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Message started by Southpaw on 03/27/10 at 09:11:35

Title: Need suggestions for travel bag/sissy bar
Post by Southpaw on 03/27/10 at 09:11:35

Ever since the dragon rides topic has come up I've been looking into mc luggage and how I would make the trip. It's 550 miles to Robbinsville NC from St Louis (if I can go that way through TN since the rockslide Add at least 75 miles if detoured.). So I'd be at least 2 days on the road both ways plus the ride itself. Figuring the space I'd need for at least a tent, sleeping bag, clothes and raingear + the common sense essentials, I was looking at something like the set-up below.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230381322422&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT

or at least a barrel duffle bag like this

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280364336610&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT

The problem is, the half dozen sissy bags I found say you need at least 10inches of height on the bar. my OEM set up is 7 inches from the deck of my luggage rack to the top of the passenger backrest. Is there a better set up for the OEM equipment or a taller compatible bar that doesn't cost an arm and a leg? What kind of gear are the rest of you using?

Title: Re: Need suggestions for travel bag/sissy bar
Post by Paladin. on 03/27/10 at 10:01:43

033F252438203127500 wrote:

...mc luggage ... What kind of gear are the rest of you using?

http://paladin.savageriders.com/LA-OKC/Ready2Ride.jpg
http://paladin.savageriders.com/LA-OKC/RestStop-Flagstaff.jpg
Standard 21" Airline Carry-on suitcase, complete with handle and wheels. Undo the safety bungie, grab the suitcase handle and lift off the bike. Extend handle and pull behind going to motel room.

The black bundle on the pillion is sleeping bag, pillow, tarp, in case I got tired and wanted to stop wherever.

How I made it: http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?board=tech;action=display;num=1177262289

Title: Re: Need suggestions for travel bag/sissy bar
Post by Southpaw on 03/27/10 at 11:20:41

VERY Nice!!! I'd have never thought of that! Still considering all options but that's a keeper for sure!

Thanks

Dan