:confused: What is so bad about them? I find they are truly useful and can't imagine enjoying the day out riding as much if I didn't have them.

I like bags, on my Road Glide. I used to have them on my V-Rod, but they were from the previous owner. I'm not sure why some people don't like them on the V-Rod, but remember, it is your bike and you should do what you like, not what others like. That is why we personalize them to our liking. To each their own.

Bags are OK - if they are on a Bagger.. For me they just don't quite fit the style of the VRod but then again that is My Own Opinion.. To each their own tho. I bought my bike for the style and the speed and the bags would tend to distract from that, although they would be handy when going on a long trip..

theres nothing wrong with them, besides it takes away from the look of the v-rod as a fast sleek machine, didn't mean to repeat you stomper, we were typin the same thing at the same time.

I wouldn't be without my saddle bags, they are so handy for anything from a zip around town to a road trip--------use them ALL the time.

I also like the practicality of bags.

I use to ride a Road King and miss my bags. I use bags on my vrod when going on long rides. Nothing like having extra storage space for jacket, rainsuit, etc. I also use the biker friendly bag when not using my bags. Lots of storage and looks good. View my gallery if you want to see a ride setup with bags...
Ride Safe

I don't hate bags...think initially I was not in favor of them for the A-Rod but the practicality of them has superceded that arguement completely. SO much so that I purchased and recently received my HD sport saddlebags the other day. I'll be adding them on soon.

The only bags I carry on the V-rod are the ones under my eyes. From a visual standpoint they aren't attractive either. :D

I love them for their practicality...I have hard vinyl covered saddlebags, as well as these.... http://cruiserbag.com/
....but, I only put them on for trips 4 or more hours long. You can't be without them, and yes they are very handy.

However, I prefer the look of the bike without them. They take the look of the rear far away from the original design...sleek from the rear view, and the curve of the wheel and shape of the fender from the side view.

I haven't had my cruiserbag installed yet but here's some of my examples with just the saddlebags. My bike has changed quite a bit since these pics too.

Looks like Mickey Mouse from this angle...
http://www.1130cc.com/gallery/files/8/0/7/8/DSC02552.JPG
You can't see the beautiful rear wheel and fender shape here...
http://www.1130cc.com/gallery/files/8/0/7/8/beeek4.8.06.jpg
Same bike, other side.
http://www.1130cc.com/gallery/files/8/0/7/8/Beeek4.4.06.JPG

God Hates bags.

I think bags are great..... on a touring bike. On a Vrod I think they kill the overall sleek lines of the bike, but that's just my opinion and we all know what opinions are worth. :)

That's why I'm such a fan of the LeatherPros. Lets you have it both ways. When you need them, they look good and hold a lot of stuff, they're lockable hard bags, and when you don't need or want them, you can pop 'em off in 30 secs with no tools and almost no leave-behind hardware.

everybody loves bags
we just hate they way they look. I love them and use them and wish i had bigger ones everyday but when i stop at the light it's all about looking good. To some people looks are important. I wish they could just dissappear when you arrive or at lights. Hate to say it but thinking about doing the sport bike thik BOOK BAG

Just found this on the Auto Trader -- Must be the Canadian version of a V Rod touring bagger bike... :barf: :barf: Sorry, but this just doesn't look right.WTF was he thinking :chair:
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I also like the practicality of bags.

Driving a minivan is practical too.

Put bags, a winshield and highway bars on a V-Rod and presto...a station wagon with 2 wheels.

I guess "beauty is in the eye of the beholder".

Driving a minivan is practical too.

Put bags, a winshield and highway bars on a V-Rod and presto...a station wagon with 2 wheels.

I guess "beauty is in the eye of the beholder".

A minivan is practical if you're a soccer mom hauling around five or six kids and shopping for groceries for the family.

Saddlebags on a VROD are practical if it's just you hauling around your own stuff. :stilpoke:

Just found this on the Auto Trader -- Must be the Canadian version of a V Rod touring bagger bike... :barf: :barf: Sorry, but this just doesn't look right.WTF was he thinking :chair:
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They've had one of those at the dealer in Oshawa for as long as I can remember...and no wonder... It's about $10k more than what I paid for mine.

this bike is about as close to what we used to call a standard bike as i have seen in a long time. just look at all the different ways this bike is being changed and used.its GREAT

They've had one of those at the dealer in Oshawa for as long as I can remember...and no wonder... It's about $10k more than what I paid for mine.

I like it!!!! I want a Road Rod one day. Barnett's in El Paso cranks these out, but I can't see paying $30k.

Beek, this one is just down the road a bit in Kitchener.. They are asking $20,500 :deal: :barf:

I wont own a bike without bags. I ALWAYS carry some tools, tire repair kit, a rain suit, fleece vest, maps and etc. I guess if you never get more than a few minutes from home you dont need em. But from a practical standpoint I cant live without em.

what bags are those?




Looks like Mickey Mouse from this angle...
http://www.1130cc.com/gallery/files/8/0/7/8/DSC02552.JPG
You can't see the beautiful rear wheel and fender shape here...
http://www.1130cc.com/gallery/files/8/0/7/8/beeek4.8.06.jpg
Same bike, other side.
http://www.1130cc.com/gallery/files/8/0/7/8/Beeek4.4.06.JPG[/QUOTE]

Bags are cool but imagine putting a luggage rack and a Thule cargo carrier on a Corvette.

:moon: I can see skis on top of a vette! Looks rather nice actually.:D

Im looking strickly for Daytona.. Its roughly a 1300 mile (2600 mile Round trip)... so I wanna take a few things with me for the week. I can take them off and put them in the room until I'm ready to leave.

I'm guessing everyone "riding" into Daytona from any distance will be using a bag of some sort. I don't think I'll stand out.

I love my hard bags because IMHO they flow well with the bike! I have won many bikes shows and gotten many great compliments about the v-rod with my matching Sterling Silver/chrome top saddle bags! I really coldn't imagine having a bike with out them! If anyone is looking to purchase some hard bags in great shape, please check out my for sale link!

http://www.1130cc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=55900

NO BAGS , NO PAINT, NO SHIELDS. Learn it, Love It, LIVE IT.



(And As far as Fairings go you can just guess):stilpoke:

I've seen pics of Night Mare's bike. We are going with the "D" bags on our bike. Then again, we bought our bike as cruiser intending to mostly ride double. Any mods to our bike will be to enhance it as a cruiser.

i am not a huge fan for permanent bags.. i dont like the hardware etc.. i know there are some that leave minimal.. and those are ok.. i prefer something i can use for a trip and take off .. ..i like the clean looks of my bike.. however there are times when necessity calls for bags...

like going to KC .. or Sturgis.. or something.. then you have to have some gear right?

but for around town my pockets usually do the trick..

