Tail Luggage

[GregoXB]

Is anyone using this bag or something similar on their Lightning that you would recommend?

Saddlemen TS3200S Deluxe Sport Tail Bag

 

[Cooter]

That thing is huge! I hope it has room for your curling iron:black_eyed:

Personally the weight is to high for me and the soft sides let it shift around. I went with saddlebags and a tank bag.

You could literally bungee a duffel you have now and see what you think.

 

[GregoXB]

I'm not looking for a bag to put my cigarettes into, rather something that I may be even be able to use for camping.

 

[njloco]

This is what I use, https://www.wholesalemarine.com/kwik-tek-x-large-clear-waterproof-duffle-bag.html
Plus I bought Revpaks, they are soft bags that I put on the ully pack frames. Very reasonably priced they're water proof and they can be and are used for carrying beer and ice !

 

[GregoXB]

I went with this Tourmaster tail bag. Decent size for a trip cross country.... Had to reinstall the passenger foot rests to have a proper place to strap it down....

 

[Subarubrat]

What model Tourmaster is that? It seems ideal for what I sometimes need (larger than the contoured one I have now).

 

[GregoXB]

What model Tourmaster is that? It seems ideal for what I sometimes need (larger than the contoured one I have now).

Tour Master Elite Tail Bag

 

[Mech-life]

I am looking for a smaller one (so I can ditch the backpack). I ride just about everyday, and when I have PT days, I have to pack the backpack full, and it is a PITA to ride with. I think this one would be good for my case. At $118 pn Revzillza, it not terribly expensive...

 

[GregoXB]

That looks good for a back pack solution. I used to ride long hours with a full back pack and the shoulder pain can become very real.

 

[Mech-life]

That looks good for a back pack solution. I used to ride long hours with a full back pack and the shoulder pain can become very real.

Everyday my commute is roughly 40+mins, and the straps dig into my shoulders/pits, even if packed light, because you need to tighten straps to keep backpack planted...

 

[mosquito]

Backpacks are not recommended on a motorcycle because of what they could do to you in an accident. Also, if you tie anything on the seat behind you, make certain that it cannot slip around and get between the fender and tire where it will be driven forward, possibly jamming the wheel which will almost certainly take you down.

 

[Mech-life]

Mosquito, I agree with you on the backpacks being a possible hazard if you go down. I purposely back mine so nothing will (hopefully) cause further injury. I just need a tailbag...something would be hard pressed to get between my tire and plastic (fender?) Under the tail, only about a 1/4" gap between plastic and rubber. Lol. Still don't want to risk it though.