street bob luggage
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From: FL
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From: Belleville IL
I like the t bag but not a big fan of the sissy bar. I agree that saddlebags dont look right on the street bob as well. I saw one bag that fastens under the passenger seat and doesnt require a sissy bar. It was a little pricey (150 i think). May just go with the bungee net. Ive never had a problem with packing light so i should be ok. Just dont want what little i do bring to come loose during the ride.
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From: Torrance CA.
Get this to secure the bungee net. Check out the video for more options.
http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/de...ax_The_Hooker_
http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/de...ax_The_Hooker_
Last edited by Mr. Moto; Aug 9, 2010 at 05:26 PM.
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Joined: Sep 2009
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From: E. Kentucky
I don't know how you ride or how far, but I can tell you if you plan on crossing this country or taking really long rides, a good set on bags will be money well spent. I have pushed over 600 miles in a day with nothing more than a cargo net and it sucked ***. Maybe its just age or I like alittle comfort. Be your on, build it the way you like. Who cares what everyone eles think. Just ride.
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From: Winnipeg
One of the best purchases I ever made was the Biker's Friend XL Bag. It not only holds a ton of stuff, it acts as a backrest as well. I also have Edge bags/brackets...this is a very good system but requires moving your rear signal lights and if I had to do it again, I would get larger bags. Did 2,800 miles in one week with what you see pictured. Have fun.
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2010
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From: Raleigh, N. Carolina (Via Brighton, England)
Totally agree with the backrest concept. I dont like carrying anything on my bike but broke down bought a short sissy bar and have been strapping any old gym/duffel bag to it (on the passenger seat). The fantastic thing was it does make a great backrest! Sometimes spending more money on these expensive bag setups is money down the drain. I certainly wont buy saddlebags or fancy sissy bar setups--the bungee'd gym bag/backrest works great for me. Id like to upgrade the bag to a nice leather roll bag some day though.
Only drawback is it can be hard getting on/off the bike when you've just burned through a full tank.
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From: Colorado
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Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: North Carolina
I have a roll bag, it's about 2ft long and 10'' in diam. I mount it to my bars and sits on top of head light, good place to keep all quick access stuff. I also used to ride with it all the time for jackets and what not.
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Houston
However after 150+ miles at my age, it can get tuff getting off the bike, even without a roll bag.
I have a small saddleman roll bag for work and beer runs works great.
I also have a XL Blkerfriend for long hauls, Sure is nice to lean back on...
(dont use anymore since I got the tour pac).
