T bag compatibility

jll264 · 07-29-2007, 09:58 PM

Does anybody have any T Bag luggage compatibility issues with the 2006 Nomad backrests? I sent T Bag an email to which they wrote back apologizing about the incompatibility. I would like to see some Nomad owners with a new Super T over the backrest. Thanks for any input!

http://www.tbags.com/mounting.aspx

okienomad · 07-30-2007, 09:57 PM

I too found that my T-bag would not accomodate the sissy bar back rest on my 06 Nomad. The wife likes the backrest, so I don't dare do anything to it. Took the T-bag to the local upholstery shop to ask them to cut through the webbing and add a spacer piece such that it would fit around the backrest but they were reluctant to do it. Short on time, I did not argue with them and went on my trip anyway just strapping the T-bag down good. Was hoping that T-bag would modify it for me if I contacted them, but now sounding like that may not be an option.

I plan to do something, just not sure quite what. Went 6500 miles with it strapped down on the luggage rack/back rest, but would feel more secure if I knew it had that material throwed over the backrest.

meierrt · 07-06-2010, 08:14 PM

I know exactly what you are describing. In fact, that's how I discovered this web site. Love the wide backrest on my 2007 Nomad, but T-bag that I purchased for prior Honda Shadow definitely will not fit! Your idea of adding webbing may be the best way to go. I wish I had an answer, but just beginning this search myself. Good Luck.

mnbk · 07-06-2010, 09:17 PM

Ok I don't have a T Bag but I do have a Nelson Riggs bag from my 1800 Wing. It did not work with the sissy bar either. I went to a shoe repair place and had them sew on some straps to the bag that I wrap around the sissy bar and then snap them back into themselves. Works great and no movement during road trips.

Just what worked for me.

dave....

cactusjack · 07-06-2010, 10:31 PM

I had a T-Bags expandable Tahoe bag that did fit. You'd have to squish the backrest pad to get the sleeve over it, but it held tight. The unique shape of the 1600 backrests is a tough fit.

AlabamaNomadRider · 07-07-2010, 09:32 AM

Thought we were talking about tea bags on this. I was going to suggest Lipton since I think it is best. Just a little humor here guys so don't shoot me.

Since I do mostly one up riding I have a backpack that I strap on the seat behind me. It works very good and I can pack a lot into it. Of course if my wife took trips with me I would have to consider something else. T Bag might just be an option.

bkmaxvrb · 07-07-2010, 03:26 PM

Cajon Rider beat me to it...I was going to mention the Tahoe T-Bag does fit. Like he said, you have to squish, squeeze and play with the backrest cushion to get the sleeve over it but, it will fit and will stay very secure. I normally put the bag on so it sits on the pillion seat and I can rest my back against it on long hauls. I connect the straps around the grab handles and it doesn't go anywhere.

The Tahoe is very nice as it's expandable and has two side pockets as well as an "office" pocket to throw your maps, notes, pens, keys, etc...

Hope it helps and I hope you can find a bag you're happy with.

Russ

usranger74 · 07-07-2010, 03:50 PM

If your are going to put the pack on the pillion seat, why not take the cushion off the back rest?

ballast · 07-09-2010, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usranger74

If your are going to put the pack on the pillion seat, why not take the cushion off the back rest?

cause we want it to fit and rest on the rack cause my wife refuses to ride on the rack.

notice the link above has a nomad in the picture.

duneseven · 07-10-2010, 05:15 PM

The KURYAKYN FULL DRESSER BY BAGTECH has a velcro tube that can be adjusted for any sissy bar including the NOMAD. The bags internal hard frame assures it holds it's shape plus an extendable handle for pulling it on the wheels is nice. This eliminates all that weight.There are lots of exterior pockets for maps water bottles etc and various additional tie down straps make it a great bag.

firemanbrent · 07-10-2010, 06:11 PM

the full dresser is my bag... it is awesome! strap it to the sissy bar and its not going anywhere! would definitely recommend it!

usranger74 · 07-10-2010, 07:00 PM

http://motorcycle-luggage.com/Merchant2/....roduct _Count=2

Web site that sells the Full Dresser with good description of what it is or will do.

Netnorske · 07-10-2010, 07:32 PM

There are several Kuryakyn Bags that will work just fine. When I first bought my Nomad before I went with a trunk, I had the Kury Gran Tour Bag. Worked great on the backrest! It had a large wrap-around velcro flap that fit just about anything....and some great tie-down straps to really secure it.

boomerang2120 · 07-12-2010, 06:55 PM

My 1500 came with older model FLH T-Bags from the last owner. I noticed the T-Bag site says they must fit snug over the backrest. There is no way this is a snug fit on the 1500 backrest. Anybody have experience with the FLH model on a "too small" backrest?

**trip** · 07-14-2010, 08:38 PM

No matter what T-Bag you have, if it has adjustable straps, there's no need to slip anything over the sissy bar backrest. Just strap it to your side bars and fender brace.

Just my 2 centavos worth.

