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That was what I was going to ask...M9 in tank bag or pad the hell out of the top box.The camera (M9 typically) itself and a couple of lenses of course go in the tank bag that I line with bubble wrap. In pouches or wrapped with something to keep them from dinging against other contents.
This is just an idea. A lot of the stuff - tripod, bike, cargo plate, Mag's Bags, aren't sold anymore. I use the stock luggage, but for more serious touring (like if I shipped the bike to Asia to ride it to Europe) I'd get Al Jesses.
Most of the time the bike gets me to a area where I have to hike to the point of interest. I'm getting to old to do to much technical trail riding and I dont want to fall downWhy not a small tripod which you can place on your motorcycle or on other things like a small gorilla pad or Leica travel tripod?
Depends from where your you usually shoot.
I have thought about a back pack... I am worried about vibration.Its not going to be a great idea if you fall off onto your spine, but have you considered a waist pack to carry your M9? Your body would act as another shock absorber. The Think Tank 'Change Up' bag can be used as either a waist bag or a shoulder bag, so giving some flexibility when you are on or off the bike. It would also mean your camera is with you all the time and ready for use.
Steve
I have always hated wearing a backpack or belt pack while I'm riding a motorcycle. Not only from the standpoint of what could happen in a crash, but because having a bunch of weight on my shoulders and back when i'm trying to operate a motorcycle is restrictive and gets in the way of my enjoying the bike.I have thought about a back pack... I am worried about vibration.
That should be written up in an advertisement copy for Ducati!Note: the BMW on its journey broke two exhaust mounts (one twice), a luggage rack mount, and two throttle cables. The Ducati never broke anything.
Jessie's are nice! I had a 2001 F650GS previous to my new one. Never had one issue with it great bike.My personal favorites are any sort of top loading panniers. I have standard Givi side loading panniers on my V-Strom 650s....but my wife has Al Jesse bags on her F650GS (now called the G650GS) and I'm always envious when we are out on a trip together.