rear carrier

deshollier · Post by **deshollier** » Sun Mar 02, 2008 11:59 am

Steve, For more details on sizes, carrying capacity, and the various ranges available take a look at www.oxprod.com. One good point is that either bag converts to a backpack when off the bike, another is that they have a fully waterproof slip over cover.
The larger outlets have a stand with a good selection of bags on display.

Steve Dempster · Post by **Steve Dempster** » Sun Mar 02, 2008 12:23 pm

Thanks Des - now starts the usual long troll through the stuff on the 'get the right one' trail! Thanks for your help!

bjork · Post by **bjork** » Sun Mar 02, 2008 4:17 pm

I find a magnetic tank bag convenient too. Mine is an older model with only four magnets, so when you over stuff it, the base bulges and the magnets struggle. Thats's when you need the extra strap they supply to go under the headstock.

I don't know if it is still a problem with current credit cards, but when the magnetic bags first appeared many people had trouble with the magnets wiping data from credit cards! Of course, it was never to their advantage! So make sure you keep wallets etc and cards well away from the magnets, it could even ruin your international trip

Steve Dempster · Post by **Steve Dempster** » Sun Mar 02, 2008 7:53 pm

Bjork - that's a good point, didn't think of that! Wonder if it manetises the petrol to give better economy? Hmmm......

Biscuit · Post by **Biscuit** » Sun Mar 02, 2008 7:57 pm

Probably converts un-leaded into leaded, like other magic potions.

Steve Dempster · Post by **Steve Dempster** » Sun Mar 02, 2008 8:05 pm

Biscuit - but can't you see it now? 'Magnetised petrol! No more breakdowns!' (etc ad nauseum) It WOULD WORK! Well I've seen crazier things.....

thomthom · Post by **thomthom** » Sun Mar 02, 2008 8:47 pm

I was given one of those dodgey magnets that you clip onto the fuel line to improve fuel consumption and combustion. I fitted it onto a Vauxhall Omega Diesel, can't comment on the consumption but I tested the emmisions after running it for a couple of thousand miles.

With the magenet fitted the CO was down and with it off they were up. It was like a switch.

Clip on the magnet ... they went down,...... take it off ... they went up.

I don't recall the figures but it was more than instrument error

Merlin · Post by **Merlin** » Sun Mar 02, 2008 8:55 pm

May have to try that on my Passat 260000 miles.

Steve Dempster · Post by **Steve Dempster** » Sun Mar 02, 2008 8:59 pm

ThomThom -- That is really strange - I was just joking but who knows - maybe there is something in it. Merlin - the thing is barely run-in so I can't see any gizmos improving it until you have put a few more miles on the clock!

Merlin · Post by **Merlin** » Sun Mar 02, 2008 10:08 pm

Mine or the car