Author Topic: Motorcycle Leg Bags (Read 5521 times)

Cam3512 · « **on:** July 29, 2019, 06:20:22 PM »

So an add poped up on my WG feed advertising motorcycle bags, and I bit. Specifically the "Leg bags". Pretty cool idea. Sale going on, might try it out. Keeps stuff readily available. Never been a tank bag kinda guy.

https://americanlegendrider.com/collections/motorcycle-bags?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7ei6i5zb4wIVYyHTCh1BwgppEAEYASAAEgLKe_D_BwE

TodkaVonic · « **Reply #1 on:** July 29, 2019, 07:01:43 PM »

I bought a pair of saddle bags from Franco Cuoio. Super high quality stuff from Italy. Fast shipping and good communication. Anyhow, poking around on their site the other day I found this: https://www.francocuoio.it/prodotto/66-femoral-bag-black/ and, like you, I figure it may be an excellent way to not use a backpack or a tank bag but still carry some gear. Just FYI.

Nate

Cam3512 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 29, 2019, 07:09:17 PM »

Just bought one of these to try out...

https://americanlegendrider.com/collections/motorcycle-bags/products/bikers-high-quality-waist-leg-drop-bag

not-fishing · « **Reply #3 on:** July 29, 2019, 07:44:12 PM »

To big and heavy. I've just taken to wearing cargo pants in California because you have to be able to get to your Toll Fee quickly.

For my trips out of state riding leathers or mesh have been fine because I haven't run into any tolls in Nevada, Utah, Oregon or Arizona.

normzone · « **Reply #4 on:** July 29, 2019, 08:00:06 PM »

Quote from: not-fishing on July 29, 2019, 07:44:12 PM

To big and heavy. I've just taken to wearing cargo pants in California because you have to be able to get to your Toll Fee quickly.

Where do you ride in CA that requires you to pay tolls?

I only encounter one, that's in Los Angeles, and you can go to their online site afterwards and pay it.

Lannis · « **Reply #5 on:** July 29, 2019, 08:01:18 PM »

I've been riding and carrying stuff forever and this is the first time I've ever seen something called a "Leg Bag".

I assume it's a New Thing, cause if it wasn't, it would have been in "Honda of Mineola" adverts in 1971 "Cycle" magazine.

They sure do look bulky and clumsy to me. I think they won't be a "thing" for long ...

Lannis

Cam3512 · « **Reply #6 on:** July 29, 2019, 08:20:34 PM »

Well we’ll soon see. Its not that big.

n3303j · « **Reply #7 on:** July 29, 2019, 08:43:29 PM »

I won't even ride with anything in my standard outfit (Dainese) pockets. Extra cargo leaves extra dents on your person when you crash. I just want to hit the pavement and slide free of encumbrances, snags and protrusions until my inertia is spent.

Lannis · « **Reply #8 on:** July 29, 2019, 08:56:11 PM »

Quote from: n3303j on July 29, 2019, 08:43:29 PM

I won't even ride with anything in my standard outfit (Dainese) pockets. Extra cargo leaves extra dents on your person when you crash. I just want to hit the pavement and slide free of encumbrances, snags and protrusions until my inertia is spent.

I agree. A Leatherman would leave quite a mark when you hit the pavement.

I've tried backpacks and messenger bags, but I've concluded to let the bike carry the load, and I'll control the bike ....

Lannis

fotoguzzi · « **Reply #9 on:** July 29, 2019, 09:09:04 PM »

You don't have to use it while riding, I think it might be a nice holder for my Ruger.

LowRyter · « **Reply #10 on:** July 29, 2019, 10:14:19 PM »

so we're talking about fanny packs? really?

fotoguzzi · « **Reply #11 on:** July 29, 2019, 10:29:59 PM »

Quote from: LowRyter on July 29, 2019, 10:14:19 PM

so we're talking about fanny packs? really?

next, best fern bars..

Ryan · « **Reply #12 on:** July 29, 2019, 11:24:50 PM »

So now they have a purse for my leg? A Lurse? Complete with fringe and silver farkles! Ah, that's a no.

pete roper · « **Reply #13 on:** July 30, 2019, 12:02:20 AM »

I was looking at the ad link in the pub just now and one of my gay neighbors who was walking by glanced over, threw his arm around me and pointed at the leg bag with the chains and crap on it and said 'Divine!'. It just confirmed what I'd been thinking to myself!

Pete

TodkaVonic · « **Reply #14 on:** July 30, 2019, 12:31:52 AM »

Quote from: pete roper on July 30, 2019, 12:02:20 AM

I was looking at the ad link in the pub just now and one of my gay neighbors who was walking by glanced over, threw his arm around me and pointed at the leg bag with the chains and crap on it and said 'Divine!'. It just confirmed what I'd been thinking to myself!

Pete

And what would that be?

