I don't like riding around town with the saddlebags on, but I need a way to stop at the store for groceries or a six pack. The Smuggler at $800 seemed ridiculous. I can't stand having a top box hanging out there all the time. A cowboy mount is so much better than "hopping" on, dontcha think? I rarely ride two-up, so I don't mind not having the passenger seat in place most of the time. What to do?
Here is what I came up with: A Nelson Rigg CL 150 tail bag fits perfectly in the hole where the passenger seat normally locks. It is simple and I think it will work well. The bag covers the hole completely so there should be no water issues - and even if some gets in, there's nothing there that can be hurt. Time will tell.
Here is the hole with the passenger seat removed:
Here is the bag in place. It fastens in with the four included bungees. The saddlebags fit with no problem. Your helmet zips right in.
So does 20 lbs of cat chow:
The bag comes with a rain cover - sorry I didn't include a picture. Here is the whole setup in place. It is low enough that you can do a cowboy mount. It doesn't interfere with normal rider seating. It holds plenty for a normal trip to the grocery store. Looks pretty good. What's not to like?
I'm sure there are other bags that would fit the space. This one just seems perfect for what I need.
Here is what I came up with: A Nelson Rigg CL 150 tail bag fits perfectly in the hole where the passenger seat normally locks. It is simple and I think it will work well. The bag covers the hole completely so there should be no water issues - and even if some gets in, there's nothing there that can be hurt. Time will tell.
Here is the hole with the passenger seat removed:
Here is the bag in place. It fastens in with the four included bungees. The saddlebags fit with no problem. Your helmet zips right in.
So does 20 lbs of cat chow:
The bag comes with a rain cover - sorry I didn't include a picture. Here is the whole setup in place. It is low enough that you can do a cowboy mount. It doesn't interfere with normal rider seating. It holds plenty for a normal trip to the grocery store. Looks pretty good. What's not to like?
I'm sure there are other bags that would fit the space. This one just seems perfect for what I need.