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May 7, 2009 | 11:56 AM

turczytj

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I need a T-bag recommendation...

...for a 2008 Softail Custom. I am thinking of a medium size bag where I can stuff enough in for a few days on an upcoming road trip. The Custom has a rather small backrest with limited area to rest the bag on (I have a luggage rack on it already) because of the backrest angle. Can somebody recommned something...maybe with pictures...

Thx a lot.

May 7, 2009 | 12:50 PM

beaureed445

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I use the T-Bags Convertable, and really like it. Here's the link- http://www.tbags.com/detail.aspx?ID=17&SelectedCat=
It works well on my '07 Softail Standard.

May 7, 2009 | 12:56 PM

harley_nova

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Quote:

Originally Posted by beaureed445

I use the T-Bags Convertable, and really like it. Here's the link- http://www.tbags.com/detail.aspx?ID=17&SelectedCat=
It works well on my '07 Softail Standard.

+1 - Have used the Top Roll bag many times. Works great.
I haven't used the larger bag yet.

May 7, 2009 | 01:32 PM

saintslax11

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What bag is it that goes on the front bars? I have seen a roll bag before on the front above the headlight. I wanna be able to do that on my over night trips. My T-bag is set up right now on the back of my bike for Myrtle. Heartlands sissy bar is really low and I got my bag on with just a few straps and one bungy. Its on there 2. It doesn't move.

May 7, 2009 | 02:19 PM

FXSTC_Bill

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I use the HD Bobtail Fender Rack Duffel Bag
It's made for the bobtail rack so it goes on and comes off in no time. Plus it has a handle on top for carrying like a duffle bag.

Here it is on the bike.

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May 7, 2009 | 02:25 PM

FXSTC_Bill

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Ooops. Double post....

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May 8, 2009 | 01:51 PM

Figstr

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Ah yes, the slanted seat is a problem. I have a T-bag (can't remember the name but will look when I get home) that works well. I place the bag on the seat and there is a D-ring on each side on the front of the bag. I take straps with hooks on them, place a hook through the D-ring, wrap the strap around the passenger footpeg bracket and back up to the D-ring. It keeps it from falling from side to side and keeps the bottom of the bag firmly on the seat. I had another T-bag that constantly needed adjustment - hated the thing and bought this one right after I got back from my first road trip with the Softail Custom. Oh, just remembered, it's a Nelson Riggs T-bag. I'll look for a link and post it for you.
Here it is http://www.cycleluggage.com/nelson_r..._bar_bags.html

If placing it on the seat, don't use the vanity cover for the straps. it won't close properly because of the angle of the seat.

Last edited by Figstr; May 8, 2009 at 01:54 PM.