Luggage rack and bag option
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Luggage rack and bag option
Well I thought I'd ask the experts......all of you. My wife and I did an overnighter this week and not sure if any of your wives are anything like mine but she has to pack the luggage just to go one night. Anyhow I figured quickly it was not to bad since I knew she couldn't buy anything when we got to where we were going because of no room. Anyhow she wants more space and I'm all for it however a tourpack is rather pricey so I was thinking luggage rack/leather bag. What are my options? I want a luggage rack that removes as easy as my current backrest and a good size bag I can strap to the luggage rack and easily remove and carry it into the room I plan on doing my business in.
Any help or ideas would be apreciated. What works well and what sucks so I don't make the same costly mistake.
Any help or ideas would be apreciated. What works well and what sucks so I don't make the same costly mistake.
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I have the HD luggage rack and backrest that is one piece. It attaches and detaches in about 30 seconds. I also have a T-Bags Route 66 bag that I put on when traveling. This bag has wheels and the pull up handle. Nice setup.
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Nope. That rack is separate from the backrest. That rack that you're talking about has the V on the sides and will gouge your saddle bag lids.
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You are correct, yours looked like mine in the pic. As long as you're aware of the V and don't push the saddlebag cover against the V it's not an issue. Mine's been on for almost 3 years and no issues with the saddlebag covers.
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Many options for luggage racks, attached to backrest so comes off nice and clean when you remove the backrest. I would first pick a bag. I use the kuryakyn Full dresser bag and would buy it all over again 4 years later. It has 2 inner plastic shelfs that helps the bag keep its shape and clothes don't get wrinkled, the top is collaspable if you don't need it that big. i rarely do need the top except to put my leather in it mid day when it warms up. The biggest plus for me that I found after i started using it was the hard plastic liner. The bag doesn't sag done over the luggage rack so I can get away with using a small luggage rack. I opted for the stealth rack its small I like the looks and it works great.
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The T-Bags don't sag either. Also, make sure that the bag that you choose has a permanently attached rain cover.
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BTW where in OK are you? Grew up in OKC.
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