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Message started by Tammi on 08/02/05 at 12:32:38

Title: What's a good tail bag for the S40?
Post by Tammi on 08/02/05 at 12:32:38

The title of the thread says it all.

I'm looking to add a bit of storage to my S40, and I don't like tank bags.

I also think saddle bags ruin the sleek look of the bike -- plus I don't need that much storage, nor do I want to spend that much money!

So, any recommendations on a tail bag?

What has worked/not worked for people here?

I'm especially concerned that the bag NOT be so long that it obscures the tail light.

Personally, I don't need it to be waterproof or have a slip-on waterproof cover, since I'll never ride in the rain ( ;) )

If anyone has photos to share, so much the better.

Thanks. Tammi

Title: Re: What's a good tail bag for the S40?
Post by RadarORiley on 08/02/05 at 13:41:56

My kids bought me a "trunk" for Christmas, found out quick that it didn't work for me. It slid down on the taillight and rubbed. Probably if you screw it on instead of using the straps it could work.

Title: Re: What's a good tail bag for the S40?
Post by Dynobob on 08/02/05 at 23:13:32

If you have a sissy bar to mount one on, I have heard good things about the Jafrum bags on Ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Motorcycle-Leather-Sissy-T-Bar-Travel-Rucksack-Bag_W0QQitemZ6550914121QQcategoryZ16081QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/Motorcycle-Biker-Leather-Sissy-T-Bar-Travel-Luggage-Bag_W0QQitemZ4566431171QQcategoryZ35557QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Title: Re: What's a good tail bag for the S40?
Post by Tammi on 08/03/05 at 06:14:24

Whoa, Dynobob, those are some BIG bags!

I'm thinking of something much, much smaller.

Something along the lines of the $85 22 Liter Sport Tail Bag from Roadgear:

http://www.roadgear.com/catalog/index.cfm?Series=2&SeriesTitle=Luggage

Or the $90 16 Liter SuperSport bag from RKA:

http://www.rka-luggage.com/pages/10rearst/2004newpicsrear/xrs16/xrs16.html

(But I can get these for below MSRP on eBay.)

Regards. Tammi

Title: Re: What's a good tail bag for the S40?
Post by Savage_Rob on 08/03/05 at 06:29:32

Also, the Kuryakyn Gran Tour Bag (http://www.motorcycle-luggage.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?screen=CTGY&Category_Code=Kuryakyn) has gotten good reviews, though I'd personally opt for something smaller - like the Roll Bag... that is, if I didn't already have a T-Bags Universal Expandable (http://www.tbags.com/detail.aspx?ID=17&SelectedCat=4) (of which I rarely use anything but the Roll Bag).

Title: Re: What's a good tail bag for the S40?
Post by Dynobob on 08/03/05 at 12:03:28

Tammi wrote:

Whoa, Dynobob, those are some BIG bags!

Hmmm...ok... ;D ;)

They are modular it seems and the top portion is removable. Check out T-bags and Willie and Max...

http://www.tbags.com/

http://www.willieandmax.com/

Title: Re: What's a good tail bag for the S40?
Post by WD on 08/03/05 at 12:30:42

I've tried a variety of bags on Savage and Intruder. Including a backrest bag/roll bag backpack unit, the really expensive ones. Have switched to an internal frame daypack from the local college bookstore. $30ish, Sports Plus brand, and when I get to work, the frame upper section slides up and wheels are on the base if I don't want to carry it.

If I wanted a luggage compatible motorcycle, I'd buy a Kawi Nomad or Concourse, or an HD Geezer Glide in one form or another. Stubby wheelbase cruisers are for fun, not function.
-WD

Title: Re: What's a good tail bag for the S40?
Post by Jim_R on 08/03/05 at 12:52:52

Heck at least with saddlebags it wont obstruct ur view like some of those bags lol. I do agree that my bags kinda ruin my sleek look but heck I can carry alot without an obstructed view. Maybe u should tow a small trailor behind ya :) just teasin

Title: Re: What's a good tail bag for the S40?
Post by Paladin on 08/03/05 at 13:20:47

I use the saddlebags for groceries, jacket, hat/helmet storage. Laptop didn't fit. Went with a laptop backpack. Backpack is better than any bike bag as you are already carrying it when you dismount. A lot more secure as well. Backpacks come in all sizes.

Title: Re: What's a good tail bag for the S40?
Post by Jim_R on 08/03/05 at 13:49:09

wow kewl as heck. I was wondering how I could attach my laptop securely to my bike. I got streets and trips and was thinking of getting the gps sensor as well as playing my music and ect. hmm im sure they have a usb remote thingy I could control the songs with.

Title: Re: What's a good tail bag for the S40?
Post by sluggo on 08/03/05 at 20:35:35

i've waited as long as i can.

my ole lady :o

Title: Re: What's a good tail bag for the S40?
Post by Savage_Rob on 08/04/05 at 05:26:33

sluggo wrote:

i've waited as long as i can.

my ole lady :o

ROFL!

Title: Re: What's a good tail bag for the S40?
Post by WD on 08/04/05 at 07:26:33

Son's barely legal girlfriends work better... ::)
-WD