Luggage for 2008 RSTD

[Mike from Ohio]

Instead of trying to fit a trunk to my RSTD, I am interested in finding luggage that can create similar capacity to a Venture trunk and be attached the rear factory accessory luggage rack and the passenger sissy bar. Any real life experience with this type of product or suggestions would be appreciated.

Mike

[Solodadof2]

I mounted a harley screaming eagle tour pac on mine that way I did not have to pait it. Found it on Craigslist.

[Pegasus1300]

I used a Ralley Pak. It comes in 2 parts one large and one about 1/3 the size.It also comes with a cargo net and exterior pockets. It has plenty of straps and "D"rings and buckles on both units to tie them together and to tie them to the bike.It even has straps to wrap around your passenger backrest. It also has reflective strips that work real well.Water resistant,heavy duty nylon maybe like Cordura and very well made. Mine survived a wreck that totaled the bike but it never detached and only got a small tear where it pinched on the backrest.

Beware however,the factory rack is only rated to 20 lbs. Its not that the rack gives out but it can bend the fender. I watched this happen on a friends bike.

[Mike from Ohio]

Does the rack system atach to the sissly bar or rack. Where did you buy it from and how much did it cost. Thanks

[Mike G in SC]

This is the one we use on my RSTD, on the luggage rack behind the sissybar:

 

The Kuryakyn Ultra Tour Bag $150. Lots of room, lots of ways to open it.

Hangs on tight with it's own straps, no bungies needed. Looks good too.

 

I use it on most trips but also take if if we are going to do some shopping.

With this on my RSTD and the side bags, I actually have more versitility than my RSV.

 

http://www.kuryakyn.com/Products/696/Ultra-Tour-Bag

 

http://www.kuryakyn.com/images/item/Large/4148-3.jpg

Part Number: 4148

 

[Mike from Ohio]

Thanks for the response and picture.

[jfoster]

This is the one we use on my RSTD, on the luggage rack behind the sissybar:

 

The Kuryakyn Ultra Tour Bag $150. Lots of room, lots of ways to open it.

Hangs on tight with it's own straps, no bungies needed. Looks good too.

 

I use it on most trips but also take if if we are going to do some shopping.

With this on my RSTD and the side bags, I actually have more versitility than my RSV.

 

http://www.kuryakyn.com/Products/696/Ultra-Tour-Bag

 

http://www.kuryakyn.com/images/item/Large/4148-3.jpg

Part Number: 4148

 

 

I have the Gran Tour similar to Mike's and they're made pretty well. I've had mine for around three years and have had no problems with the zippers, straps, etc. If your solo, you don't need a luggage rack. It has a large strap that slips over the back rest to help secure it.