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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 03:42 PM
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Hi guys,
New to forum, and 1st thread, need help.
Next month im taking a trip from houston to panama beach fla. Heres my prob. I have a new 09 elect glide classic. It has the trunk, but no rack, and i truely dont want to add one. What im looking for is a bag, that will sit in in passengers seat. I cant seem to find one large enough to hold squat.and suggestions? Thanks in advance.

oh btw, this formun rocks! got some compression shorts today simply because of another thread i read on here yesterday! NO NOT GAY! lol
 
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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 04:03 PM
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Here are some options for you:

Kuryakyn Ultra Tour Bag

Kuryakyn GranTour Bag

H-D Multi-Fit Touring Luggage System with Day Bag

H-D Passenger Pillion-Mounted Ultra Touring Bag

Have a fun [and safe] ride!
 
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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 04:23 PM
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You must be taking your stamp collection along.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 04:25 PM
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I use "Water-proof Duffel Bags". I bought a set of three from Walmart for $40. They were in the camping gear section. FWIW the largest one is huge (80ltrs).
I bought them for hauling camping gear, clothes, etc they work great.

Here's a link to similar products to give you an idea. Waterproof Bags
 
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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 06:35 PM
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You don't need any of that Over priced Harley chit

go get a waterproof Hikers backpack and bungee it to the rear seat if your not riding 2 up

They will hold tons of crap
 
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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 08:15 PM
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Default thanks all!

As for the over priced harley crap, you got that right!hell i would bungee a 50 gal leaf bag before i gave them $200. for 1 of their $50.00 bags
 
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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by butta-bing
Hi guys,
New to forum, and 1st thread, need help.
Next month im taking a trip from houston to panama beach fla. Heres my prob. I have a new 09 elect glide classic. It has the trunk, but no rack, and i truely dont want to add one. What im looking for is a bag, that will sit in in passengers seat. I cant seem to find one large enough to hold squat.and suggestions? Thanks in advance.

oh btw, this formun rocks! got some compression shorts today simply because of another thread i read on here yesterday! NO NOT GAY! lol
Welcome to the Forum, From El Paso, Tx.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 08:26 PM
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I use a cheap one thats not even waterproof, but it turns waterproof when I put it in a garbage bag.
 
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