Tail bag
A tail bag is a transport system for carrying luggage on two-wheelers. They are available in various designs, for example on the side next to the rear tire (common especially on types of motorcycles such as cruisers and choppers ) or on the luggage rack on bicycles or behind / on the pillion seat of motorcycles.
Tail bags differ from motorcycle cases in that they are made of flexible material, e.g. B. leather.
In the case of bicycles, a combination is often used as a bicycle bag, that is, a bag on the luggage rack and bags next to the tire, which can also be firmly connected to the luggage rack bag in one unit; this version also exists for modern touring motorcycles.
Sports motorcycles often have no space for a tank bag due to their design , here it is common to use a rear bag in place of or above the pillion seat. Due to the rear construction and the exhaust design, it is difficult to accommodate the bags next to the rear tire, the resulting (for reasons of style often rather small) bags for the pillion seat are called "tailpack" in English (also in German).
The advantage of mounting it next to the tires is a lower center of gravity, which makes the vehicle more manageable. This is an advantage that should not be underestimated, especially in the case of bicycles, for example in comparison to the handlebar bag . Rear pockets can generally also serve as compensation here.
With bicycles, care should be taken to ensure that no fastening straps or the like can get caught in the spokes or the bicycle chain . With motorcycles it should be noted that, despite their sporty appearance , so-called tailpacks are more sensitive than tank bags at very high speeds. There have been reports of torn or slipped tail bags at high speeds. This can lead to various dangerous situations, from fire to a fall due to parts getting caught in the final drive or rear wheel. It should also be noted that rear pockets attached to the side can reduce the inclination freedom.
See also
literature
- Peter de Leuw: Choose the right bicycles, ride safely. 1st edition, Beuth Verlag GmbH, Berlin-Vienna-Zurich, 2006, ISBN 3-410-16487-1
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b test report on http://www.motorradonline.de ( page no longer available , search in web archives ) Info: The link was automatically marked as defective. Please check the link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. From: Motorrad, year 2006, No. 13, Motor Presse Verlag Stuttgart
