Tail Bag for Security Chain Transport

[Snop Doog]

As I only have one chain (a 1.5m Almax Immobiliser IV) it looks like I'll have to take it with me on my commute. As a result, I'm now in need of a tail bag.

The bag will simply be used for the chain and the padlock, nothing more, as I always wear a backpack for everything else when riding. Also, it can't be on the wide side as I ride a CBF 125.

I'd greatly appreciate it if anyone can recommend a tail bag based on what I said above.

Thanks in advance!

[Yaka]

https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/74333

or just a few iof these seen them on tails of bikes holding the cain there

https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/73846
____________________
Current Bike : 2008 Varadero XL125
mod 1: passed 16/02/2015
mod 2: passed 19/02/2015

[Rogerborg]

It's a 19mm chain weighing something like 9kg. A mini bag or a couple of bungees isn't going to do it.
____________________
Biking is 1/20th as dangerous as horse riding.
GONE: HN125-8, LF-250B, GPz 305, GPZ 500S, Burgman 400 // RIDING: F650GS (800 twin), Royal Enfield Bullet Electra 500 AVL, Ninja 250R because racebike

[UncleFester]

Can you not leave the chain at your destination ( assuming it's the same commute each day) - not sure i'd want 9kg of sliding metal hanging around.
____________________
2017 Z1000SX

[Baffler186]

Option I'd go for would be a top box lined with foam, but once you've forked out for the luggage rack (assuming you don't already have one) and a top box you could probably have bought another chain. With a tailbag, they are prone to moving around, and with 9kg in I expect it would be a right pain getting it in and out of the bag each time (4 times a day?).

As they said, can't you leave it at your work place?
____________________
Current: 2009 SV650 S, 1990 Kawasaki GT550
Previous: 2009 CBF125, 1998 GSF600, 2004 FZ6 Fazer, 1978 CB400a Hondamatic

[weasley]

My coiled up chain and padlock will go in my Kriega US-5. I've only done it once, but it fits and is secure. Not cheap though, for the size.
____________________
Yamaha XJ600 | Yamaha YZF600R Thundercat | KTM 990 SMT | BMW F900XR TE

[stinkwheel]

Army surplus respirator pouch attached to the grab rail and resting on the seat. Or even attached with straps running under the seat.

Top tip is to pop-stud the belt loop over the grab rail then make a hole all the way to the inside where the eyelet is between the two pop-studs. Put a short bolt through here with a wing nut and a washer on the inside. This stops it coming undone.

Doubles as a handy "manbag" if needed. Good for festivals to carry beer in.
____________________
“Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
I did the 2010 Round Britain Rally on my 350 Bullet. 89 landmarks, 3 months, 9,500 miles.

[Snop Doog]

Thanks for the replies!

Unfortunately, leaving the chain at my destination is a no because I need it for when the bike's at home.

Never really wanted a top box and as said, box + rack is moneeeeeey.

Army pouch does sound like a good idea

But I think it's the Kriega US5 that's won me over

[RhynoCZ]

[-Matt-]

I used to use an unbranded copy of something like this for mine when I did need to lug it around occasionally.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Autokicker-Essential-Mini-Tail-Pack-Motorbike-Motorcycle-Carry-Bag-/201024824431?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2ece03646f

I'd be tempted to buy a second one though if you need to do it daily; should be able to sell it on in the future without losing too much if you advertise it locally. Or you want to hire a tank to transport it in the post

[-Matt-]

[Snop Doog]

@Rhyno -Didn't really want to fork out another £180+ for another chain, would rather carry it around with me

@Matt -"Ideal for carrying small locks" Hah, no chance.

I appreciate the replies! I think the Kriega US5 might be the way to go...

[notbike]

Ooh almax chains are heavy fuckers.

CBF125s are great for top-boxes though, and a chain that heavy/large would be more suitable in a top box I would imagine.

If you need a bag for carrying other shit so that it doesn't get crushed by the chain, can always get a magnetic tank bag on the cheap off ebay.

Colleague used to do all this with his CBF125 ^

I don't really bother with the faffery of carrying my chain with me unless I'm going somewhere sketchy.

[Irn-Bru]

I wouldn't trust a US-5 with a chain that heavy. I've just got one myself, they are good for carrying random bits and pieces, a little toolkit and a sandwich but nothing serious.
____________________
KTM 990 SMT & Suzuki DR-Z 400 SM

[SQL]

Use a £10 tail pack then spend £10 on bungee cords.

Put the tail pack on under the rear seat, bungee to the pillion pegs, hook the front of the tail pack through the rear grab rail and hook to the rear pillion pegs, then bungee cord from the rear of the tail pack through the rear grab rail up and over the top of the tail pack crossing over and hooking to the rear pegs crushing the top of the tail pack to stop anything shifting.

I had to carry 30kg of barbell weights on other halfs cbf 125 and using the exact method above they never moved an inch including goingup the A2 and round Gravesend from Croydon.

[haroman666]

My 1.5m Immobiliser IV weighed in at over 11kg from memory... I wouldn't recommend using a tailpack/bag as it's not going to be ideal. Unlikely strong enough and if that sort of weight shifts as you're riding, you'll definitely know it.

Get a smaller, lighter, cheaper chain and then consider your options.

Sure you want the security of the Almax wherever you go but it will become tedious and tiring lugging it about everywhere. Especially on a 125 which has little power in the first place.
____________________
The mistresses: 2000 Honda CBR600f, 2000 Honda VTR1000

[Snop Doog]

@Meef -Really didn't want a top box - All my other shit goes into my backpack - London is the definition of sketchy imo

@Irn-Bru -Ah ok, well, that's off the list!

@SQL -That sounds great actually! Thank you! A new question arises... What tail pack and how many bungee cords?

[notbike]

[Snop Doog]

[Snop Doog]

[barrkel]

[haroman666]

[Yaka]

[haroman666]

[SQL]