Vmax Backpack

[thundermax]

How do you like my new Vmax backpack. Just got it yesterday. It matches my 2005 Anniversary Edition Vmax. It will come in handy when I go to the store, I think it will hold at least 2 gallons of milk. So it will be very useful when fetching things.

Got it at Academy Sports-Norman, OK, around $25. Lightweight, padded straps. Has a label on it, "Dickies". Many small compartments too.

I need to get the VMF label and attach over the Dickies label. KNow how I get one?

 

[deekjx]

Nice. I didn't know Dickies was still around. I'm looking into zip off saddle bags for my max.

 

[ninjaneer]

I need to get the VMF label and attach over the Dickies label. KNow how I get one?

rusty makes and sells them. he sells them here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/220913719014?item=220913719014&viewitem=&vxp=mtr. a portion of the proceeds go to support our Forum.

cool pack btw!

 

[sarchin]

Rusty has this link in his signature:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/220913719014?item=220913719014&viewitem=&vxp=mtr

 

[thundermax]

Thanks, got one of those VMF patches ordered. Bye, bye Dickies!

 

[RaWarrior]

Yeah, saddlebags and such look so out of place on the Max. I didn't even really like the OEM luggage rack. In the rare case I need to bring something along I just use a backpack. I find if I let the straps down, I can rest the bag on the passenger seat fairly easily due to the height difference, especially with the Morley cut down seat.

If you go really fast, make sure it has the harness style straps. Unless there's a lot of weight the bag will start to float up and fly around at around 120. lol

 

[thundermax]

Yes, I agree about saddlebags, tank bags, etc. To me it takes away from the sporty, bad ass look. So a backpack will suit me just fine.

 

[rusty]

Thanks, got one of those VMF patches ordered. Bye, bye Dickies!

Thanks for buying a patch.I put one on my old lether back pack too. I'll send it out in the morning.:biglaugh:......PS The patch will look great on a red pack

 

[deekjx]

Yes, I agree about saddlebags, tank bags, etc. To me it takes away from the sporty, bad ass look. So a backpack will suit me just fine.

I agree that they don't look good. That is why I'm hoping to find something I can easily take on and off. I'm also looking a packs that attach to my sissy bar as an alternative. I'm hoping that the fender and he sissy bar can hold something as i dont have a luggage rack. My wife won't ride with a grab rail so the sissy bar stays.

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[Heretic]

Saddlebags can be made to look good on the Max! Better than a backpack too. I can fit a week's worth of groceries into these mofos!

 

[maleko89]

Saddlebags can be made to look good on the Max! Better than a backpack too. I can fit a week's worth of groceries into these mofos!

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Or one days worth of beer.

 

[thundermax]

Re: Vmax Backpack Finished With Picture

Here is the picture of my Vmax Backpack with the VMF label sewed on. Looks a lot better than the Dickies label. I think it turned out better than expected. Have already used it once. The seller of my new #502, 2005 Anni. Edition gave me the genuine Yamaha-Star VMax service manual, 2001-2007. Used the backpack to carry the book home.

 

[ninjaneer]

 

[rusty]

Re: Vmax Backpack Finished With Picture

Here is the picture of my Vmax Backpack with the VMF label sewed on. Looks a lot better than the Dickies label. I think it turned out better than expected. Have already used it once. The seller of my new #502, 2005 Anni. Edition gave me the genuine Yamaha-Star VMax service manual, 2001-2007. Used the backpack to carry the book home.

I knew that would look good on red:biglaugh:

 

[deekjx]

Saddlebags can be made to look good on the Max! Better than a backpack too. I can fit a week's worth of groceries into these mofos!

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nice bags and they look great on your max. Who is the manufacturer?

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[deekjx]

Here is the picture of my Vmax Backpack with the VMF label sewed on. Looks a lot better than the Dickies label. I think it turned out better than expected. Have already used it once. The seller of my new #502, 2005 Anni. Edition gave me the genuine Yamaha-Star VMax service manual, 2001-2007. Used the backpack to carry the book home.

Nice. Looks like you bought it that way!

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[thundermax]

The maker is Dickie's. Bought at academy sports in Norman, ok.

 

[CaptainKyle]

Looks great ! To bad I cant stand stuff strapped to me.

 

[The Beekeeper]

I have the Manta XL tank bag and don't think it looks too bad on the Max, it's magnetic and removes quick and easy, I have 2 of Rustys patches, one for the tank bag and one for my jacket....................Tom.

 

[ninjaneer]

You inspired me to do the same with my tank bag, but I cheated a little. The Boy Scouts taught me how to sew, but the patch only wanted to go in one spot--in the windowed pocket meant for a portable nav system. The second pic is an inadvertent shot that using the camera flash--forgot that the bag had reflective piping.