10 WG: Rack vs. bags
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2010
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From: WI
I am similar to 11bdad, but I went with the Nelson-Rigg Tank/Tail bag (I was really torn between the two bags). It works great, holds lots of gear, is waterproof, and has several different mounting options. http://www.nelsonrigg.com/store/product.aspx?pid=1646
I also use bungee straps for rolling a coat and strapping to my handlebars. Check these out: http://bungeebitchstrap.com/
I also use bungee straps for rolling a coat and strapping to my handlebars. Check these out: http://bungeebitchstrap.com/
Novice
Joined: Apr 2010
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I had one of the sissy bar bags from Harley. It worked pretty good bus was kind of unsightly. It was one of the round bags. The word of caution I would have is that that nylon material will fade pretty quickly. It faded to a sort of dark purplish color in only a few months. Of course I ride to work every day so the bike sits out in the sun a lot. I got saddlebags and got rid of the sissy bar bag and I'm a lot happier with them. I also have the luggage rack and between it and the bags I can haul everything I need.
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2010
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From: western mass.
I've bought inexpensive leather sadd.le bags off ebay (throwovers)then converted them to mount to my easyy brackets... Fox creek makes some real nice bags if you want to spend that kind of money. I took the throw overs unhooked them in the middle and folded the seat part against the bag and mouted the easybracket so it holds the fold to the bag. easybracket was the most expensive part. If you want you can cary just one bag or two.
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 204
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From: Huntsville, AL
Sounds like the show was Two Wheel Thunder. If it was, the bike was a Rocker that had the removeable bags and baskrest. The seat was also attached.
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Huntsville, AL
I went with throw over bags and you don't have to relocate the taillights. They are removed in about 5 minutes. Also added the luggage rack for more stuff to be carried. Thats the bad thing about the 10 Wide Glide, not to many options as far as bags. Any hard bags and the tail lights have to be relocated.
had this issue myself didnt like the bags at all I now have a sissy bar and a bag much better in my view, I just couldn't take the look of the bags,
Update with picture, bags not on there will get some more pictures at the weekend once I clean it,
Update with picture, bags not on there will get some more pictures at the weekend once I clean it,
Last edited by ==ShaDoW==; Jan 18, 2011 at 01:48 AM.
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From: Where Uncle Sam tells me to live!
are they at least water RESISTANT? im about to order the same exact bags in a couple of weeks and thats kind of a big deal.
Road Captain
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: (Houston Area), Texas
I just purchased my fisrt HD a month ago and luv it...only problem I have is I need either a rack to tie down a bag or side bags. I'm not sure what I want but don't want to take away from the lines of the bike.
BLUF: I'm a female rider and would like to ride to work, but need something that I can fit a pair of shoes and purse in.
BLUF: I'm a female rider and would like to ride to work, but need something that I can fit a pair of shoes and purse in.
I have 2 handlebar/fork bags as "mini" saddlebags. I also love the solo look so I have the rack, with a cargo net I use. I also have the quick detach passenger pillion with backrest I can use to hold someone or a bigger bag with bungees. Before I got the rack I used a cute mailbag style bag. Good luck with your decision. Oh yeah, Walmart sells some pretty inexpensive waterproof bags in their camping section. I got 3 bags all different sizes in one little compact package.