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Old Aug 29, 2023 | 08:23 AM
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I need an advise in a left swingarm bag for my sportster 48, I am doing a big trip UK to Portugal passing in France and Spain. I need a bag enough to have a small jerrycan (Because I have a 48) and some tools, main condition is that don’t bankrupt me!
 
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Swingarm bags are to small for a jerry can. JMO
Get a set of throw overs or something you can strap to a sissy bar.
 
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Swingarm bags are to small for a jerry can. JMO
Get a set of throw overs or something you can strap to a sissy bar.
Is only a 2L

 
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What is the setup you have already to carry your clothes and stuff?
 
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What is the setup you have already to carry your clothes and stuff?
Sissy bar - 5.11 Rush LBD Lima Bag and sleeping Bag.

Backpack - Savotta Jääkäri S backpack (I use this to carry tools and a big jerry can) I want to replace it for something in the bike.
 

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I have this tool kit I carry but I have fixed saddlebags on my bike. I also have room for a small inflator and puncture repair kit that is a bit shorter and a bit wider than the toolkit.

The toolkit would probably go in the bottom of your backpack.



 
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Old Aug 29, 2023 | 12:27 PM
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You could always utilize the front of the bike. Like on this popular TV show in the late 60s back in the States.


 
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I thought about saddlebags but no space because of my exhaust
 
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got a Viking bag…. I think it was even under 100 bucks. Just google Viking swing arm bag. It’s not the best fitting, I think I should have hard mounted it. Good enough for the Sporty though.
 
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