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bigdom86
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PostPosted: 12:55 - 13 Jan 2017    Post subject: kriega tailbags Reply with quote

looking to get a kriega tailbag for my cbr125 and to swap it over to my cbr600 when i get it.... liscenced up just need to get round to it.

this will purely be for transporting round a new chain.

Q. which bag would be more suitable for a 16mm pragmasis 2.5m chain with noose end? the US10 or US20?
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PostPosted: 13:14 - 13 Jan 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

US10, should be plenty of room in there.
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PostPosted: 14:20 - 13 Jan 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

Seconding US10. If you got a US20 you'd have to put a hoody or something in there with it at the minimum to get the straps taut.
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PostPosted: 14:20 - 13 Jan 2017    Post subject: re Reply with quote

are the fittings interchangeable on the US10 and US20 do you know? might use the motorbike some weekends to travel for training, what you reckon you could fit in the US20 with the chain, trainers, tracksuit, towel etc?
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PostPosted: 14:38 - 13 Jan 2017    Post subject: Re: re Reply with quote

bigdom86 wrote:
are the fittings interchangeable on the US10 and US20 do you know?

Yep, only the US5 is a bit different fittings wise.
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PostPosted: 15:34 - 13 Jan 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

I know it's not what you asked.. however.. I'd get a topbox so you can chuck your lid in it when you're off the bike. Big enough for a heavy duty chain + backpack + fleece when you're riding.
It's more money as you'll need a different rack for each bike, but the box nad mounting plate can be used on either.
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PostPosted: 15:40 - 13 Jan 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have a US30 Kreiga, I wouldnt be shoving chains in it though, aquired a proper rack for mine at half price so I put my old oxford bag on that, might just put a top box on this month.
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PostPosted: 15:45 - 13 Jan 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

A Kriega seems to me to be a bit extravagant purely for carrying a chain. I recommend them and they'd probably do the job, but they're far more useful than that. If I only wanted to carry a chain, aren't there dedicated bags for that which would be a bit cheaper?
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PostPosted: 15:58 - 13 Jan 2017    Post subject: re Reply with quote

dont really want a top box as I think "sports" bike and topbox looks a bit.... i duno. with a tail bag it doesnt look too bad, i went with Kriega as I wanted to get something which was easy to put on and off and sturdy enough to lug around a 10kg chain (I am guessing the 16mm 2.5m one is around 10kg - have emailed to ask). im sure I could store other bits in there if need be but my biking is 99% commuting. dont mind carrying my lid, gloves etc and dumping in office
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PostPosted: 16:12 - 13 Jan 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

chickenstrip wrote:
A Kriega seems to me to be a bit extravagant purely for carrying a chain. I recommend them and they'd probably do the job, but they're far more useful than that. If I only wanted to carry a chain, aren't there dedicated bags for that which would be a bit cheaper?


You're limited to Kriega or the slightly worse and only slightly cheaper Oxford ones for these big chains, I discussed it with Almax when I first ordered and they recommended Kriega US10 would be least likely to allow a 10kg chunk of metal to go through my back and snap my body in half if I crashed. All the others seem to just go round the pillion seat and have been known to tear the seat off with things this heavy in (apparently).
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PostPosted: 16:19 - 13 Jan 2017    Post subject: re Reply with quote

ok stupid question, does this come with everything I need:

https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/206954

ie all the straps etc, or do you buy the straps which go under the seat separately?
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PostPosted: 16:25 - 13 Jan 2017    Post subject: Re: re Reply with quote

bigdom86 wrote:
ok stupid question, does this come with everything I need:

https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/206954

ie all the straps etc, or do you buy the straps which go under the seat separately?


Comes with everything needed.
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PostPosted: 17:10 - 13 Jan 2017    Post subject: re Reply with quote

cheers guys. do you think the 16mm 2.5m one is asking too much from the tail bag not to start ripping at the seams and I would be better with a 13mm? or do you think would be OK from experience
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PostPosted: 17:29 - 13 Jan 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

They're pretty heavy duty and come with a ten year guarantee so if it does start to fall apart then you've lost nothing as they'll sort it.

Just make sure you strap it down tight so the chain won't shift around too much and I can't see an issue.
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PostPosted: 19:00 - 13 Jan 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

tom_e wrote:
US10, should be plenty of room in there.

For 2.5m of 16mm. That's a hefty lump of chain.
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PostPosted: 00:17 - 14 Jan 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

Rogerborg wrote:
tom_e wrote:
US10, should be plenty of room in there.

For 2.5m of 16mm. That's a hefty lump of chain.


2m of 16mm in a US10 requires careful packing for it to not be loose....
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PostPosted: 12:45 - 16 Jan 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

SophR so good wrote:


2m of 16mm in a US10 requires careful packing for it to not be loose....


I'm a bit slow, do you mean there is quite alot of excess space leftover after packing the 2m of 16mm? I reckon I could get away with a 2m with a noose if the 2.5m won't fit
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PostPosted: 18:04 - 16 Jan 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

bigdom86 wrote:
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2m of 16mm in a US10 requires careful packing for it to not be loose....


I'm a bit slow, do you mean there is quite alot of excess space leftover after packing the 2m of 16mm? I reckon I could get away with a 2m with a noose if the 2.5m won't fit


Yes, you have to have the straps tight to stop the bag moving around but the 2m of 16mm doesn't take up all of the space so the straps are a little slack. So I am very sure that 2.5m will fit, it'll probably fit better.
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PostPosted: 18:40 - 16 Jan 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

chickenstrip wrote:
A Kriega seems to me to be a bit extravagant purely for carrying a chain. I recommend them and they'd probably do the job, but they're far more useful than that. If I only wanted to carry a chain, aren't there dedicated bags for that which would be a bit cheaper?


I agree with chickenfucker, Kriega gear is far too expensive for carrying a chain. Buy an oxford shitter on ebay
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PostPosted: 18:48 - 16 Jan 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

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PostPosted: 19:40 - 16 Jan 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

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I agree with chickenfucker, Kriega gear is far too expensive for carrying a chain. Buy an oxford shitter on ebay


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PostPosted: 04:40 - 17 Jan 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

I use a us10 to carry the almax.

I expected better quality from kriega. For what it is, quite an expensive bag. My backpacks have survived worse treatment for longer.

10 year warranty also means jack. Shit customer service.
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PostPosted: 10:51 - 17 Jan 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

drbaig wrote:
I use a us10 to carry the almax.

I expected better quality from kriega. For what it is, quite an expensive bag. My backpacks have survived worse treatment for longer.

10 year warranty also means jack. Shit customer service.


what size almax mate?
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PostPosted: 14:33 - 17 Jan 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

bigdom86 wrote:
drbaig wrote:
I use a us10 to carry the almax.

I expected better quality from kriega. For what it is, quite an expensive bag. My backpacks have survived worse treatment for longer.

10 year warranty also means jack. Shit customer service.


what size almax mate?


almax 3 1.5m. Although it has more space. So almax 4 2m would not be a problem either.
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