Street Bob - Storage Dilemma

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Mar 10, 2010 | 10:10 AM

#11

Prodriverdon

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From: Chicago/Arlington Heights

Removable pillion and sissy bar with a T-Bag strapped to it facing me. It is great to lean back on the bag on long trips. I use a Saddleman fork bag and it is crazy how much I stuff into it.

Mar 10, 2010 | 01:05 PM

#12

Fastfwd

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From: Oklahoma City, OK

I picked up one of the Harley detachable solo racks on here for $100…..first thing I bought for the bike. It will allow you to pack an amazing amount of gear.

With small Harley overnight bag:

With Cruzer Roll bag:

Packed for Republic of Texas:

Rack only:

Packed for week long tour of Arkansas:

Mar 27, 2010 | 09:01 PM

#13

harlista01

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From: Texas

I bought the HD solo rigid bag but I think I am going to return, I knew it was not going to be a detachable but I was also not expecting to spend more than 15 mins putting it on and taking it off. So its going back to the dealer. Oh well, I will be getting the motherwell rack. If anybody in the houston area is interested in the rack I bought, I ll pass the 15 percent discount alonh if not I will take it back tomorrow. Thanks everyone for their input.

Mar 27, 2010 | 10:19 PM

#14

scott63

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If you are using the solo seat you can put a magnetic tank bag on the back fender

Mar 27, 2010 | 10:29 PM

#15

JaronB

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From: Indiana

Here are a couple thoughts!!

Here's with my kuryakyn custom roll bag!! Works for overnight and has built in D-rings.

Here's for a weekend camping trip!!

Mar 27, 2010 | 10:33 PM

#16

JaronB

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From: Indiana

Then I put this together out of a detachable rack and a large tour pack. Works great having the back rest for long trips.

And here's for camping!! Had the air matress in there pump, clothes, some food and still had some room.

Mar 27, 2010 | 10:44 PM

#17

SPECIAL ED

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From: Templeton California

OK here's the thing, a two up seat off a low rider or superglide custom is way more practicle than a Motherwell rack and damn near as cheap, I know I've had both.Either one will let you bungee stuff to the rear fender behind you but only a two up seat with some passenger pegs will let you carry a passenger too.You can get a small duffle bag for around $20 or less that'll carry what you need for an overnight and bungee it to the back of the bike and go either way.

Mar 27, 2010 | 11:10 PM

#18

GPHDXLC

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From: Lansing mi

I know where you guys are coming from. I have never liked the look of saddlebags on bikes. from my 2000 Sporty and through my 06 Sporty up to my 2010 FXDC I did any thing I could to ovoid saddlebags. I got so sick of strapping roll bags, small bags, and all kinds of stuff to my Harley's, I finally gave in. I installed Leather Pros saddlebags to my new Harley. Still not nuts about the look, but man do I love them. For the first time ever I have no storage problems. I wish I had done this years ago. I got to say my bike looks better with them off, but they are so convenient, I'm not sure if I will ever ride with out them. For the OP, of all the different storage things I did I liked my last one the best. I took a large tool bag and hooked it to a sissy bar, of all the small bags I had used through the years, that looked the best and was great for small items. I still had to spend a lot of time strapping larger stuff to my bike, but that's just the way it is with out saddlebags. hope you find a way that works out good for you.