I have everything detachable, two up seat, sissy bar, shield, bags. I usually leave the bags on, kinda like the look (on my ride at least). The other stuff goes on when needed, otherwise .........

 

I have a detachable backrest that I rarely use. I prefer the K.I.S.S. principle with my bike.

p.s. Forgot, I also have a QD Low Profile w/shield for long rides.

 

I bought my Fat Bob For solo riding. No backrest or saddlebags for me - don't like the look. Did give in to a windshield after a couple of long rides though. Now that the weather has cooled down the windshield has been staying on. It really doesn't look that bad and makes the ride more pleasant.

 

Yea, I might have to eat my words on my previuos post about keepin' it simple...it's 50 degrees and a bit breezy today. I might think about getting a detachable windshield. lol

 

in agreement with the K.I.S.S. theory.
my bike is a stripper big time, but yes, i do have a deatchable sissybar, huge T-bag, and a big Sundowner seat for when the girlfriend is riding.
when i tour alone i still keep my tiny a$$ barebones seat but i do throw the sissybar on with the T-bag. you can carry a lot with no saddlebags!!! tent, sleeping bag, seat, clothes for 2 weeks, and the most important... cooler!
as for a windshield, the big 70's style bubble face shield on the 3/4 Biltwel does just fine.

 

I dig your style.

 

I prefer my bike to look like it does without all the stuff on them. That's why I always thank God quick release systems were invented.

 

found a pic of me ready to hit the road. now that is touring!

 

Windshileds are for cars.......

Saddlebags are for horses.....

and sissybars are for.....you guessed it.....sissies

 

I bought a detachable windshield when I bought my bike... it's never even come out of the box.

when I take a trip, I have a backpack and bungee it to the rear fender. I keep it simple and just ride.