Bungee Cord Recommendations

dukekaboom

One Man Wolfpack

• Mar 25, 2011

• #1

I've just acquired the BMW 30-liter duffel and realized that I have yet to buy "bungee cords" or straps to secure this and other stuff to my K1300S. Can any of you make some recommendations on what I should consider getting?

I'm not sure if I should get straps that have some measure of elasticity in them or if I want ones with no stretch. I've seen H2W Super Packing straps and Strapz advertised in the ON Magazine (but not sure about velcro as a latch... shouldn't it be a good mechanical device)? Thanks.

 

clowry

Active member

• Mar 25, 2011

• #2

The Helen's straps are great! No velcro, kind of a d-ring system. You DO NOT want bungees. I'm sure the good folks here will give you lots of reasons! Those little hooks are evil for one.

 

miairhead

New member

• Mar 25, 2011

• #3

Rok

Many different lengths. I don't like the ends of bungees cords, ever slip and have one hit you or your MC.

 

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GREGFUESS

Guest

• Mar 25, 2011

• #4

+1 RokStraps

 

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kgadley01

New member

• Mar 25, 2011

• #5

I've got Rok straps and don't like them. I've got bungee buddies on my bike and pefer bungees.

 

tommcgee

Unfunded content provider

• Mar 25, 2011

• #6

Rokstraps or bungie nets. It's too easy to lose a load using straight bungies. DAMHIK

 

cooptroop

New member

• Mar 25, 2011

• #7

I love my rok straps and have even used them off the bike. In fact two of them have been securely holding a deer camera to a tree the last 3 months.

 

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RTRandy

New member

• Mar 25, 2011

• #8

Not sure if anyone has mentioned, but you definitely want Rokstraps.

 

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chasman

New member

• Mar 25, 2011

• #9

ROK straps...the best choice!

 

robsara

New member

• Mar 25, 2011

• #10

Near where I live I see bungee cords in the street all the time.

Ever wonder what else is missing?

I prefer solid straps to secure everything but my morning newspaper.

 

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sdpc2

New member

• Mar 25, 2011

• #11

+1

The only thing that i use bungee's for is a bungee net to hold the liner of my jacket. I wouldn't trust anything valuable to those....

I also use the H2W straps and have for something like 100k miles; with no failures.

Robsara said:

Near where I live I see bungee cords in the street all the time.

Ever wonder what else is missing?

I prefer solid straps to secure everything but my morning newspaper.

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Roy.Jackson55@aol.com

You stupid, fix it!

• Mar 25, 2011

• #12

ROC straps and bungie net...

 

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cheesewhiz

Guest

• Mar 25, 2011

• #13

Baler twine!

 

lee

Debbie's Servant

• Mar 25, 2011

• #14

If you mean the 50 liter duffel, it comes with straps.

The tailbag also comes with straps.

 

98lee

3 Red Bricks

Staff member

• Mar 25, 2011

• #15

Guess?








RokStraps

http://www.bestrestproducts.com/c-120-rok-straps.aspx

 

dukekaboom

One Man Wolfpack

• Mar 25, 2011

• #16

Looks like there is a near consensus on the RokStrapz -- thank you as they appear to be the clear winner.

kgadley01,you seem to be the one outlier who doesn't like the RokStrapz. Can you tell me why? Thanks.

Kent

 

rguy

got, got, got no time...

• Mar 25, 2011

• #17

Rok Straps are nice for lighter loads but for a fully packed 30 liter duffel I want some real D-ring straps that I can cinch down tight so the duffel exactly stays where I put it.

 

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jaherbst

Jack Herbst

• Mar 25, 2011

• #18

Lee said:

If you mean the 50 liter duffel, it comes with straps.

The tailbag also comes with straps.

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I've got the tailbag and love it. Best bag I have ever had on the back of the bike. ( And I have had a few bags on the back of me bike)

I leave my $1000, 49 liter hard bag at home.

Jack

 

SteveAikens

Proud Veteran

• Mar 26, 2011

• #19

Hey - what about These?

 

TOMRUNNING

New member

• Mar 26, 2011

• #20

Safety straps

I have the tail bag and use the straps that came with it. But, I also went to the hardware store and got some 1 inch webbing and plastic buckles, similar to those supplied and made an extra set of straps that go through the handle on around the stock luggage rack as safety straps.