I agree with most of you guys. To me, the V_Rod just doesn't look to good with Bags. To each their own though, just not for me.

do you guys that hate bags actually go any where out of town??? i like to have my emergency tools --rain suit --emergency tire repair kit--winshield cleaner kit--tire gauge (acurate dial type)--extra gloves--sun block--quart of oil--- where do you bag haters stash items like this?? in your back pocket???

I hate clowns

Being and old fart going thru his second childhood I just finished all my mods and chroming I had to buy bags for mine because I ride every day in the summer and I dont have any place to carry my gear.Yes the v-rod is a beautiful machine and I hate to mess up the looks with bags but I bought the bike to ride and I need the room for my stuff and the harley leather bags don't look that bad.to each his own.Just ride and enjoy

Bags are sweet to have on your buddy's bike, but only if he lets you stash stuff in there,.....

I love my Road Rod

I hate clowns


ME TOO!!!

In nice weather (yeah, yeah) I ride my bike to work. I don't like having a backpack on while riding and I have a lot of stuff I need to bring to work (gloves, HP, reflective belt, flashlight, lunch, etc) so I have the bags on my bike. I find them extremely convenient when out and about and I remember "Oh crap I need milk/bread/etc!" and just get it without having to go home & swap vehicles. I also always have rain gear, my tool roll, and a map with me. Riding in the UK taught me that even it says no rain, it will. The tools aren't necessarily always for me either! The map is just insurance.

Besides I like how the bags look and it's my bike so there! 69543

I love my bags gotta have somewhere to put my Walking stick when i ride.
I do more than bar hopping and ride more in one weekend then some do all year:moped:

If it can't fit in a backpack I won't need it....

If it can't fit in a backpack I won't need it....
:them: Exactly my sentiments... :D

I'm with NightMare, I tried a backpack and it pulls me away from the handlebars and makes my back hurt. I guess a light backpack would work.

Just found this on the Auto Trader -- Must be the Canadian version of a V Rod touring bagger bike... :barf: :barf: Sorry, but this just doesn't look right.WTF was he thinking :chair:
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well then i guess i dont have to give my opinion of why i like the bags.

like they say its up to the individual.

well then i guess i dont have to give my opinion of why i like the bags.

like they say its up to the individual.
Sorry Bro, must be that paint because looking at your bike against the Blue one it seems like two different bikes all together. Got to say that the bags on your bike with the Orange paint look pretty good. :notworth:

do you guys that hate bags actually go any where out of town??? i like to have my emergency tools --rain suit --emergency tire repair kit--winshield cleaner kit--tire gauge (acurate dial type)--extra gloves--sun block--quart of oil--- where do you bag haters stash items like this?? in your back pocket???

Ya, thats what I'd like to know!!!

I have a pack made by Nelson-Rig that bungees down to the bike when I make a trip or when I ride to school or work. It is a decent size and holds a lot of stuff. But otherwise I dont have anything on mine.

Sorry Bro, must be that paint because looking at your bike against the Blue one it seems like two different bikes all together. Got to say that the bags on your bike with the Orange paint look pretty good. :notworth:
thanks stomper.

some like it some dont.

i had a group of guys at the motel in Sturgis this year tell me they looked at it everyday and thought it didnt look right by the end of the week they all told me it had grown on them and thought it looked good.

i did it because i wanted a water cooled bagger and didnt want to wait for the MOCO.

I gotta have bags, I commute 100 mi a day. I think riding a Harley with a back pack on looks kinda retarded (sorta like a ricer wearing black leather chaps and a half shell :laugh: ) I'd rather put my stuff away in a nice saddlebag!

so if you did a 7 day/2000 mile trip, you'd just wing it with what you have in your pockets?

I'm not sure everyone is looking for "permanently attached" bags, but the option to use them if they want.

NO BAGS , NO PAINT, NO SHIELDS. Learn it, Love It, LIVE IT.



(And As far as Fairings go you can just guess):stilpoke:

I like having the ability to carry my crap in a manner that will keep it dry and secure. I went to the "detachable" tour-pak because I prefer the look of my bike without that big box (I never carry THAT much crap). To me, the V-Rod just doesn't look right with saddlebags, a windshield or an aftermarket exhaust. They just destroy the lines. I'll keep my 'bagger.

I like "FUN BAGS " on my rod. they look good !:dance:

Houston rider , I like bags, but not on the V rod. I make 7 day three and 4 thousand mile trips. We have a two and a half week trip planned covering over 5,500 miles this summer. It would be more but we want to visit family. My wife and I have been known to cover 2,000 miles in two days to get to some new riding territory but not on the V, thats all done on my Wing. On the rod I think the bags ruin the bike. But hey, thats with my money. Someone else's money on their bike, if they like it, good on them.

...so if you did a 7 day/2000 mile trip, you'd just wing it with what you have in your pockets?



I can't imagine riding a V-Rod on a 2000 mile trip....Can you fit a chiropractor in those bags? I love my SE2, but I'd be on an Ultra Classic if I was going those distances.

Even with a granite ass, 2000 miles on a V-Rod is a survival mission not a vacation...

None of the other V-Rods I ride with have bags (they would not think putting them on their bikes), but they all love the tools mine carry. Would not be without bags, but then I am an old fart.

so if you did a 7 day/2000 mile trip, you'd just wing it with what you have in your pockets?

I'm not sure everyone is looking for "permanently attached" bags, but the option to use them if they want.
Fed Ex my luggage to the next Hotel.

That's why I'm such a fan of the LeatherPros. Lets you have it both ways. :them:

I'm biased for saddlebags. So thrill me...lol

I personally don't like the way they look on our bikes. I don't like a windshield on our bikes either.

I do see how they can be quite handy though.

Dee-Rod

I dont like the way the bags look on the vrod.However they sure are nice to carry stuff.I ride 30 miles to work in the summer so i need them.

I found when going on all day or two day trips that bags were pretty much essential. Wouldn't have a bike without at least detachable bags.

