[JRRKAR]

Well we have two Strykers, but neither of us wants to add saddlebags. My wife has a solo seat and I don't have or want a sissybar. So...does anyone have any good suggestions for some type of backpack that would be good for a weekend trip?

If I could find a quick detach saddlebag without any type of distracting side brackets I wouldn't be opposed. I would rather just put them on for a trip.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[roger]

I have a kuryakyn grand touring bag and it could be mounted on in three different ways 1 being my favorite is that the bag act like a backrest for the driver oops i mean rider. I know their is a video that shows different ways to mount it. its either on their website or on cruiser customizings website.

 

[strykenshane]

Yep, love my GranTour bag

 

[dreadly]

Yep, love my GranTour bag

Do you use anything else in conjunction with this bag?

My wife seems to think she'll need this, some saddle bags, maybe a windshield bag ... etc etc lol

 

[AHam]

Get a set of tie down knobs for your fender and there are tons of tailbag options from really small ones to small trunks that wrap over your seat.

 

[roger]

Dreadly my friend you should know the answer to this its YES! 1. Wife happy everybody's happy. 2. women need to bring more items than men. I also have star motorcycle bags and they will work fine for me but i saw someone has the hard street quick release bags that look better than what i thought they would. i might switch.

 

[Mentat Ix]

Yep, love my GranTour bag

Do you use anything else in conjunction with this bag?

My wife seems to think she'll need this, some saddle bags, maybe a windshield bag ... etc etc lol

I bought one of these for a weekend trip: http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/3/13/124/9637/ITEM/Fieldsheer-Micro-Maxi-Back-Rest-Bag.aspx

Worked great. Packed enough stuff to dress warm for a couple days for both of us, and all her stuff. Turns into a really small pack when it's empty. Used it as a backpack with the helmets in when we were strolling around a couple times.

By the time she was done buying ****, we needed that, saddle bags, maybe a windshield bag...

 

[11Stryker]

I would not even bring a bag, but wife needs place to put her hairbrush! LOL

 

[strykerjan]

Be careful boys, There are a few women on this forum now you know.

I have just got some throwover saddlebags that will be attached individually on each side as the throwover straps weren't long enough. I have also a large roll top bag that can be strapped to my back seat. Doesn't help with a solo seat though unless you buy a fender luggage rack. Carrying a backpack is not an option for me unless it is a bladderpack. My journeys are too long and it would give me back ache. Definitely wouldn't enjoy riding my bike with all my luggage on my back.
Let the bike take the strain.

Or just put it all on the hubby's bike ;D

 

[strykenshane]

I recently purchased the the grand roll bag to use in conjunction with the grand tour bag for my ride to vegas, did a test packing and i'll have more than enough room for all that i'll be taking

 

[dreadly]

Be careful boys, There are a few women on this forum now you know.

Or just put it all on the hubby's bike ;D

She tried that already. I said after we put $$ down on your Stryker, you are on your own. lol

 

[toby]

There is a lot of nice bags out there designed for bikes but just so you can see what is possible here is my test ride to see what my bike would hold. This is two suit cases with wheels stacked on top of each other strapped to my seat, no sissy bar.

 

[J4patrice]

Be careful boys, There are a few women on this forum now you know.

I have just got some throwover saddlebags that will be attached individually on each side as the throwover straps weren't long enough. I have also a large roll top bag that can be strapped to my back seat. Doesn't help with a solo seat though unless you buy a fender luggage rack. Carrying a backpack is not an option for me unless it is a bladderpack. My journeys are too long and it would give me back ache. Definitely wouldn't enjoy riding my bike with all my luggage on my back.
Let the bike take the strain.

Or just put it all on the hubby's bike ;D

I have to agree Jan. Put it all on the hubby's bike. Actually, I have taken a small backpack when needed. But I carry the bare minimum. Usually, just my cell phone and anything that will fit in my small pouch on the front of my bike.

 

[11Stryker]

Patrice you must take a hairbrush also!! LOL

 

[dreadly]

Be careful boys, There are a few women on this forum now you know.

I have just got some throwover saddlebags that will be attached individually on each side as the throwover straps weren't long enough. I have also a large roll top bag that can be strapped to my back seat. Doesn't help with a solo seat though unless you buy a fender luggage rack. Carrying a backpack is not an option for me unless it is a bladderpack. My journeys are too long and it would give me back ache. Definitely wouldn't enjoy riding my bike with all my luggage on my back.
Let the bike take the strain.

Or just put it all on the hubby's bike ;D

I have to agree Jan. Put it all on the hubby's bike. Actually, I have taken a small backpack when needed. But I carry the bare minimum. Usually, just my cell phone and anything that will fit in my small pouch on the front of my bike.

Have you gone on longer trips? I would love to have you explain the carrying the bare minimum idea to my wife. lol

 

[toby]

Bare minimum??? huh/

 

[strykenshane]

yeah, on bike trips pack light, bare necessities, only need one pair of drawers for 4 days

 

[MNStryker26]

I just bought the Saddleman BR1800. It is a good size, straps on under the passenger seat if you dont have a sissy bar and serves as a backrest.

 

[strykerjan]

There is a lot of nice bags out there designed for bikes but just so you can see what is possible here is my test ride to see what my bike would hold. This is two suit cases with wheels stacked on top of each other strapped to my seat, no sissy bar.

Toby, you are the man!

 

[toby]

There is a lot of nice bags out there designed for bikes but just so you can see what is possible here is my test ride to see what my bike would hold. This is two suit cases with wheels stacked on top of each other strapped to my seat, no sissy bar.

Toby, you are the man!

Did I mention the little dog went with us too? Had him in a little carrier on my shoulder resting on my tank but decided that might leave a mark on the tank so we strapped on the back seat of my wife's bike on top of her bed roll
Did 400 miles 2 days.