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flavioguy Scooter Rider
Number of posts : 34 Location : Palm Springs, CA Points : 3854 Registration date : 2014-06-28
| Subject: Tail Bag - do u have one?? Mon Jul 14, 2014 11:42 pm | |
| For those who have a tail bag (not a top box) on their SWing, can you let me/us know what brand and model you have? I'd really like to get one to add easy storage and prefer not to have a top box or saddle bags.
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MikeO Site Admin
Number of posts : 3837 Age : 75 Location : Seaham, Co Durham, UK Points : 9706 Registration date : 2009-06-29
| Subject: Re: Tail Bag - do u have one?? Tue Jul 15, 2014 3:27 am | |
| I've just bought a 'tube' from Bikers Friend. It's good quality - it should be at that price - and will do the trick when I've finally worked out how to strap it down so it won't move.
I have the XL:
http://www.bikersfriend.com/pages/bagsize.htm
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john grinsel Curmudgeon
Number of posts : 3314 Age : 85 Points : 9466 Registration date : 2009-08-18
| Subject: Re: Tail Bag - do u have one?? Tue Jul 15, 2014 6:53 am | |
| Real World---bag needs to be 100% waterproof----I have/use Ortlieb large from Aerostich. Life span is 10-20 years in hard use.
Use 2 cords to keep on.Mine goes on passenger seat but smaller one could work on rear "spoiler" |
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Cosmic_Jumper Site Admin
Number of posts : 4415 Age : 81 Location : damn near Philadelphia, PA Points : 10745 Registration date : 2009-06-12
| Subject: Re: Tail Bag - do u have one?? Tue Jul 15, 2014 8:40 am | |
| My 2¢: I've used a Motofizz seat bag from Aerostich for about 10 years. It's a great bag with plenty of room and flexibility both in packing as well as mounting. Beside the current price the downside is that it is not totally water proof. But it works for me. http://www.aerostich.com/medium-motofizz-camping-seat-bag.html
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flavioguy Scooter Rider
Number of posts : 34 Location : Palm Springs, CA Points : 3854 Registration date : 2014-06-28
| Subject: Re: Tail Bag - do u have one?? Tue Jul 15, 2014 9:21 am | |
| Thanks all for the input.
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MikeO Site Admin
Number of posts : 3837 Age : 75 Location : Seaham, Co Durham, UK Points : 9706 Registration date : 2009-06-29
| Subject: Re: Tail Bag - do u have one?? Tue Jul 15, 2014 12:09 pm | |
| Did you receive my PM? It's possible I pressed the wrong button after I'd written it. |
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MikeO Site Admin
Number of posts : 3837 Age : 75 Location : Seaham, Co Durham, UK Points : 9706 Registration date : 2009-06-29
| Subject: Re: Tail Bag - do u have one?? Tue Jul 15, 2014 1:44 pm | |
| Just uploaded 5 pictures - Page 2 of my album.
I think they're reasonably self-explanatory. The bag just extends over the grab-rails but is above them so it's not a problem. I did use the two webbing straps (black) supplied with the bag to pull the blue and yellow straps closer together so they couldn't slip off the ends of the bags - they can't anyway because of the lids.
I'm happy to answer questions about my setup. |
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micbusathens Maxi-Scooter Rider
Number of posts : 199 Age : 63 Location : Athens Greece Points : 4843 Registration date : 2012-04-05
| Subject: Re: Tail Bag - do u have one?? Tue Jul 15, 2014 2:48 pm | |
| Expensive ...Try through EU if you're interested .The price is much more cheaper http://www.canadasmotorcycle.ca/shad-sb70-tail-bag.html
http://www.motardinn.com/motorcycle-equipment/shad-rear-bag-sb70/30038/p
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MikeO Site Admin
Number of posts : 3837 Age : 75 Location : Seaham, Co Durham, UK Points : 9706 Registration date : 2009-06-29
| Subject: Re: Tail Bag - do u have one?? Tue Jul 15, 2014 2:56 pm | |
| The major feature of the Bikers Friend bag is that it's rigid so is a backrest as well.
The Shad isn't. |
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micbusathens Maxi-Scooter Rider
Number of posts : 199 Age : 63 Location : Athens Greece Points : 4843 Registration date : 2012-04-05
| Subject: Re: Tail Bag - do u have one?? Tue Jul 15, 2014 3:07 pm | |
| Only if you place it on passengers seat.For the tail requires something like a sissy bar as I can see.Nice bag though !Anyway, if the main factor is carrying ,my shad is very very functional |
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MikeO Site Admin
Number of posts : 3837 Age : 75 Location : Seaham, Co Durham, UK Points : 9706 Registration date : 2009-06-29
| Subject: Re: Tail Bag - do u have one?? Tue Jul 15, 2014 3:09 pm | |
| Understood and of course you're right but the high price reflects the added feature....and it's a very well-made, waterproof bag. |
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flavioguy Scooter Rider
Number of posts : 34 Location : Palm Springs, CA Points : 3854 Registration date : 2014-06-28
| Subject: Re: Tail Bag - do u have one?? Wed Jul 16, 2014 9:32 am | |
| Thanks all. MIkeO - the pics helped a lot. I see you've not included the attachable back rest. Found it uncomfortable?? |
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MikeO Site Admin
Number of posts : 3837 Age : 75 Location : Seaham, Co Durham, UK Points : 9706 Registration date : 2009-06-29
| Subject: Re: Tail Bag - do u have one?? Wed Jul 16, 2014 11:27 am | |
| Pleasure! I left off the back-rest as I thought the pictures would be clearer without. The bag was more-or-less just resting in place with the straps done up but not tight so you could see how they looked. |
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