Crossbones bags/luggage help

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Mar 20, 2011 | 10:29 AM

ppalmerjr

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Crossbones bags/luggage help

When I bought my crossbones, I never thought I'd be planning a 4 day trip but I am. If I would of new I'd be riding longer trips I probably would of bought a street glide

but o well....it is what it is at this point.

Anyways, I currently only have a solo garageworks back and needless to say this isn't going to do the job.

I was wondering what you've guys done out there as far as sissy bar bags on the crossbones. It looks as though there are some really nice sissy bar bags but from what I'm reading....you can't use them unless you have a luggage rack and I can't find a luggage rack for the bike. I currently have the HD sissybar with pad.

Any input for a solution into this would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks as always and SAFE RIDING!

Mar 20, 2011 | 10:58 AM

Greg755

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Are you taking a passenger? If not you can set the bag on the pillion. Saw a nice duffel with a back rest on one of the ads here...
I have strapped ones to my bar without a luggage rack, just secure it good and make sure there is now decorations on it that will scratch the fender...

Mar 20, 2011 | 10:59 AM

dgdamore

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I used to use a T-Bag on an old wideglide without a luggage rack. No reason why you need a luggage rack.

Mar 20, 2011 | 11:02 AM

ppalmerjr

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg755

I'm not taking a passenger (the wifey) on this trip but I would like the capability of putting it on the pillion or only on the sissy bar. I'm sure wifey will be coming on a trip later down the road where we will need storage also.

When you put the bag on without a luggage rack does it actually sit directly on the fender?

Mar 20, 2011 | 11:06 AM

Greg755

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Yes I put it on the fender.

Mar 20, 2011 | 11:15 AM

fdb2007

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Bag on the pillion secured to the sissy bar. Only 4 days, wife staying home, you should only need a small bag. Better yet buy clean drawers/socks on day 3 and throw the dirty away and then you don't need a bag at all. Live on the edge and leave the raingear at home.

Mar 20, 2011 | 05:00 PM

Dark Horse

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A T-bag fits over the sissy bar and on the pad well. Roll up a sleeping bag real tight and you've got a great back rest.

Done two 6-day journeys like that.

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Mar 20, 2011 | 06:21 PM

El Chingon

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I been on 7 day trips on my X- Bones and taking another one next weekend from Chicago to Arizona. I strap a back pack to the rear fender but be sure to put a rag underneath to protect the paint.

Have a safe ride.