Softail Deluxe Storage -without saddle bags
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Tourer
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From: Colorado
Softail Deluxe Storage -without saddle bags
I am the proud owner of a new Softail Deluxe and I am looking at on board storage options.
I love the lines of my bike and I am thinking of not adding saddle bags at this time.
For normal riding I should be able to get by with a fork bag and a roll bag for the back fender rack (for rain suit, heaver gloves, jacket).
Anyone else done this and how did it work out?
Anyone have use a roll bag (Saddleman) or similar on your rack?
I love the lines of my bike and I am thinking of not adding saddle bags at this time.
For normal riding I should be able to get by with a fork bag and a roll bag for the back fender rack (for rain suit, heaver gloves, jacket).
Anyone else done this and how did it work out?
Anyone have use a roll bag (Saddleman) or similar on your rack?
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Eastern North Carolina
Like you, I started out not wanting to add bags. For my needs I quickly discovered that if I stopped at a store and bought something I'd have to carry it myself and that wasn't going to work. I ended up buying the nostalgia bags specifically because they weren't too large and you could still see the softail "line" while having the benefit of having a place to put stuff. I've been pleased with mine. Only problem I have with them is a little more work cleaning the white walls. Good luck with that beautiful ride. 
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2012
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From: Florida
The biker friend
Keep the slim profile of the bike without saddle bags. The Bikers Friend can sit on either side of the sissy bar or even without a sissy bar. Plenty of storage. Quick to remove and can act as a travel bag and mounted behind the rider gives you great back support.
http://bikersfriend.com/
That's it in my signature.
http://bikersfriend.com/
That's it in my signature.
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Long Island N.Y.
I have a stripped down heritage softail classic with no saddlebags (this is how I got mine pre-owned) To maintain the look of no bags while still being able to carry essentials like you mentioned above plus tools, I opted for a 5in width leatherworks swing arm bag and a teardrop tool box. The swingarm bag is surprisingly roomy and now I have a dedicated area just for tools.
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Joined: Apr 2013
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From: North Carolina
I was the same way, swore no bags on my deluxe. broke down and installed them saturday morning, rode the last two days with them. I will NEVER get rid of them, frigging different experience all together riding and actually being able to store things!
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Road Master
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: Texas
Leatherworks swingarm bag all the time along with a small roll toolbag.
This handles daily needs.
Small Soft leather round bag sometimes or this http://www.lazyrider.com/lazy_rider_bag_description.asp for overnight / couple days.
When really traveling an old allice pack and throw over saddlebags.
This handles daily needs.
Small Soft leather round bag sometimes or this http://www.lazyrider.com/lazy_rider_bag_description.asp for overnight / couple days.
When really traveling an old allice pack and throw over saddlebags.
Road Captain
Joined: May 2011
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From: Republic of Tejas
I have never said that I won't being adding bags but have made it a year w/o bags. I have a windshield on my bike and it has been very helpful. When not wearign my jacket I roll it up and place it behind the windshield. Since I take my iPad to work daily I place it in a small bag that I strap on the rear rack or slide it behind the windshield and sets above the headlight. As far as picking up stuff up at the store I have a bungee I leave it on the bike that I can strap on the rack.