Recommendations for rear luggage for long trip?

[Clutch]

Hey I was looking for ideas on luggage that would strap down over the passenger seat for a long trip? I don't have a backrest or luggage rack yet (have a standard F6B model).

I really like the streaming looks of sportbike tail bags, but unfortunately they're only large enough to hold maybe a toothpick and a piece of gum ... was hoping to find something in this style, that lays flat, that would be big enough to actually hold stuff:

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I was hoping to avoid something super tall like this, which looks like it would act like a sailboat sail ...

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What do you guys use?

[53driver]

I ordered the BikeMP3 luggage rack:
http://www.bikemp3.com/Touring-Rack-...GW-F6B-TRK.htm

...and the Kuryakyn Gran Trailer Bag:
http://www.kuryakyn.com/products/682/grantraveler-bag

They have not arrived so I cannot render a verdict, but it looked a functional combo.

Cheers,
Steve

[Reedman71]

I picked up a tourmaster tail bag for less that $100. It can hold three changes of clothing and toiletries. The extra bag on the back held shoes for me and the wife and the saddle bags were full of... refreshments.

Priorities...

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[Steve 0080]

A Bushtec trailer !!!!

[Injun Joe]

Hey I was looking for ideas on luggage that would strap down over the passenger seat for a long trip? I don't have a backrest or luggage rack yet (have a standard F6B model).

I really like the streaming looks of sportbike tail bags, but unfortunately they're only large enough to hold maybe a toothpick and a piece of gum ... was hoping to find something in this style, that lays flat, that would be big enough to actually hold stuff:

What do you guys use?

I'm 100% right there with you. I want something I can strap onto the back seat area and not a mile high. As U2 would say, "I still haven't found what I'm looking for." But I'll be watching this thread.

Have you looked at something like this? Firstgear Torrent Waterproof Duffel Bag - 40 Liter Capacity USA-FG-002-40 (On Amazon. I can't get the link copied right for some reason.) I'm thinking that might work as good as anything for what I'm after.

[Injun Joe]

A Bushtec trailer !!!!

[Injun Joe]

I picked up a tourmaster tail bag for less that $100. It can hold three changes of clothing and toiletries. The extra bag on the back held shoes for me and the wife and the saddle bags were full of... refreshments.

Priorities...

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The Tourmaster actually looks pretty good. The video says it's "23 liters" whatever that means and I know from experience I'd like something "30 liters" in size but it's definitely an option worth considering. Who needs that extra pair of jeans or swimsuit?

Thanks!

[SCMike]

I use the Kury Gran Tailgater Bag. It's huge and holds a great amount of stuff. It has good solid D-rings and straps that hold it securely on the bike. It has an adjustable lumbar pad to help you use it as a backrest. And when you get there, it has a telescoping handle and wheels so you can just wheel it into the hotel or your home.

[Injun Joe]

I use the Kury Gran Tailgater Bag. It's huge and holds a great amount of stuff. It has good solid D-rings and straps that hold it securely on the bike. It has an adjustable lumbar pad to help you use it as a backrest. And when you get there, it has a telescoping handle and wheels so you can just wheel it into the hotel or your home.

I looks awesome but I think is going to be too tall to be unsupported by a backrest. I think we're looking for something a little squattier -- or at least I am.

[SCMike]

I looks awesome but I think is going to be too tall to be unsupported by a backrest. I think we're looking for something a little squattier -- or at least I am.

That's true. I wouldn't try to use it without a backrest.