Luggage question for 2011 Super Glide
Luggage question for 2011 Super Glide
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Luggage question for 2011 Super Glide
I have a 2011 Super Glide and am trying to determine the best luggage option for day trips or maybe an overnight. I really don't want to put on a permanent sissy bar yet or relocate the turn signal lights to have a removable sissy bar or put on a luggage rack (cost$$$).
I have the two up seat that came with the bike. Does anybody have any options for luggage without putting on these accessories?
I have the two up seat that came with the bike. Does anybody have any options for luggage without putting on these accessories?
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Bungee cords go a long way, if your ridings solo. Willie and max make descent bags for how much they cost, best bang for your buck, and don't bother with the guards waste of money if you ask me. Just make sure nothing like straps are hanging down cut or tie them up. It's fairly easy to strap a couple rolls to your forks as well using Bungees.
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Luggage Question for 2011 Super Glide
Thanks for the input. How well does it work to use a flat style Tbag or similar to secure behind on the passenger seat strap without a sissybar attached or use a strap by running under the seat? I am kind of getting back into riding again and don't have much experience with luggage.
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That might work I've always had saddle bags for things that can't be strapped directly to the bike. if you get bungees with coated ends you can hook to the turn signal arms and the fender or shock mount. I would use rolls as much as possible too. and when I plan overnighters I usually have a tent strapped to the back with sleeping bags, its easy to roll up a blanket and strap to the forks and you could prolly roll up some of your clothes the same way. as opposed to getting a t bag find a comfortable back pack more versatile you can wear it or pack it and strap it to the rear
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Bungee net will work pretty good along with some extra straps.
I also have a complete detach system for sale in the classifieds. It works great and once you have it you will wonder how you managed without it.
You also dont have to relocate the signals for the detach you just use different mounts for them.
I also have a complete detach system for sale in the classifieds. It works great and once you have it you will wonder how you managed without it.
You also dont have to relocate the signals for the detach you just use different mounts for them.
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Bberck: I looked at the classifieds, is it the sissy bar mounting system you have or is there another system you are referring too? I have a 2011 superglide custom and the dealer told me that the only way to put on a quick disconnect system is to relocate the turn signals. Thanks for your help.
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Bberck: I looked at the classifieds, is it the sissy bar mounting system you have or is there another system you are referring too? I have a 2011 superglide custom and the dealer told me that the only way to put on a quick disconnect system is to relocate the turn signals. Thanks for your help.
Dealer is right only in the since that the kit is called a reloaction kit. It just moves the signals out about a inch so the mounting hardware can go on.
All you need to mount the system is this
53968-06C and 53961-06
Its a very easy install.
Here is a picture of what the signals look like. You can see it just moves them out a little for the mounting hardware.
Then its on and off in just a few seconds.
Last edited by bberck; Feb 13, 2011 at 08:19 AM.