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?

 

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

 

Use both, carry more ****.

 

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.

 

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.

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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.

 

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

 

If you set it on the seat you can use it as a back rest.

 

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.