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Old Feb 25, 2018 | 07:17 AM
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Originally Posted by riteway
Somehow the idea of using this on the sissy bar got lost in translation?
How do these things happen? Now that’s amazing....
Ya, now folks are just throwing out random bag suggestions. haha.

Here's another Jerry-rig of mine. Israeli Army surplus bag, vintage 1970s. Actually has Hebrew writing on it from the soldier who owned it. Kinda cool.


 

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Old Feb 25, 2018 | 12:36 PM
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LOL typical stealership...a hundred and seventy bucks! LMFAO!

I just bungee cord my laptop bag to my sissy bar.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2018 | 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by SoCalSoftailSlim
In some places, yes. I just put my laptop in a sleeve. And then I put the sleeve in my swingarm bag:


Nice lookin' scooter.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2018 | 06:36 PM
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Too many better choices for a better price out there.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2018 | 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Uncle Larry
Nice lookin' scooter.
Thanks, UL.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2018 | 07:46 AM
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In my opinion, that HD messanger/laptop bag is very nice. It feels like nice quality and looks good. Certainly is convenient with the sissy bar strap. Not a fan of the big HDMC on it, but whatever. Of course it's pricey.

I ended up going with the HD backpack, because it seems to be alot more versatile for either carrying a laptop to work OR using for other larger non-work related items.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2018 | 09:33 AM
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I have this bag I think I paid 129.00 at the dealer. Its well constructed and FITS the bike. If you need a good shoulder bag, there a lot more than 129.00 or even msrp of 179.00.. As for the murse - Im GUILTY! I need a place for my insulin and Epipen and other fun items. I also keep 2 shades of lipstick in there.. lol...
 
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Old Feb 27, 2018 | 12:22 AM
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Originally Posted by uncle kebo
I have this bag I think I paid 129.00 at the dealer. Its well constructed and FITS the bike. If you need a good shoulder bag, there a lot more than 129.00 or even msrp of 179.00.. As for the murse - Im GUILTY! I need a place for my insulin and Epipen and other fun items. I also keep 2 shades of lipstick in there.. lol...
Hehe.

It actually is a good bag. I just can't abide at this point.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2018 | 05:51 AM
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Originally Posted by uncle kebo
I also keep 2 shades of lipstick in there.. lol...
Can we call you Caitlyn......
 
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Old Feb 27, 2018 | 06:29 AM
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Originally Posted by kngpn
I got a sissy bar backpack for way cheaper. Just have to mount on the seat side so you don’t rub the fender paint.
This is exactly how I did it before I had hard bags. Before I had a sissy bar, I just wore the backpack on my back.
 
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