Does anyone know if the Seat Sak (Elite or Sport) from Luggage Locker is any good. �It sounds like a good idea not having any straps to do up (or come undone while riding). They are pricy though, $150 us. Is there a cheaper place to buy these?
I haven't seen one yet in person but I am very tempted to order one anyway. The $150 price tag is the major drawback to it but if I get one you'll get my honest opinion. VFR WORLD had a review posted if I remember correctly.
I have had the seat sak on my bike for approx a month now. If you are looking for a rear seat bag, I highly recommend this as it attaches directly to the seat, no bungie cords or straps flapping in the wind. It is also "locked" onto the bike as the only way to remove it is to pull the seat off (without destroying the bag). It does not come into contact with any painted surface, so there are no worries about scratching the paint.
I have one. Not much capacity, but combined with a small tank bag is more than enough for short (4-5) days for me. Fits perfect, you won't notice is there and never touches any painted surface. Best option for a tail bag
Twisted, I had one but found that the side pouches tended to sag onto the bodywork if there was much in them. I did not use the grabrails(if one does use the grabrails there would be no problem)......are you using the grabrails? Just thought these guys should know depending on which way they may want to go "grabrail-wise". I sent mine back due to this issue. Others have mentioned that they've been fine in that regard. As the others have said the bag is very nicely made and it's a good concept for attachment .
If anyone's interested in another possibility(there was just another thread on this under "tailbags" I think) here's what I've gone with now. It's Oxford's Humpback tailbag with the mounting system modified to allow for NO bungee's and attaches under the seat with snaps screwed into the seat pan...
Das Bone, May 20 2004Twisted, I had one but found that the side pouches tended to sag onto the bodywork if there was much in them. I did not use the grabrails(if one does use the grabrails there would be no problem)......are you using the grabrails? Just thought these guys should know depending on which way they may want to go \"grabrail-wise\". I sent mine back due to this issue. Others have mentioned that they've been fine in that regard. As the others have said the bag is very nicely made and it's a good concept for attachment .
If anyone's interested in another possibility(there was just another thread on this under \"tailbags\" I think) here's what I've gone with now. It's Oxford's Humpback tailbag with the mounting system modified to allow for NO bungee's and attaches under the seat with snaps screwed into the seat pan...
I don't use the gabs, but when I put the sac on I install them, not for the paint but they help to hold a net on the bag to carry some extra stuff if needed , so I didn't have that problem.
On the other hand, I'm in the clumsy side for custom mods ??? so the seat sac was the best solution for me.
I had ordered one but just returned it for a Marsee bag. I didn�t care how the Elite flopped around when not full and that it was not expandable. I had a Marsee tank bag and liked the design. Also, the newer tail bags wrap around the seat so that there are no straps flying around. Also, you can lock down the base and unzip the bag to take your stuff with you. I should be coming in the next few days. When it does I�ll post a review.
They have a 25 liter Rocket Pocket Seat Bag that's expandable. I had their tank bag before and it was a good quality bag. The Marsee one also comes with a rain cover which is always a bonus.
sangsters, May 20 2004How did Les handle your return? �He seems like such a nice guy, I am experiencing buyer's remorse and guilt all at the same time.
And yes, I just ordered the Marsee.
Well, I included a nice letter with the return and I hope he understands. Besides, I couldn't fit my laptop in it anyway.
Blue Orbit, May 20 2004I should be coming in the next few days. �When it does I�ll post a review.
Please do. �I just ordered an Elite bag not knowing that Marsee had this new set up.
I have one of their tankbags and love the thing.
