breakout storage... is there any?
Road Master
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From: PA
You could do what this guy did. Be sure to go to that last picture, too.
http://charlotte.craigslist.org/mcy/4357489606.html
http://charlotte.craigslist.org/mcy/4357489606.html
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From: Lethbridge, Alberta Canada
Kuryakyn makea nice, moderate size tank bag that attaches magnetically, with a provided special soft cloth between the fuel tank and the tank bag (The magnets function through the cloth layer just fine).
I have been using one on my previous bike for about a year. If you keep the special cloth reasonably clean (don't put it down on dirty pavement), you won't scratch the tank.
It holds to the tank well enough that it never slides or falls off, even at high speeds.
It has a map compartment on top with a clear window in it. It subdivides into 2 layers internally, either one acceessible directly by unzipping its zipper. It also has another zipper that expands the bottom compartment vertically for when you need a little more dpeth inside. It allows undisturbed eaccess to the gas cap. It is small enough to be inconspicuous but large enough to be useful, and being mounted on the tank versus down low like a swingarm bag, it stays clean and dry. Also comes with a waterproof cover.
It's one of the greater inventions ever.
Jim G
I have been using one on my previous bike for about a year. If you keep the special cloth reasonably clean (don't put it down on dirty pavement), you won't scratch the tank.
It holds to the tank well enough that it never slides or falls off, even at high speeds.
It has a map compartment on top with a clear window in it. It subdivides into 2 layers internally, either one acceessible directly by unzipping its zipper. It also has another zipper that expands the bottom compartment vertically for when you need a little more dpeth inside. It allows undisturbed eaccess to the gas cap. It is small enough to be inconspicuous but large enough to be useful, and being mounted on the tank versus down low like a swingarm bag, it stays clean and dry. Also comes with a waterproof cover.
It's one of the greater inventions ever.
Jim G
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Jim G
I've got the same dilemma. I don't want to put any bag on the bike. I just use a single strap bag I carry that work gave me if I'm needing storage. Problem I have if I ride two up on a trip some where with the misses then I'm screwed as the misses has massive F size bolt ons so she can't even use a back pack....but you know what, I don't give a **** in those times because ***** make everything just fine
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I've got the same dilemma. I don't want to put any bag on the bike. I just use a single strap bag I carry that work gave me if I'm needing storage. Problem I have if I ride two up on a trip some where with the misses then I'm screwed as the misses has massive F size bolt ons so she can't even use a back pack....but you know what, I don't give a **** in those times because ***** make everything just fine
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Sorry for the thread hijack, but you can sometimes get some ideas from other fella's bikes...
Last edited by BlessedHellride; Mar 5, 2014 at 01:08 PM.
She's almost as tall as me so they are more of a comfortable neck brace
1st Gear
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From: Saint Joseph, MI
Too Old for Bags? Im 27 and I love the saddlebags! The official Harley Detatchable saddlebags for the breakout look really good on the bike in my Opinion. They literally come off in 10 Seconds and your rolling normal. The only problem is there really Expensive$$. I get the look your going for but when your riding with your buddy's and they need a place to stash there jacket or other misc BS you are the Man! Just my 2cents
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As far as the engine goes, I don't believe it causes any airflow issue there either. It doesn't seem any worse than some of those chin spoilers in my opinion.
