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Aug 11, 2012 | 08:36 AM

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luggage strapdown

I am taking a solo trip on my streetglide and trying to decide whether to strap my lugguge bag to the sissy bar/luggage rack (facing rearward) or strap to the sissy bar/rear seat. I think I would have better handling with the luggage in the rear seat position, but I have a back rest already and like the looks of it strapped on luggage rack....

Y'all have a preference?

Aug 11, 2012 | 08:59 AM

stuart1270

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As long as you strap it down so it does not move or fall off you should be OK either way. The more straps the better IMHO

Aug 11, 2012 | 09:02 AM

Mickey D

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Use both, carry more ****.

Aug 11, 2012 | 09:09 AM

NETacomaFatboy

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I use the passenger seat. Better to have the wieght on the bike, then to hang off my cargo rack way in the back. Just me though.

Aug 11, 2012 | 12:22 PM

EricD10563

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I attach the HD passenger grab rail to my bike for trips it makes for a really good tie down point. Makes for a nice backrest too and keeps your center of gravity low. It's also easy to remove when I'm back from my trip.

http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...0&default=none

Aug 12, 2012 | 07:17 AM

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Thanks, thinking I'll start off with the luggage hanging off the sissy bar/luggage rack. I figure if ultras can have the huge trunk, then my luggage should not be much different in terms of weight distribution.

Aug 12, 2012 | 09:04 PM

Junior in NE

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I put mine on the luggage rack, and don't notice any difference in handling.

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Aug 12, 2012 | 09:53 PM

Troubleman

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When I'm solo, I put the T-bag on the passenger seat, and my sleeping bag on the rack. I can put water bottles and other stuff in side pouches of T-bag that I can reach while riding.