need help with roll bag
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need help with roll bag
I am looking for a bag to fit on the handlebars of a chopper. something large enough to carry a change of clothes or my leather. any suggestions ? I'm leaning toward the Kuryakyn grand right now but not a big fan of Kuryhakyn.
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We have made some very nice duffle bags from chap leather.When not being used they roll up so you can stash it as well..http://www.shop.captain-itch.com/Lea...le-Dry-Bag.htm
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I've had good luck with my Saddleman.
http://www.jpcycles.com/product/ZZ83420
Captain Itch's bag looks pretty good though.
http://www.jpcycles.com/product/ZZ83420
Captain Itch's bag looks pretty good though.
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the saddleman looks nice but could I use it on the handlebars ?
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Hey twisted. did the same thing for years and a lot of miles. tools were always packed first.
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The Saddlemans main advantage for handlebar use may be that it is semi-rigid so it shouldn't flop over & cover the headlight like a duffle bag. Unlike the Captain's, it cannot be rolled up & stashed. The only size adjustment is a few inches in length.
It was obviously designed with the participation of "real bikers". It comes with an assortment of nylon straps & attachment points so it can be affixed anywhere. I've never used it on the handlebars because I now trip with a windshield & use smaller, softer nylon bags between the shield & the bars, but I don't see why it wouldn't work. I usually use it horizontally as a backrest, or if 2-up on back of the sissy bar sometimes with other luggage.
Although I'm not a fan of most of the Saddleman stuff, especially their imitation leather products, I must say this bag is tuff. After 1,000's of miles still looks new.
It was obviously designed with the participation of "real bikers". It comes with an assortment of nylon straps & attachment points so it can be affixed anywhere. I've never used it on the handlebars because I now trip with a windshield & use smaller, softer nylon bags between the shield & the bars, but I don't see why it wouldn't work. I usually use it horizontally as a backrest, or if 2-up on back of the sissy bar sometimes with other luggage.
Although I'm not a fan of most of the Saddleman stuff, especially their imitation leather products, I must say this bag is tuff. After 1,000's of miles still looks new.
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+2 ... I think that I was better prepared when I had most of what I owned strapped to the handlebars .... ah yes .... The good ol' days!