Hate is such a strong word and really doesn't describe how I feel about bags. If you travel any distance they are almost a necessity. Or you can travel with someone like Daniii that has enough room for all his stuff and your stuff without uglying up my bike. :)

Hate is such a strong word and really doesn't describe how I feel about bags. If you travel any distance they are almost a necessity. Or you can travel with someone like Daniii that has enough room for all his stuff and your stuff without uglying up my bike. :)


:them: :rofl:

I like this from Fox Creek. For $99/shipped it can't be beat. Comes right off, holds lots, great value.

http://www.foxcreekleather.com/79.html

Or you can travel with someone like Daniii that has enough room for all his stuff and your stuff without uglying up my bike. :)

Are you thinking he "uglyed" up his :hidesbeh: :hidesbeh:

I know you're kidding Max...Daniii's bike is one of a kind, and I'm not going to lie that I was jealous on the Jeannie Ride...when he took off his heated gloves, because his hands were sweating behind the batwing :stilpoke: Dan has got a lovely amount of stuff on his bike!!! Of course, his time and effort are always appreciated, and let us know what can be done!

Hate is such a strong word and really doesn't describe how I feel about bags. If you travel any distance they are almost a necessity. Or you can travel with someone like Daniii that has enough room for all his stuff and your stuff without uglying up my bike. :)


You'll have to "Ugly" up your own ride. Traveling with someone who has HD hard bags for the V-Rod is like traveling with someone who has a purse to go along with a formal gown. While I have both, they are both way the heck too small for me to carry anyone else's stuff!

You'll have to "Ugly" up your own ride. Traveling with someone who has HD hard bags for the V-Rod is like traveling with someone who has a purse to go along with a formal gown. While I have both, they are both way the heck too small for me to carry anyone else's stuff!

Take a look at Daniii's bike, I think we could carry a militay gp medium tent in that thing. :rofl:

I like this from Fox Creek. For $99/shipped it can't be beat. Comes right off, holds lots, great value.

http://www.foxcreekleather.com/79.html
Hmm turn my bike into a Backpacker or a Minivan? Plus Too much storage room may cause you a surpirse you dont wanthttp://www.weirdspot.com/images/uploads/1sleepcar.jpg

I don't hate bags. I just hate the way the 1130 looks when you take them off.

I am going to be experimenting with mounting a set of bags with my 240 kit.

I was able to get enough clearance for the tire by simply bending or flaring the inner fender liner with a floor jack. I'm hoping I can come up with some way to mount bags using the leather pro system of a shock spacer hook and stainless steel button.
I've even thought about contacting Leatherpros to see if they'd just sell me a set of the mounting hardware to see if I could adapt the mounting system to the H-D vinyl covered beetle bags that I see going on eBay for cheap.

I there's a way to make it work, I'll find out.

:)

Take a look at Daniii's bike, I think we could carry a militay gp medium tent in that thing. :rofl:
So, where do I get one?

I ride with two couples, each of whom has 1130's, and all 4 have added bags since. And when you are riding, you can't see the bike, bags or no. If you like how the bike looks without bags, follow someone so (not) equipped.

So, where do I get one?

I ride with two couples, each of whom has 1130's, and all 4 have added bags since. And when you are riding, you can't see the bike, bags or no. If you like how the bike looks without bags, follow someone so (not) equipped.
Isnt that like "Cheating" on you bike? Isnt that the same as looking out the window and staring at your neighbor while sleeping with your girlfriend? I would rather just have the good looking one under the same roof as I and keep the blinds drawn. Plus Coveting is a Mortal Sin Danni.:stilpoke:

Bags are sweet to have on your buddy's bike, but only if he lets you stash stuff in there,.....

:them:
Funny but very true....

The only bags I have found that I like are those of OKIE's because they have such nice refreshments in them at all times... :D :D

It's a good thing some of you guys bought a V-rod and not a Corvette. If you had bought the Corvette you would need to install a trailer hitch and purchase a 5'X8' enclosed trailer to compensate for the lack of trunk space.

A small luggage rack with a Harley SAC and a bungee cord and you're set. If you need bags to get anywhere on a V-rod than you shouldn't be taking the V-rod to get there. :spank:

Don't know yet, never used to have all that stuff on a bike before Suppose a small detachable windshield, ditto detachable bags later on for overnight rides, make-up, change of jeans, T-shirt....we'll see. Maybe nothing. To each his own.

Daniii's bike? Holy crap - no telling what he's got stashed in there. Saw one picture where he had what looked like a beach umbrella on it! :D Just kidding -- well, not really :stilpoke:

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A small luggage rack with a Harley SAC and a bungee cord and you're set. If you need bags to get anywhere on a V-rod than you shouldn't be taking the V-rod to get there. :spank:
Well put! You don't take a Ferrari camping.

I can't imagine riding a V-Rod on a 2000 mile trip....Can you fit a chiropractor in those bags? I love my SE2, but I'd be on an Ultra Classic if I was going those distances.

Even with a granite ass, 2000 miles on a V-Rod is a survival mission not a vacation...
Newark De to KC is about 1200 mi. when I got off the bike in KC I felt like I coulda kept going.Not all of us can afford a spare bike just to take trips on. Even if I could I'd need a trailer so I could ride my V when I get there.
Bags, yeah they're FUGLY looking and I have the fugliest of all,Leatherpros,but they come off when I don't need em.
Ed

It's a good thing some of you guys bought a V-rod and not a Corvette. If you had bought the Corvette you would need to install a trailer hitch and purchase a 5'X8' enclosed trailer to compensate for the lack of trunk space.

A small luggage rack with a Harley SAC and a bungee cord and you're set. If you need bags to get anywhere on a V-rod than you shouldn't be taking the V-rod to get there. :spank:

:spank: Yourself!

My '97 vette with T-tops had room in the glove compartment & trunk enough so that I could go on a weeks long trip and, unlike the V-Rod, not worry about where to put an extra pair of underwear, a jack, a spare, and toothbrush, etc.

....and why shouldn't I take my V-Rod wherever I want!?!

Take a look at Daniii's bike, I think we could carry a militay gp medium tent in that thing. :rofl:


I like Daniii's V-Rod.

Trips and winter, take them off in the summer. Thats one of the reasons I like the v-rod so much, you can make it look so different and you still only have one bike. :blahblah: :vrod: :hyper:

I like "FUN BAGS " on my rod. they look good !:dance:

Beat me to it. Those are the only bags I've had on my bikes.

:spank: Yourself!

My '97 vette with T-tops had room in the glove compartment & trunk enough so that I could go on a weeks long trip and, unlike the V-Rod, not worry about where to put an extra pair of underwear, a jack, a spare, and toothbrush, etc.

....and why shouldn't I take my V-Rod wherever I want!?!


