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&vi...

or at least a barrel duffle bag like this

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280364336610&vi...

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?
 

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

Thanks

Dan