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[Air1]

Hoist,
I've got the Kur 4149 very good bag and has wheels too so it can serve as a airline roll aboard.
I looked at the two T-bags you mentioned, I was concerned they may block rear vision.
Also thought I may pack too much in them and the weight would cause spider cracking on the TP lid
 

[Hoist!]

Howie

I have the Dekker Supreme. Nice bag, good size and it has about 1.5 inches of foam padding all around, that is why it has that nice shape you see in the pictures. But all that foam does take up some room. Take the foam our and you can pack a lot more.

I got the bag for Deb when she flew to TN to meet me, found out it is awkward to carry for any distance with it packed.

Keep in mind, get the biggest bag, load it up and you will feel a significant difference in the way the bike feels and handles. The CoG jumps up quite a bit.

Personally I was thinking about my next bag having wheels like the Dekker roller, but it is big, and if you have the TP spoiler it hits (mentioned on their website).

You said 2.5 weeks for Sturgis. Is Binx going?

If you are traveling solo I would consider the back seat bag
http://www.t-bags.com/detail.aspx?ID=3&SelectedCat=4

Doubles as a back rest.

Thanks Duane, good info!

I'm going with Binx. That's the reason I want the largest TP rack bag possible now.

Hoist,
I've got the Kur 4149 very good bag and has wheels too so it can serve as a airline roll aboard.
I looked at the two T-bags you mentioned, I was concerned they may block rear vision.
Also thought I may pack too much in them and the weight would cause spider cracking on the TP lid
 

Thanks for the info. Will it mount OK on the Contoured TP rack? Like I said, I don't mind it overhanging, as long as it can mount properly. It's 17" wide and I measure 12.5" to the back of the rack. So 4,5" will overhang the rack in the rear. The Dekker Supreme is 14.5" wide. Still would overhang 2".

Hoist!

Hoist!

[porthole]

For my solo 12 day ride I planned on 4 days of "clean-dirty" clothes, hitting the cleaners on the 5th day.

The caveat to that is that we had no laundry facilities at the motel in Maggie Valley, no one there knew where a laundry was and the the 8 laundromats listed in the GPS where either non existent, out of business or a "business address" and not the actual location.

The laundromat I finally found was not listed and was by luck that I did find it. And I was doing laundry while the gang was having a fine dinner

[Fired00d]

Howie,
I've got the Dekker Supreme also, but I have the larger rack. Works fine and as Duane stated it has the solid built sides (foam) which help keep its shape. Also as Duane mentioned it will definitely change the COG. Other then that it works well and I haven't had any problems w/it.

I notice you keep mention about not being concerned about hangover and you may have already considered this, but with hanging over the rack there is the potential of rubbing on the tourpak itself. Would hate for you to rub the paint off.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[Hoist!]

Howie,
I've got the Dekker Supreme also, but I have the larger rack. Works fine and as Duane stated it has the solid built sides (foam) which help keep its shape. Also as Duane mentioned it will definitely change the COG. Other then that it works well and I haven't had any problems w/it.

I notice you keep mention about not being concerned about hangover and you may have already considered this, but with hanging over the rack there is the potential of rubbing on the tourpak itself. Would hate for you to rub the paint off.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

I have the TP spoiler on, so it can only rub on that. Would prfer as little as possible of course. That's why the Dakota looks pretty promising.

Hoist!

[Hoist!]

I looked at the Road Ready again. The largest one isn't too bad it's RBL 13"x10"22". Is this the one you guys were using. We get a discount from these guys too right. Who do we order it from. Might be worth trying for a hunndred bucks. Didn't want to experiment at over 200 bucks though.

Hoist!

[Hoist!]

Willie and Max MCS100 - Switchback Main Bag, Bag Measurements - 20" wide x 11.25" high x 11.25" deep.

Hoist!

[REGGAB]

Which bag do you have?

Hoist!

Expandable Luggage Rack Duffel Bag
91753-92
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/gma_product.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441844395&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302286945&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2534374302286945&bmUID=1210877388311&bmLocale=en_US

[HWYMAN1]

Howie,
have you checked out this saddelman bag?
http://www.saddlemen.com/touring-TR3300DE/touring-TR3300DE.html
john (fits in and out of tourpak)

[Hoist!]

I just did John, thanks!

I believe I've found my new bag. How about this one. New for '08 from TBag. The Roller Dekker, Dimensions: 27” W x 11”H x 15”D Capacity: 1.5 cu. ft. Nice looking bag, but I'll need some 3M film or something to protect the paint on the TP Spoiler. This thing looks great though. And the storage capacity doesn't include the 3 compartments on top. That adds to their stated storage capacity. What do ya'll think of this one?

Hoist!

[REGGAB]

I just did John, thanks!

I believe I've found my new bag. How about this one. New for '08 from TBag. The Roller Dekker, Dimensions: 27” W x 11”H x 15”D Capacity: 1.5 cu. ft. Nice looking bag, but I'll need some 3M film or something to protect the paint on the TP Spoiler. This thing looks great though. And the storage capacity doesn't include the 3 compartments on top. That adds to their stated storage capacity. What do ya'll think of this one?

Hoist!

KEWL!   

[Hoist!]

Check this thing out. Seems to have everything you'd want in a bag. The Dakota is higher storage capacity, but the sides will overhang the rack, and sag. This one won't and has almost as much storage.

http://www.t-bags.com/Detail.aspx?ID=85&selectedcat=9

Hoist!

[flyingwillie]

I looked at the Road Ready again. The largest one isn't too bad it's RBL 13"x10"22". Is this the one you guys were using. We get a discount from these guys too right. Who do we order it from. Might be worth trying for a hunndred bucks. Didn't want to experiment at over 200 bucks though.

Hoist!

Hoist, I also have the RoadReady and love it. Attaches in seconds and has lots of side pockets for stuff.  It's also light and waterproof.  Be careful with some of the heavy options you are looking at that you don't get too top heavy.
Hell, soon you will have fairings and everything!!

[Hoist!]

Hoist, I also have the RoadReady and love it. Attaches in seconds and has lots of side pockets for stuff.  It's also light and waterproof.  Be careful with some of the heavy options you are looking at that you don't get too top heavy.
Hell, soon you will have fairings and everything!!

Thanks Warren! Nice to hear from ya. TBag told me that it's the lightest and largest bag of that type available. It's construction would make it heavier than the Road Ready. But as bags go, it's comparing apples to oranges. There's a lot of flexibility with the Roller Dekker, and can even be used as a carry on bag. The built in wheels are nice too.

And congrats on making Elite too!

Hoist!

[REGGAB]

Check this thing out. Seems to have everything you'd want in a bag. The Dakota is higher storage capacity, but the sides will overhang the rack, and sag. This one won't and has almost as much storage.

http://www.t-bags.com/Detail.aspx?ID=85&selectedcat=9

Hoist!

Like I said......KEWL.......but after looking at the dimensions, Howie, do you think your TP rack is robust/wide enough to accomodate the 27" width of this footloc.......I mean luggage?