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Custom Vehicle Discussions => 1999 FXR2/1999 FXR3/2000 FXR4 => Topic started by: Alien on August 24, 2013, 01:47:48 PM

Title: Bags
Post by: Alien on August 24, 2013, 01:47:48 PM

My other bike is a road glide so I am used to having some place to put stuff. I don't think I am going to put saddlebags on but looking for suggestions for a good backrest/luggage rack bag that could hold a few tools, couple of pairs of glasses, a sweatshirt?

What have you guys used and how is it working for you?

Title: Re: Bags
Post by: Alien on August 26, 2013, 07:38:05 AM

anybody?

Title: Re: Bags
Post by: Buy early on August 26, 2013, 09:02:33 AM

http://www.bossbags.com/trunkbags.html (http://www.bossbags.com/trunkbags.html)

Check out Boss bags. Have their saddlebags on my WG2. They are very well made bags. Think you would like them.

Title: Re: Bags
Post by: Alien on August 26, 2013, 03:48:49 PM

Thank you very much for the reply and those look nice (and expensive). Would like to see some nylon or cordura alternatives?

Title: Re: Bags
Post by: curmudgeon on September 02, 2013, 07:21:40 AM

I've had several tailbags and saddlerolls. I like the T-bag TBU650 best for what you describe. Very durable, versatile, and holds a lot more than it looks. I carry a couple of pair of sunglasses, water bottle, jacket, gloves, tools and more.
 http://www.tbags.com/detail.aspx?ID=13&SelectedCat=2

Also check out AllAmerican Riders products. Good quality, made in USA.

Title: Re: Bags
Post by: hdfxr3 on September 15, 2013, 01:37:11 PM

i get any t-bags and mount them on luggage rack..when you get where you are going..yank em off or leave on for backrest!

Title: Re: Bags
Post by: boomie on December 06, 2013, 03:50:20 PM

  I use a Swedish military back pack with a leather bottom straped to the sissy bar; adds back support. Usually at a army navy store.

Title: Re: Bags
Post by: hellesjo on February 11, 2014, 08:14:06 AM

Another swedish way:) lejonkulan.com

Great quality bags and pretty big.

Title: Re: Bags
Post by: Skidrowe on October 08, 2014, 06:27:13 PM

For people looking for bags for their FXR*, I went with bags from from http://www.leatherworksinc.com/112-leather-saddlebags/ (http://www.leatherworksinc.com/112-leather-saddlebags/)

(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s220/rev_martin4/Motorcycles/IMG_1998.jpg)
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s220/rev_martin4/Motorcycles/IMG_2000.jpg)

-Skid[/QUOTE]

Title: Re: Bags
Post by: sadunbar on October 08, 2014, 07:13:19 PM

Quote from: Skidrowe on October 08, 2014, 06:27:13 PM

For people looking for bags for their FXR*, I went with bags from from http://www.leatherworksinc.com/112-leather-saddlebags/ (http://www.leatherworksinc.com/112-leather-saddlebags/)

(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s220/rev_martin4/Motorcycles/IMG_1998.jpg)
(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s220/rev_martin4/Motorcycles/IMG_2000.jpg)

-Skid

[/quote]

Looks great!

What mounting system did you utilize?

Title: Re: Bags
Post by: Trimster on October 08, 2014, 07:22:51 PM

Quote from: sadunbar on October 08, 2014, 07:13:19 PM

Looks great!

What mounting system did you utilize?

I am curious as well about the mounting system. They look great  :2vrolijk_21:

Title: Re: Bags
Post by: Skidrowe on October 09, 2014, 12:55:12 PM

I had to move the tail lights back and mounted them to the license plate.  Then I used the tail light hole and an existing one to mount the bracket with longer screws and a sleeve with a grooves to put the mounts on.  The bags had a hard plastic side on the inside that the brackets are mounted to so that the bags don't sag.  The brackets are nice because I can lock/unlock them and easily remove them by hand should the need arise (like when the bolts for the rear belt sprocket were backing out of the wheel on a ride). 

You can see the bracket here: http://www.leatherworksinc.com/leather-motorcycle-products/easy-brackets/ (http://www.leatherworksinc.com/leather-motorcycle-products/easy-brackets/)

-Skid