Recommended luggage or bag for passenger seat position

[jcthorne]

Last year be bought a Kuryakyn touring bag that fastens to the passenger seat. Wife uses it on her bike but has to remove the driver back rest for it to fit.

I put it on my bike with the Ultimate tallboy seat and it ALMOST fits fine with my driver back rest installed.

I need to get another passenger seat bag so we each have one for the trip to Spyderfest (We will be on the road for 10 to 12 days, our first extended bike trip).

Any suggestions on other ones that work well for this application? We like the Kuryakyn touring bag other than its a bit too deep front to back to fit well on the Spyder passenger seat. 1" less and it would be perfect.

 

[PrairieSpyder]

My solution to that problem was an RT622 trailer!

 

[GunDoctor]

T-bag has always worked for me.


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[Highwayman2013]

You could take less, or maybe ship some things ahead.

 

[murphybrown]

Dry bag

I purchased a Dry Bag from REI...worked great...holds lots. 100% weather proof.:thumbup:

 

[Bob Denman]

10 or 12 days? Pack lightly, buy clothes along the way, and mail the dirty laundry home! :thumbup:
(I'll bet that the Post Office finds a way to get it to your house! :shocked

 

[PrairieSpyder]

10 or 12 days? Pack lightly, buy clothes along the way, and mail the dirty laundry home! :thumbup:
(I'll bet that the Post Office finds a way to get it to your house! :shocked

You could also take old clothes that only deserve one more wearing, donate them along the way, and shop at thrift stores for replacements.

 

[ingramsail]

I have a Saddlemen bag that fits the RT, use on 2012 rt. Will be riding two up this year and wound make you a deal on it, like new.

 

[Chupaca]

Little checking..!!

try nelson riggs and the harley shops. I travel light and enjoy the ryde more than weather I'm dressed to some code. Always a laundermat around...:thumbup:

 

[mstella101]

Dowco

Since your riding 'one -up' take a look at the Dowco 'Iron Rider' series. I secured three pieces to my backrest. couldn't believe how much they held. 2 main bags and an overnighter. Bought the extension straps , that was the only way it worked. It was a little tough to lift the seat for fill-ups , but other than that they are great bags! Plus also great to use for regular travel.

 

[JKMSPYDER]

luggage

Google First Gear and look up the Dry Pak bags. They are 100% waterproof and come in three sizes. I bought one for my ST-S and strap it on my passenger seat behind the driver backrest.

 

[IGETAROUND]

Nelson Rigg is a sponsor on the site; can't find what you need from them check with Aerostich they are also top notch and have a wide selection. :clap::yes:

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

PLUS THIS ????

JC, some nice idea's and bgs up above ......and since you do have some time beforehand .........you could put in My gas door Mod ( cost about $ 20 ),....then you wouldn't have to lift the seat..........................Just throwrin this out there .................Mike :thumbup:

 

[jcthorne]

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I have a Saddlemen bag that fits the RT, use on 2012 rt. Will be riding two up this year and wound make you a deal on it, like new.

Thanks but at 19" deep its too big to fit on my back seat.

 

[jcthorne]

T-bag has always worked for me.


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I really like the look of the T-bag back seat bag but it does not come with the mounting system like the Kuryakn. Not sure how I would tie it down. Passenger hand grips?

 

[cognaccruiser]

Another here that has used "dry bags" the rare times when I'm solo.

Easy to use, keep things dry and pretty rugged. Some other good suggestions have been made.

Gary

 

[cognaccruiser]

I really like the look of the T-bag back seat bag but it does not come with the mounting system like the Kuryakn. Not sure how I would tie it down. Passenger hand grips?

I've had T Bags and liked them a lot. They used to have some models that had components that you could detach to use only the parts you need.
Yes, the passenger grab handles would be good for tying down but wouldn't you have to untie to lift the seat unless you did the gas door mod.

Gary

 

[Yazz]

I really like the look of the T-bag back seat bag but it does not come with the mounting system like the Kuryakn. Not sure how I would tie it down. Passenger hand grips?

T-bags are great! If you have a gas door, you could tie it down to the passenger hand grips.

Otherwise, lift up the seat and put the tie-downs under the seat and secure it on the opposite side of the T-bag. That way you can lift up the seat to get gas.

When fueling up, if the bag is heavy, I put my foot on the rider's peg and wedge my knee under the seat. Keeps the seat up and easy peasy.

 

[chuck gross]

TOURMASTER SISSY BAR BAG XL

TOURMASTER NYLON CRUISER 111 XL on sale at AMAZON makes three different sizes of sissy bar bags I have the XL it has three different compartments side compartments for shoes and comes with adjustable straps that I attach to the passenger grips it also comes with an adjustable velcro wrap that you could wrap around a sissy bar if you had one so I used to wrap it around my passenger backrest until I realized it wasn't needed it is made out of fairly stiff and somewhat waterproof material and comes with a rain cover for the heavy down pours I purchased mine through motorcycle superstore fast and free shipping. I am extremely happy with the quality and usefulness of this bag :thumbup:

 

[Dragonrider]

I have the BRP frunk rollie and two old GW soft saddlebag liners. Never needed anything else...