Lookin for suggestions for storage solution for my XL1200N; had a windshield bag on the Honda, no room for one on the Nightster cuz of speedo. I just need something large enough to put my extra glasses, maybe an extra pair of gloves (or place to put mine when I take them off), etc. I've been told I need to be worriedabout a fork bag scratching the front fender.......

Just wondered if any of you had figured something out..........

HowBoutThemHogs

 

Hi,

Several folks on the site have gone with the Lick's solo bag, which is sold by www.lickscycles.com.

The bag costs about $200, but it's one of the few out there that actually looks like it was made for the bike.

Here's a photo of mine, installed today.




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This is what I use.

Black Solo Detachable Rack 53512-07

http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US

Universal Luggage Rack Bag 98868-98
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US

 

Yo Airscribe, is that bag easy to put on/take off, or is it the kind that once it's on leave it on. Could you post a couple more pics?

Thanks

 

I put some other photos in another posting, in part because I and others had wondered how the bag would work with passenger footpegs.

Simple answer to your question: If you use the leather strap and nylon/velcro straps that the bag comes with, it will take you 20 or 30 mins to install the bag the first time, mainly because the instructions tell you to loosen the top shock attachment bolt to make room for the nylon strap that loops around the frame under the seat (which also has to come off).

But with zip ties, I was able to install it in about 5 mins. It attaches in three places, to the frame beneath the seat, to the down tube that runs just behind the battery cover and also to the passenger footpeg bracket. The key with the zip ties is to make sure you have ties started in all three holes before you start snugging them down.

I haven't tried it, but it should be relatively simple to snip the zip ties with a pair of wire cutters and take it off for washing. For the most part, though, you probably want to leave it on.

 

I have the same set up, my bag is a little tricky to put on, but it works good.

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My wife wanted some storage on her nightster for small things like insurance and registration papers, gloves, and other misc items women need to carry if you know what I mean. All the fork bags I found looked out of place and I dont like the looks of saddlebags on sporty's.

My solution was to buy a Harley purse for $35 and cut the straps off it. I then cut 2 slits in the back side of it and used a strap off a old life vest (it had a plasic click together buckle). I threaded the strap though the bag and around the forks and clicked the buckle together. Works great for what she needs and looks better tous than any of the fork bags that were available.

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I use a lil' Fox Creek Fork Bag - clears the fender by a big margin.