Luggage and Loading - motorcycle Traveling With Expandable Bags
Your selection in luggage is key to a successful and enjoyable journey.
The longest tour that we have packed for was two weeks. One of those weeks was tour time the other was spent at our destination. during this trip I used expandable luggage by "T-Bags". Their stock line from top to lowest I have found to be of ability workmanship and materials. The model I like most is the "Sturgis Bag". The "Sturgis Bag" has 4 external storage pockets and a couple of map pockets that face the rear of the motorcycle. The outer pockets come in handy for those items you need to get to during the day: camera, sunblock, maps, cell phone and snacks. It's internal capacity of 2.5 cu.ft. With the roll-top gives us plentifulness of room, using the saddle bags for overflow, that we can feel like we are ready for about anything mother nature can throw at us.
Manufacturers specifications for the Sturgis Bag are:
Standard Features
- Expandable highlight doubles cargo capacity
- Top Roll and Top Net included
- 4 roomy external side pockets for Ez way to small items
- Great solo backrest
- T-Bags® patented Bike definite Pocket Mounting system
- Constructed of 1000d Dupont Cordura nylon
- Soft luggage originate - fold flat or roll to store in your saddle bags
- External Raincovers available
- Luggage rack required
- Dimensions - expanded 20" h x 14" w x 10" d
- Capacity expanded 2 cu ft
- Dimensions - unexpanded 20" h x 14" w x 5" d
- Capacity Unexpanded 1 cu ft
- Roll bag 14" w x 9" d .5 cu ft
The "Sturgis Bag" is, as far as I could find, the largest bag available. T-Bag and other associates make a wide variety to chose from so I'm sure there is one to fit just about any type of tour that you may be planning. My recommendation for any trip more than a weekend get-a-way would be the "Sturgis Bag"
Some caution must be used when loading and securing the "Sturgis Bag" or any rack mounted luggage system for your motorcycle. The additional weight hanging off the back of the bike can throw off the geometry of the bike (your balance) so you must make sure that the packs are secured tightly and the weight is balanced (saddle bags & T-Bag). Do not exceed the manufacturers recommended load capacity. When fastening the luggage to my motorcycle, I use the strapping system that designed in to each T-bag and then secure it with bungee cords and a cargo net. I use the cargo net to hold our jackets or vest during the day when we don't need them and will strap secure them towards the front of the luggage. This creates additional space in the saddlebags for other items that may add too much bulk or weight over the back end of the motorcycle. allowable planning, packing and the right selection in luggage will greatly improve your next trip.
Ride Safe
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