Carrying stuff
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Thanks olesalt, I think I'm going to get the fork bag or the windshield bag for those little things. For some trips that are just hours it would be nice to have saddlebags to at least carry water or if we pick something up at a store. I am leaning towards removable sissy bar with a tote bag and some throw overs from ebay. Oh, and I want a corbin seat with a backrest. Hubby says no, at least until he gets his bike. Yeah right.
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Oh, and I want a corbin seat with a backrest. Hubby says no, at least until he gets his bike. Yeah right.
Oh, and I want a corbin seat with a backrest. Hubby says no, at least until he gets his bike. Yeah right.
Thanks for the comments on my bike... the pipes are from Hooker and are called Troulblemakers...
Some really good ideas that have been posted here for you to consider.... remember though, adding weight to the bike changes the way it handles, so consider that when packing for a trip...
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girlierider, I am in the same predicament as you. I too do not want to add passenger pillion, back rests, etc. I am thinking of installing a motherwell solo luggage rack, it is about 52$ on ebay,(but it is not big and goes with the flow of the back fender) now to find a nice looking bag to attach to it. I alos saw a license plate bag in the HD catalog but it does not look very big. Keep us posted on what you figured out. I usually ride with dh and he has bags on his bike so I just put stuff in there, but I want to be prepared for when I do go out without him, or we need to take more things..
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I have the Motherwell and I like the look. I have the HD leather covered rigid bags but they change the look big time. I've ordered some detachable brackets so at least I can remove them for driving around town. I'm looking for a small roll bag for the motherwell rack also that I can keep the basics in for mid-range trips without having to put the big saddlebags on...I'll post here if I can find a good bag that works with this rack.
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Ole salts bags are Harley accessories. I have the same bags on my 1200 C and IMHO they are the best looking bags on a Sportster. Check with your local dealer. They're in the Harley accessory catalog under the Sportster section.
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I used a set of Willie and Max throwovers for raingear, maps, water, etc. The clothes went into a small sissybar slipover bag, and the rest I just bungeed to the sissybar rack and bag. I also had a separate toolbag wedged in that mess good and tight. I particularly liked the 15"x15" bungee net; real handy for holding my leathers when the temp went into the high red. Use your imagination; it will serve you well, and might even look good, too!
PS I've got the removable sissybar (pillion?), kinda worry about it dissappearing when I'm parked somewhere. My $.02 worth.
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PS I've got the removable sissybar (pillion?), kinda worry about it dissappearing when I'm parked somewhere. My $.02 worth.
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I keep a smal backpack rolled up and stashed in my tool roll. Hardly ever use it, but if needed I can carry a lot in it. I know I know, lots of folks say " a backpack on a bike!!??" Guess I don't care what anyone else thinks. I ride for ME!
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RE: Carrying stuff
I use a backpack for the time being, and a fork bag for the small stuff. I would like to get saddle bags, but I can't afford them right now. I don't see anything wrong with a backpack for the time being - just keep it as low as possible since the Sporty already has a high COG.
Went to http://motorcycle-luggage.com to find the bags that OLESALT has on, but couldn't find them.
Olesalt - which model do you have exactly (the one in the picture)?
I really like the look, but I couldn't find the right ones on that site.
Went to http://motorcycle-luggage.com to find the bags that OLESALT has on, but couldn't find them.
Olesalt - which model do you have exactly (the one in the picture)?
I really like the look, but I couldn't find the right ones on that site.
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RE: Carrying stuff
I went with the HD hard bags because I wanted to be able to lock them. I think they're fabulous. There was a post on here not to long ago by a guy who fabricated mounts for toupacs and was selling both really cheap. You might wanna do a search for that post.
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