Touring bag

cactusjack · 02-22-2008, 09:16 PM

Today boys and girls, instead of b*tching about a vendor, I'm going to tell you all how delighted I am with one.

On Wednesday 02/20 at 08:16 I ordered a tour bag from http://www.motorcycle-luggage.com. That same day, at 12:47 I received an email telling me it had shipped. It was delivered to mi casa today. They offered free shipping on the product I ordered, which usually means they send it by mule and it takes a week. Not this time.

Now, let's talk about the product. I ordered an "Expandable Tahoe" bag made by T-Bags. This thing totally rocks. It is shipped flat, you install the plastic "frame" to keep the shape, and you're done. Just throw it over the sissy bar and hit the road. I did quite a bit of research on touring bags, since I plan to do some serious asphalt-scorching this year. Kuryakyn makes a nice one, Nelson-Rigg does too. The Tahoe had the right number of features at a price I could handle, and it has a lifetime warranty.

There you are. It sure feels nice to tell others about excellent customer service and a quality product. I highly recommend motorcycle-luggage.com for their service and T-Bags for their product.

dogdoc · 02-22-2008, 09:21 PM

Thx big guy for the update, I have been drooling over the t-bags for some time especially the Tahoe(I drive a Tahoe too). My bro ordered a Kury bag and has 2 go BAD prematurely. BAD design flaws on the Gran Tour bag. Do not order it. I will be ordering a Tahoe soon and will give these guys first choice, Update the bag cost $199 from Dennis Kirk and $39 for the top roll and free shipping too and receive it in 3 days. :-)

cactusjack · 02-22-2008, 09:32 PM

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Thx big guy for the update, I have been drooling over the t-bags for some time especially the Tahoe(I drive a Tahoe too). My bro ordered a Kury bag and has 2 go BAD prematurely. BAD design flaws on the Gran Tour bag. Do not order it. I will be ordering a Tahoe soon and will give these guys first choice, THX

That's good to know. I'm glad I didn't buy the Kury, then. I went with T-Bags brand based, in part, on the recommendation of a trusted friend. Now I have to buy a luggage rack.

rlfaubion · 02-22-2008, 09:58 PM

Good to hear Cactus. Will you be wearing it at the Western Rally?

cactusjack · 02-22-2008, 11:44 PM

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Good to hear Cactus. Will you be wearing it at the Western Rally?

Yup. That's the main reason I bought it.

02-22-2008, 11:47 PM

My friend also bought a TBAG (see signature pic) it seems high quality. Last summer on our six day tour we rode through 1 full day of nonstop rain and his stuff was completely dry!

02-22-2008, 11:50 PM

Don't know how well it will work with the rounded sissy bar pad but I'm sure you can make something work

cactusjack · 02-23-2008, 01:31 AM

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Don't know how well it will work with the rounded sissy bar pad but I'm sure you can make something work

Yep, that's what I was thinking, but even though the backrest support is tapered, the backrest pad fits tight in the pocket. There's a strap on each side that you loop around your luggage rack or the grab rails to secure it. My luggage rack is on order, so I just tested it by sitting the bag on the pillion seat. It should work better turned around on the rack.

coloradontexas · 02-23-2008, 02:46 AM

Ordered mine to. Now if i can find a reasonable luggage rack.........

cactusjack · 02-23-2008, 08:17 AM

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Ordered mine to. Now if i can find a reasonable luggage rack.........

I ordered the Cobra 02-4442, which fits the OEM Nomad backrest. $117.95 from meancycles.com w/free shipping.

http://www.meancycles.com/Home.asp?P...keModelID=5749

Seemed reasonable to me.

racinchef · 02-23-2008, 08:46 AM

Glad to hear somebody got it right. My Kuryakyn Full Dresser bag came with a bike I bought and it was a royal bit** to mount. Also, the zippers required Herculean effort to open and close due to their waterproof design. Although it is HUGE and will hold lots of stuff. Did I mention it is a bear to transport between your bike and motel room? Even though it has little wheels the handle is strapping and way too long to be practical.

coloradontexas · 02-23-2008, 09:59 AM

cj, the cobra will work with oem mount? Thanks for the info

02-23-2008, 10:04 AM

Yes. It bolts right on and comes with 4 bolts use them because they are longer than the stock ones.

tomk · 02-23-2008, 12:04 PM

I'm glad I read this post before buying a bag. I already installed the Cobra luggage rack and it's great.