07-29-2007, 09:58 PM	#1
jll264 Jr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1	T bag compatibility Does anybody have any T Bag luggage compatibility issues with the 2006 Nomad backrests? I sent T Bag an email to which they wrote back apologizing about the incompatibility. I would like to see some Nomad owners with a new Super T over the backrest. Thanks for any input! http://www.tbags.com/mounting.aspx Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-30-2007, 09:57 PM	#2
okienomad Jr. Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southeast Oklahoma Posts: 19	T bag compatibility I too found that my T-bag would not accomodate the sissy bar back rest on my 06 Nomad. The wife likes the backrest, so I don't dare do anything to it. Took the T-bag to the local upholstery shop to ask them to cut through the webbing and add a spacer piece such that it would fit around the backrest but they were reluctant to do it. Short on time, I did not argue with them and went on my trip anyway just strapping the T-bag down good. Was hoping that T-bag would modify it for me if I contacted them, but now sounding like that may not be an option. I plan to do something, just not sure quite what. Went 6500 miles with it strapped down on the luggage rack/back rest, but would feel more secure if I knew it had that material throwed over the backrest.
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07-06-2010, 08:14 PM	#3
meierrt Jr. Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 1	T bag compatibility I know exactly what you are describing. In fact, that's how I discovered this web site. Love the wide backrest on my 2007 Nomad, but T-bag that I purchased for prior Honda Shadow definitely will not fit! Your idea of adding webbing may be the best way to go. I wish I had an answer, but just beginning this search myself. Good Luck.
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07-06-2010, 09:17 PM	#4
mnbk Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Circle Pines, Minnesota Posts: 180	T bag compatibility Ok I don't have a T Bag but I do have a Nelson Riggs bag from my 1800 Wing. It did not work with the sissy bar either. I went to a shoe repair place and had them sew on some straps to the bag that I wrap around the sissy bar and then snap them back into themselves. Works great and no movement during road trips. Just what worked for me. dave.... __________________ Dave (MNBK) Smith AMA/CMA/BK 2011 Blue/Silver Voyager 2008 Blue/Silver Nomad (Gone) 2001 Red/Silver Nomad (Gone)
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07-06-2010, 10:31 PM	#5
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	T bag compatibility I had a T-Bags expandable Tahoe bag that did fit. You'd have to squish the backrest pad to get the sleeve over it, but it held tight. The unique shape of the 1600 backrests is a tough fit. __________________ 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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07-07-2010, 09:32 AM	#6
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	T bag compatibility Thought we were talking about tea bags on this. I was going to suggest Lipton since I think it is best. Just a little humor here guys so don't shoot me. Since I do mostly one up riding I have a backpack that I strap on the seat behind me. It works very good and I can pack a lot into it. Of course if my wife took trips with me I would have to consider something else. T Bag might just be an option. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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07-07-2010, 03:26 PM	#7
bkmaxvrb Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: N. E. Pennsylvania Posts: 206	T bag compatibility Cajon Rider beat me to it...I was going to mention the Tahoe T-Bag does fit. Like he said, you have to squish, squeeze and play with the backrest cushion to get the sleeve over it but, it will fit and will stay very secure. I normally put the bag on so it sits on the pillion seat and I can rest my back against it on long hauls. I connect the straps around the grab handles and it doesn't go anywhere. The Tahoe is very nice as it's expandable and has two side pockets as well as an "office" pocket to throw your maps, notes, pens, keys, etc... Hope it helps and I hope you can find a bag you're happy with. Russ __________________ Russ Fraternal Order of Police, NY Lodge 50 American Legion, NY Post 616 Legion Riders, NY Post 259 Patriot Guard Riders "A democracy is two wolves deciding on lunch, freedom is a well armed sheep contesting the results of that decision." - Ben Franklin
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07-07-2010, 03:50 PM	#8
usranger74 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: La Vista, NE Posts: 4,060	T bag compatibility If your are going to put the pack on the pillion seat, why not take the cushion off the back rest? __________________ Bill (usranger74) Blake 2016 Goldwing VBA # 1505
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07-10-2010, 05:15 PM	#10
duneseven Advanced Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: spokane WA. Posts: 535	T bag compatibility The KURYAKYN FULL DRESSER BY BAGTECH has a velcro tube that can be adjusted for any sissy bar including the NOMAD. The bags internal hard frame assures it holds it's shape plus an extendable handle for pulling it on the wheels is nice. This eliminates all that weight.There are lots of exterior pockets for maps water bottles etc and various additional tie down straps make it a great bag.
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07-10-2010, 06:11 PM	#11
firemanbrent Jr. Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 46	T bag compatibility the full dresser is my bag... it is awesome! strap it to the sissy bar and its not going anywhere! would definitely recommend it!
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07-10-2010, 07:00 PM	#12
usranger74 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: La Vista, NE Posts: 4,060	T bag compatibility http://motorcycle-luggage.com/Merchant2/....roduct _Count=2 Web site that sells the Full Dresser with good description of what it is or will do. __________________ Bill (usranger74) Blake 2016 Goldwing VBA # 1505
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07-10-2010, 07:32 PM	#13
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	T bag compatibility There are several Kuryakyn Bags that will work just fine. When I first bought my Nomad before I went with a trunk, I had the Kury Gran Tour Bag. Worked great on the backrest! It had a large wrap-around velcro flap that fit just about anything....and some great tie-down straps to really secure it. __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016
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07-12-2010, 06:55 PM	#14
boomerang2120 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Winston Salem, NC Posts: 115	T bag compatibility My 1500 came with older model FLH T-Bags from the last owner. I noticed the T-Bag site says they must fit snug over the backrest. There is no way this is a snug fit on the 1500 backrest. Anybody have experience with the FLH model on a "too small" backrest? __________________ '00 - 1500 'Carbed' Nomad VBA #01600
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07-14-2010, 08:38 PM	#15
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	T bag compatibility No matter what T-Bag you have, if it has adjustable straps, there's no need to slip anything over the sissy bar backrest. Just strap it to your side bars and fender brace. Just my 2 centavos worth. __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip
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