You are the original thread poster and your question was "Why does everybody hate bags?" Don't place a question like that out there if you aren't prepared to hear all answers. I just answered the posted 'original' question.:cheers:

i will just say this .. i bought my bike to RIDE.. not to just go around town and never take a trip with..

that is why i have detachable bags for those occaisions..

those that dont like bags.. well can do like lux and send your stuff ahead and trust tht it gets there.. or you take a bag.. or you just stay in town and ride your bike on little 20 mile trips..

as for me.. i wanna be able to pack my bags throw them on the bike and pick a direction.. i cant see doing that with out them .. if you can't enjoy the ride.. why have the bike?

God Hates bags.


:rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:

I have some. But I only put them on when i need them (long trips)... Same with the sundowner that I own.

I like "FUN BAGS " on my rod. they look good !:dance:
YES THEY DO :boobs:

Mine came with the HD hard bags ($800.00 option new). Drove it a week before I could not stand the look so I took them off. To me the Rod looks 100% better without them.
Lots of people like them though.......to each his/her own.

:confused: What is so bad about them? I find they are truly useful and can't imagine enjoying the day out riding as much if I didn't have them.
because of Rosie O'Donnell?

It's a good thing some of you guys bought a V-rod and not a Corvette. If you had bought the Corvette you would need to install a trailer hitch and purchase a 5'X8' enclosed trailer to compensate for the lack of trunk space.

A small luggage rack with a Harley SAC and a bungee cord and you're set. If you need bags to get anywhere on a V-rod than you shouldn't be taking the V-rod to get there. :spank:

When I went to work Friday it was 38 degrees. In a Vette I wouldn't have needed the extra clothing to bundle up. When I rode home it was 70 degrees and I needed a place for all the extra clothes. Besides, my bags make my bike look different then all of the others out there. I have had people follow me to ask about my bags so I guess there are a lot of people that like them too. Plus I would never own a Corvette anyway!

It's a good thing some of you guys bought a V-rod and not a Corvette. If you had bought the Corvette you would need to install a trailer hitch and purchase a 5'X8' enclosed trailer to compensate for the lack of trunk space.

A small luggage rack with a Harley SAC and a bungee cord and you're set. If you need bags to get anywhere on a V-rod than you shouldn't be taking the V-rod to get there. :spank:
would you drive a vette without a spare tire? jack? leave the top at home when you went for 200 mile trip from home? i doubt it

I like bags when needed. The modern "bubble bags" are fitting with the styling of that bike, as are the nylon types.
I don't care for traditional styled bags with straps, buckles and studs on the Rod

would you drive a vette without a spare tire? jack? leave the top at home when you went for 200 mile trip from home? i doubt it
We have spare tires on our bikes? Corvettes dont have retractable roofs on their Convertables? Are you ****ing kidding me? That kind of $$$$ and no roof?
Oh and by the way no one has mentioned the obvious when making claims and comparisons between the Vrods with Horrible bags and Auto's. Autos are DESIGNED witgh trunks, the Vrod luggage is bolted on afterwards. I will use the word again. BOLTED.

To each their own. Personally, I hate bags and a windshield on a V-rod. I think it completely ruins the look.

I hang a small tool bag just below the headlight in which I carry my flat tire repair kit and a few small tools (and I sort of hate to do this!). Bought the rod to ride on weekends, not take long multi-day trips on. If I am going to take a trip, I'll drive my truck.

Did not purchase the Rod to be practical and the same goes for my vette. If I need to carry a lot of something, I'll drive my truck. If I need to go to the grocery store, I'll take the vette.

Just for the hell of it, last Sunday (before the Superbowl), I went riding. Needed to pick up some junk food for the game, so I grabbed my small backpack, headed for the grocery store and picked up some chips and hot sauce.

We should start the V-Rod police and give tickets to those who put bags or a windshield on a V-Rod. If you are a repeat offender, the V-Rod should be confiscated!!! :stilpoke: :D :D

To each their own. Personally, I hate bags and a windshield on a V-rod. I think it completely ruins the look.

I hang a small tool bag just below the headlight in which I carry my flat tire repair kit and a few small tools (and I sort of hate to do this!). Bought the rod to ride on weekends, not take long multi-day trips on. If I am going to take a trip, I'll drive my truck.

Did not purchase the Rod to be practical and the same goes for my vette. If I need to carry a lot of something, I'll drive my truck. If I need to go to the grocery store, I'll take the vette.

Just for the hell of it, last Sunday (before the Superbowl), I went riding. Needed to pick up some junk food for the game, so I grabbed my small backpack, headed for the grocery store and picked up some chips and hot sauce.

We should start the V-Rod police and give tickets to those who put bags or a windshield on a V-Rod. If you are a repeat offender, the V-Rod should be confiscated!!! :stilpoke: :D :D

I'll be one of those repeat offender.. so catch me if you can... :chair: lol

We should start the V-Rod police and give tickets to those who put bags or a windshield on a V-Rod. If you are a repeat offender, the V-Rod should be confiscated!!! :stilpoke: :D :D
I dunno about that because in reality the Funnier other people dress there kidds up the better mine looks. Let them paint Daisies on them, Bras, stockings , high heels, hang rolling carts off the ass end, put bags on every square inch like a over worked Pony express jackass, Tassles (cannot forget tassles), put up windshields that dwarf the Popemobile, Jam automobile tape decks between the winshield and speedo, CB radio's, Grills, Electric Irons, Coffeee Makers, blenders 65 change of clothes, you mother in law, washing machine, sand, mud electronic football, X-box do it all I say DO IT! (makes you wonder why the bought such a beautiful bike to start off with) COVER UP THAT BIKE!!!!!!!!! HIDE YOUR BEAUTIFUL GURLFRIEND WITH Moo MOO's and Anne Taylor clothing!!!!
http://image.guardian.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/arts/2005/10/11/PaolaPivi_donkeycopyartist3.jpg

I dunno about that because in reality the Funnier other people dress there kidds up the better mine looks. Let them paint Daisies on them, Bras, stockings , high heels, hang rolling carts off the ass end, put bags on every square inch like a over worked Pony express jackass, Tassles (cannot forget tassles), put up windshields that dwarf the Popemobile, Jam automobile tape decks between the winshield and speedo, CB radio's, Grills, Electric Irons, Coffeee Makers, blenders 65 change of clothes, you mother in law, washing machine, sand, mud electronic football, X-box do it all I say DO IT! (makes you wonder why the bought such a beautiful bike to start off with) COVER UP THAT BIKE!!!!!!!!! HIDE YOUR BEAUTIFUL GURLFRIEND WITH Moo MOO's and Anne Taylor clothing!!!!
http://image.guardian.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/arts/2005/10/11/PaolaPivi_donkeycopyartist3.jpg


:rofl: This cracks me up.

