Luggage Recommendations

csguru · 03-08-2009, 06:19 PM

What does everyone use in the way of a sissy bar / seat / long trip luggage?

Pictures would be highly appreciated too.

Thanx all

bobhamlin · 03-08-2009, 06:39 PM

I use Kuryakin Full Dresser. Very convenient. Big velcro strap around the sissybar pad, then tie-downs.

Biggest advantage? There are 3 shelves/dividers. I get one, she gets two. She has the right saddlebag, I have the left.

No more encroachment gray areas. Everything is well-defined. I still have to protect my turf at all times, but it's more clear cut.

towering · 03-08-2009, 06:49 PM

The right side saddle bag is mine. Being 6'3 its a lot easier to get to

bkmaxvrb · 03-08-2009, 11:00 PM

I use a T-Bags Tahoe. Lots 'o room and the smaller outside pockets are just right to stash some water, gloves, whatever... I only use it if I'm on vacation and going somewhere for an extended period (more than a week) and want to bring ALL my camera gear.

cactusjack · 03-08-2009, 11:21 PM

I used a T-Bags expandable Tahoe bag. Very spacious and extremely well made. I don't use it anymore since I added a trunk and also pull a trailer.

ballast · 03-08-2009, 11:59 PM

Did the T-Bag Tahoe rest on the stock luggage rack ok?

strobe · 03-09-2009, 01:29 AM

I used a soft sissy bar travel bag from Fox Creek Leather. It worked pretty well, and the price was right (was $99 when I bought it) but I would not recommend it though. It was also very hard on the backrest pad. If I bought again, I would go with the Kuryakyn Full Dresser or T-Bag. Should have spent the extra money for the other options.

lonewolf · 03-09-2009, 03:53 AM

T-bag, tahoe. yes it fits well on stock rack. if im riding solo, i sometimes put it on passenger seat and put a soft sided cooler on luggage rack. very happy with the t-bag. broke a clip on it a couple years ago, contacted t-bag about a replacement. they sent me 4 of them, NO CHARGE.

meat · 03-09-2009, 06:27 AM

I have the large bag from Boss Bags mounted on my rack and bag liners for the side bags. My seat is a Mustang with the drivers back rest.

cactusjack · 03-09-2009, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ballast

Did the T-Bag Tahoe rest on the stock luggage rack ok?

I used mine with a Cobra luggage rack (sits lower than the Fire & Steel rack) and it worked fine.

One consideration when choosing any type of bag that attaches to the passenger back rest is how well is it going to fit over the big, thick tapered passenger backrest on the 1600 Nomad. The T-Bags units have a sort of universal fit mounting system that works well. You kind of have to compress the pad as you slide the pocket over the top, but that helps keep it tight.

bigjohn · 03-09-2009, 10:00 AM

I've got a Renegade from Saddlemen. Sits on the luggage rack, or on an empty pillon seat secures to the back rest with a bunch of velcro straps. Lots of additional room and a roll/stuff bag on top. There are two side pouches to store small items in plus two zippered pockes on the flap for keeping maps, and misc junk in. It was a little spendy but well worth it.

You can see it in my sig pic on the 2K. Nancy and I have used it on the Nomad for every long trip we have taken. I get one saddle bag and she gets the rest. Works well for her...<G>

spirello · 03-09-2009, 10:02 AM

I use this kuryakn bag a little spendy $199.00 but totally worth it. Its a ridgid bag so it holds its shape and I have ridden in the pouring down rain for hours and nothing got wet. It comes with a rain fly but I have never used it. The bag also has about 6 D rings on each end so you can use a bungie net to hold on whatever you want. I have straped on two full face helmets a sleeping bag and two coats. I think you might be able to find them a little cheaper if you look I bought mine about two years ago and shows no wear and tear at all .

dogdoc · 03-09-2009, 01:39 PM

T-bag tahoe here.

zoom45 · 03-09-2009, 09:12 PM

Riggs Pak T-bag here. I also have a trailer for the camping and long trips and then I have a box that slides into the receiver hitch if I don't want to pull the trailer. It's good for 2 extra gallons of gas or rains suits and tools.
Zoom45

**coacha** · 03-09-2009, 09:20 PM

I have a trunk now and soon will have a trailer for stuff. I have a bag of some sort that I am willing to part with if anyone wants it. I can take a picture of it and if anyone would want to take it off my hands for a little cash, I'd be willing to sell.

