darryl@ISM780.UUCP (08/15/85)
Well, since we're on the subject, let me add my two cents. I bought an off-brand tank bag that I have been very happy with. I paid $40 at a local cycle accessories store for the Corona Touring bag. It's made out of a rubber and fabric backed vinyl, and is a simpler affair than the expensive, name brands. It uses two rubber straps that go laterally around the front and back of the tank. These hold a nylon pad that is foam rubber backed to the tank. The pad has four luggage clips (like those that hold a two suit, fold up bag together), two on either side. There are two bags (I don't know the capacities, but together they hold a *lot*). One is an attache sized bag, which I use every day for commuting to and from work. The other is almost cubical, with the rear panel sloping back so that this bag has the same footprint as the smaller bag. Both bags have a map pocket, and either can be used independently. Or, the big bag zips onto the top of the small bag; the zipper runs around 3 1/2 sides and seems to hold them together very well. Each bag has a one-way zipper openning across the back and halfway up each side. The set comes with a rain cover that was able to withstand the worst that England and Scotland could for two weeks. This system has served as luggage on two transatlantic trips and a transcontinental one in the three + years I have been tormenting them. I feel that I've easily gotten my money's worth. --Darryl Richman, INTERACTIVE Systems Corp. ...!cca!ima!ism780!darryl The views expressed above are my opinions only.