Securing my Domke J-3 on a Harley Sportster 883

GSansoucie wrote in post #5792484
I've done the MSF initial course back when I was in the Air Force, it was a mandatory class in order to ride on base (and was a great class). I took the MSF's experienced riders course about 6 or 7 years ago, I might be taking it again (the range would be a breeze on the Sporty).

The MSF course is great, to be sure. The Lee Parks Total Control is something else, all together. The course in many ways reinforces the MSF, but is concentrated on cornering and braking skills - and knowing why it works - just the theory of how to set up for corners - or esses is worth the price of admission. It is one long day, all done at almost walking speeds, but simulates normal, spirited riding. It concentrated on body position and eye focus that MSF touches on.

I guess I ought to say something about cameras, huh? oops...

oooh another XL883 rider here. I have HD bolt-on leather bags, but they don't hold much AND the vibrations from rough bumpy roads concern me. I like a bicycle messenger style bag. I wish Timbuk2 would make photo bags!
I have been looking into a "front pack" system that would provide quick access to the camera for stop-shoot-go. How about a petite lady photographer to sit behind me!?

2nd the MSF course!

I have given up any and all hope of carrying my DSLR gear with me on my Sporty.

Today I took a 20 mile ride north to Harley Davidson of Rochester (NH). On the way there I lost a nut (err... of the metal kind, that is). On the way back, I lost my chrome battery cover and top. That was due mostly to the crappy Rochester [NH] roads, but the vibrations from the bike sure didn't help.

I don't think I can swing a G9 right now, but I will most likely shoot for the P&S route on the bike and pretty much leave riding and photography two mutually exclusive activities.