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Old Mar 4, 2014 | 07:07 PM
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+1 for a solo swing arm bad with a hard mount!
 
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Old Mar 4, 2014 | 07:22 PM
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And another vote for a solo swing arm bag I've got one on my breakout and love it. I also wired in a 12v adapter so I can drop my phone in the bag and it will stay charged. Also, I've got a small tool bag in front of my voltage regulator that serves as a nice place to put the registration/insurance, and keeps a few tools handy and out of the way.
 

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Old Mar 4, 2014 | 08:10 PM
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And another vote for a solo swing arm bag I've got one on my breakout and love it. I also wired in a 12v adapter so I can drop my phone in the bag and it will stay charged. Also, I've got a small tool bag in front of my voltage regulator that serves as a nice place to put the registration/insurance, and keeps a few tools handy and out of the way.
interesting.... you have a pic of that bag by the regulator by any chance?
 
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Old Mar 4, 2014 | 08:13 PM
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as for the other suggestions... thanks, but i just cant. to me, saddlebags (even the single swingarm bag) is like putting a roof luggage rack on a rolls royce. different strokes for different folks.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2014 | 08:25 PM
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I also went with an aftermarket bag which was smaller the the harley bag. Thought it looked better. I also added a 12 volt supply inside for phone charging.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2014 | 08:50 PM
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I have the swingarm bag....like it so far. Resist the fanny pack if you can, there's no turning back once you've been seen wearing one
 
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Old Mar 4, 2014 | 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Doc John
Resist the fanny pack if you can, there's no turning back once you've been seen wearing one
i have left clear instructions with my family, that if the day comes that they catch me with one, end me. put me out of my misery.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2014 | 09:27 PM
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I like the swing arm bag. Big enough to put what I need in there
 
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I have a rocker, similar frame. I run with a leatherworks 5" wide swingarm bag. It's awesome. I even travel distance with it. Goes on and off in a couple minutes. They have one that is 3" wide also. When I travel distance, I add a bag that fits perfect over the headlight. The leatherworks bags can expand upward to hold more when traveling.
 
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Originally Posted by Microdoted
interesting.... you have a pic of that bag by the regulator by any chance?
This was taken last year before I started making any real changes to the bike, but you get the idea. I'll be in the garage tomorrow and get a better pic of it if you'd like..

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