How to safely carry a laptop PC on your motorcycle

senna_f4 · Scooby Slapper Joined: 04 Apr 2006 Karma :

The title says it all. Mostly if folks who carry a laptop to work on their motorbikes could say a word or two, on how they carry it without damdging all the delicate stuff or dropping it Shocked

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MRX Steve · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 02 Mar 2006 Karma :

I normally just put it in my rucksack and hope i dont crash. You could probably get one of the proper padded laptop rucksacks but i dont think they would really make much differance in the event of an accedent
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Adam_P · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Jan 2004 Karma :

I got a laptop case that is a rucksack type one when I got my last laptop, I haven't tried it on the bike yet, but I'll use that when I need to. Keeps the laptop tight and is fairly padded.
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mr.z · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Feb 2004 Karma :

Staples do rucksacs made for laptops, which has the added bonus of not obviousloy being a laptop bag (and haveing steal me written allover it) and i'll tend to put it in hard luggage, top box would be preferable..

Or strap the bag to your seat if you dont have a pillion with you.
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senna_f4 · Scooby Slapper Joined: 04 Apr 2006 Karma :

Thanks for the replies, I don't like the idea of a rucksack, I think I will break the laptop Mr. Green

Are there any panniers/soft luggage that is meant for laptops, padded from vibes etc
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mr.z · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Feb 2004 Karma :

Suzuki · Roger Joined: 03 May 2005 Karma :

I ride to work everyday with my laptop. Just stick it in my tankbag. Thumbs Up

This might not be the best of advice if this is your own bought-and-paid-for laptop though. After a summer of wheelies off the humpback bridge on the way to Annabella's house I had to have my laptop replaced. Laughing

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paulodd · Crazy Courier Joined: 20 Oct 2004 Karma :

I put mine in my tank bag. Normally only carry it with me when i go between uni in cov and home in Essex tho.

So i have some clothes as a bottom layer of the tank bag, then the laptop, then more clothes on top. Put the power cables in my rucksack.

Good luck.
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EllioTT_GiXXeR · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 02 Oct 2004 Karma :

Top box?

If i had to carry it everyday to work and back i would just leave it there.

I carry a drink to work and thats mostly it.
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Luke_Retrofly · Silly Lesbian Joined: 05 Jul 2003 Karma :

Hi
I got work to buy me this
https://www.techair.co.uk/products/3704_150x1502.jpg

Basically is a rucksack with a laptop section surrounded by air. Pretty good and spacious, has 2 other compartments for other stuff, can fit pair of shoes work stuff in it etc. Pretty good.

heres the site https://www.techair.co.uk/store/productdetails.asp?ProductId=82

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feef · Energiser Bunny Joined: 11 Feb 2002 Karma :

laptop bag, and the in the top-box. my waterproof suit was in there too, so it acted like some extra packing

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doggone · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 May 2004 Karma :

Top boxes are going to be more subject to vibration than the tank - rucksack will be best of all for this - and stays with you when filling up etc.
Sounds like they aren't as delicate as might be imagined anyway.

senna_f4 · Scooby Slapper Joined: 04 Apr 2006 Karma :

Thanks all;
Just to say:

1. Luke I have the same Rucksack Thumbs Up

it is good.
2. I prefer not to carry a rucksack in case of an accident its going to make things worse. Sick

Oh there is a 80GB hard disk drive in your spine and an 8 cell battery up your a*se, and more RAM in your brains Mr. Green

3. I am on the lookout for specific laptop luggage if I can or will perhaps have one custom made (if there will be any group disconts I will let people know)
4. I am more scared of vibes spoiling the laptop Shocked

Magnets wont but vibes will.
5. I havent found a saddle bag that can take the dimensions of my laptop or even a pillion top bag Confused

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Mrs Kickstart · Brolly Dolly Joined: 06 Apr 2004 Karma :

Hi,

Keith is using the bagster citatine tankbag and harness (we have standard tank bags as well for orther use. It seems quite good.

https://www.bagster.com/en/moto/showroomview.php?id=51
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EuropeanNC30R... · Gay Hairdresser Joined: 20 Jun 2002 Karma :

You on the road yet Senna?

Kriega rucksacks are pretty good, but expensive.

senna_f4 · Scooby Slapper Joined: 04 Apr 2006 Karma :

Maurice, more or less Razz

Need to get a few things sorted within a monthish (will have to travel out, so some things have to wait)

Within a month should be in the new job/house Mr. Green

PS: will let post a picture when done Very Happy

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Aikman666 · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Dec 2004 Karma :

If your going to be carrying a laptop, make sure you have a back protector too, wouldent like to know what sort of damage could be done if you landed on it without one Neutral

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Jack_Cheese · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Jul 2005 Karma :

Craggles · Traffic Copper Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

I've had a laptop in a rucksack and binned my Bike coming off a roundabout in icy conditions.

Laptop was fine (which is more than could be said for the bike).

I usually carry my laptop in a normal laptop case in a top box.

Craig
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