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What is most pracctical - bungee or net on the rear rack for strapping "things" down? Nerd emoticon
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snowtires wrote:
What is most pracctical - bungee or net on the rear rack for strapping "things" down? Nerd emoticon
They both have their purpose. I have both in my pet carrier. I get more coverage with the net but sometimes I have an item that's the net doesn't fit over so then I use the bungee.
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A very stretchy net yet to be defeated!
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i carry a cargo net and about 6 bungees in various lengths. different items require different means of tying down
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I carry a bungee net in my glove box. It works great. Strong enough to hold a case of beer on the rack.
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I also have a milk crate which I modified to attached to the rack. I only put this on when I know I'm going shopping, etc...
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There is a third way. I was given a pack of these as a present, and they sat around in the pack, (Ohh link straps, how ........nice) for a long time, then I had to use them........ and ordered some more.

http://www.inter-bike.co.uk/reviews-motorcycling/motorcycle-product-reviews/185-the-link-strap-review-.html

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You really need both with an assortment of bungies. I also carry a cloth bag that hangs properly on the curry hook.
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Both are cheap and take up little space. So I carry both.

I also keep one of those small eco-friendly grocery bags in the top case if I need to carry something on the hook.
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Tor2ga wrote:
I also carry a cloth bag that hangs properly on the curry hook.
+1
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Love my ROK straps
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I've used the small size daily for a few years to attach a daypack to the rear rack and the larger ones for long trips/bulky items.
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Both live in my pet carrier. I use the net for holding down lumpy things or things which need a wider area of tie down because a bungee would otherwise crush it in a bad way. I also have a couple of Rok straps for bigger loads.
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Yes to both. It is always wise to have many arrows in your quiver.
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ROKs & Net
I use the Rok straps and then if anything goes over that I use a bungee net.
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I like teh ROK Straps - but what is a good all around size?

12",18",24",30",36",48",60
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I use a bungee octopus,
It's really the best of both worlds.
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snowtires wrote:
I like teh ROK Straps - but what is a good all around size?

12",18",24",30",36",48",60
Mine were from BestRest Products LLC.
I use the 5/8x42" for the backpack
and 1x54" for, say, a medium duffle bag on the seat.
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Thanks for all the input. Just ordered the "motorcycle 2-pack ROK Straps" off Amazon. Wouldn't known about them if I didn't ask - great forum
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+1000 on the Rok straps, best invention EVER!!!!
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I use bungees to hold down my messenger bag- Straps for my son's carseat (it is rear facing).
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bungee cords...

duct tape ...

the wheel ...

mankind's three greatest inventions since the dawn of time.
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Feel the force Luke, feel the Force!

I have it in my tool box, here it is called Gaffer Tape , Duct Tape in the States.

It has a Light side, a Dark side.......... and it binds the galaxy together.


Thinking about it, a friend of mine who is a shiny new Sub Lieutenant in Bomb disposal says you only need two tools in your kit, WD 40 and Gaffer tape.

One to make things go, and one to make things stop.

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Not something I have ever given any thought to, anything I have carried on my scoot has always fitted in the pet carrier. Never used the rear rack but this thread got me thinking and inspired me to purchase one of these, just in case the need should arise...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Motorcycle-Bungee-Cargo-Luggage-Net-8-Hooks-/120582088627?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts#ht_500wt_928

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