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[Ghost Rider]

Good point!!! Something I noticed was the stress that was put on the hinges and tourpak in that area w/a load on it. You either want to take it off before opening tourpak or support the weight with your hand (or assistance from someone else) while opening it.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

Sorry Gary, I have to say this.  It sounds like you could use some new tour-pak hinges.  I think Don has found some that will cure that problem.   

[Fired00d]

Sorry Gary, I have to say this.  It sounds like you could use some new tour-pak hinges.  I think Don has found some that will cure that problem.   

Oh hell no!!!! I'd be even more upset that chrome hinges were damaged along w/the tourpak.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[porthole]

My only complaint was I had issues keeping the rain cover from blowing off.  It gave the appearace that I was pulling a chute behind me.  

forgot about that I had the same problem. Ended up putting one of those spider web bungies over it to keep air from getting under it.

Put the bag on the other way.

They may have improved that on the new bags.

Mine still has it.

[HogBreath]

What is everyone else going to eat??    

Ever heard of Oscar Meyer???

[Trapperdog]

Any one seen or used the new lighted rack?

[sanjoseduke]

Howie

When I first got my 06 seuc I was preparing for a 6 week trip with Wanda and made some almost fatal mistakes packing. First I pushed the tour pack 4 inches back. Second I way overloaded the aftermarket tour pack bag's. When we took off for Cripple Creek, there was too much weight hanging too far back which made the front end so light it was easy to pull the front wheel off the ground when you got on it. 100 miles down the road we stopped at a UPS store and shipped 1/2 of the gear to the Hotel in Cripple Creek. I also rearrange the load so all the heavy stuff like tools and oil were in the bottom of the saddle bags. We have since decided to pack as light as possible and if we need something we buy it along the way.

Say hi to Binx

Duke

[Hoist!]

Howie

When I first got my 06 seuc I was preparing for a 6 week trip with Wanda and made some almost fatal mistakes packing. First I pushed the tour pack 4 inches back. Second I way overloaded the aftermarket tour pack bag's. When we took off for Cripple Creek, there was too much weight hanging too far back which made the front end so light it was easy to pull the front wheel off the ground when you got on it. 100 miles down the road we stopped at a UPS store and shipped 1/2 of the gear to the Hotel in Cripple Creek. I also rearrange the load so all the heavy stuff like tools and oil were in the bottom of the saddle bags. We have since decided to pack as light as possible and if we need something we buy it along the way.

Say hi to Binx

Duke

Hey Duke, how ya doing? Nice to hear from ya!

Thanks for the tips. I already have the TP too far back and will be moving it to the most forward postion this weekend. Not only will it be setup better for Binx's comfort that way, it'll move the COV forward too. I try to keep the heavier things packed as low I can on the bike, and keep the lighter things higher. Regardless, I well exceed the stated weight limits. I fixed that by removing the stupid stickers from the rack and TP!

I hope you guys are doing well, and Wanda's feeling better. Take care Duke!

Hoist!

[sanjoseduke]

Howie

Great Idea "remove the stickers" why didn't I think of that?
We just got back from a great 2 week trip to Sedona and beyond.
Wanda's fine now.

Ride safe

Duke

[Trapperdog]

Howie

 100 miles down the road we stopped at a UPS store and shipped 1/2 of the gear to the Hotel in Cripple Creek.
Say hi to Binx

Duke

My better half works for Fed Ex and says alot of seasoned travelers ship fresh clothes to one of their destinations and upon arrival, ship the dirty clothes home. I asksd her about shipping new jugs and gaskets, she didn't laugh

[SBB]

My better half works for Fed Ex and says alot of seasoned travelers ship fresh clothes to one of their destinations and upon arrival, ship the dirty clothes home. I asksd her about shipping new jugs and gaskets, she didn't laugh

Now that's funny!

 

[Rooster]

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!

Howie, this one looks good to. I see the attachments look like a easy hookup, on and off and that is important for in and out of motels every night and looks like the loops on top would be great to spider net your leathers on when it gets to hot to wear them. Good luck in your choice. Wish I had seen that one before I made my choice.

[sawyerghost]

A friend gave me his Nylon Roll Bag that you have listed. Never used it yet, however it looks like it would do well.
I think I would put a bungee around it for extra protection of falling off. ( Velcro fasteners)
I do have and have used quite often the Decker Supreme, It works great, especially if you take out the pads, you have a lot of room, and it is easy to put on and take off.
I also looked at the Kury bags, but they do weigh a lot empty.
So for the long trip, I would go the Decker Supreme by T-Bags.

[MUFFMAN]

Got rid of my Kuryakyn Leather bag last week. Good looking bag, well built but the thing weighs a lot and really didn't hold a lot. Got the Road Ready Medium when I was down in Lake George. Easy fasten points and the D rings on top are great for clipping your helmet to when not needed.THE MUFFMAN

[porthole]

Got the Road Ready Medium when I was down in Lake George.

Glenn and I each got road ready bags, me the tourpak one and he got the big oval shaped bag that fits in front of the tourpak.

Did I card your bike there I dropped at least a dozen on bikes, and I know at least one from Ontario, near the fence line on the water side.

[MUFFMAN]

Glenn and I each got road ready bags, me the tourpak one and he got the big oval shaped bag that fits in front of the tourpak.

Did I card your bike there I dropped at least a dozen on bikes, and I know at least one from Ontario, near the fence line on the water side.

No, Actually I met you at the base of Whiteface Mountain. You & Jim came over from the other side of the road. I've got the red jester with the LED shift linkage.  On a side note the Roads Ready bags really fit the luggage rack well, don't they.?