Angela Collen Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 Having got a classic honda cb400nc with side grab rails, but no rack as the only one that's available and fits looks like I'm carrying a load of scaffolding, I'm limited to what luggage I can carry, I have seen the oxford aqua t30/t50/t70ltr roll bags and wondered if anyone has any experience with these, does it strap on well, or do I need extra straps? If anyone has any other options for my bike, your views would be appreciated, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 I've got a roll bag. Can't remember the size off the top of my head but I think it's the 30 ltr one. Works well enough but I always put extra ties on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angela Collen Posted March 18 Author Share Posted March 18 Thanks SW, it's not cheap, but seems well made, would you recommend using ROC flat ties, are they worth the investment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorky Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 (edited) Check out Lomo dry bags. Various styles and as watertight as a ducks a**e. Hold it on with Rok straps and it's going nowhere. https://www.lomo.co.uk/product-category/dry-bags-boxes/ Edited March 18 by Yorky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Frog Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 +1 for Lomo stuff excellent value and good performance. Also I seem to remember back in the day a lot of people used soft panniers on the superdream Hondas and the Oxford ones available seem great. I have a pair you could try if you are ever down this way save buying and regretting. Cheers Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angela Collen Posted March 18 Author Share Posted March 18 Thanks Yorky, very impressed with the lomo bags, like the fluro ones, so I'm seem from behind, good to know the rok straps are worth it, appreciate you taking time to post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angela Collen Posted March 18 Author Share Posted March 18 Thanks Ian, good to know what I can fit on the old classic for when I've run her in properly and ready to go further afield, appreciate your time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonio Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 Roc straps are really good. Fairly versatile and won't damage the bike. Won't ping into your eye either. As for bags, the classy option is Kriega. I've never had one, but everyone I know says they're worth the price. For my part, I'd also recommend Lomo bags. Less pretty than Kriega, but rock-solid waterproof and will last for two or three geological periods. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angela Collen Posted March 19 Author Share Posted March 19 Thanks Bonio, good to have options, I like to buy once, so don't mind investing in good products, the roc straps seem to be the overwhelming favourite for straps, really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerontious Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 Ortlieb are the originals and Lomo are effectively copies, though significantly cheaper which is the primary reason they are so popular. But when you put them side by side there really is no comparison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 Roc straps are good. If you want a backpack Kriega are really good. Fully waterproof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angela Collen Posted March 19 Author Share Posted March 19 Thanks gerontious and SW, both very helpful, I would go for a backpack but I've got the turtle airbag vest and that's bulky enough, so roll bag seems the way to go, although I am looking at the soft panniers from Oxford that Ian mentioned too, it's great to have so many options for my classic bike, not looking to carry much so I think 30ltr should do me for roll bag then maybe add panniers when I get brave enough to go further afield Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick the wanderer Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 Rok straps are worth having for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angela Collen Posted March 19 Author Share Posted March 19 Thanks Nick, helps so much to buy with confidence when others share their experiences, seems well worth the money giving me peace of mind, appreciate you taking time to share your views Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe85 Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 Expensive, but i thoroughly recommend the Lone Rider Overlander Bags. Your front wheel will fall off before these bags will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angela Collen Posted March 19 Author Share Posted March 19 Thanks Joe, always good to have your approval for purchases, appreciate your post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montego33 Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Check out Oxford range of tail packs or tank packs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montego33 Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Example of a 30l option for tail pack: Example item: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/226055535409?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=99orjLReRoS&sssrc=2486981&ssuid=99orjLReRoS&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angela Collen Posted March 21 Author Share Posted March 21 Many thanks Montego33 , didn't even think about ebay good quality pre used, that looks well worth a punt, appreciate you sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 I have Kriega luggage and Rok straps....very good quality kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angela Collen Posted March 22 Author Share Posted March 22 Thanks MB, agree Kriega looks brilliant and great designs, definitely rok straps, I'm due a good anniversary present soon, so just got to choose and leave picture in convenient place!! Appreciate you sharing your thoughts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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