T-BAGS OR NOT??? That is the question.
#11
11-26-2007 | 09:11 AM
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RE: T-BAGS OR NOT??? That is the question.
SAC (H-D's T-bag)or T-bag coupled with detachable backrest is the ultimate in "luggage" for non-baggers. When I get to my destination, inunder a minute,I'm carrying ALL my luggage (still attached to the sissy bar...try that baggers 
) into the hotel/home. I've packed raingear, extra jacket, clothes and stuff for a 10 day trip into my SAC's.
Also Curt... That large "sail" is behind an evenlarger sail...YOU
) into the hotel/home. I've packed raingear, extra jacket, clothes and stuff for a 10 day trip into my SAC's. Also Curt... That large "sail" is behind an evenlarger sail...YOU
#12
11-26-2007 | 09:14 AM
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RE: T-BAGS OR NOT??? That is the question.
ORIGINAL: NY_Rebel
SAC (H-D's T-bag)or T-bag coupled with detachable backrest is the ultimate in "luggage" for non-baggers. When I get to my destination, inunder a minute,I'm carrying ALL my luggage (still attached to the sissy bar...try that baggers) into the hotel/home. I've packed raingear, extra jacket, clothes and stuff for a 10 day trip into my SAC's.
SAC (H-D's T-bag)or T-bag coupled with detachable backrest is the ultimate in "luggage" for non-baggers. When I get to my destination, inunder a minute,I'm carrying ALL my luggage (still attached to the sissy bar...try that baggers
) into the hotel/home. I've packed raingear, extra jacket, clothes and stuff for a 10 day trip into my SAC's.
#13
11-26-2007 | 09:34 AM
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RE: T-BAGS OR NOT??? That is the question.
sept. ride to oregon 2200 miles (nelson rig bag) on pass seat for back rest throw over bags more than enough stuff for a week ride. no wind problems or any other for that matter..
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#14
11-26-2007 | 09:41 AM
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RE: T-BAGS OR NOT??? That is the question.
just buy one if you dont like just send it to me and I will show you pics of me using your paid for t-Bag ....... my bike does not look good with saddle bags and I cant use them now anyway with my new pipes I have used a sissy bar type bag for the last 20 or so years and it is great !
#15
11-26-2007 | 09:46 AM
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RE: T-BAGS OR NOT??? That is the question.
ORIGINAL: PoorBoy
I just completed a 735 mile trip over Thanksgiving and didn't have a problem with my T-bag.
The bulk of the weight was centered and level with my passenger. The 200mm tire on my Fatboy didn't seem to care, and I noticed no stability issues at all. Several high causeway bridges gave me plenty of wind effect to test with, and again, no "sail" issues at all.
My top roll-bag was light, filled with rainsuits, and was still below helmet level of my wife behind me. Once arriving at the hotels, it was real easy to dismount and then simply carry into the room.
I just completed a 735 mile trip over Thanksgiving and didn't have a problem with my T-bag.
The bulk of the weight was centered and level with my passenger. The 200mm tire on my Fatboy didn't seem to care, and I noticed no stability issues at all. Several high causeway bridges gave me plenty of wind effect to test with, and again, no "sail" issues at all.
My top roll-bag was light, filled with rainsuits, and was still below helmet level of my wife behind me. Once arriving at the hotels, it was real easy to dismount and then simply carry into the room.
#17
11-26-2007 | 10:06 AM
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RE: T-BAGS OR NOT??? That is the question.
T bags and locking saddlebags.Pop the quick detatchablesissy bar and T-bags off when you get tolodging. Have the stuff for day rides in the saddlebags. All good. No hassle.
#18
11-26-2007 | 10:15 AM
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RE: T-BAGS OR NOT??? That is the question.
Michelle and I loaded up the RK with our tent and queen size air mattress, 2 camp chairs, camp table, lantern, coleman stove, 2 T Bags and the saddle bags full as well. Rode over 2K miles down thru the Gulf Coast. Never experienced a problem.
#19
11-26-2007 | 10:21 AM
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RE: T-BAGS OR NOT??? That is the question.
ORIGINAL: Hdbiker1450
Michelle and I loaded up the RK with our tent and queen size air mattress, 2 camp chairs, camp table, lantern, coleman stove, 2 T Bags and the saddle bags full as well. Rode over 2K miles down thru the Gulf Coast. Never experienced a problem.
Michelle and I loaded up the RK with our tent and queen size air mattress, 2 camp chairs, camp table, lantern, coleman stove, 2 T Bags and the saddle bags full as well. Rode over 2K miles down thru the Gulf Coast. Never experienced a problem.
WTG.....[sm=smiley20.gif]
#20
11-26-2007 | 10:27 AM
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RE: T-BAGS OR NOT??? That is the question.
ORIGINAL: PoorBoy
That's awesome! Man you WERE packed-up!
WTG.....[sm=smiley20.gif]
ORIGINAL: Hdbiker1450
Michelle and I loaded up the RK with our tent and queen size air mattress, 2 camp chairs, camp table, lantern, coleman stove, 2 T Bags and the saddle bags full as well. Rode over 2K miles down thru the Gulf Coast. Never experienced a problem.
Michelle and I loaded up the RK with our tent and queen size air mattress, 2 camp chairs, camp table, lantern, coleman stove, 2 T Bags and the saddle bags full as well. Rode over 2K miles down thru the Gulf Coast. Never experienced a problem.
WTG.....[sm=smiley20.gif]
Some guy walked by and asked us where our trailer was. I told him I didn't believe in towing a trailer, too dangerous. Then he asked how the hell we put it all on the bike. Told him to come by the next day and I'd show him. He did, and I did. He couldn't believe it! Hell, I thought we all packed like that!
Gonna do it again next June. Heading for the Atlantic Ocean in South Carolina.
