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#84591 javawave (User) Over 16500 good days in a row and counting Platinum Boarder Posts: 2223 Re:Alternatives to saddle bags 3 Months, 2 Weeks ago   Having to travel alot on business, I do that that BB quite often when I am going to be in one location for more than a few days. Nice suggestion.   Logged     img size=450][/img]   The administrator has disabled public write access. #84651 DocShadow (Admin) Hmmmm .... send beer Admin Posts: 9624 Re:Alternatives to saddle bags 3 Months, 2 Weeks ago   Big Bear wrote: Box your stuff up , and ship it ahead of you to your destination. All you need to do is contact your Hotel. They told me: put My name on the package , my confirmation number , and arrival date. Presto! , all that extra stuff you didn't want to carry , already waiting for you when you get there. BB I'm with you .... the only thing I pack is my wallet ...... not that I go long distance. Doc   Logged     My Bike Website   The administrator has disabled public write access. #84660 slyguy (User) Expert Boarder Posts: 416 Re:Alternatives to saddle bags 3 Months, 2 Weeks ago   I have a large T-bag (not the purtiest thing in the world) but it works. It also has a rollbag that attaches on top. Easy on/easy off. It has lots of pouches for things like sunscreen, cell phone, camera, etc. As long as you pack fairly light, you should be good. No hairdryers, curling irons, muli-pairs of shoes or stupid crap like that. Bare essentials that you need or might need. I take rain gear, maps, change of clothing, an extra pair of shoes, sunscreen, first aid kit (with plenty of ibuprofen), and a jacket. I pack things in bags, so if the sky opens, my stuff stays dry.   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #84661 TMK (User) Sometimes Wrong But Never In Doubt Gold Boarder Posts: 719 Re:Alternatives to saddle bags 3 Months, 2 Weeks ago   Yamikaze wrote: I have really been trying to stay away from saddlebags for storage. I put a sissy bar on recently and am thinking about getting a luggage rack and bag that connects to the sissy bar. My question is, before I sink a bunch of money into something I'm not happy with, will I be able to carry enough for me and the wife on an overnight trip? I'm thinking the luggage rack won't take the weight well, or that with the short sissy bar I won't be able to get a bag thats big enough to hassle with. Luggage rack Backrest bar I use a River Road Tail Pack combo on my luggage rack...no problems so far The trick is cinching it down right with bungee cords. I wrap on around the backrest through the lower D rings on the pack...one from the upper D ring I run a bungee through the ring and through itself and attach that to the sides of the backrest. Then I run a small bungee through each rear lower D ring (through itself) and then clip one forward to the backrest rails and one down to the license plate holder. Keeps it nice and snug and only takes about 2 minutes to rig once you get it down Got it at BikeBandit for about $139 IIRC Regards, Ted   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #84677 takehikes (User) Senior Boarder Posts: 238 Re:Alternatives to saddle bags 3 Months, 2 Weeks ago   When I go two-up and travel I put on the Yamaha sissy bar/pad and rack. On the rack goes a large T-bag which can carry everything for the two of us for a weekend. Being a backpacker for over 40 years I know what needs to be left behind and how to pack, its relaly simple and easy. Frankly the less crap you take the better time you have! I can take off the fender eyebrows and put on the traveling set up in less than 5 minutes with an allen wrench. So my bike has two different looks and no saddlebags. They are heavy and slow you down!   Logged     Every walk of life falls under the sway of the Testicular Imperative: either you have the world by them, or it has you.   The administrator has disabled public write access. #84699 nazuma (User) Fresh Boarder Posts: 77 Re:Alternatives to saddle bags 3 Months, 2 Weeks ago   I don't like the saddle bag look either, so did research on bags last year. Ended up with duffel looking bag that has a support shell and plops on to the sissy bar and rack with minimal effort: http://www.riverroadgear.com/rrweb2.nsf/Products/B1DDCB900080C366862570690073462C?opendocument Did a week's worth of riding around the north east last summer.   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #84700 javawave (User) Over 16500 good days in a row and counting Platinum Boarder Posts: 2223 Re:Alternatives to saddle bags 3 Months, 2 Weeks ago   Thats very similar to the duffle bag that I use.   Logged     img size=450][/img]   The administrator has disabled public write access. #84769 Yamikaze (User) Fresh Boarder Posts: 76 Re:Alternatives to saddle bags 3 Months, 2 Weeks ago   nazuma wrote: I don't like the saddle bag look either, so did research on bags last year. Ended up with duffel looking bag that has a support shell and plops on to the sissy bar and rack with minimal effort: http://www.riverroadgear.com/rrweb2.nsf/Products/B1DDCB900080C366862570690073462C?opendocument Did a week's worth of riding around the north east last summer. Yes this is along the lines of what I was looking for, was hoping for leather with studs but I will look around. Thanks for all the suggestions, very helpful. Especially the tip about shipping things. No need to do that yet but may be a good option in the future.... Wonder how much it costs to ship childen EDIT: Do you think something like this would work with the short sissy bar?   Logged     Last Edit: 2008/05/12 15:19 By Yamikaze.     The administrator has disabled public write access. #84828 beefcake2play (User) Senior Boarder Posts: 277 Re:Alternatives to saddle bags 3 Months, 2 Weeks ago   I still have my luggage rack from my 02 roadie if anybody is interested in buying it. It's the yamaha rack that bolts to the rear seat bolt and license plate bracket. anyone? lol   Logged     2008 Harley Crossbones. Screamin Eagle Air kit, Vance&Hines short shots staggered, Power CommanderIII   The administrator has disabled public write access. #84831 TMK (User) Sometimes Wrong But Never In Doubt Gold Boarder Posts: 719 Re:Alternatives to saddle bags 3 Months, 2 Weeks ago   Yamikaze wrote: nazuma wrote: I don't like the saddle bag look either, so did research on bags last year. Ended up with duffel looking bag that has a support shell and plops on to the sissy bar and rack with minimal effort: http://www.riverroadgear.com/rrweb2.nsf/Products/B1DDCB900080C366862570690073462C?opendocument Did a week's worth of riding around the north east last summer. Yes this is along the lines of what I was looking for, was hoping for leather with studs but I will look around. Thanks for all the suggestions, very helpful. Especially the tip about shipping things. No need to do that yet but may be a good option in the future.... Wonder how much it costs to ship childen EDIT: Do you think something like this would work with the short sissy bar? That's the one I was telling you about...works perfectly I have the short backrest too Ted   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access.

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