Touring Models Road King, Road King Custom, Road King Classic, Road Glide, Street Glide, Electra Glide, Electra Glide Classic, and Electra Glide Ultra Classic bikes.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Extra space suggestions???

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 8, 2010 | 08:44 PM
  #1  
hondo1's Avatar
hondo1
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 433
Likes: 1
From: Texas
Default Extra space suggestions???

On 4/24 am heading out for a 6 day ride. My '09 Road Glide is set up with a solo seat so my only storage will be the two saddlebags. Haven't done a test pack to see if I can get everything in two bags or not but know it will be tight.

Checked out the HD solo rack and with all the hardware I'm bumping $400. That seems a little steep but may be my only answer.

Anyone have any suggestions on how to carry a little extra gear without damaging the paint or spending a bloody fortune?
 
Reply
Old Apr 8, 2010 | 08:55 PM
  #2  
KoalaCowboy's Avatar
KoalaCowboy
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,345
Likes: 0
From: Metro Denver
Default

Do you have a small 'gym bag' that you could use to pack stuff? If so, get a decent towel at Wal-Mart that you can fold in half such that it will fit underneath your bag and over the fender so as to avoid rubmarks. Once you acquire that, get a couple of bungee cords and just strap it down good and tight.

Not the best solution, but it works.
 
Reply
Old Apr 8, 2010 | 09:09 PM
  #3  
piasspj's Avatar
piasspj
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 9,206
Likes: 372
From: Central Illinois, Between I-80 and I-74
Default

Back pack or get a suction cup pillion pad and strap a bag on top of it.
 
Reply
Old Apr 8, 2010 | 09:21 PM
  #4  
Punjabi Rider's Avatar
Punjabi Rider
Grand HDF Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 3,808
Likes: 285
From: Green Country Oklahoma
Default

Pack only for three days then do laundry at hotel or launder mat.Two saddle bags are enough to pack all you need and more use one for daily use items and other for gear and other necessities .
 
Reply
Old Apr 9, 2010 | 09:17 PM
  #5  
bigdumbnoitall00's Avatar
bigdumbnoitall00
Seasoned HDF Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 8,341
Likes: 714
Default

wear throw away clothes for the first couple days.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Dprintz
Touring Models
61
Mar 28, 2024 02:46 AM
rh627
Touring Models
20
Jul 7, 2018 03:57 PM
Jr Bob Dobbs
Dyna Glide Models
3
Apr 23, 2013 01:13 PM
sgnden
Touring Models
25
Aug 1, 2009 02:37 AM
jkgraham
Dyna Glide Models
6
Jun 1, 2009 09:05 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:47 PM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE