Luggage options
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Joined: Jun 2010
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From: WI
I really like my Nelson Rigg tank/tail bag. I normally attached it with magnet system to the rear fender (over my passenger seat). And if I have a passenger, I can move the bag to the tank - it's a bit big for the tank, but it works in a pinch.
http://www.nelsonrigg.com/store/product.aspx?pid=446
http://www.nelsonrigg.com/store/product.aspx?pid=446
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 235
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From: Delaware/Colorado
Bikers Friend, I have the Large, its awesome, installs and removes real quick, plus its a backrest. http://www.bikersfriend.com/
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Joined: Jul 2009
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I like the look of the Biker's friend one, but their prices are a bit higher than I'm wanting to pay right now.
They are nice though.
Motherswell may be the best way to go now, barring finding a used rack somewhere.
They are nice though.
Motherswell may be the best way to go now, barring finding a used rack somewhere.
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,877
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From: Houston
Check these out.. 'BikersFriend' type only much cheaper..
I like the Saddleman at the bottom of the page.
http://www.cycleluggage.com/saddleme...-roll-bag.html
I like the Saddleman at the bottom of the page.
http://www.cycleluggage.com/saddleme...-roll-bag.html
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,877
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From: Houston
Originally Posted by jojo2dog
ive been straping a saddleman bag on a motherwell solo rack for two years works fine. but not enough room
Come on guys tell us what you really think, Do these saddleman bags have enough room?
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Have any of you folks who have used the Motherwell rack had any instances of the rack flexing side-to-side causing scratches, etc.?
Looking at the design of that rack, with the triangular piece that attaches near the seat, I guess you'd have to use some sort of pad there to keep from scratching the paint.
Sorry for the seemingly inane questions, but I've not had a rack like this before.
Looking at the design of that rack, with the triangular piece that attaches near the seat, I guess you'd have to use some sort of pad there to keep from scratching the paint.
Sorry for the seemingly inane questions, but I've not had a rack like this before.
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,877
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From: Houston
Have any of you folks who have used the Motherwell rack had any instances of the rack flexing side-to-side causing scratches, etc.?
Looking at the design of that rack, with the triangular piece that attaches near the seat, I guess you'd have to use some sort of pad there to keep from scratching the paint.
Sorry for the seemingly inane questions, but I've not had a rack like this before.
Looking at the design of that rack, with the triangular piece that attaches near the seat, I guess you'd have to use some sort of pad there to keep from scratching the paint.
Sorry for the seemingly inane questions, but I've not had a rack like this before.
No scratches on mine after 3 years, however it sure has polished the denim to gloss at that spot.
These racks look great, and work very well for small balanced items (bungeed or straped things). Even Motherswell cautions against anything over 10lbs (I think).
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Joined: Mar 2008
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From: West Chester, PA
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Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Long Island, NY
No damage to the paint at all. The rubber piece where the rack mounts to the fender does a good job protecting the plate.
I have not felt any side to side flex at all. the rack mounts very securely to the fender.
I've stuffed enough into a T-Bag Switchback (I think that's the model) for a 3 day trip and was probably able to keep the weight around 10 lbs. Maybe a little over when I bungee'd my jacket to the bag.
I have not felt any side to side flex at all. the rack mounts very securely to the fender.
I've stuffed enough into a T-Bag Switchback (I think that's the model) for a 3 day trip and was probably able to keep the weight around 10 lbs. Maybe a little over when I bungee'd my jacket to the bag.
Have any of you folks who have used the Motherwell rack had any instances of the rack flexing side-to-side causing scratches, etc.?
Looking at the design of that rack, with the triangular piece that attaches near the seat, I guess you'd have to use some sort of pad there to keep from scratching the paint.
Sorry for the seemingly inane questions, but I've not had a rack like this before.
Looking at the design of that rack, with the triangular piece that attaches near the seat, I guess you'd have to use some sort of pad there to keep from scratching the paint.
Sorry for the seemingly inane questions, but I've not had a rack like this before.