Touring Experts - Luggage Suggestions
#22
RE: Touring Experts - Luggage Suggestions
Another vote for the Kury Full Dresser bag from me. I bought it before I had my Ultra. I loved it. It was easy to get on and off and mounted very solidly to the backrest. I still use it on top of the Ultra luggage rack and have it mounted laying down across the top of the tour pack. It is a bit pricey, but I think it was money well spent.
#23
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I am thinking the same thing. Although the wife andI have not taken longer trips than the saddlebags can handle, I am hoping that will change. My wife really likes the painted saddlebags better, but the custom's leather ones are fine with me. That CVO leather tour pak, with the wrap around backrest (like on the king tour pak) is available in the catalog. I was thinking if I stay with the leather saddlebags, that that pak would go very nicely with it. It isn't as cheap as a bag, but looks great IMO. I will probally end up with some sort of bag, because the wife hates me spending to much money on the bike, but a tour pak is what I really want.[:@]
#24
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ORIGINAL: PapaTravis
I am thinking the same thing. Although the wife andI have not taken longer trips than the saddlebags can handle, I am hoping that will change. My wife really likes the painted saddlebags better, but the custom's leather ones are fine with me. That CVO leather tour pak, with the wrap around backrest (like on the king tour pak) is available in the catalog. I was thinking if I stay with the leather saddlebags, that that pak would go very nicely with it. It isn't as cheap as a bag, but looks great IMO. I will probally end up with some sort of bag, because the wife hates me spending to much money on the bike, but a tour pak is what I really want.[:@]
I am thinking the same thing. Although the wife andI have not taken longer trips than the saddlebags can handle, I am hoping that will change. My wife really likes the painted saddlebags better, but the custom's leather ones are fine with me. That CVO leather tour pak, with the wrap around backrest (like on the king tour pak) is available in the catalog. I was thinking if I stay with the leather saddlebags, that that pak would go very nicely with it. It isn't as cheap as a bag, but looks great IMO. I will probally end up with some sort of bag, because the wife hates me spending to much money on the bike, but a tour pak is what I really want.[:@]
#26
RE: Touring Experts - Luggage Suggestions
I ended up buying a Nelson Rigg king tour pack from www.cycleluggage.com for $143 total.Good service ,no sales tax and free shipping.
#27
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I have one question for all the Full Dresser bag fans - is it ever a problem to not be able to stack stuff on top of the bag? I am leaning toward the GranTraveler Bag http://www.kuryakyn.com/products.asp...ey&ci=3743because I could stack gear (like rain gear and helmets) on top of the bag with a cargo net.
I realize that you could put stuff on top of the Full Dresser bag, but it is limited on room. I would also think the bike would start to get top heavy with gear stacked to the moon. I like to carry the full-face helmet and a half-helmet on long trips.
Also, anyone use the Harley bag inserts with soft or hard bags? I was thinking of getting a set (I think they are about $40) to help the stuff in the side bags stay dry. I have tried plastic bags, but they usually get caught on something after about 1 day then everything falls out. Also, if you happen to stay in a hotel, you look like a hobo walking in (sorry if that offends anyone - the hobo comment or staying in a hotel ).
I realize that you could put stuff on top of the Full Dresser bag, but it is limited on room. I would also think the bike would start to get top heavy with gear stacked to the moon. I like to carry the full-face helmet and a half-helmet on long trips.
Also, anyone use the Harley bag inserts with soft or hard bags? I was thinking of getting a set (I think they are about $40) to help the stuff in the side bags stay dry. I have tried plastic bags, but they usually get caught on something after about 1 day then everything falls out. Also, if you happen to stay in a hotel, you look like a hobo walking in (sorry if that offends anyone - the hobo comment or staying in a hotel ).
#28
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ORIGINAL: folkxrock
I have one question for all the Full Dresser bag fans - is it ever a problem to not be able to stack stuff on top of the bag? I am leaning toward the GranTraveler Bag http://www.kuryakyn.com/products.asp...ey&ci=3743because I could stack gear (like rain gear and helmets) on top of the bag with a cargo net.
I realize that you could put stuff on top of the Full Dresser bag, but it is limited on room. I would also think the bike would start to get top heavy with gear stacked to the moon. I like to carry the full-face helmet and a half-helmet on long trips.
I have one question for all the Full Dresser bag fans - is it ever a problem to not be able to stack stuff on top of the bag? I am leaning toward the GranTraveler Bag http://www.kuryakyn.com/products.asp...ey&ci=3743because I could stack gear (like rain gear and helmets) on top of the bag with a cargo net.
I realize that you could put stuff on top of the Full Dresser bag, but it is limited on room. I would also think the bike would start to get top heavy with gear stacked to the moon. I like to carry the full-face helmet and a half-helmet on long trips.
Here it is in action on my old Street Glide.
#29
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Who said it was a problem stacking stuff on top. With the top of the bag fully extended I had two full size beach towels strapped down to the top. With the top collapsed you could fit a helluva lot more than that. And there are a ton of d-rings all over the bag to attach stuff to including helmets.
#30