My Soft Bag solution

ChopperCharles · 08-02-2021, 01:54 PM

Since the stock bags are underwhelmingly small, and I've also found myself in some super gnarly stuff where the width of the bags is an impediment, I decided to go with removable soft bags. That way when I get to the mountains, I can offload all my luggage easily and be able to ride the gnarl unencumbered.

BUT, I didn't want to pay for a full TourFella bag setup just to get the side racks. So I snagged $30 worth of steel from Lowes and welded up a set.

They're lightweight, relatively robust, and if they get bent in a tipover I can hammer them back into shape pretty easily. The left side is tucked in tight and the right side obviously sticks out more because of the muffler.

Here's a pic with the "Wild Heart" bags I snagged from Amazon. I'm all set up for touring now.

And here it is with the short trunk and no bags. This is now my default around-town setup.

Charles.

Charles.

08-02-2021, 01:54 PM	#1
ChopperCharles Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: RDU, NC Posts: 677	My Soft Bag solution Since the stock bags are underwhelmingly small, and I've also found myself in some super gnarly stuff where the width of the bags is an impediment, I decided to go with removable soft bags. That way when I get to the mountains, I can offload all my luggage easily and be able to ride the gnarl unencumbered. BUT, I didn't want to pay for a full TourFella bag setup just to get the side racks. So I snagged $30 worth of steel from Lowes and welded up a set. They're lightweight, relatively robust, and if they get bent in a tipover I can hammer them back into shape pretty easily. The left side is tucked in tight and the right side obviously sticks out more because of the muffler. Here's a pic with the "Wild Heart" bags I snagged from Amazon. I'm all set up for touring now. And here it is with the short trunk and no bags. This is now my default around-town setup. Charles. Charles.
	3