Which Tailbag for ST1300

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I know this has probably been asked a million times already, but I'm going to ask again anyways. Which tailbag is the best one to get? From my searching the web I find myself leaning towards the Motofiz medium bag. It looks like it is big enough and versitile to boot. I'd love to see one mounted on an ST 1300 before I shell out the bucks. Any advice would be appreciated.

John
 
There's a bunch out there.. pretty much any tail bag will work.

It comes down to personal preference and what you want to do with it. If you get something too big that you never utilize fully, you might be disappointed, or glad you are prepared for anything.

The motofiz is a very popular one here that many have and like.
 
Like Joe said, it's personal preference. The best tailbag for me is the First Gear Silverstone.

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Depends on what you need to carry. :)

I'm happy with my Tourmaster Deluxe Tailbag for most trips. Depending on how long I'm out, I also add or use solely a bag that is equivalent to the Tourmaster TB-17. My 'Deluxe' tailbag is about 10 years old, and has held up well other than beginning to sun fade.

My 'TB-17' is actually an Ocelot 17 liter Tailbag (exactly the same as the Tourmaster TB-17, but less money).

You can see either/both of these on my bikes in various pictures in my 'Tags' or 'Oddball-Oversize' albums.
:)
 
I've used the MotoFizz exclusively since 2002, first the large, then the medium. I found the large too big, and I tended to pack to much. My first year of long riding I used some kind of Tourmaster, nothing wrong with it, I just think the Fizz is more versatile and rode better on the seat.

You asked specifically about the Fizz, so I'll keep to the original post. The Fizz has alot of pockets and compartments, outside and in. I use all of them. It also has this shoe bag thing sewed in the flap that I use to carry soiled clothes. Another great feature is the web straps on the flap. I use it to carry stuff like a sweatshirt that I want easy access to, or it can be used to dry my shower towel while goin down the road. Also a good place to carry a road atlas.

The Fizz also gives you the ability to pull stuff out without unloading the bag, it does that with zippers at each end. I'd never buy a bag without that feature, because during the day I find myself adding or taking out of the bag a couple of times.

It has other straps you can use to secure a sleeping pad or bag. I'd shy away from that because of the potential to get that stuff wet in good rain.

I have pics of both (large and small) bags on my web site, in action on the RT and ST. But you'll have to check for them. Too lazy to post the pics here (ballgame on). Just check the trip journals, any trip before 2006 you'll see the large in use, I went to the medium bag in 2007?

Also check the tips section of the web site and look for luggage and packing link, I know for sure you'll see a pic of the RT loaded for a cross country ride. I also get into specfics in what I pack in the Fizz.
 
I've got a Gears Navigator tailbag
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/4/71/14271/ITEM/Gears-Navigator-Tail-Bag.aspx
It straps down & removes quickly and easily.
It holds a lot - its huge!
Water resistant and comes with a rain cover for downpours.
Its low profile and softsided so it molds to the seat. Aero-dynamic. The side pockets fit down to the tops of the hard bags. The hard bags can still be opened.
There's a picture of it on my bike in my avatar. I can find a larger version if you want.
I like.
 
I use the Rapid Transit Platoon from Premier Cycle Accessories. It straps on my luggage plate (also from PCA) easily with built-in bungy cords / hooks and offers a shoulder strap so you can carry it like a backpack.
 

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I to am looking at getting a new tail bag. I was looking at the MotoFizz last night and the large is cheaper than the medium. With out expanding the large it is not that much bigger I don't think. Question, does it make the bike buffet like the trunks do?
 
this is a pic of the tailbag I had, actually for many years on different bikes. The front bungee cord was looped around the seat and the back ones were secured around the grab rails and then attached back to the bag with hooks.

No issues in the wind etc, it worked very well. I'd have been lost without it. extra gloves, face shield, shield spray, earplugs, tire repair kit, air pump, phone, rain gear, etc etc. Much prefer to a tank bag myself ;)

It's the tourmaster by cortech by the way... not sure they still sell them?

Regards,
 
It's taken me a few days to get back to the site. Thank-you for all your input. Some new bags and websites to check out. Hey, it's still below freezing. What else can I do. (rhetorical question guys)
 
They still do make them HankSTer...but the name has changed to Tourmaster Deluxe Tailbag (link in post #4).
:)

Yup.. I have one I need to put in the for sale section. Cool bag.
 
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I to am looking at getting a new tail bag. I was looking at the MotoFizz last night and the large is cheaper than the medium. With out expanding the large it is not that much bigger I don't think. Question, does it make the bike buffet like the trunks do?

The large Fizz is too big to ride on the luggage rack, so you'll have to ride it on the seat. I had trouble with the mirrors (the med is not much better in that regard) and it was just too big. I had a tendency to overpack it, and it affected the handling, but did ok in crosswinds.

After 100k miles or so with the large, I went to the Med (in fact I still have the large in the closet). I cut back the stuff I packed because I didn't have as much room, and the ST handles better.
 
The Marsee ZIPP is a VERY nice bag.

has 3 zip off bags, one toiletry, one business (papers, files, laptop) and one tool bag with an integrated tool roll and lots of stretchy loops. This is better used as the kitchen bag however with utensils, spatula, tongs, e.t.c.

has 6 integrated cinch tight straps, rain cover, lots of dividers and pockets everywhere. And you can unzip the whole thing and hang it on a door with your clothing hanging on hangers.
Very nice for the frequent flyer who needs to carry a few suits with them.

check out the reviews.

http://www.webbikeworld.com/r4/marsee-zipp/
and
http://www.bikeland.org/story.php?storyID=37170

for camping however, I use a Cabelas boundary waters duffel. The outside compression straps are extra long so I strap my tent to the bag using the bags own compression straps. This way i do not need to open the bag if its pouring out to set up my tent, once the tent is up, the duffel gets tossed into the vestibule.
 
I just bought one of these;

http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/product_catalog/Product.jsp?skuId=506879

Normally, Dennis Kirk stuff is a touch expensive, but these same bags are going in the $85-$89 range elsewhere, so $75 seemed like a good deal.

there are also this

http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/produ...e=&catId=&productId=p506870&leafCatId=&mmyId=

and this:

http://www.cycleluggage.com/saddlemen_ts3200de.html?gclid=CO7tgtWitZ8CFSg***odaVN-zA

I have a Turbo City Tom luggage rack so hopefully the Saddleman TS3200 will fit. I started out with a Cortech Sport Tailbag... a touch small.
Then I moved up to a Tourmaster DeLuxe which is perfect for just me. But when the wife unit comes along, I need bigger still. The TS3200DE is probably too rigid to fit over the rack, though I'm sure it would fit on the rear seat. The TR3300DE probably sticks out just a bit too much, but has a rain cover, so that left the softer TS3200...no DE. I also carry our sleeping bags in compression sacks bungied to the top of the bags with Aerostitch hooks under the seat pan and Cycle Gadget bungie hook eyes on the bottom of the cases. I'll post pictures of it all assembled.

John
 
One of my favorite seat\tailbags is this model from eclipse.
http://www.eclipseluggage.com/luggage/300.html

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The opening is in the front instead of on top, so you can take folded clothing right off your shelf and slide it right in. When you get to where you're going you can unzip the front, flop it underneath the bag and leave it on the dresser.

The front pocket is very large, it can hold your jacket liner and a spare set of gloves, or your small laptop and all its accessories.
 
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