Good windshield bag?

[wiz]

As a new Nomad owner, I need a handy place to put my garage door opener and glasses. My last bike's tank bears the scuffs from a small tank bag - I think a windshield bag would be better. Is there a specific windshield bag that works well on the stock Nomad 1600 windshield?
Thanks,

Tim W

[Top Cat]

I think it would depend on if you had after market risers.
I have a clearview windshield and Phat 2 risers.
The bag I bought from a member here is a quality bag but I could not make it fit without drilling a hole in the windshield.
I know some would never do that but for me form follows function.

[lw]

I am reluctant to give up the OEM cup holder (space between the handlebar risers and the windshield) ;) so I use the pocket on my Engine guard chaps from PH Customs for eyeglass and garage door remote storage. It has a top flap that secures with a snap closure.

http://phcustoms.auctivacommerce.com/Default.aspx

[bigsid1]

I got the large bag from kawasaki. I have phat 2 risers and it fits fine. No clearance issues. It bolts right to the 2 center bolts on the windshield.

[dogdoc]

Ive got stock windshield with Phatt ll risers and I use a Ironhorse leather bag. Bolts right up to the two center wintershield bolts. Works great. Bought in Dennis Kirk catalog.

[coacha]

Ok, I'm prepared for the laughing after you all read this post. I bought a $10 fanny pack from K-Mart to use as my bag. I can take it off and such whenever I want. Let the laughing commence.

[audiogooroo]

Originally Posted by CoachA

Ok, I'm prepared for the laughing after you all read this post. I bought a $10 fanny pack from K-Mart to use as my bag. I can take it off and such whenever I want. Let the laughing commence.

Bwahahahahahahah!

Just kidding man, I love solutions, especially affordable ones. Way to go!

[biscuitsngravy]

It's a genuine simulated leather fanny pack, right?
BnG

[dogdoc]

We call those peter pouches down here,, guess why? :-)

[fish]

Originally Posted by CoachA

Ok, I'm prepared for the laughing after you all read this post. I bought a $10 fanny pack from K-Mart to use as my bag. I can take it off and such whenever I want. Let the laughing commence.

sounds something like what the Beezer has but from Walmart

Doc - do you happen to have the part number for your bags? I looked at their site and can't figure out which ones you have.

Michael K

[johnb]

Hey CoachA, if it works that's great. I''m all for fancy, but I'd rather spend my money on function, than form. I don't have a windshield bag, but I did put a Cannondale bicycle seat bag in the space behind the license plate, hangs off the rack. LOL.

[dogdoc]

Michael: I did look up my bag and you can buy it at motorcycle superstore for $70.99, I dont see a stock number, sorry. go to that web site and look under accessories. and its the Silverado studded bag. maybe some place else sells it cheaper also.

Dennis

[kpmhspirit]

Originally Posted by Wiz

As a new Nomad owner, I need a handy place to put my garage door opener and glasses. My last bike's tank bears the scuffs from a small tank bag - I think a windshield bag would be better. Is there a specific windshield bag that works well on the stock Nomad 1600 windshield?
Thanks,

Tim W

I tried one for while but, with Phat II risers mind you, it was squashed in there and rubbing on the polish off the risers. I went to this alternative and found it much better IMHO. A little pricey but very well made and fits perfect.

http://home.insightbb.com/~kpmh.010/...Guard-Bags.htm

Pete

[ballast]

I am not putting a windshield bag on my new windshield. They always leave a very obvious mark where the top hits the windshield after repeated openings. I am going to get a spare opener and modify it. Mount it somewhere out of sight and wire it to a push button on my bars.