Has anyone purchased or known anyone who had the Kuryakyn Tour Trunk Roll Bag?

http://www.metricthunder.com/Merchan...gory_Code=SB40

radco · 02-23-2008, 02:44 PM

I had My T Bag since 04,, Gear ALLWAYs DRY and I ride IN RAIN.... I use it on the rear seat as well ,NO PROBLEM,, I do have a rack and it work fine there as well,HOLDs a TON,,,,,,,,,Rich

02-22-2008, 09:16 PM	#1
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Touring bag Today boys and girls, instead of b*tching about a vendor, I'm going to tell you all how delighted I am with one. On Wednesday 02/20 at 08:16 I ordered a tour bag from http://www.motorcycle-luggage.com. That same day, at 12:47 I received an email telling me it had shipped. It was delivered to mi casa today. They offered free shipping on the product I ordered, which usually means they send it by mule and it takes a week. Not this time. Now, let's talk about the product. I ordered an "Expandable Tahoe" bag made by T-Bags. This thing totally rocks. It is shipped flat, you install the plastic "frame" to keep the shape, and you're done. Just throw it over the sissy bar and hit the road. I did quite a bit of research on touring bags, since I plan to do some serious asphalt-scorching this year. Kuryakyn makes a nice one, Nelson-Rigg does too. The Tahoe had the right number of features at a price I could handle, and it has a lifetime warranty. There you are. It sure feels nice to tell others about excellent customer service and a quality product. I highly recommend motorcycle-luggage.com for their service and T-Bags for their product. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-22-2008, 09:21 PM	#2
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Touring bag Thx big guy for the update, I have been drooling over the t-bags for some time especially the Tahoe(I drive a Tahoe too). My bro ordered a Kury bag and has 2 go BAD prematurely. BAD design flaws on the Gran Tour bag. Do not order it. I will be ordering a Tahoe soon and will give these guys first choice, Update the bag cost $199 from Dennis Kirk and $39 for the top roll and free shipping too and receive it in 3 days. :-)
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02-22-2008, 09:58 PM	#4
rlfaubion Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,582	Touring bag Good to hear Cactus. Will you be wearing it at the Western Rally?
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02-22-2008, 11:47 PM	#6
Guest Posts: n/a	Touring bag My friend also bought a TBAG (see signature pic) it seems high quality. Last summer on our six day tour we rode through 1 full day of nonstop rain and his stuff was completely dry!
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02-22-2008, 11:50 PM	#7
Guest Posts: n/a	Touring bag Don't know how well it will work with the rounded sissy bar pad but I'm sure you can make something work
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02-23-2008, 02:46 AM	#9
coloradontexas Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 397	Touring bag Ordered mine to. Now if i can find a reasonable luggage rack.........
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02-23-2008, 08:46 AM	#11
racinchef Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 701	Touring bag Glad to hear somebody got it right. My Kuryakyn Full Dresser bag came with a bike I bought and it was a royal bit** to mount. Also, the zippers required Herculean effort to open and close due to their waterproof design. Although it is HUGE and will hold lots of stuff. Did I mention it is a bear to transport between your bike and motel room? Even though it has little wheels the handle is strapping and way too long to be practical.
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02-23-2008, 09:59 AM	#12
coloradontexas Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 397	Touring bag cj, the cobra will work with oem mount? Thanks for the info
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02-23-2008, 10:04 AM	#13
Guest Posts: n/a	Touring bag Yes. It bolts right on and comes with 4 bolts use them because they are longer than the stock ones.
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02-23-2008, 12:04 PM	#14
tomk Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 65	Touring bag I'm glad I read this post before buying a bag. I already installed the Cobra luggage rack and it's great. Has anyone purchased or known anyone who had the Kuryakyn Tour Trunk Roll Bag? http://www.metricthunder.com/Merchan...gory_Code=SB40
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02-23-2008, 02:44 PM	#15
radco Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dedham Maine Posts: 4,199	Touring bag I had My T Bag since 04,, Gear ALLWAYs DRY and I ride IN RAIN.... I use it on the rear seat as well ,NO PROBLEM,, I do have a rack and it work fine there as well,HOLDs a TON,,,,,,,,,Rich __________________
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