Received the Marsee tail bag on Saturday. Looks great and expands nicely. The only difference in this one from my old one is that the map pocket in held in place with zippers rather than a snap and Velcro. I might cut the zippers off since they look a bit out of place. I doubt I will be putting a map behind me. I realize the map pocket is included on the bag since it can pull double duty as a tank bag with a different mount. Also, the inside is bright silver so its really easy to find small things. You will have to be a bit creative strapping it in place. I looped around the two seat hooks at the middle of the seat and the seat lock in the back. It�s definitely not going anywhere. Although it�s a tight fit getting the seat to lock back down, it�s very secure. I tried crisscrossing the straps but it seemed to move around a little too much. I do wish they had made the straps where the buckles are located a little longer so that when buckled, the buckles are hiden under the seat so that the seat acts a lock to insure the bag/base does not disappear. Overall, I happy with the bag. Much more detailing than the other. I have not had an opportunity to ride with it yet due to weather here (heavy rain and thunder storms), but I�m sure it will be fine. Probably the best part is that bag expands to fit a full face helmet and some gear. Perfect for a weekend trip if you pack light and the bag came with a rain cover (bonus!).
So I'm waiting for the Marsee bag to show up, and in my idle time on Monday I figured I'd try out the seat sack. Well, mounting could not have been easier. I stuffed it with 99% of the clothing I plan on taking on my North Carolina trip.
The Marsee will have to be significantly better to supplant the Seat Sack. I suspect that one way or the other I will need to get saddlebags to handle the "sundries".
sangsters: I will admit the SeatSack is a good custom fit. However, the Marsee bag works quite well. I like that you can zip it on and off faster than taking the seat off everytime I want to take the bag off the bike. Especially after all the intermitant rain here on Monday. I ended up exchanging the 25l for the 19l. Didn't need all that room afterall. The more room in the bag, the more I seem to pack. It will be interesting to see how you would compare the two.
As much as I like their stuff the fact is the Luggage Locker holds as much (in the main compartment) as the fully expanded Marsee bag and due to it's shape the bag (and mounting) doesn't sway at all.
So, with the Joe Rocket saddlebags mounted under the seat, and the Luggage Locker up top I am set, and more, for North Carolina.
Has anyone tried to use the Luggage Locker on a VTEC VFR with a Corbin seat ?
The pan of the Corbin seat is configured a little different than the stock so that the "cinch" straps on the Locker bag do not work without modification.
I had some ideas of using either velcro or metal snaps but was wondering if anyone has any ideas �:idea:
I have an Elite Seak Sak on a Sargent seat. The ESS I have is "version 2" where the loops that hook onto the VTEC VFR's seat "hooks" are velco attachable. It mounts rock solid.
Also, in my experience, the side pockets do not rub against the paint of the tail cowl. I don't know if that's a Sargent vs. OEM fitiment or a change in the "version 2".
If there's one knock against this bag, it is always its smallish size. For myself however, I prefer a modular approach:
1 day = Tank Locker. Up to 4 days = Tank Locker + Elite Seat Sak. More than 4 days = Tank Locker + Elite Seat Sak + Honda Hard Bags.
Fortunately, I haven't taken a trip longer than 4 days, because I have yet to purchase said Honda hard bags! I'd keep the modular concept though, because I don't think I'd like the rails on my VFR all the time.
vleigh, Thur, 23 Dec. 2004 11:28:00I have an Elite Seak Sak on a Sargent seat. �The ESS I have is \"version 2\" where the loops that hook onto the VTEC VFR's seat \"hooks\" are velco attachable. �It mounts rock solid.
Also, in my experience, the side pockets do not rub against the paint of the tail cowl. �I don't know if that's a Sargent vs. OEM fitiment or a change in the \"version 2\".
If there's one knock against this bag, it is always its smallish size. �For myself however, I prefer a modular approach:
1 day = Tank Locker. Up to 4 days = Tank Locker + Elite Seat Sak. More than 4 days = Tank Locker + Elite Seat Sak + Honda Hard Bags.
Fortunately, I haven't taken a trip longer than 4 days, because I have yet to purchase said Honda hard bags! �I'd keep the modular concept though, because I don't think I'd like the rails on my VFR all the time.
