Softail deluxe owners
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Road Warrior
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From: Toledo, Ohio
Softail deluxe owners
Hey all. Do any of you take trips on your Deluxe? My wife and I are planning a couple this year. My question is this: What kind of travel bags do you use? I would like to get the tiered type that strap around the backrest and sit on top of the luggage rack. you know, the ones that have two or three individual bags in the set. It seems though that the luggage rack on the Deluxe is a little small for that. Is that true? I would like the bags to be nice and secure. What brand/kind do you have, any problems, any suggestions? Thanks, Mark
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From: Pikeville, Ky
Not sure what kind of budget you are on, but if you are only staying away for a couple of nights, I'd recommend renting an Ultra. I rented one last year and took my wife on a weekend getaway for around $250.00. I got it Labor Day weekend and kept it til Tues morning. I love my Deluxe for just me!! But the Ultra was definitely better for 2 up long distance riding.
Make sure the bag you get has a solid bottom on it and it should be fine. It must be some sort of plastic, and pack it tight so it stays solid and you'll be golden. I have a Jafrum bag I got off ebay and it works great. No need for a tourer unless you want one...I also put a roll bar on the handlebars. Plenty of room for the wife's stuff and mine too. I let her do the packing it alsways comes out better for some reason. I ahve the rack on my sissy bar and it is no bigger than the deluxe rack.
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Can't imagine taking a 2up trip on either the Heritage or Deluxe with stock pillions. I think the pillion on a Deluxe is made for a 5 year old.
I went back and forth with the whole travel bag thing and finally decided on the HD Tourpak. We both have them now and the wife keeps hers on most of the time. It's her pocketbook.
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I went back and forth with the whole travel bag thing and finally decided on the HD Tourpak. We both have them now and the wife keeps hers on most of the time. It's her pocketbook.
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From: tomball tx
have taken trips to memphis tenn.from houston tx,5 day trip,and lots of 2-3 day trips to hill country,07 deluxe,loved every minute,so did wife.t-bags are the best i've seen or used,need to change pass.seat to large touring one,and pack light if she'll let u,
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From: Irvine, Orange County, Ca
We use a Saddleman bag (http://www.saddlemen.com/store/index...oducts_id=4441). Got it off ebay for about $120? It'll hold plenty for 2 for a 2-3 day trip. But it sounds like you may be an "over-packer" and if so, you may want a bigger bag. We also have the deluxe saddlebags on the bike to use for anything we need more often.
I agree with Tuna above...get the bigger passenger pillion. It's MUCH softer and wider and is actually useable. The rack will hold the bag just fine.
The Deluxe will work just fine for the 2 of you for a weekned trip. No need to rent a different bike and take a financial hit when you already have the perfect bike! If anything, use this trip to talk your wife into wanting her own bike for the next trip!
I agree with Tuna above...get the bigger passenger pillion. It's MUCH softer and wider and is actually useable. The rack will hold the bag just fine.
The Deluxe will work just fine for the 2 of you for a weekned trip. No need to rent a different bike and take a financial hit when you already have the perfect bike! If anything, use this trip to talk your wife into wanting her own bike for the next trip!
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