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Old May 4, 2011 | 12:24 AM
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I work at a dealership and I am currently looking for opinions from people who own the sportster solo luggage rack for a little project I'm doing. "What do you think of it? In your opinions...Does this product meet your expectation? Why or Why not?" I appreciate your help in this project.

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I had a Motherwell rack on an earlier Sportster and it looked great IMHO, functioned well with a roll bag for short trips although limited by length in bag space.
 

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I have a solo rack on my Nightster and I like it, it contours with the rear fender and works well to carry my lunch box for work.
 
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Old May 4, 2011 | 09:01 AM
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I think $180 for it is just insane !! I was going to put it on my iron but I just got the Licks solo bag instead ...
 
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The style is nice but the price is outrageous. I went for the rack that mounts with the sissy bar. If I take long rides I throw on the comfy 2-up seat with the sissy bar giving me all kinds of room to carry bags.
 
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Originally Posted by Mr Mojo Risin
The style is nice but the price is outrageous. I went for the rack that mounts with the sissy bar. If I take long rides I throw on the comfy 2-up seat with the sissy bar giving me all kinds of room to carry bags.
 
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Thank you every one for your input. I am looking to hear from folks who actually own the product. I specifically want to know how the product is functioning, as it is detachable. Do you guys ever remove it? How was it to install?
 
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The Licks Solo bag is a nice choice. I'm trying to get it in our dealership.
 

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Hello, Kruella. I do own one. It is "detachable" if you want to spend a considerable amount of time trying to snap it off.

It is very useful to have a travel bag behind you (although Harley does not seem to make a good one for that purpose, certainly not as good as the cylindrical bags Biker's Friend makes).
 
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I have two of 'em. One I bought used and the other I got at an employee's discount when I worked at a dealer. Love the style and sturdiness. They go on and off in about 20-30 seconds (after the initial learning experience, which took 45 seconds). Much better than saddlebags that scratch your paint/chrome! The OL's bike has a trunk now, so she never uses hers any more. Before, she used it constantly for purse, overnight bag, etc. I haven't used the other, yet. My Sportster has a two up saddle. I bought it to mount a trunk to, but I think I like the Harley mount intended for a sport tour pack better. One day, I may powder coat it black just for the fun of it.
I hope you find your dealership employment enjoyable and it works well for you.
 
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