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[1abastarsmda]

I saw in an old post that Hoist bought one of the bags I was looking at...the T-Bag Roller Dekker.  The other one I was looking at was the other Dekker bag...maybe Dekker Supreme or something.  Has anyone tried these bags on an 09.  It appears that the new luggage rack is smaller from front to rear.  I also want the biggest bag that I can get on there, and I would prefer something with a full opening top entry.  Both of the Dekker bags look exactly like what I want, but I'm concerned about the fit from front to rear.  The flat, lower section of the new racks is only a bit over 9".

Hoist, it appears that you were going ahead the the Roller Dekker.  If you did, do you know anyone local to you with an 09 or with the Air Wing Luggage Rack that you may be able to test it out on sometime to see if it will work on there?  Just an idea.  It looks like you and I had all the exact same bags in mind and we seemed to like what they had to offer in the same order.

[Hoist!]

I saw in an old post that Hoist bought one of the bags I was looking at...the T-Bag Roller Dekker.  The other one I was looking at was the other Dekker bag...maybe Dekker Supreme or something.  Has anyone tried these bags on an 09.  It appears that the new luggage rack is smaller from front to rear.  I also want the biggest bag that I can get on there, and I would prefer something with a full opening top entry.  Both of the Dekker bags look exactly like what I want, but I'm concerned about the fit from front to rear.  The flat, lower section of the new racks is only a bit over 9".

Hoist, it appears that you were going ahead the the Roller Dekker.  If you did, do you know anyone local to you with an 09 or with the Air Wing Luggage Rack that you may be able to test it out on sometime to see if it will work on there?  Just an idea.  It looks like you and I had all the exact same bags in mind and we seemed to like what they had to offer in the same order.

If it works on my Contour Luggage Rack, it'll surely work on your '09. Yours is larger than the Contour. I don't use the Premium Rack. I love the bag. A clip in each corner of the rack and off ya go. I like the convenience of it being more of a piece of carry-on luggage, than a bag after it's off. That's why I got that one. I'm happy with it. Between the KTP, the hard bags, and this thing, we're good to go anywhere!

But a fairing, we don't need no stinking fairing!!!

Hoist!

[1abastarsmda]

If it works on my Contour Luggage Rack, it'll surely work on your '09. Yours is larger than the Contour. I don't use the Premium Rack. I love the bag. A clip in each corner of the rack and off ya go. I like the convenience of it being more of a piece of carry-on luggage, than a bag after it's off. That's why I got that one. I'm happy with it. Between the KTP, the hard bags, and this thing, we're good to go anywhere!

But a fairing, we don't need no stinking fairing!!!

Hoist!

I just looked at the contoured rack and it doesn't have the rear raised up...just the front.  The Air Wing dips down in the middle and it raised at front and back.  Ideally, it looks like it's made to put the roll bag type of bag in there.  I figured I would have to put it in the lowest part of the rack at the rear, and then it would overlap the front most part of the rack, and the entire bag would be sitting at an angle that way...more so than what it would on yours.  Do you still think it would be okay on that rack?

[Hoist!]

I just looked at the contoured rack and it doesn't have the rear raised up...just the front.  The Air Wing dips down in the middle and it raised at front and back.  Ideally, it looks like it's made to put the roll bag type of bag in there.  I figured I would have to put it in the lowest part of the rack at the rear, and then it would overlap the front most part of the rack, and the entire bag would be sitting at an angle that way...more so than what it would on yours.  Do you still think it would be okay on that rack?

Didn't realize that. What a strange design.

Prolly designed to be used with Genuine HD Luggage, completely redesigned and patented for '09, to keep the aftermarket away!!!

The RD is a stiff bag. It won't conform to a dip like that. But if it fits withing the front and rear, it might be OK. But they say it's made for the Premium TP rack. I don't know if the Dekker Supreme will be much different.

Hoist!

[1abastarsmda]

Didn't realize that. What a strange design.

Prolly designed to be used with Genuine HD Luggage, completely redesigned and patented for '09, to keep the aftermarket away!!!

The RD is a stiff bag. It won't conform to a dip like that. But if it fits withing the front and rear, it might be OK. But they say it's made for the Premium TP rack. I don't know if the Dekker Supreme will be much different.

Hoist!

That's what has been keeping me from ordering one.  They really made it a small area and like you said, it's like they made it so the bags they make will fit.  I know someone with the Dekker Supreme, but I doubt that we will be in the same place with our bikes anytime soon for me to try his.  I don't know of anyone in my area that stocks bags at that price level.  I think I will start calling around to see if anyone does happen to stock them.  No better way than actually trying one of the bike.    Thanks!

[Hoist!]

