MikeO Site Admin
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![Pillion Seat Bag Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Pillion Seat Bag Tue Nov 05, 2013 4:27 pm | |
| Has anyone had any experience of these and if so are they any good?
http://www.bikersfriend.com/ |
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Meldrew Visiting Curmudgeon
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![Pillion Seat Bag Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: Pillion Seat Bag Tue Nov 05, 2013 5:11 pm | |
| Hein Gericke made a range of luggage rolls very similar to those in the 1980’s, but without the lumbar support. I used one for years for camping gear until I discovered Ortlieb bags and pensioned it off. |
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CathyN Silver Wing Expert
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![Pillion Seat Bag Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: Pillion Seat Bag Tue Nov 05, 2013 6:06 pm | |
| I have a medium Motofizz camping seat bag. It is not waterproof and it comes with a rain cover. I line it with a heavy duty garbage bag. It has served me well the last three seasons. Has pockets on the side and on top. I got it at Aerostich. It gives me some back support when I am riding. Next bag I buy I think I will go with a waterproof roll bag like the Ortlieb or similar. Just peace of mine knowing your stuff stays dry. |
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bikerboy Silver Wing Rider
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![Pillion Seat Bag Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Pillion seat bag Wed Nov 06, 2013 7:01 am | |
| I've been using a Givi roll bag with a PacSafe and it works well altho' the PacSafe can scratch the paintwork. In the UK a company called Lomo make waterproof roll bags for a really good price :- www.ewetsuits.com |
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MikeO Site Admin
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Number of posts : 3819 Age : 75 Location : Seaham, Co Durham, UK Points : 9613 Registration date : 2009-06-29
![Pillion Seat Bag Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: Pillion Seat Bag Wed Nov 06, 2013 8:26 am | |
| Thank you all for your information. The reason I like the look of the Bikers Friend bags is because they are rigid and double as a backrest even when empty. I have several good soft holdalls but none offer the support when empty. |
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CathyN Silver Wing Expert
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![Pillion Seat Bag Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: Pillion Seat Bag Wed Nov 06, 2013 7:09 pm | |
| Mike, I can see your interest in this bag. I know you had a Utopia back rest on your other Swing. I would love to see this bag at a bike show or rally to see the size and support it gives you. It is a bit expensive. Let us know if you purchase this bag and what you think. |
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MikeO Site Admin
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Number of posts : 3819 Age : 75 Location : Seaham, Co Durham, UK Points : 9613 Registration date : 2009-06-29
![Pillion Seat Bag Empty](https://2img.net/i/empty.gif) | Subject: Re: Pillion Seat Bag Thu Nov 07, 2013 3:10 am | |
| I will indeed Cathy; I like the Utopia very much - well-made piece of kit - but it did have its drawbacks so I wouldn't buy another myself. I shall 'um' and 'ah' for a little longer than make a decision. |
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