good ideas for tail bags?

[mk2davis]

I realize on our 400's, we are probably not going cross country. That said, I'm sure someone here has found a tail bag that they are really excited about. Something that doesn't scratch the paint, isn't too big, isn't too small, doesn't look silly . . . Cortech looks like they have some nice bags, but $70 for a small bag to holdd my gloves and a Coke seems a bit steep! Right now I'm resigned to a cheap canvas backpack stuffed under the pass seat, but I'd love to hear a better option.

[taggy]

try here, they do post to usa i think (they have a button at the top to say post to US at least!) and have a couple of bits that might be of interest.
http://www.intobikes.co.uk/products?st=pt&pt=198

[mk2davis]

Taggy, thanks for the link. Unfortunately, due to wonderful performance of the US dollar ( ), these options become fairly expensive to get stateside. I'm looking for inexpensive. And if I am going to shell out some cash, I'd like to know the item works well with the bike and doesn't scatch the paint etc.

[taggy]

well if you find some oxford stuff over there,it's pretty good kit and works really well. i always put non-slip foamstuff under any paniers etc so get extra protection from that for the paint. not scratched anything yet! i also have small bag, think they called it a lock/chain bag, that fits onto the rear pillion seat with straps that go underneath the seat, never getting near the paint, it'll hold waterproofs and a drink, so might be worth searchin for one of them!
cheers

[crowe]

like taggy i'd recomend Oxford kit!

their range is extensive and well made. i used to have some Oxford 1st time gear(tail, panniers & tank bag), was cheap but lasted well and looked good!