Does the Sargent seat have "seat hooks" like the stock seat so that you can use the velcro loops on the bag ?
The Corbin seat does not have seat hooks for me to attach the bags loops to. As a result I will have to find a way to attach the loops to the surface under the seat.
mdr vfr, Dec 23 2004, 06:42 AMThe Corbin seat does not have seat hooks for me to attach the bags loops to. �As a result I will have to find a way to attach the loops to the surface under the seat.
I adapted the Corbin Seat for use with my Luggage Locker Seat Sak by adding two metal brackets under the two cap screws that seem to be unused. Straps are too long for the Corbin position so I tie a knot in them. See the one on the right in pic below. No problems with this setup. I prefer the stock seat for daily commuting and more aggressive riding so I switch back and forth all the time, just untie the knot.
I went to cyclegear today and cheked the Marsee Rocket Pocket and it seems pretty sturdy. It also looks like the tail bag version attached to your bike buy zipping it around the seat. That is a lot like the luggage locker right?
I also liked that you can unzip it to open it up.
I just want to make sure that it holds in place well.
I got a used Luggage Locker this summer and have been pretty happy with it. When I first got it I was a bit disappointed in that it looked pretty small. However, I soon discovered that it swallows quite a bit of stuff.
It will take a full face helmet. I was also surprised to find that I could stuff enough things in it for a 3 day jaunt - at the time I didn't have a tank bag (I'm the proud owner of a new Oxford Humpback) so the Luggage Locker was my only transport.
downtick, Feb 2 2005, 06:01 PMI wanted to get the Oxford humpback, but it looks like onlyh sold in England. Where do you get them here?
Thanks.
I got mine from my local dealer - they had them in stock. I know that several other dealers in my area had them too, so I think it should be the same in the US.
The previous owner of my bike included a Rocket Locker (what they used to be called before Luggage Locker) when I purchased it.
I'm very happy with it. It fits my laptop, gym shoes & clothes and lunch no problem. I'll never go back to wearing a backpack. It holds alot more than it looks like it can.
Would I pay $150 for it? Yes, and I'm the frugal type to say the least. Knowing what I know now I would. I'm hooked on it. It's become part of my daily routine. Would I have paid for it without being able to use it first and see what it's all about? Probably not. But it ever needs replacement, I'm buying another one.
Not to hyjack the thread, but does anyone know how to wash these things without damaging them? Mine's gotten a little skanky. I checked their website and e-mailed them to no avail.
Just a note on the Luggage Locker that I purchased. My advice to anyone interested in purchasing one would be to spend the extra money to get the waterproof material.
Not only has it proven to be bomb-proof in some really heavy rains it eleiminates the need to carry a raincover which will take up some (not a lot I admit) room in whatever luggage you're travelling with.
sangsters, Feb 2 2005, 07:58 PMJust a note on the Luggage Locker that I purchased. My advice to anyone interested in purchasing one would be to spend the extra money to get the waterproof material.
Not only has it proven to be bomb-proof in some really heavy rains it eleiminates the need to carry a raincover which will take up some (not a lot I admit) room in whatever luggage you're travelling with.
I got mine second-hand, so I didn't have the option. This summer I used the age old technique of packing everything in those white "kitchen" garbage bags. Worked like a charm in some heavy rain but it's a bit of a pain in the arse if you need to get at stuff double-quick... wink.gif
I got the luggage locker discount for mentioning VFRD. 10% off. It's a good bag. Not water proof, but I think it holds a lot for it's size and I just wrap anything I don't want to get wet in a plastic bag. The only draw back is the way it flops around when not full as others have mentioned. Another good quality is that you can strap a lot of other stuff to it with the handy straps and rings. It will easily hold a 12pack (bottles that is) of your favorite malt flavored beverage and you can still squeeze a bottle of wine (or scotch) in on the side. Priorities gentlemen, priorities...
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