New Bag for the Rear Seat

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03-09-2018, 06:56 PM
F6Bster

New Bag for the Rear Seat

I ride solo most of the time and like to have my clothes in a bag on the rear seat. It serves as a good backrest also. Even on my GL1800 I used an old T-bag that served me well on my Valk also. After about 200k miles it had seen its better days. I have a tube leather bag that is good on the rear seat of the B for a few days out on the road. But I needed something a little bigger for trips of a week or more. I use my left saddlebag for things I hope not to use on the road: Cold weather gear, rain gear, tools, tire plug kit and compressor, and a first-aid kit. My goal is to never open the left bag. I use my right bag for general stuff I need to access on a trip. Electronics cables, back brace, casual walking shoes, a map or two, a long sleeve shirt, my good SLR camera for scenic trips, some spray cleaner and rags, and a ball cap or two.

I did lots of research and ended up purchasing the Kuryakyn Xkursion XTR4.0. This bag retails for about $220 and is on close out sale at several places for $115...a great price. This bag is semi-rigid so it keeps its shape nicely. Heavy duty materials, a large open center area, and with side pockets and a rear pocket. Lots of zippered mesh storage pockets inside also. It fits the rear seat nicely and I think I am going to like it a lot.

If you’re looking for a bag for the rear seat you might give this one a look while they’re still available.
03-09-2018, 09:30 PM
Ewreck

How about a few pics.
03-09-2018, 09:46 PM
F6Bster

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Originally Posted by Ewreck

How about a few pics.

Hope to get out for a ride on Wednesday and am thinking about riding with the new bag. If so, I’ll take a couple of pictures on the bike. Have the seat off right now as I’m playing around with a couple of accessories.
03-12-2018, 08:41 AM
jmdaniel

Nice price for that at Revzilla. Would like to see how it sits on your B.
03-17-2018, 12:37 PM
F6Bster

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Originally Posted by jmdaniel

Nice price for that at Revzilla. Would like to see how it sits on your B.

It fits really well and makes a very nice backrest on the longer trips where it will get a good use.

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02-28-2021, 12:26 PM
F6Bster

Unfortunately this bag did not stand up to normal use. The handle for carrying is on the zippered opening and the zipper broke on my first long trip. Do not recommend!
02-28-2021, 02:13 PM
six2go

I use a rear seat bag as you do. I have found that the Kreiga system fits my needs real well and it's tough and waterproof. I have the US30 as the main bag and 2 US10's that can be "piggybacked" to it. The Kreiga comes with a multitude of straps for attachment to darn near any MC. I don't very often recommend products, but this is one that I'm totally on board with. Oh yeah, with this set up I can carry almost 2 weeks worth of "needs" in the Kreiga alone leaving the saddlebags for those things that stay with the bike at motels.
02-10-2022, 08:58 AM
ridinglearn

What about this one "https://www.vikingbags.com/cruise-co...-1452-prd1.htm". One of our group riders has been using this for two years. It has a 1220 cubic inches capacity to carry all the basic stuff including helmet and electronics. I had done a solo trip with that and It helped me a lot to carry all my stuff in a single place. Yeah, the upper shield is not waterproof but the rain cover had done its job well!
02-10-2022, 10:27 AM
SeaSteve

I've got a more than 10 year old Kuryakyn bag that must be a better made version of the same one you're NOT recommending. I like it for weekend trips and I also attach it to the grab rails so it sits on the rear seat. For longer trips I add this to the luggage rack.

With both bags I could be gone for month's at a time. I keep quick access stuff in the top and sides of the Kuryakyn bag. I also don't put clothes in the saddle bags since it's easier to unstrap the bag(s) and carry into the hotel.
02-12-2022, 07:57 AM
gadgeteer

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Originally Posted by jmdaniel

Nice price for that at Revzilla. Would like to see how it sits on your B.

You may not remember me but I was at the "B" get together in Colo. a couple of years ago. The bag I had was the earlier version of the one F6Bster is talking about. Great bag
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02-12-2022, 06:59 PM
F6Bster

Change isn’t always for the better. I enjoyed our riding together. Hope you’re doing well!

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Originally Posted by gadgeteer

You may not remember me but I was at the "B" get together in Colo. a couple of years ago. The bag I had was the earlier version of the one F6Bster is talking about. Great bag
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02-14-2022, 09:47 AM
SeaSteve

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Originally Posted by gadgeteer

You may not remember me but I was at the "B" get together in Colo. a couple of years ago. The bag I had was the earlier version of the one F6Bster is talking about. Great bag
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I was at the Montrose Colorado "B" get together also. I'm the Steve that stayed in the hotel across the street.

My Kury bag is the same as the one in the picture. It's a bit faded but still holding together well.
03-31-2022, 04:11 PM
OlyF6B

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Over the years, on a variety of big bikes (for touring), I've had good results from Saddlemen products.

I've used this one on the rear seat, but had to put protective film material on the top of the OEM saddlebags to avoid possible scratching. You also have to be fairly creative with the type of straps or bungees you use to secure it to the OEM passenger handrail.

I'll also use their rack-mountable barrel bag on my B.

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06-29-2022, 10:31 AM
terryboyle

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Originally Posted by SeaSteve

For longer trips I add this to the luggage rack.

With both bags I could be gone for month's at a time. I keep quick access stuff in the top and sides of the Kuryakyn bag. I also don't put clothes in the saddle bags since it's easier to unstrap the bag(s) and carry into the hotel.

SeaSteve,
I have the MP3 rack that was quite popular some time ago and the Honda passenger backrest. Would this Nelson Rigg Traveler Tour Trunk - NR-300 attach easily? I would like the GIVI Maxia 4 but between the silver ribbing and the price they are asking I will probably get one of these bags.
Thanks
06-29-2022, 08:01 PM
jmdaniel

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Originally Posted by SeaSteve

I was at the Montrose Colorado "B" get together also. I'm the Steve that stayed in the hotel across the street.

My Kury bag is the same as the one in the picture. It's a bit faded but still holding together well.

F6Bster is talking about the Cortez rally, not the No Frills Rally I organized, out of Montrose.
06-30-2022, 09:03 AM
SeaSteve

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Originally Posted by terryboyle

SeaSteve,
I have the MP3 rack that was quite popular some time ago and the Honda passenger backrest. Would this Nelson Rigg Traveler Tour Trunk - NR-300 attach easily? I would like the GIVI Maxia 4 but between the silver ribbing and the price they are asking I will probably get one of these bags.
Thanks

I'd say Yes. The NR-300 has four well placed straps on each corner. The straps, and the clips, are solid and should loop down and attach the bag to most any rack. (I've got the Show Chrome rack but jmdaniels showed me the MP3 version.) It has a good solid fit on my rack with the right side of the bag resting against the antenna.
06-30-2022, 09:04 AM
SeaSteve

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Originally Posted by jmdaniel

F6Bster is talking about the Cortez rally, not the No Frills Rally I organized, out of Montrose.

Got it...Wrong group.