To insure the wife has enough room for "stuff" on our trip from Boston to Yellowstone on our Ultra Classic (' 08), I am going to buy one of the two luggage options above. I have the luggage rack already. Either the T-Bag Dakota or the Harley Tour Pack Rack Bag. The pricing is a little different but not enough to rule the Dakota out. However, the Dakota is quite a bit larger (9" wider). If the bag is too large, it might block my view or just be too heavy and affect ride stability or safety. Any recommendations out there?

http://www.tbags.com/Detail.aspx?ID=...;selectedcat=4

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

 

http://www.cycleluggage.com/nelson_r...000_trunk.html

I have the same problem you do...hauling enough stuff for the little woman....

I have the Nelson-Rigg GWR-1000...perfect fit and it does not block my rearward vision...
This bag is a little cheaper and is real nice, it has rigid sides and bottom..You can read about it in the above link
I feel it is a good buy for the money.

I feel the bags you are looking at won't block your rearward vision either. But I would
pack the heaviest stuff in the saddle bags.

I hope this helps you a little..

SFS

 

the Dakota has the two side, removable pouches, that is where the extra 9" comes in. I compared them all and went Nelson Rigg, great buy for the price. Harley is pricey 'cause you get the logo and T-Bags have become so popular I have watched their prices rise quickly, also. Nelson Rigg is another of the good players out there, just not as well known yet.

 

+1 on the Nelson Riggs bag. I just got one and if the OL doesnt have enough room in this, a trailer is in order. It's a great bag.

 

I have the Belson Rigg GWR 1000 bag for my 08 Ultra and love it. Perfect size for a darn good price.

 

I just purchased a RoadReady Bag for my tour pack. It fits perfectly and is waterproof. Paid about $110 for it. Might want to look at them. I had the Dekker and it wasn't water proof..had to pull out a small waterproof bag to put over it....kept blowing off!
Mike

 

I have the Dakota and really like it. The wife gets the Dakota, I get a bag in the tour pak, then the saddlebags get the liquor, foul weather gear, and a few tools/rags, etc...

 

Just when you think you have it narrowed down, someone throws you a curve ball..Thats the HDF WAY Gotta LOVE IT!!!!!!.Love my Nelson Rigg....Have a GREAT TRIP!!!!

Jakester[sm=americanasmiley.gif]

 

check out cabelas dry bags much cheaper cost and if your just using it rarely who cares what the bag looks like 2-300 for a bag is way to much,2-300 dollars i better be gettin some chrome or rear tire installed.

 

I'm sure those 2-3 bill bags are really nice and all, but for the past fifteen or twenty years, we've just used an inexpensive luggage bag about the same size and shape as that T bag with side pockets, etc. and bungied it on the rack. I use two three way bungies and have never had a problem. The bags go for ten or fifteen bucks. I think I got my last one for free at HF with some purchase. I line the inside with a trash bag and have never had wet clothes.