I dunno about that because in reality the Funnier other people dress there kidds up the better mine looks. Let them paint Daisies on them, Bras, stockings , high heels, hang rolling carts off the ass end, put bags on every square inch like a over worked Pony express jackass, Tassles (cannot forget tassles), put up windshields that dwarf the Popemobile, Jam automobile tape decks between the winshield and speedo, CB radio's, Grills, Electric Irons, Coffeee Makers, blenders 65 change of clothes, you mother in law, washing machine, sand, mud electronic football, X-box do it all I say DO IT! (makes you wonder why the bought such a beautiful bike to start off with) COVER UP THAT BIKE!!!!!!!!! HIDE YOUR BEAUTIFUL GURLFRIEND WITH Moo MOO's and Anne Taylor clothing!!!!
http://image.guardian.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/arts/2005/10/11/PaolaPivi_donkeycopyartist3.jpg


:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

I offered this up in another thread but it is certaily worthy here too. It's a disclaimer that can be used for the original posters next thread...please feel free to use it.
* For those of you who do not agree with me please don't answer my thread

Next week I'm buying a Hyundai so I can take it Four-wheeling off road! (You see, a Hyundai isn't designed for Four wheeling so...OH, nevermind)

:rofl: This cracks me up.
Donkey in a boat wins everytime.

To each their own. Personally, I hate bags and a windshield on a V-rod. I think it completely ruins the look.

I hang a small tool bag just below the headlight in which I carry my flat tire repair kit and a few small tools (and I sort of hate to do this!). Bought the rod to ride on weekends, not take long multi-day trips on. If I am going to take a trip, I'll drive my truck.

Did not purchase the Rod to be practical and the same goes for my vette. If I need to carry a lot of something, I'll drive my truck. If I need to go to the grocery store, I'll take the vette.

Just for the hell of it, last Sunday (before the Superbowl), I went riding. Needed to pick up some junk food for the game, so I grabbed my small backpack, headed for the grocery store and picked up some chips and hot sauce.

We should start the V-Rod police and give tickets to those who put bags or a windshield on a V-Rod. If you are a repeat offender, the V-Rod should be confiscated!!! :stilpoke: :D :D

Oh hell!! I'm so sorry if I offended anyone :bash: . I actually love bags--very much in love with'em.

As long as they are on someone else's bike and I can put some of my junk in them. AND, you must ride at least a half mile behind me and I can act as if I don't know you--until I need something of mine that is in you goofy-ass looking bag!! :dance: Then, and maybe then, I may act like I know you, but as briefly as possible. :D :D

I like Daniii's V-Rod.Thank you dear. You can ride with me anytime! :kiss:

As for Lux, however, he can carry his own damn helmet. :spank:

I might, however, let Max put his in with my aux tank.

We have spare tires on our bikes? Corvettes dont have retractable roofs on their Convertables? Are you ****ing kidding me? That kind of $$$$ and no roof?
Oh and by the way no one has mentioned the obvious when making claims and comparisons between the Vrods with Horrible bags and Auto's. Autos are DESIGNED witgh trunks, the Vrod luggage is bolted on afterwards. I will use the word again. BOLTED.
you missed the point completely --- traveling being unprepaired only asks for misery

you missed the point completely --- traveling being unprepaired only asks for misery


Uh-oh :popcorn I never use popcorn :hidesbeh:

It's winter time in many parts of the country so I can tell cabin-fever is setting in with the forum members. We better find something else to do!!! :)

besides the "being prepaired" bit i just mentioned== i get quite irritated with all the "looks" and "image" people bitch that i can ride longer and faster than the guys that refuse to put a windshield on there bikes just because it doesnt "look" good and i also get peeved at the ones that have a mirror come loose or some other minor mishap and ddont have simple tools with them and come to me for tools making me unpack MY shit to get to my tools because BAGS dont look cool!!! and have had non bag people beg me to stash shirts and crap they buy on the road in MY bags--- have i made my point yet or do you "look" people still insist thats the most important thing about having a bike i always considered actually riding some where some distance from home is the most important thing and NOT sitting it in front of a bar for others to oogle at

besides the "being prepaired" bit i just mentioned== i get quite irritated with all the "looks" and "image" people bitch that i can ride longer and faster than the guys that refuse to put a windshield on there bikes just because it doesnt "look" good and i also get peeved at the ones that have a mirror come loose or some other minor mishap and ddont have simple tools with them and come to me for tools making me unpack MY shit to get to my tools because BAGS dont look cool!!! and have had non bag people beg me to stash shirts and crap they buy on the road in MY bags--- have i made my point yet or do you "look" people still insist thats the most important thing about having a bike i always considered actually riding some where some distance from home is the most important thing and NOT sitting it in front of a bar for others to oogle at


Take the bags off and see if they still ride with you. Maybe your bags are the only reason they do ride with you. :angeldev:

I can still love a beautiful woman but hate the dress she's in. Just like I still like your bike but hate the bags. For that matter I can love a beautiful dress but hate the woman that's in it! LOL But I will never love a beautiful bag and hate the bike!!!!

you missed the point completely --- traveling being unprepaired only asks for misery
I am usually prepared when I leave the house - just need these 3 items..
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Make sure the cellphone is programmed with alot of emergency numbers such as -- Friends, Friends that have trailers, Motorcycle dealers, etc..

you missed the point completely --- traveling being unprepaired only asks for misery Misery is my middle name.
YEs I know if I look at it seroiusly and senseable it would make sense to have bags and be prepared up the wazoo, wear full faced everything and covered in leather all the time waiting for that one time I fall down. Could happen tomorrow could happen in 18 years and a sensiable person is ready. I see READY people all the time draped in everything. Was it Neiztche or Einstein (I get the two confused) that said "You cannot simultaneously prevent and prepare for war." I cannot simultaneously loaded up with calomine lotion and bandages and enjoy meself, I need to ride around on my Bike looks exactley the way is does in that HD Docu. Thats why I bought it, no paint no windshield either. I will not wear a real helmet or drape myself in cowskin that takes away my enjoyment (aka why I bought the bike), I would rather buy another convertable. My preperation is a Amex card, Towing on my insurance, HD extended warranty, Cell Phone and GPS. They all fit in my pocket or bungied to the seat. If I wanted sensible I would have bought a BMW and the MAD MAX suit they sell for every BMW color scheme and looked like a spaceman. Its the same reason I own No HD clothing and own several pieces of Ducati appareal, I aint into Eagles and Flames or Dungeons and Dragons, I will take Style over Function everytime.
Donkey in a boat still winshttp://image.guardian.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/arts/2005/10/11/PaolaPivi_donkeycopyartist3.jpg

Take the bags off and see if they still ride with you. Maybe your bags are the only reason they do ride with you. :angeldev:

I can still love a beautiful woman but hate the dress she's in. Just like I still like your bike but hate the bags. For that matter I can love a beautiful dress but hate the woman that's in it! LOL But I will never love a beautiful bag and hate the bike!!!!
you may be right which means they arent friends they are simply users and leeches--- is that the kind you hang with?--or want to?

you may be right which means they arent friends they are simply users and leeches--- is that the kind you hang with?--or want to?
Everyone wants something.

