Are these tank bags even safe? I can't imagine putting my tablet in one and praying that I don't hit a nice bump. You'd have to have some amazingly strong magnets to hold your stuff, and that means their field effects will also be really strong too.
I bought a Toshiba R-15 to use at work as well a
I bought a Toshiba R-15 to use at work as well as in classes but here's my worry: My typical day schedule is this, I go to class for 3 hours, then go to work for another 6, then to the gym, then home, all on a motorcycle. As you can imagine, lugging a laptop, books, and workout clothes around isn't easy with no trunk space. I've been looking at tank bags, which attach to the gas tank via magnets which I can fit everything in. I'm just worried that if I put my R-15 close to magnets, damage might occur. Am I correct in assuming the hard drive is the only magnet-sensitive part in it? Would it be safe if I had the laptop on top of the books/clothes to be as far from the magnets as possible? Just want to look into it before I spend the money on a bag.
Are these tank bags even safe? I can't imagine putting my tablet in one and praying that I don't hit a nice bump. You'd have to have some amazingly strong magnets to hold your stuff, and that means their field effects will also be really strong too.
Even leather side saddlebags would be a better solution. At the least, the tank bag could hold books, but I'd wear the tablet in a thin backpack.
better yet if you're too tired to lug books, ditch the donnorcycle and drive a car to school.
I'd go with a regular laptop backpack. Not just because of the risk of the magnets, but because I'd be worried about it being bumped around. Having it on your back would let the seat and your body to absorb the shock.
Got a 40 mile commute each direction so the 55mpg of my bike vs. the 9mpg of my stang saves me a little over $3k a year in gas. I guess I'll go with a tank bag for books and keep my laptop backpack. The tank bags will stick to the bike, most have 5 strong magnets so it would take a wreck to really dislodge it from the bike.quote:Originally posted by gnosis
better yet if you're too tired to lug books, ditch the donnorcycle and drive a car to school.
I'm gonna have to mostly disagree with the comments/advice given so far.
As an experienced motorcyclist (averaging about 50k miles per year in the saddle), I know many sprot-bike riders with magnetic tank bags. Myself, I ride a semi-bagger (HD RoadKing with hardbags, so this has never been an issue for me). Most of these carry digital cameras in their tank bags, and I've never heard of any adverse affects from the magnetism.
I would point out, though, that you are in *no way* limited to magnetic tank bags. Many of my colleagues also have strap-yoke bags. These typically have a harness that straps around the backbone to the rear of the tank (or airbox, depending on bike ;) ) and the front down-tubes. These have quick-clips front-and-rear that make the bag easily removable, which usually transforms to a back-pack style bag.
If the magnets make you nervous (I don't see a problem, myself...though strong, the magnets usually have relatively small fields), find a good strap-bag. Regardless of which you choose, you'll probably want at *leat* 1/2" of medium-density foam and possibly a layer of neoprene protection on the bottom.
A quick search turned up this tank bag:
http://street-bikes.ridegear.com/cgi...html?E+scstore
A little on the expensive side, but a very nice feature set that looks perfect for adding a TPC to your riding kit
Digital cameras use solid state memory which is not affected by x-rays. Computer hard drives are not solid state and should stay well away from magnets.
Gordon
I'd meant to mention that. Several of these cameras are Sony Mavica's, which use floppy diskettes, not solid-state (flash) media.quote:Originally posted by flash
Digital cameras use solid state memory which is not affected by x-rays. Computer hard drives are not solid state and should stay well away from magnets.
Obviously, though, there is some slight risk involved, even so, and my recommendation would be to look into a tank-bag that straps on, such as the one I linked to above.
x-rays!!! Of course I meant MAGNETS. Long day... very long day.
Gordon
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