DFHarley19
Active Member
Nice! If you like them then go for it! :bigsmiley12:
I need a travel bag
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Nice! If you like them then go for it! :bigsmiley12:
That's a really nice looking bag but it's $50 more than you said you were looking to spend. If you're OK with the price, it looks like you could easily pack 3 or 4 days of stuff in there. Maybe more.
BUBBIE
Well-Known Member
I use a tall T bag that has a Zip-out for making bag big enough for two...Or Zip-it smaller-together, just right for one.
It works great and straps around (on back side of) the sissy back rest (or fits over it with a pocket), then sitting on top the fender luggage rack... Big Med Small sizes...
signed....BUBBIE
It works great and straps around (on back side of) the sissy back rest (or fits over it with a pocket), then sitting on top the fender luggage rack... Big Med Small sizes...
signed....BUBBIE
When I first gave this thought I really didn't know the price range of bags so I threw out the $100 as my ideal. Once I followed the links I saw pretty quickly that I underestimated their worth. I am still checking over the sites to make sure I get the most for the buck.
And I'm sure you've discovered that anything with the "bar and shield" on it carries a hefty premium!
And Chinese or some sort of "-stan".
The funny thing is HD and SAC have about the same prices for almost the same size bag. I guess making them for HD gave them the pricing guide.
Beauregards Ultra
Member
I've had great luck with T-Bags. They have a lot of variety and size selection. They are specifically made for motorcycles with attachment straps and built in rain covers.
Big bags are fine if mounted properly. If you're riding solo and can mount the bag in the passenger seat you'll not overload the bike or alter the center of gravity. Where trouble starts is mounting a heavy load high and behind the rear axle, which just happens to be where the luggage rack is. If you're riding two up you have to be very careful about loading strap on bags. Pack light and choose a smaller bag. Reuse clothing by rinsing out in a sink or use a laundromat. Consider shipping some luggage ahead. The best experience for packing a bike comes from backpacking. If you have to pack it in you become very selective as to what's really needed. It's the same with packing a bag on a bike.
Big bags are fine if mounted properly. If you're riding solo and can mount the bag in the passenger seat you'll not overload the bike or alter the center of gravity. Where trouble starts is mounting a heavy load high and behind the rear axle, which just happens to be where the luggage rack is. If you're riding two up you have to be very careful about loading strap on bags. Pack light and choose a smaller bag. Reuse clothing by rinsing out in a sink or use a laundromat. Consider shipping some luggage ahead. The best experience for packing a bike comes from backpacking. If you have to pack it in you become very selective as to what's really needed. It's the same with packing a bag on a bike.