Tom H · « **Reply #15 on:** July 30, 2019, 12:38:38 AM »

Quote from: Cam3512 on July 29, 2019, 07:09:17 PM

Just bought one of these to try out...

https://americanlegendrider.com/collections/motorcycle-bags/products/bikers-high-quality-waist-leg-drop-bag

Pete, LMAO!

Cam,
Though I wouldn't buy one, I can see how it would be useful. There is a guy pictured next to a bike that has no place to carry things. Things like gloves, small tool kit/leatherman, ect.. When I was a kid riding my bicycle to go fishing, I used a small military surplus bag with a belt to carry my stuff. Sorta looked like one of these. My HD had no place to put the things like I mentioned. Something like this or that could be strapped somewhere and then carried easily with me would have been nice. I really do hope you find it useful.

Tom

pete roper · « **Reply #16 on:** July 30, 2019, 12:40:58 AM »

Quote from: Elevenminusoneblade on July 30, 2019, 12:31:52 AM

And what would that be?

That the leg bags look enormously gay, that's all.

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #17 on:** July 30, 2019, 04:50:58 AM »

They’ve had ads on facial book for some time. I wouldn’t wear that to a dog fight.

Cam3512 · « **Reply #18 on:** July 30, 2019, 06:18:50 AM »

Quote from: fotoguzzi on July 29, 2019, 09:09:04 PM

You don't have to use it while riding, I think it might be a nice holder for my Ruger.

This is why I got one, didn’t think I could mention Glock here anymore? Easy access WHILE I’m riding. Is that manly enough for you tough guys?

Zoom Zoom · « **Reply #19 on:** July 30, 2019, 06:20:29 AM »

You didn't get the one with the skulls and spikes on it???

John Henry

Darren Williams · « **Reply #20 on:** July 30, 2019, 07:05:25 AM »

I have seen some backpacks that lock to you body quite securely, have a lot of padding to protect your body and ride low enough to actually rest the majority of their weight on the seat behind you (if you're riding a sport bike with a bump up to the passenger seat). I tried one that one of my kids friends had. Short 10 mile ride around curvy access roads but could hardly tell it was there. I think it was Alpinestars, but can't say for sure now. Actually came across as well designed and very functional. I thought about getting one but the price threw me off. IIRC couple hundred dollars.

I'm more of a lockable top box on the bike kind of guy.

Jim Rich · « **Reply #21 on:** July 30, 2019, 07:14:18 AM »

I'm going to stick with my milk crate.

chuck peterson · « **Reply #22 on:** July 30, 2019, 07:16:33 AM »

Studs and spike version..

I notice everything is about 60% off list price, or more...I guess the Man Murse thing business isn't lifting off the ground

Thinly disguised leg holster for your Glocks version...

Lannis · « **Reply #23 on:** July 30, 2019, 07:19:17 AM »

Quote from: chuck peterson on July 30, 2019, 07:16:33 AM

I notice everything is about 60% off list price, or more...I guess the Man Murse thing business isn't lifting off the ground

Soon it will just be a slightly odd memory .... !

chuck peterson · « **Reply #24 on:** July 30, 2019, 07:22:09 AM »

Cam we know you want this..faster draw, more punch....

https://www.amazon.com/Padded-Scabbard-Sleeve-Shoulder-Desert/dp/B00XKF8I2Y

Cam3512 · « **Reply #25 on:** July 30, 2019, 07:26:43 AM »

CRAP! I didn't notice the rainbow wristband in that photo...

Rick in WNY · « **Reply #26 on:** July 30, 2019, 07:29:49 AM »

Got one for my wife last season... it can be a purse, or she can pull the leg straps out and lash it to her leg for riding.

Best part of hers is all the pockets zip close then use snaps to secure the zippers... she hasn't lost anything out of it to date.

gerryp · « **Reply #27 on:** July 30, 2019, 07:36:07 AM »

Quote from: Cam3512 on July 29, 2019, 07:09:17 PM

Just bought one of these to try out...

https://americanlegendrider.com/collections/motorcycle-bags/products/bikers-high-quality-waist-leg-drop-bag

I had you pegged for this one.

https://americanlegendrider.com/collections/motorcycle-bags/products/steampunk-skull-bag

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #28 on:** July 30, 2019, 08:11:08 AM »

Quote from: Perazzimx14 on July 30, 2019, 07:33:36 AM

Here's a one in clear

^that's exactly the picture that came to mind as soon as I saw "leg bag"

LowRyter · « **Reply #29 on:** July 30, 2019, 08:38:02 AM »

It's like no one has heard of a tank bag.

And in fact, they probably haven't. I've been riding with tank bags for 20 years and have three of them. I remember a few years ago parking with a group of Harleys and pulling something out of my tank bag. Those riders had never seen a tank bag before and thought it was an amazing invention.

Now that I write this, I've can't remember seeing a tank bag on a Harley or seeing one in the Motor Company's accessory catalog.

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Author Topic: Motorcycle Leg Bags (Read 5521 times)

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