03-08-2009, 06:19 PM	#1
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03-08-2009, 06:39 PM	#2
bobhamlin Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Thurmont MD Posts: 760	Luggage Recommendations I use Kuryakin Full Dresser. Very convenient. Big velcro strap around the sissybar pad, then tie-downs. Biggest advantage? There are 3 shelves/dividers. I get one, she gets two. She has the right saddlebag, I have the left. No more encroachment gray areas. Everything is well-defined. I still have to protect my turf at all times, but it's more clear cut. __________________ Bob Hamlin RC PGR '06 VN1600D6F
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03-08-2009, 06:49 PM	#3
towering Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lexington S.C Posts: 366	Luggage Recommendations The right side saddle bag is mine. Being 6'3 its a lot easier to get to
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03-08-2009, 11:00 PM	#4
bkmaxvrb Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: N. E. Pennsylvania Posts: 206	Luggage Recommendations I use a T-Bags Tahoe. Lots 'o room and the smaller outside pockets are just right to stash some water, gloves, whatever... I only use it if I'm on vacation and going somewhere for an extended period (more than a week) and want to bring ALL my camera gear. __________________ 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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03-08-2009, 11:21 PM	#5
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Luggage Recommendations I used a T-Bags expandable Tahoe bag. Very spacious and extremely well made. I don't use it anymore since I added a trunk and also pull a trailer. __________________ 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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03-08-2009, 11:59 PM	#6
ballast Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orting, WA Posts: 1,394	Luggage Recommendations Did the T-Bag Tahoe rest on the stock luggage rack ok? __________________ Charlie "Ballast" Krogh 2005 1600 Nomad "Tangerine Dream" VBA #999 VROC #29355
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03-09-2009, 01:29 AM	#7
strobe Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,200	Luggage Recommendations I used a soft sissy bar travel bag from Fox Creek Leather. It worked pretty well, and the price was right (was $99 when I bought it) but I would not recommend it though. It was also very hard on the backrest pad. If I bought again, I would go with the Kuryakyn Full Dresser or T-Bag. Should have spent the extra money for the other options. __________________ Cory 2013 Honda GL1800 Goldwing 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 (for sale) 2007 Honda ST1300 (sold) 2005 Kawasaki Nomad (sold) 2004 Suzuki Hayabusa (sold) http://www.strobel.ws VBA #01021 VROC #29389
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03-09-2009, 03:53 AM	#8
lonewolf Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: central mn. Posts: 545	Luggage Recommendations T-bag, tahoe. yes it fits well on stock rack. if im riding solo, i sometimes put it on passenger seat and put a soft sided cooler on luggage rack. very happy with the t-bag. broke a clip on it a couple years ago, contacted t-bag about a replacement. they sent me 4 of them, NO CHARGE. __________________ Kawanow # 370 2007 red and titanium nomad Darksider
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03-09-2009, 06:27 AM	#9
meat Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Clinton,IL Posts: 170	Luggage Recommendations I have the large bag from Boss Bags mounted on my rack and bag liners for the side bags. My seat is a Mustang with the drivers back rest.
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03-09-2009, 10:00 AM	#11
bigjohn Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lenoir City, TN Posts: 417	Luggage Recommendations I've got a Renegade from Saddlemen. Sits on the luggage rack, or on an empty pillon seat secures to the back rest with a bunch of velcro straps. Lots of additional room and a roll/stuff bag on top. There are two side pouches to store small items in plus two zippered pockes on the flap for keeping maps, and misc junk in. It was a little spendy but well worth it. You can see it in my sig pic on the 2K. Nancy and I have used it on the Nomad for every long trip we have taken. I get one saddle bag and she gets the rest. Works well for her...<G> __________________ BigJohn Price 2006 V2K Bagger
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03-09-2009, 10:02 AM	#12
spirello Advanced Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: VANCOUVER WA Posts: 576	Luggage Recommendations I use this kuryakn bag a little spendy $199.00 but totally worth it. Its a ridgid bag so it holds its shape and I have ridden in the pouring down rain for hours and nothing got wet. It comes with a rain fly but I have never used it. The bag also has about 6 D rings on each end so you can use a bungie net to hold on whatever you want. I have straped on two full face helmets a sleeping bag and two coats. I think you might be able to find them a little cheaper if you look I bought mine about two years ago and shows no wear and tear at all .
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03-09-2009, 01:39 PM	#13
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Luggage Recommendations T-bag tahoe here.
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03-09-2009, 09:12 PM	#14
zoom45 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Terry, Mississippi Posts: 1,434	Luggage Recommendations Riggs Pak T-bag here. I also have a trailer for the camping and long trips and then I have a box that slides into the receiver hitch if I don't want to pull the trailer. It's good for 2 extra gallons of gas or rains suits and tools. Zoom45 __________________ Bobby Risher Terry, MS Kawanow member # 124 South Central Group 2000 Nomad 1500 (carbed) 128,000 miles
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03-09-2009, 09:20 PM	#15
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	Luggage Recommendations I have a trunk now and soon will have a trailer for stuff. I have a bag of some sort that I am willing to part with if anyone wants it. I can take a picture of it and if anyone would want to take it off my hands for a little cash, I'd be willing to sell. __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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