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Luggage option for the Savage
01/09/08 at 12:48:54

Alot of folks have asked from time to time, about mounting a trunk or other storage device to the Savage. Most options that I have looked at are large, bulky and can be difficult to mount. That is until today.

I stopped by my local dealership to order a new front tire. Not only did they have one in stock, they took my bike in to the service department and mounted it right away (wow!)

While I was killing time in the showroom, I found that they had added some new luggage options for the bikes.

I ended up getting this:

The DowCo Iron Rider overnight bag.
http://www.dowco-inc.com/Prod_Power.asp?seg=2&ProdID=50126-00

The bag measures 14" long by 11" wide by 9" deep. It is soft sided (polyester) but has a rigid back and bottom to allow it to retain its shape when loaded.

Attached is a picture of the bag on my bike.

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skrapiron -FSO Serious Thumper Offline Instant Human.... Just add coffee.. Posts: 1456 Pittsburgh, Pa Gender:	Re: Luggage option for the Savage Reply #1 - 01/09/08 at 12:52:33 The second picture is what I consider the most important. The Real World carrying capacity. Much to my delight, it is big enough to carry two 6-packs (long neck bottles, even). Or, if you're one of those more practical people, you can fit a 1/2 helmet (or a youth 3/4th helmet) inside....
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Gary On A Savage Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Only 15 mins riding could save you $$$ in Dr bills Posts: 941 Fresno, California Gender:	Re: Luggage option for the Savage Reply #2 - 01/09/08 at 13:23:43 The support is only the bag? No luggage rack, right? How much weight can it support?
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Re: Luggage option for the Savage
Reply #3 - 01/09/08 at 14:07:26

I have the Suzuki 'factory' luggage rack. I believe it is rated for 55lbs. The bag (like any top case) requires a luggage rack.

An update on the capacity:

The top case will accomodate 1 loaf of bread, 2 10oz packages of spinach, 1 16 oz can of sour cream, 1 package of hot dog buns, 2 tubs of butter, a 6 pack of club soda and a bag of chips. There was still room to spare! Grin

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Savage_Greg Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Don't go around your ass to reach your elbow... Posts: 7844 SW Washington State Gender:	Re: Luggage option for the Savage Reply #4 - 01/09/08 at 15:38:18 Way to go, Homer. That's a trunk I can appreciate. My spouse might want that one on hers.
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Re: Luggage option for the Savage
Reply #5 - 01/09/08 at 16:27:44

I bought a 7 Dollar tool box from Walmart and it sits on the Suzuki Luggage rack with a couple of bungees. It is 18 inches long, 9-10 ins wide and about 10in deep. It has a tool tray that I took out for more room. Also with a long hasp padlock I can lock it to the sissy bar (I don't have a pad). It can also be locked to keep out honest people. if you want it on semi permanent you could bolt it on. The things I will say about it is, as it stands it is not water proof and opening it on the bike requires a bit of a knack. best to take it off and put it on the floor
Not as elegant as the bag though but functional
Steve

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Savage = HD eater Junior Member Offline Posts: 73 So Cal Gender:	Re: Luggage option for the Savage Reply #6 - 01/09/08 at 22:05:06 How does it attach to the bike? I can see the strap that goes around the back rest. How else does it attach?
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Savage_Greg Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Don't go around your ass to reach your elbow... Posts: 7844 SW Washington State Gender:	Re: Luggage option for the Savage Reply #7 - 01/09/08 at 23:18:17 I bookmarked that one. Made by Dowco so it can't be bad...reminds me of the bike cover I had once too
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PerrydaSavage Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Riding "The Rock"! Posts: 3522 Republic of Newfoundland Gender:	Re: Luggage option for the Savage Reply #8 - 01/10/08 at 01:58:35 I'd like to see a couple of those Army Surplus ammo cans mounted as paniers on a Savage ... betcha that'd be cool!
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Bear_Rider Senior Member Offline Posts: 289	Re: Luggage option for the Savage Reply #9 - 01/10/08 at 21:15:40 What size cans are you talking about? If you go over to the TW200 forum, chopper charles had some 40mm cans mounted for a while. He took them off because they weighed about 50 pounds empty.
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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28905 L.A. California Gender:	Re: Luggage option for the Savage Reply #10 - 01/10/08 at 21:22:08 I have a 2.5 gal gerry can. If I could only find another.
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T Mack 1 - FSO Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline sold 2001 LS650 for a 1986 XLH1100 Posts: 2919 Emmaus,Pa Gender:	Re: Luggage option for the Savage Reply #11 - 01/11/08 at 06:30:46 verslagen1 wrote on 01/10/08 at 21:22:08: I have a 2.5 gal gerry can. If I could only find another. Eaby item 330186422567 ..... S.S. 2.5 gerry can a bit pricey though, $95 buy it now. But shiney!!!! Aslo item 280190312995 "Polished"
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feelinjunky Full Member Offline No Comment Posts: 238 NJ	Re: Luggage option for the Savage Reply #12 - 01/12/08 at 09:43:14 If you want a big and reliable, easy to install trunk, try the Jc whitney case. 22-1/2"W x 16-1/2"L x 11"H. I ride my bike to school everyday and it easily accommodates my 50-60 pound backpack (packed with all my books). It also adds more back support for the rear passenger. For $85, I think it's worth it.
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Savage_Greg Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Don't go around your ass to reach your elbow... Posts: 7844 SW Washington State Gender:	Re: Luggage option for the Savage Reply #13 - 01/12/08 at 10:00:21 This whole topic is almost hazardous. I sent my spouse (at work) the Dowco link for the luggage rack, and she found $350 worth of Dowco bags that she wants
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Savage_Greg Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Don't go around your ass to reach your elbow... Posts: 7844 SW Washington State Gender:	Re: Luggage option for the Savage Reply #14 - 01/12/08 at 10:02:54 PerrydaSavage wrote on 01/10/08 at 01:58:35: I'd like to see a couple of those Army Surplus ammo cans mounted as paniers on a Savage ... betcha that'd be cool! Now, that's more my style. Painted gloss black, a couple ammo cans would be a perfect match with my vintage Honda rack
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