strapping luggage to your bike.

Stovepipes · 11 Jun 2016 at 07:19

I've decided not to sell my bike as the offers have been surpringinly low and with my new location it may be easier to ride there. Only problem is I have to take a piece of equipment that won't fit in my top box. Rather than buy a larger one I'm thinking I'll just strap it down to the pillion seat.

I have some cheap bungee cords but I'm not a huge fan of them are there any other good alternatives. At the moment I'm looking at Rok straps is there anything else I should consider?

nyarlathotep · 11 Jun 2016 at 07:56

Nothing else you should consider, rok straps are the best option.
I've recently been researching/considering alternative luggage options and even the really expensive alternatives are just variations on the theme, rather than offering something noticably better.

gcaster · 11 Jun 2016 at 08:52

Other option is to use webbing straps with cam buckles. Ratchet straps are probably overkill but it depends what the equipment is.

Dogbreath · 11 Jun 2016 at 10:08

A cargo net may be worth a look.

The_Abyss · 11 Jun 2016 at 10:40

I strapped my wet weather gear to my pillion for my recent trip. Stuffed inside a Friendly Swede dry bag (these are awesome - very heavy duty) and attached it just with a small cargo net. There's no windflow to speak off directly behind the rider, and no real lateral g force to dislodge it.

Craig321 · 11 Jun 2016 at 10:47

I've used a cargo net a few times before without a problem, but only for lighter stuff. Those rok straps look good though.

Stovepipes · 11 Jun 2016 at 11:23

I think I'll go with the Rok straps as they look nice and strong but I'll probably pick up a cheap webbing straps with cam buckles too so I have another option should I lose something.

Thanks chaps.

Dogbreath · 11 Jun 2016 at 18:21

Never had that much luck with normal non-stretchy luggage straps on their own; no matter how tight I do them up they always seem to work loose after a while. They are useful if you need a really long strap, but combine them with a bungee strap (or the posh Rok straps) on the end to maintain tension.