Well lil i'm in the middle, it does look better without the bags, but I love my bags, not that they are all on the time. But there is no way I would take off on a long ride or a trip without them, just to handy. So for all you 'bar hoppers' :moon: :moon: :moon: :angeldev:

Misery is my middle name.
YEs I know if I look at it seroiusly and senseable it would make sense to have bags and be prepared up the wazoo, wear full faced everything and covered in leather all the time waiting for that one time I fall down. Could happen tomorrow could happen in 18 years and a sensiable person is ready. I see READY people all the time draped in everything. Was it Neiztche or Einstein (I get the two confused) that said "You cannot simultaneously prevent and prepare for war." I cannot simultaneously loaded up with calomine lotion and bandages and enjoy meself, I need to ride around on my Bike looks exactley the way is does in that HD Docu. Thats why I bought it, no paint no windshield either. I will not wear a real helmet or drape myself in cowskin that takes away my enjoyment (aka why I bought the bike), I would rather buy another convertable. My preperation is a Amex card, Towing on my insurance, HD extended warranty, Cell Phone and GPS. They all fit in my pocket or bungied to the seat. If I wanted sensible I would have bought a BMW and the MAD MAX suit they sell for every BMW color scheme and looked like a spaceman. Its the same reason I own No HD clothing and own several pieces of Ducati appareal, I aint into Eagles and Flames or Dungeons and Dragons, I will take Style over Function everytime.
Donkey in a boat still winshttp://image.guardian.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/arts/2005/10/11/PaolaPivi_donkeycopyartist3.jpg
ok what if you braek down on a little traveled road at night and cell phone isnt close enough to a tower to connect a call? do you burn your cash to keep warm?

ok what if you braek down on a little traveled road at night and cell phone isnt close enough to a tower to connect a call? do you burn your cash to keep warm?


Quite frankly he probably would. But in that position what are you going to do burn your bags? Can't see how they or anything in them will get you out of the situation either.

Everyone wants something.
Speaking of that - Where is your arch nemisis.. Off to Vegas again ... :angeldev: :angeldev:

you may be right which means they arent friends they are simply users and leeches--- is that the kind you hang with?--or want to?


My Father once said the more friends you have the more problems you have.. I ride alone! Case-in-point. (your scenario) "I have bags but my "friends" piss me off by wanting to put stuff in them."

LUXLAMF's 'everyone wants something' hits it on the head.

Quite frankly he probably would. But in that position what are you going to do burn your bags? Can't see how they or anything in them will get you out of the situation either.
well if its a flat tire i would have my tire plug kit and Co2 tire inflater can you do that with your credit card?

well if its a flat tire i would have my tire plug kit and Co2 tire inflater can you do that with your credit card?

Now we border on hypothetical but yes a proper roadside assistance membership can handle that.

Not trying to piss you off but to each his own..You choose bags I don't!
Somehow we came to the conclusion to buy the same bike :)



This is $1,200 if you can find one..they're sold out! Fit in the pocket LOL!

well if its a flat tire i would have my tire plug kit and Co2 tire inflater can you do that with your credit card?
Alright we are all getting a little preachy and its suppose to be in good fun, in REALITY if I lived in the STICKS I Could see the use and idea behind the bags, empty roads and no light, BUT I am FEARFUL of THE STICKS more than anything else in the world (Deliverence and all, I would sooner be stuck at 125th st at 3am with 100 bills stapled to my ass)) so I dont live there. If I did I don't know if I would be the same shallow presumptious Bastard that I am here in SoCal with the rest of the shallow presumptious Bastards. Home is where the heart is, my heart would rather LOOK good than FEEL Good.

If I thought I'd have to prepare for every kind of emergency on the road, I'd have to put a trailer-hitch on my rod and hook up a 75ft. U-haul. I'd also have to carry 2 cell phones in case one of them has a weak battery. I'd also have to carry a flare gun in case I can't get a cell-phone signal. Maybe some firewood in case it gets freaking cold. And maybe I'll carry some....

Reminds me of a post on Corvetteforum.com. This guy posted a pic of his vette, and he had one of those CB radio whip antennas on it. He was ripped apart all over that forum--it was so damn funny!! :D

Breaker-breaker one nine! :D :D :moped:

Really, its your bike and you have the right to make it look as butt-ugly as you want :kiss:

Maybe you baggers can talk Max into starting a new category on this forum called, "V-Rodders w/ bags, windshields & tassles".:D

If I thought I'd have to prepare for every kind of emergency on the road, I'd have to put a trailer-hitch on my rod and hook up a 75ft. U-haul. I'd also have to carry 2 cell phones in case one of them has a weak battery. I'd also have to carry a flare gun in case I can't get a cell-phone signal. Maybe some firewood in case it gets freaking cold. And maybe I'll carry some....

Reminds me of a post on Corvetteforum.com. This guy posted a pic of his vette, and he had one of those CB radio whip antennas on it. He was ripped apart all over that forum--it was so damn funny!! :D

Breaker-breaker one nine! :D :D :moped:

Really, its your bike and you have the right to make it look as butt-ugly as you want :kiss:

Maybe you baggers can talk Max into starting a new category on this forum called, "V-Rodders w/ bags, windshields & tassles".:D


Come on, tell us how you really feel :hidesbeh:

Speaking of that - Where is your arch nemisis.. Off to Vegas again ... :angeldev: :angeldev:
Thats a good question,Maybe. From posts she left over the weekend sounded like she got "Lucky" ( once again one person's Luck is another bad fortune, poor guy, i am assuming a Guy) with all her "Friday nite turned into Saturday"etc.. as an excuse for not riding with the San Diego crew (That she posted several million threads about, than not showing up).

