much.I've also dropped the laptop several times on the floor. Now they've understood I'm clumsy, they've given me a solid state drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonio Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Tried to carry a birthday cake in a soft pannier on a fireblade once. Bit optimistic with the benefit of hindsight. Didn't end well.I tried carrying 2 bottles of milk in this topbox in 1976. Didn't end well!I've had a similarly bad experience with a half case of wine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dern Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Tried to carry a birthday cake in a soft pannier on a fireblade once. Bit optimistic with the benefit of hindsight. Didn't end well.I tried carrying 2 bottles of milk in this topbox in 1976. Didn't end well!I've had a similarly bad experience with a half case of wine.I only erased all my bank cards once when I got my first magnetic tank bag.Who says we don't learn from experiences (he says nursing a painful scab on his forehead where he touched the header pipes while changing the oil this weekend ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Who says we don't learn from experiences (he says nursing a painful scab on his forehead where he touched the header pipes while changing the oil this weekend ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Tried to carry a birthday cake in a soft pannier on a fireblade once. Bit optimistic with the benefit of hindsight. Didn't end well. I tried carrying 2 bottles of milk in this topbox in 1976. Didn't end well! nice kettle if the milk had survived you could have had a brew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pie man Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 A decent rucksack. Almost everyday for the last two years I have been commuting on the bike, and this involves taking the laptop too and from work everyday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Frog Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Let them give you a lappy , put it in a rucksack and it is a very expensive back protector !If you don't like the thing just keep phoning I.T and say it wont power up (Don't bother to plug it in !)CheersIan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onesea Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Decide the safest course of action for the laptop, I would suggest:https://www.google.com/shopping/product/5851245763703907022?q=motorcycle+laptop+bag&biw=1366&bih=635&sxsrf=ALeKk01KVsWEmMPTvDtyAJZWpkDC_Ew_Zw:1584539027626&prds=epd:12498217860916688899,paur:ClkAsKraX9457Ig6ILLGLSb5UgAiCWBT97YY0soSc9DIfC2WYhYyamY5TOMq56QF71Ebm2vK7i_LWazFqdKxc7i-OQPO23AXrsXEw-yrhmgF_0G17K60WlEUchIZAFPVH70o9-aOBeyKATIskSM_7MPMIm4OYA,prmr:1&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjJwbv3k6ToAhXXZxUIHYIDAhYQ8wIIrwYThen request they buy it for you When they complain ask them what cost effective method they would propose, at best they should give you laptop sleeve to make it safe in you top box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pbassred Posted March 19, 2020 Author Share Posted March 19, 2020 actually......; Panic over lads. It turns out is has a solid state hard drive so its pretty much vibration proof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungleaio Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 My work laptop has survived many miles just put in a Kriega US30 and strapped to the pillion seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claud 14.7 to 1 Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 I've had good experiences with tank bags. It's another idea. I've used them for carrying many different things.Easy access to items as it sits in front of you. With many you can remove them in just a few seconds and many double as a rucksack/swing over bag also. Perhaps you may have to add extra padding if the tank bag is not specifically designed to carry a laptop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBert Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Chuck it in rucksack end of problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkW Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 My work laptop has survived many miles just put in a Kriega US30 and strapped to the pillion seat. Same here: I just shoved it in a Kriega US30 on the pillion seat and took it all over Europe in all weathers for about five years, and it's still fine. I figured if the seat was good enough for a pillions nads it'd be good enough for a laptop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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