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[skull]

Has anyone put a front fork bag on the Deuce?  I got one for X-mas from the wife.  She got it in the Multi-Fit section of the HD Catalog (it is a Wide GLide Bag).  I went to attach it today and low and behold, there is nowhere to put the straps.  The filler panels around the light and in the risers do not leave any room to get a strap through.  

Man, and I thought I was going to start of 05' with somewhere to put a few things instead of jamming it all in my pockets.

Any suggestion (not saddlebags) to solve my problem?

Skull

[WFP]

I have mine on the risers (this is an older pic):

[WFP]

I Tried it here but didn't like it:

[WFP]

and one more...no closups:

[skull]

Thanks WFP.  

I tried mine on the downtube also and did not like it.  I even looked at doing it on the risers like yours, but once again, it did not look good.  I am trying to figure out why yours looks pretty good.  

What sixe bag is yours?  It looks to be 7 or 8 inches.  I have the Wide Glide bag that is 11 inches and when it is put above the light it looks goofy sticking out on both sides.  It is made to be put under as the bag is the same sidth as the forks.

I think I will just exchange it for a smaller bag and do what you did.  I can't make it out, is yours and HD bag or just misc?

Skull

[WFP]

Yes, it is the shorter HD one.  The wider one was too much...

/Bill

"http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/gma_product.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441844347&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302287879&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2534374302287879&bmUID=1105374162082&bmLocale=en_US

[110tHunDer]

and one more...no closups:

LOL, WFP!  You just snuck that one in there so we could see your Big Radius' again!  [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

[WFP]

well, I can only dream about riding it probably until April.  It's winterized and  is tucked under it's cover with Battery Tender plugged in, Insurance reduced and has been that way since sometime in Nov.

It will come out to play in April again.  I'm keeping the SEEG roadworthy all winter but so far, the snow/ice/sand and salt have kept it also in the garage since just before Christmas.

[searay]

Understand your trying to find a way to carry a few things on you Deuce...I have a bag that fits of the small back rest that holds all the rain gear & etc...it came from HD. However, if you do not have a back rest then your back to ground O...however, the back rest did not cost that much & the bag that fits right over the back rest does not take away from the style & you don't have to carry so much STUFF in your pockets. I could send you a picture of mine if you like to see if you like it. Email me @ searay1@cinci.rr.com  & we will see if that helps you with you problem. JLK  [smiley=beerchug.gif]

[WFP]

I have overnighted once with the little bag...held a toothbrush and clean underwear.  Clean (new from a HD Dealer) shirt was kept in my jacket...the plastic shopping bag proved helpful with the Diry Laundry!  Tools consist of a Leatherman Wave on hip, Allen Wrench to remove the solo saddle and a cell phone.

I have looked at some of these WAISTPACKS at EMS, Eastern Mountain Sports.  They are fairly Big, not obnoxiious (ie. they don't look silly) and they have a water bottle holder.  I will be getting one of these someday for solo weekend trips.



/Bill

[skull]

Thanks for all the input everyone.  I stopped by the dealer today and returned the front fork bag.  Just about an hour ago, I decided to go with a bag I have been looking at for awhile, but never really pulled the trigger.  I ordered it online and should be here in a few days.  I hope it works out.  It can actually hold more than a front fork bag and I'm looking forward to giving it a try.  I will post some pictures after it is installed and give the official report.

Here is the picture of it.

[reo]

Thanks for all the input everyone.

[skull]

Well, I am beginning to think I there is a conspiracy against the SE Deuce by all storage options.

I received the bag (that I had attached in the picture) today, and yep, you guessed it... NO GO!

The chrome belt guard on the SE Deuce is flush to the swingarm in the spots where the bag needs to be attahced.  If it were not for that, the four buckles would go on very easily, and come off easy.

I guess I am just going to have to go with the small HD bag that can attach to the risers.

I may wait and shop around at some of the spring bike shows.  

Skull
[smiley=furious.gif]

[WFP]

Take the Guard off, I did to install my license plate bracket!  It looks great great without it being able to see the sprocket is especially nice.

Not a good angle but to give you an idea:



/Bill

[yellowsedeuce]

Hey Skull,

I don't have a fork bag solution but this is what a buddy of mine did on his '03 SED so he let me copy him on my '04 SED.  It's a RKA sport bike rear seat expandable bag. Compressed it holds my spare shades, 2pr of gloves, cap, bandanas, disk lock & other small necessities. Expanded it fit my med. wt. Screaming Eagle jacket (blk w/ org. flames)  www.rka-luggage.com 1800 349 1752. Model #SSMINIXRSB for around 79 bucks. hope this helps.