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Old Jan 16, 2018 | 05:42 AM
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thanks all. this helps. in some ways it makes it harder, too, as it seems these,are all decent products. i started with the harley bag then expanded my search. like tge look of the saddlemen. my wife doesnt ride with me like she used to. that combined with a new (to me) street gide has me going away from a tour pac. i always had one on my road kings prior. ill continue my hunt as i have some time before i need it. again and as always thanks for the input!
 
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Old Jan 16, 2018 | 09:56 AM
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Have a T-bag Bootcase. Love it and it's held up to some hard use.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2018 | 10:34 AM
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T-bags are out of production from what I know.

Ive been looking at the Dowco Iron Rider line. Looks to be good quality and reviews are pretty good.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2018 | 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by rjacobs
T-bags are out of production from what I know.

Ive been looking at the Dowco Iron Rider line. Looks to be good quality and reviews are pretty good.



Sad to see this about T-Bags.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2018 | 12:08 PM
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I love my Saddleman. Durable and useful.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2018 | 12:23 PM
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FWIW, I have a couple of pieces of HD soft luggage that attaches to passenger backrest and luggage rack. One is an overnight size, and the other is multiple days....seem to be decent quality and come with rain cover....hope this helps.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2018 | 01:04 PM
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https://www.saddlemen.com/s3500-delu...-bag-universal

I have these bags from Saddlemen. I have 10s of thousands of miles and about 5 years of use. They hold a ton and have been durable.

From my current and last bike






 

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Yep, that’s the one. Access from either side, adjustable partitions, detachable top roll, mounts solid...you could do a cross-country run with this bag. It can sit on the seat or luggage rack, too - passenger or solo. Good bag.
 
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thanks for weighing in, folks! i didnt know that about tbags, either. im still leaning towards saddlemen but not a fan of the flaps over pockets on the models i like. i originally considered the harley premium. the pricing from new castle isnt too bad. i havent looked un depth at dowco. ill do that tonight.
 
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