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05-13-2009, 10:29 AM | #1 |
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What have you guys found to be the Best fitting Luggage Rack Bags for the Nomad.
The Nomad Sissy Bar Starts out very wide at the base and then gets narrower as it goes up....plus the backrest pad is so thick. I had a really good Nelson Riggs set for my 900 Classic LT when I had it but I can't seem to find a bag set that fits the Nomad sissy bar and back rest pad because of it's shape and pad thickness. Has anybody found one that fits good and looks good. Any pictures>>>>>> Thanks.
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05-13-2009, 10:34 AM | #2 |
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I used to have a T-Bags Expandable Tahoe bag that fit quite well. The odd shape of the Nomad backrest and pad doesn't lend itself to most bag attachment systems. This one worked really well. You compress the backrest pad as you slide the bag over the top and it holds it very snug.
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If you need strap extenders because of the wide backrest for your Nelson-Rigg luggage, they are available direct from Nelson.
Hope this helps.....
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05-13-2009, 10:49 AM | #5 |
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+1 for the T-bag Tahoe bag. you do have to squeeze the crap out of the passenger backrest to get it on. Another thought would be to change out the pad to a thinner backrest, then anything would about fit.
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05-13-2009, 10:54 AM | #6 |
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I have the Kuryakyn Full Dresser bag and am very happy with it. I've had it for years and I would rate it a 10 out of 10. I just used it for a trip to Louisiana from Tampa and it was solid as a rock on the luggage rack. Lots and lots of room, too. Here's a link that shows it but you can get it cheaper elsewhere on the net. http://www.cycleluggage.com/kuryakyn...FQIfswodSiX0aw
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+1 on the t-bags! got tired of squeezing my back rest when i put it on, so just run my straps under the back rest frame. have had no problems !
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05-13-2009, 09:48 PM | #8 |
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I also have the Tahoe bag and really like it. The fit is snug, but I think that's a good thing.
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05-14-2009, 01:43 PM | #9 |
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I have the T-Bag Route 66... I'll admit it... I'm lazy
When you get where you're going, the telescoping handle plus wheels is nice to have after a long ride. It fits my backrest nicely, but I have an '03. Not sure how it will fit with the larger backrests on the newer models. But it is adjustable, so it may work. It sits nicely on the luggage rack and has plenty of straps to make it very securely mounted. Or if you are rolling solo, you can put it over the passenger seat for a nice tall backrest to lean against. It comes with rain protection also, and plenty of easy access pockets. |
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05-14-2009, 02:21 PM | #10 |
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Glad I found this thread as I've been looking for a good bag for my '05. @ Cactusjack - could you tell me the weight of your T-Bag, please? I'm in Germany and shipping is costly across the pond. Would like to get a ballpark idea on shipping costs and I find that on-line shops are not real good about answering email inquires. Thank in advance. Ken
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plus 1 for the kuryakn full dresser bag.
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05-17-2009, 05:19 AM | #14 |
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@ CJ - thanks for the response. I appreciate it. I suspect you are pretty close. I looked at something similiar and it too was about 7 lbs. I am humming and hawing about buying and shipping. My last overseas shipment was only about 3 lbs and cost over $50...is it all worth the cost? I don't know. Anyway, thanks for the info and good luck and safe riding. Ken
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+1 on T-Bags. My Vegas is shown below. The first few times putting it on is a pain but it fits snuggly and performs well.
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