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Carrying rifle on motorbike
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The lad who got me into shooting sometimes does.
He throws everything into one of the Black deployment bags, And wears it like a ridiculous back pack. The lad is 6 foot 5 and 18 stone.
In the bag will go a rifle, BB's, Mags, webbing, Batteries ect. He will wear his BDU with a waterproof over the top.
http://www.firestormkit.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=2156
He throws everything into one of the Black deployment bags, And wears it like a ridiculous back pack. The lad is 6 foot 5 and 18 stone.
In the bag will go a rifle, BB's, Mags, webbing, Batteries ect. He will wear his BDU with a waterproof over the top.
http://www.firestormkit.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=2156
Not the smartest of ideas. Pretty much something I would never do personally. Riding with a large backpack isn't as simple as it looks or very safe. If you can do it then all power to you.
But as I say to all riders who do silly things, it's your life. I would only take a light loadout if it was my only option to get to a skirmish.
But as I say to all riders who do silly things, it's your life. I would only take a light loadout if it was my only option to get to a skirmish.
I personally couldn't do it, but he effectively does it every day since he takes all his work tools on the bike as well. And that bag is really heavy.
From what he was saying it's all about how you strap it up, the bag needs to be on tight enough that the weight moves with you, and is also mostly sat on the seat. Get it right and he reckons it's no harder than a stiff pillion or strapping the bag directly to the seat. I think his choice of bike helps as well it's a low custom style with an upright riders position, and plates rather than pegs. I can't ride the thing even without a load as the riding position is really unnatural for me. I'm about 7 inches shorter than him as well!
From what he was saying it's all about how you strap it up, the bag needs to be on tight enough that the weight moves with you, and is also mostly sat on the seat. Get it right and he reckons it's no harder than a stiff pillion or strapping the bag directly to the seat. I think his choice of bike helps as well it's a low custom style with an upright riders position, and plates rather than pegs. I can't ride the thing even without a load as the riding position is really unnatural for me. I'm about 7 inches shorter than him as well!
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Unless it’s absolutely essential. Backpacks on bikes are a big no-no. Strap whatever you need to the bike, not yourself, it’s far less tiring, and with the weight lower down it doesn’t affect the bikes handling as much.
I agree keep away from backpacks! I have managed to get everything in the top box before but I had to split my honey badger in half to do it. It wasn't worth it and after a fast paced cqb day I struggled to get my leg over the damn thing to get home. Everyone laughed
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I don't, but mostly because there is always at least two of us going so it is just easier to take a car.
However I'm also a "no back packs on bikes" kinda person, but each to their own. Held do a good range of bags, in various sizes at a reasonable price. -
https://www.fc-moto.de/epages/fcm.sf/en_GB/?ObjectID=2587584&ViewAction=FacetedSearchProducts&SearchString=held+bag
The tank/tail bag for £30 is what I use for going to and from work. Can easily fit gym kit, work clothes and a small laptop in with no bother. Panniers would probably be better for airsoft stuff though - depending on your bike.
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However I'm also a "no back packs on bikes" kinda person, but each to their own. Held do a good range of bags, in various sizes at a reasonable price. -
https://www.fc-moto.de/epages/fcm.sf/en_GB/?ObjectID=2587584&ViewAction=FacetedSearchProducts&SearchString=held+bag
The tank/tail bag for £30 is what I use for going to and from work. Can easily fit gym kit, work clothes and a small laptop in with no bother. Panniers would probably be better for airsoft stuff though - depending on your bike.
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I used to use my old xt600e to get to games (occasionally), having previously built my own steel pannier racks, the beauty in this was that I used a clip system that I could bu extra clips for, & add them to any hard luggage I wanted to use, which included my star m249 case, which is long enough to hold most of my rifles.
carrying the kit on your back is a recipe for disaster, high centre of balance becomes extremely exaggerated, all the weight (yours & the kits) is on your spine & your arse, & god forbid you have an rta, the extra weight will affect your ability to control a fall or a roll, & any hard kit on your back is likely to cause you harm, maybe even puncture you.
Seriously, dont do it, strap it to the bike somehow, ensuring its as low as possible & preferably between the the axles.
carrying the kit on your back is a recipe for disaster, high centre of balance becomes extremely exaggerated, all the weight (yours & the kits) is on your spine & your arse, & god forbid you have an rta, the extra weight will affect your ability to control a fall or a roll, & any hard kit on your back is likely to cause you harm, maybe even puncture you.
Seriously, dont do it, strap it to the bike somehow, ensuring its as low as possible & preferably between the the axles.
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Oh, snap (sort of), I have the F650GS (800 twin, thanks BMW marketing department). When I've transported anything long on it (bow, folding chair) I've cabled tied an appropriately sized plastic flowerpot firmly to the pillion peg and hanger through holes drilled in the bottom and side, to form a stable base. Then perch the item in the pot, and run bungees or straps round it to hold it tight against the pillion seat.
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Damn watch out folks, we got leonardo da vinci over hereOh, snap (sort of), I have the F650GS (800 twin, thanks BMW marketing department). When I've transported anything long on it (bow, folding chair) I've cabled tied an appropriately sized plastic flowerpot firmly to the pillion peg and hanger through holes drilled in the bottom and side, to form a stable base. Then perch the item in the pot, and run bungees or straps round it to hold it tight against the pillion seat.
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Wow, we all have BMW bikes here lol.
Proud owner of a F700GS like Arwen's, but in grey/black (and a black/white Triumph Bonneville)
Anyway, had a friend who used to come with his bike, I remember him carrying a large hiking backpack with all his gear in it, wasn't the safest thing but it got the job done..
Proud owner of a F700GS like Arwen's, but in grey/black (and a black/white Triumph Bonneville)
Anyway, had a friend who used to come with his bike, I remember him carrying a large hiking backpack with all his gear in it, wasn't the safest thing but it got the job done..
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