That's what has been keeping me from ordering one.  They really made it a small area and like you said, it's like they made it so the bags they make will fit.  I know someone with the Dekker Supreme, but I doubt that we will be in the same place with our bikes anytime soon for me to try his.  I don't know of anyone in my area that stocks bags at that price level.  I think I will start calling around to see if anyone does happen to stock them.  No better way than actually trying one of the bike.    Thanks!

My rack has the rear raised up, not the front. Opposite what you said, but no dip in the middle, so that's no help to you. Here's a pic of the RD on my Countour rack from the rear. You can see it's pretty large in relation to the top of the TP, regardless of what rack you have. But it's gotta sit securely and you need to know that. I ordered mine from Jenni sight unseen. Don't think they're stocked at too many places. Look fort the biggest TBag dealer near you. Maybe they'll have em there.

Hoist!

[Hoist!]

Here's a lil closer. It's not a pic of the bag, so pardon the centering. I'm not that lame!!!

Hoist!

[1abastarsmda]

My rack has the rear raised up, not the front. Opposite what you said, but no dip in the middle, so that's no help to you. Here's a pic of the RD on my Countour rack from the rear. You can see it's pretty large in relation to the top of the TP, regardless of what rack you have. But it's gotta sit securely and you need to know that. I ordered mine from Jenni sight unseen. Don't think they're stocked at too many places. Look fort the biggest TBag dealer near you. Maybe they'll have em there.

Hoist!

Sorry about that.  I knew which end it was.  I guess I was talking from standing at the back of the bike and calling it the front. Never mind...I think you know what I mean and like you said, it still doesn't help me.  That is a nice big bag.  Exactly what I would like to have.  Was there any discount through Jenni?  I found the Dekker Supreme on ebay for $185, but not the rolling bag.  There was also another Dekker bag made by someone else, and it's very similar to the Dekker Supreme for about $50 less.

[Hoist!]

Sorry about that.  I knew which end it was.  I guess I was talking from standing at the back of the bike and calling it the front. Never mind...I think you know what I mean and like you said, it still doesn't help me.  That is a nice big bag.  Exactly what I would like to have.  Was there any discount through Jenni?  I found the Dekker Supreme on ebay for $185, but not the rolling bag.  There was also another Dekker bag made by someone else, and it's very similar to the Dekker Supreme for about $50 less.

Like everything else with her, 20% off list.

Hoist!

[1abastarsmda]

I just remembered that I placed a bid on a Dekker Supreme on ebay. I bid $98 and I am still high bidder, but it's under the reserve, so I don't think I have to worry about it.  The shipping is ridiculous ($45), so I doubt the bidding will go much higher with that amount for shipping.

[1abastarsmda]

Like everything else with her, 20% off list.

Hoist!

Then that's a pretty good price for that bag.  I wish I knew it would fit on mine.  I'm not buying one now until I figure out if one of those two will fit.

[Hoist!]

Then that's a pretty good price for that bag.  I wish I knew it would fit on mine.  I'm not buying one now until I figure out if one of those two will fit.

I've just been looking at some pics of '09's. Still after looking it's tough to call. Do you have a closeup of the rack? Looks like ya might be able to set it against the rear, and let it ride up a lil in the front if ya have to. It looks angled toward the front. Is it? Tough call without trying. Go to one of the IMS. TBag will be there and so will HD. You can see everything there! Maybe they'll even let ya bring the bag over to the bike to try out!

Hoist!

[1abastarsmda]

I won't be able to take the bike to the IMS...the one I'm going to is in Cleveland at the end of this month.  I don't think it will be riding weather, but it may give me a chance to see the bag.  Without the foam inserts, might there be some flexibility to the bag?  I really don't think that the way the rack is set up...I don't think it will work well at all.  I'm wondering if I am obligated to buy the bag I bid for on ebay.  If I have the high bid, but haven't met the reserve, the seller doesn't have to accept any offer, but can accept it if he wants to.  I can't find anything that says I have a choice in it at that point.  If he decides to accept my offer, I may be stuck with the Dekker Supreme.  At least then I could try it and if it doesn't work, back on ebay it goes.  I'm calling it quits for the night.  I need some shuteye.  Thanks again.

[LarryB]

Hoist, Love the garage but I gotta ask, Where's the fridge?

[1abastarsmda]

Hoist, hope you are still out there.  You may have an idea of an answer to this idea.

On that Roller Dekker you got, have you tried it without the side inserts?  The thought that I had was that if removing those inserts makes the bag flexible enough to make it fit, perhaps I could cut out some sections of the foam inserts to allow the bag to be stuffed down and sit flat on the bottom of the rack, while still maintaining the integrity of the rest of the bottom and the side supports.  I wouldn't think that would take much away at all in terms of storage space and I could actually custom fit it to my rack.  The 4 corners would still be intact.  I don't know how easy it would be to cut that stuff, but I'm sure I could figure it out.  At the same time, I don't want to spend that much on a bag and ruin it, if I can't actually make it work that way.