Luggage weights
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We need to also consider lateral load on a tour pack when caring a passenger. I don't have any idea how much that would be. I guess it would depend on how much a passenger leans back.
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My wife and I travel from Florida through the Smoky Mountains every year. We hit the road for a couple of weeks with slip in bags and a back pack I modified to fit on the tour pak rack. The back pack expands as we accumulate stuff. I also put a little bungie net on the back of the pack for things like my hat, mama's comb, or water bottles for quick access. I did cut the shoulder straps and anything else non essential from the pack so it's duty is limited to the bike or as a carry bag with only the side or top carrying handle. I love the set up and can't see spending a couple hundred bucks for something that does the same thing. I keep my half cover in the middle pocket which leave the main compartment and small outter compartment free for other items.
The back pack snaps in place with four adjustable straps and in my opinon, is more stable than any other T-Bag I've seen. I'm hooked. I attached a few photos, I know it looks a bit getto but who the heck cares. This bags goes on in about 30 seconds and off in 5 seconds. No, I don't carry my iPhone in the net, just covering my last name on the pack. Hope this helps someone.
If you don't mind the color tan, US Cav has them for 39.99 plus shipping. http://www.uscav.com/Productinfo.asp...8654&TabID=548
The back pack snaps in place with four adjustable straps and in my opinon, is more stable than any other T-Bag I've seen. I'm hooked. I attached a few photos, I know it looks a bit getto but who the heck cares. This bags goes on in about 30 seconds and off in 5 seconds. No, I don't carry my iPhone in the net, just covering my last name on the pack. Hope this helps someone.
If you don't mind the color tan, US Cav has them for 39.99 plus shipping. http://www.uscav.com/Productinfo.asp...8654&TabID=548
Last edited by CSMHOG; Jul 25, 2010 at 06:57 AM. Reason: Update
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The Saddle bags are more stable than the tour pack but the OEM only recommends 20 lbs for 2009 models and newer, 15 lbs for earlier models. Really, you can get more in the saddle bags though, as stated earlier, the lower you place the weight, the better off and more stable you are.
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