You are the original thread poster and your question was "Why does everybody hate bags?" Don't place a question like that out there if you aren't prepared to hear all answers. I just answered the posted 'original' question.:cheers:


There have been many, many honest posts with nothing like my opinion that I have not reacted to. If my response came off as defensive, I apologize. I reacted to the spanking for wanting to take the V-Rod wherever we wanted.

There have been many, many honest posts with nothing like my opinion that I have not reacted to. If my response came off as defensive, I apologize. I reacted to the spanking for wanting to take the V-Rod wherever we wanted.

It's all good! :cheers: :kiss:

[QUOTE=AWSTRUCK]I offered this up in another thread but it is certaily worthy here too. It's a disclaimer that can be used for the original posters next thread...please feel free to use it.
* For those of you who do not agree with me please don't answer my thread

Again, your response, by far not the only one that disagreed with my opinion, was the only one that I reacted to. I've apologized for reacting. Shall I meet you somewhere so you can stone me in the town square?

It's all good! :cheers: :kiss:
:kiss: :cheers: back at ya!
I read this after my last post. :)

besides the "being prepaired" bit i just mentioned== i get quite irritated with all the "looks" and "image" people bitch that i can ride longer and faster than the guys that refuse to put a windshield on there bikes just because it doesnt "look" good and i also get peeved at the ones that have a mirror come loose or some other minor mishap and ddont have simple tools with them and come to me for tools making me unpack MY shit to get to my tools because BAGS dont look cool!!! and have had non bag people beg me to stash shirts and crap they buy on the road in MY bags--- have i made my point yet or do you "look" people still insist thats the most important thing about having a bike i always considered actually riding some where some distance from home is the most important thing and NOT sitting it in front of a bar for others to oogle at
:them: :them: :them: :them:
Well said.

I dunno about that because in reality the Funnier other people dress their kids up the better mine look. Let them paint Daisies on them, Bras, stockings , high heels, hang rolling carts off the ass end, put bags on every square inch like a over worked Pony express jackass, Tassles (cannot forget tassles), put up windshields that dwarf the Popemobile, Jam automobile tape decks between the winshield and speedo, CB radio's, Grills, Electric Irons, Coffeee Makers, blenders 65 changes of clothes, your mother in law, washing machine, sand, mud electronic football, X-box do it all I say DO IT! (makes you wonder why they bought such a beautiful bike to start off with) COVER UP THAT BIKE!!!!!!!!! HIDE YOUR BEAUTIFUL GURLFRIEND WITH Moo MOO's and Anne Taylor clothing!!!!
http://image.guardian.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/arts/2005/10/11/PaolaPivi_donkeycopyartist3.jpg

Classic !!


you missed the point completely --- traveling being unprepaired only asks for misery

With all this talk about being prepared...did I miss out on the V-Rod merit badge?

Now we border on hypothetical but yes a proper roadside assistance membership can handle that.

Not trying to piss you off but to each his own..You choose bags I don't!
Somehow we came to the conclusion to buy the same bike :)



This is $1,200 if you can find one..they're sold out! Fit in the pocket LOL!


Damn, looks like you deliver a baby with that thing!

Bags are OK - if they are on a Bagger.. For me they just don't quite fit the style of the VRod but then again that is My Own Opinion.. To each their own tho. I bought my bike for the style and the speed and the bags would tend to distract from that, although they would be handy when going on a long trip..
My thoughts exactly!!!:notworth:

Now we border on hypothetical but yes a proper roadside assistance membership can handle that.

Not trying to piss you off but to each his own..You choose bags I don't!
Somehow we came to the conclusion to buy the same bike :)



This is $1,200 if you can find one..they're sold out! Fit in the pocket LOL!

RickyG says that looks like my bike!

It was 40F this morning, so I bundled up to get to work. It'll be 70F for the ride home. Glad I have a place to stuff all my "bundle up wear". I could have, I suppose, bungee it all to the bike, but that would be tacky.

And as I ride to work every day, I need to bring the laptop with, and a backpack gets real old, real fast.

If I was better financed, I suppose I could have a bagger for trips and such, and to haul my crap around, but then the 1130 would wind up like my old BSA, sitting in the garage waiting for a nice day, with no work. (Which is why I sold it).

I've been using the "Switchback" handlebar bag from www.t-bags.com for close to 4 years now. It's the prefect set up for me. I can carry what I need, bring home the bread and milk and it removes in less than 1 minute. It's also waterproof and comes in two size...I use the 7" diameter smaller size.

PS. I can also easily transfer it to the horns on the Ox.

Bags might be a needed evil but to me bags on a V-Rod are like pulling a U-Haul trailer with a Camero.

I know one thing, my riding buddies are sick of me asking to put my $hit in thier saddle bags when we park ! Who wants to carry a jacket or my wifes make-up bag when I can have my friends do it !!!!:D

I did a bit of research on this here subject and the Websters Dictionary although it does recognize "Bootyliscous" as a word the word "Bagger" never applies to a overloaded personal vehicle with 2 wheels. I do believe that I will go with the definitions from below :
8. Slang A woman considered ugly or unkempt.
3. To swell out; bulge.

Bagger

bag·ger /ˈbægər/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[bag-er] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun
1. a person who packs groceries or other items into bags.
2. a bag of cloth or plastic attached to a power lawn mower to collect grass as it is cut.

Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1)
Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc.
bag (bāg) Pronunciation Key
n.
1. A container of flexible material, such as paper, plastic, or leather, that is used for carrying or storing items.
2. A handbag; a purse.
3. A piece of hand luggage, such as a suitcase or satchel.
4. An organic sac or pouch, such as the udder of a cow.
2. An object that resembles a pouch.
3. Nautical The sagging or bulging part of a sail.
4. The amount that a bag can hold.
5. An amount of game taken or legally permitted to be taken.
6. Baseball A base.
7. Slang An area of interest or skill: Cooking is not my bag.
8. Slang A woman considered ugly or unkempt.


v. bagged, bag·ging, bags

v. tr.

1. To put into or as if into a bag.
2. To cause to bulge like a pouch.
3. To capture or kill as game: bagged six grouse.
4. Informal To gain possession of; capture.
5. Slang
1. To fail to attend purposely; skip: bagged classes for the day and went to the beach.
2. To stop doing or considering; abandon: bagged the idea and started from scratch.


v. intr.

