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Old 07-31-2009 | 07:19 PM
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What do you think about this trunk on an '07 Standard with the removable backrest and luggage rack? This would be for everyday use as I have a large bag/roll bag for touring. I think I like the way it looks but just can't decide.

http://www.saddlemen.com/store/index...image&pID=7278
 
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Old 07-31-2009 | 07:37 PM
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Looks small....
 
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Old 07-31-2009 | 08:49 PM
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If you like it, that is ALL that really matters. .........It is a nice pack!
 
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Old 07-31-2009 | 08:51 PM
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Saddlemen makes a nice product...like above... if you like it. That's all that matters
 
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Old 07-31-2009 | 08:59 PM
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It isn't very big but I'm not looking for big. Dimensions are 16" L x 10.25" W x 12.5" H. There is one on Ebay for $80 plus $11 for shipping to my location. Sure would like to see some different pics of it.
 
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Old 07-31-2009 | 09:13 PM
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They really do make some nice stuff.
Take a look at the TR3300DE if that's the style you want.
Also consider the vertical mounts.
 
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Old 08-01-2009 | 06:35 AM
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Saddleman does make a great product.....But i find anything that is expandable is a big plus. ALOT of bags out there...was a nice one for sale in classifieds....Good luck on your quest for a new bag!!!!
 
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Old 08-01-2009 | 06:41 AM
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get the trunk. It's worth it. I've got an ultra and I installed the relocation kit from HD 4 years ago with duetch connectors for my wires buried under my saddle and it's so cnvienient now. I can take my trunk on and off in a matter of minutes.
 
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Old 08-02-2009 | 04:28 AM
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It looked pretty good, and the $80 price sounds perfect. Are you going to permanantly mount it? I think it would look pretty good on the back of a Standard and would be a LOT cheaper than the tourpak. I like the leather Tourpak luggage but at $650 it is a bit expensive.

I had a LeatherLyke set of bags (including trunk) on my RoadGlide a couple years back. Both saddle bags and trunk were plastic with a leather look exterior. They looked really good, in fact I liked them so much I put them on a Star Roadliner I had as well. Here's a picture of the saddle bags on the Star ... remember this is just for comparison.



The trunk comes in 3 sizes and bolts directly to the luggage rack. I put the mid-sized trunk (with small passenger pad) on and I really liked it. The BEST part is that both saddles bags and trunck could be locked, so you had a lot more protection than from a regularly leather sissy bar/luggage rack bag.

http://www.leatherlyke.com
 
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Old 08-02-2009 | 05:02 AM
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I don't think I will permanently mount it. The rack and backrest are removable so I would rather have the trunk disappear that the whole setup. Nice looking Star. My brother-in-law has one and really likes it and my wife has a V Star Custom.
 
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