Kriega tail bags: Anyway of locking them down?

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I'm considering getting a Kriega tail bag, and was wondering if there's any way of locking them down to the bike.

I don't want to have to lug the bags each time I'm off the bike. I'm assuming that there's a way of locking them securely, so passer's by don't either steal the bags themselves or its contents.

Also, for anyone with the ALP quick-release system with the 6061-T6 alloy hardware, does it fit on any bike (no info on their website)? I ride a Ducati Monster 696 (I know, not exactly a touring bike :) ).

Thanks for any info!
 
There's no way to lock them down. Even if you ran a cable through some of the webbing, it could easily be cut.

If your stuff is at risk of being stolen then you gotta take it with you.
 
yum yum said:
spawnx66, you're a genius! :) Great find, and I think it just might work (and available at mec). Phew, so now I think I've finally found the perfect tail bag for my ride--and one that's relatively secure! Thanks!
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Hopefully the cables are rubber coated so it wont scratch your fairings.
 
nfq said:
Ever consider a Hard Case?

i.e. Givi? http://www.giviusa.com/My-motorcycle/?ma=DUCATI&mo=Monster-696---Monster-1100-08--09
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If you can get one for your bike, do it, don't hesitate. For years I tried to get by without one, before finally giving in, should have done it a looooong time ago. So convenient it's unbelievable. Can leave your stuff in there without fear of it getting wet or stolen. Can go shopping and toss your purchases in there. Doesn't get in the way of anything except looks, but the tradeoff is worth it. There's a reason why almost every bike in Europe has one. If you do decide on one, bigger is better. Mine is 52L and there are many times I wouldn't mind more space.

The top cases come up somewhat regularly on craigslist/kijiji for around 50% off retail if you keep an eye out

Edit: Missed the part about you having a 696, doesn't look too bad

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nfq said:
Ever consider a Hard Case?

i.e. Givi? http://www.giviusa.com/My-motorcycle/?ma=DUCATI&mo=Monster-696---Monster-1100-08--09
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regder said:
If you can get one for your bike, do it, don't hesitate. For years I tried to get by without one, before finally giving in, should have done it a looooong time ago. So convenient it's unbelievable. Can leave your stuff in there without fear of it getting wet or stolen. Can go shopping and toss your purchases in there. Doesn't get in the way of anything except looks, but the tradeoff is worth it. There's a reason why almost every bike in Europe has one. If you do decide on one, bigger is better. Mine is 52L and there are many times I wouldn't mind more space.

The top cases come up somewhat regularly on craigslist/kijiji for around 50% off retail if you keep an eye out

Edit: Missed the part about you having a 696, doesn't look too bad
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Thanks guys for the Givi suggestion! I actually had a Givi topcase for my other bike. Very convenient, but I had a bad experience with the plastic plates. The plastic around the bolt was cracked (was like that when I got the bike), and the topcase and plate would often hang vertically. After that experience, I'm a bit hesitant with Givi products. It could have been a fluke, but I don't know...

I might reconsider, though. Any place in the GTA that carries a good selection that are in stock?
 
yum yum said:
Thanks guys for the Givi suggestion! I actually had a Givi topcase for my other bike. Very convenient, but I had a bad experience with the plastic plates. The plastic around the bolt was cracked (was like that when I got the bike), and the topcase and plate would often hang vertically. After that experience, I'm a bit hesitant with Givi products. It could have been a fluke, but I don't know...

I might reconsider, though. Any place in the GTA that carries a good selection that are in stock?
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GP Bikes I know carried them.

Edit: from the site ->

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[TD="class: dealer"]G.P. BIKES INC
1100, CHAMPLAIN COURT
WHITBY
ONTARIO
L1N 6K9
Tel : (905) 428-8983
Fax : (905) 428-1202
[/TD]
[TD="class: dealer"]SUZUKI OF NEWMARKET
80 HARRY WALKER PARKWAY
NEWMARKET
ONTARIO
L3Y 7B2
Tel : (905) 898-1081
Fax : (905) 898-3152
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD="class: dealer"]KAHUNA POWERSPORTS
5243 STEELES AVE. WEST
TORONTO
ON
M9L 2W2
Tel : (905) 264-3117
Fax : (905) 264-6816
[/TD]
[TD="class: dealer"]CYCLE WORLD SUPERSTORE
4545, SHEPPARD AVE EAST
SCARBOROUGH
ONTARIO
M1S 1V3
Tel : (416) 364-8889
Fax :
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD="class: dealer"]READY POWERSPORTS(READY HONDA)
430, HENSALL CIRCLE
MISSISSAUGA
ONTARIO
L5A 1X7
Tel : (905) 896-3500
Fax : (905) 896-0759
[/TD]
[TD="class: dealer"]ASSELSTINE YAMAHA
3580 BYERS RD.
BLACKSTOCK
ONTARIO
L0B 1B0
Tel : (905) 986-4437
Fax : (905) 986-5979
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD="class: dealer"]SNOW CITY CYCLE
1255 KENNEDY RD.
SCARBOROUGH
ONTARIO
M1P 2L4
Tel : (416) 752-1560
Fax : (416) 752-1994
[/TD]
[TD="class: dealer"]CORSA MECCANICA INC.
34, FUTURITY GATE (SUITE
VAUGHAN
ON
L4K 1S6
Tel : (416) 456-1030
Fax : (416) 636-6049
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD="class: dealer"]ST-ONGE RECREATION
65 HART DRIVE
BARRIE
ONTARIO
L4N 5M3
Tel : (705) 733-2280
Fax : (705) 733-2281
[/TD]
[TD="class: dealer"]PARKER BROS POWERSPORTS
825, KIPLING AVE.
TORONTO
ONTARIO
M8Z 5G8
Tel : (416) 234-5750
Fax : (416) 234-5752
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD="class: dealer"]MOTORETTA INC.
554 COLLEGE STREET
TORONTO
ONTARIO
M6G 1B1
Tel : (416) 925-1818
Fax : (416) 927-9893
[/TD]
[TD="class: dealer"]MARKHAM OUTDOOR POWER
9441 HWY 48
MARKHAM
ONTARIO
L6E 1B1
Tel : (905) 294-2355
Fax : (905) 294-5729
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD="class: dealer"]CAMERON CYCLE LTD.
R.R.
PETERBOROUGH
ONTARIO
K9J 6X4
Tel : (705) 876-1171
Fax : (705) 749-5623
[/TD]
[TD="class: dealer"]PETERSEN MOTOR WORKS
R.R.
OWEN SOUND
ONTARIO
N4K 5N6
Tel : (519) 371-5254
Fax : (519) 371-2540 [/TD]
[/TR]
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When I was buying mine, Royal Distributing had the cheapest price, but Snow City matched them.
 
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