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Old 02-06-2022, 04:47 PM
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Back in September I hit a deer on my bike. This caused me to slide along a concrete island and do a lot of damage to the bike and myself.
I had my T-Bags luggage (part # 104453) strapped to the back of the bike. One of the straps was pulled off the bag and the rain cover was destroyed. Other wise the bag can be used.
I can work around the missing strap. But the rain cover will have to be replaced.
I know T-Bags is out of business and I can’t go to them for a replacement cover.
Does anyone have a source for a replacement cover?
If I can’t replace the cover, has anyone ever used Viking Bags luggage? What are your thoughts on it?
 
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Old 02-06-2022, 07:16 PM
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I don't have a cover supplier for you, nor do I have experience with Viking bags.
I do however have experience with this bag from Harley. https://www.harley-davidson.com/ca/e...Bag/p/93300103 (This is in Canadian dollars)

The first time I used it my buddies laughed at me for spending that much on a bag "just to have the Harley logo on it". On our trip we got caught in a hell of a rain storm. Then an hour later another rain storm this time with hail. It was so bad that I had to look down at the white line to ensure I was staying on the highway because I couldn't see in front of me. When we finally made it to a hotel mine was the only stuff that was completely dry. Everyone else was using the hotels laundry to dry their stuff. I was enjoying a Jack and Coke.
Where I'm going with this is, if you do end up buying a new bag this one is worth consideration. Tons of room, really solidly built, and it had the Harley logo on it. Lol
 
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If you have an upholstery shop in your area they can whip up a new rain cover, and may be able to repair the strap.
 
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Try searching for rain covers motorcycle luggage. I've replaced several covers over the years doing that. I know Nelson Rigg has some.
Here's a good place. American Made Motorcycle Parts. t-bags-luggage-motorcycles-accessories
 
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I don’t buy anything that needs a rain cover anymore. First you need to stop and put it on. Then you need to listen to it flap in the wind. Then you see it on the road behind you. And three years later all the stitching is **** from the flapping in the wind.

I go with good quality dry bags now is my point, current tour pack bag is from SW Motech.
 
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Nelson Rigg makes nice luggage, covers, etc.
 
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I used to have a T-Bag that I'd tour with. Now I have a Saddleman bag (I think this is the model, but not sure).

Functionally, very similar to the T-Bag, and does the job well. I believe it comes with a rain cover.

Kuryaken has some nice offerings as well
 

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I have a Viking bag that has seen quite a few miles. So does my Ole Lady. They've never failed us. Been through some rain as well but never used the covers that were included but never had any issues.
 
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One option is to place your gear in a trash compactor bag and place inside your non-waterproof motorcycle luggage.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/HDX-18-G...030W/203382505

or as others suggested, purchase a similar sized replacement rain cover.

https://www.nelsonrigg.com/accessori...n-cover-detail
 
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Thanks for all the replies. I have checked the links for spare or aftermarket rain covers and everyone is out of and/or discontinued rain covers for the T-Bags line. Looks like I am looking at having a new cover made, using a trash bag or buying a new bag.

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