1. To pack items in a bag.
2. To hang loosely.
3. To swell out; bulge.

My take on bags changed over the years as I experienced riding with a backpack and observing other riders who have them. No matter what bike someone chooses to own there's a bag set up for them whether they want them or not.

I finally decided to get a set of the HD sport bags for my bike and am quite comfortable with the look and the ability to carry both what I need and what I want all at the same time.

My :2cents:

you know i have been looking at the pics of the 1130s with bags while reading through this thread. i have come to the conclusion that its not whether it makes the v-rod look bad, its more like that it makes a good looking bagger (and a faster one too)!

well as see it ---as have experianced before ---the "looks" ones will always be either way behind the bag and windshield group or will turn and go back home early --- the difference between a biker and a show off?

:confused: What is so bad about them? I find they are truly useful and can't imagine enjoying the day out riding as much if I didn't have them.
Because is old school look, airhead shi* etc, etc.

I did a bit of research on this here subject and the Websters Dictionary although it does recognize "Bootyliscous" as a word the word "Bagger" never applies to a overloaded personal vehicle with 2 wheels. I do believe that I will go with the definitions from below :
8. Slang A woman considered ugly or unkempt.
3. To swell out; bulge.

Bagger

bag·ger /ˈbægər/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[bag-er] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun
1. a person who packs groceries or other items into bags.
2. a bag of cloth or plastic attached to a power lawn mower to collect grass as it is cut.

Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1)
Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc.
bag (bāg) Pronunciation Key
n.
1. A container of flexible material, such as paper, plastic, or leather, that is used for carrying or storing items.
2. A handbag; a purse.
3. A piece of hand luggage, such as a suitcase or satchel.
4. An organic sac or pouch, such as the udder of a cow.
2. An object that resembles a pouch.
3. Nautical The sagging or bulging part of a sail.
4. The amount that a bag can hold.
5. An amount of game taken or legally permitted to be taken.
6. Baseball A base.
7. Slang An area of interest or skill: Cooking is not my bag.
8. Slang A woman considered ugly or unkempt.


v. bagged, bag·ging, bags

v. tr.

1. To put into or as if into a bag.
2. To cause to bulge like a pouch.
3. To capture or kill as game: bagged six grouse.
4. Informal To gain possession of; capture.
5. Slang
1. To fail to attend purposely; skip: bagged classes for the day and went to the beach.
2. To stop doing or considering; abandon: bagged the idea and started from scratch.


v. intr.

1. To pack items in a bag.
2. To hang loosely.
3. To swell out; bulge.

For more colloquial uses of the term please consult the following:

About Motorcycles
Definition: A Bagger is a motorcycle that is fitted with saddlebags to allow the rider to carry items for a trip. Many start riding with no particular way to carry anything of any size. Some will resort to strapping on luggage to a Sissy Bar or by means of a Bungee cord. Others go for saddlebags. The term may also apply to any Touring Bike.
http://motorcycles.about.com/cs/beginners/g/def061.htm

Rocky Mountain Harley Davidson Biker Glossary
Bagger: In the general sense, a "bagger" refers to any motorcycle that has saddlebags; however, in conversation the term "bagger" is most often used in connection with large touring motorcycles.
http://www.rmh-d.com/info/glossary.php

Glossary of Motorcycle Injury Law Terms. Bagger: A motorcycle with touring accessories like saddlebags, top box, a trunk, etc.
http://www.consultwebs.com/legal_glossaries/motorcycle_injury/glossaryb.html

A motorcyclist's glossary
Bagger — A motorcycle with touring accessories like saddlebags, top box, a trunk, etc.
http://www.ama-cycle.org/roadride/Glossary.asp

:kiss:

Hey David...I'm going with these since I need more "booty" storage.

I like that underslung cooler. I'm getting ideas.......

I like that underslung cooler. I'm getting ideas.......

Here's a GREAT idea!

This is my definition of a bagger--

This is my definition of a bagger--
or this...

or this ..............
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or this ..............
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ha ha! Looks like a VROD rider at an Evo group ride...

kinda like puttin whitewalls on your 67 tri power corvette , and towin house traler also :)

Since the really bad weather broke, today was the first day I got to make significant use of my saddlebags. I got the HD sport bags on my bike and I love them. Carried all my gym stuff and my school materials around all day and never once had a problem. Felt great riding with all this stuff and not having to carry it in a backpack. Awesome! :thumb: :thumb:

The likelihood of having bags on a bike increases with some combination of distance and the percent of personal miles put on the bike vs your other vehicle. I ride the bike 90% of the time so bags are a necessity.
People who don't have bags are likely to spend more time in their car than those with bags OR they have their SO act as their personal sherpa. :-)

Or they have backpacks.

The likelihood of having bags on a bike increases with some combination of distance and the percent of personal miles put on the bike vs your other vehicle. I ride the bike 90% of the time so bags are a necessity.
People who don't have bags are likely to spend more time in their car than those with bags OR they have their SO act as their personal sherpa. :-)
:them:

The likelihood of having bags on a bike increases with some combination of distance and the percent of personal miles put on the bike vs your other vehicle. I ride the bike 90% of the time so bags are a necessity.
People who don't have bags are likely to spend more time in their car than those with bags OR they have their SO act as their personal sherpa. :-)
32k in 20 months, I ride it almost everyday. I got no bag or Hello Kitty Back Pack, everybody stop ruining your bikes or looking dorky with a huge bag on your back ( hence you now ugling up the bike). Its a goddamn work of ART the VRSCA and DX so treat as one.

lol.. How do you get groceries? There's got to be a sherpa in the works somewhere.

lol.. How do you get groceries? There's got to be a sherpa in the works somewhere.
Delivery.

:confused: What is so bad about them? I find they are truly useful and can't imagine enjoying the day out riding as much if I didn't have them.

Ask KwikR what happened last Saturday! Not everyone hates bags.

Delivery.

Aha! The contracted sherpa! You truly live the 2 wheeled life.

:-)

I am waiting for the MoCo to make those hard bags for the CAW

32k in 20 months, I ride it almost everyday. I got no bag or Hello Kitty Back Pack, everybody stop ruining your bikes or looking dorky with a huge bag on your back ( hence you now ugling up the bike). Its a goddamn work of ART the VRSCA and DX so treat as one.

While I understand the "work of art" perspective, they are also a means to an end. Given the cost of gas compared to by other vehicle, I save a butt load of money using the bike on a daily basis when possible. The bags greatly assist me with conducting daily business with their storage capability versus using a limited backpack. Backpacks in my opinion suck...used one for quite sometime before getting the bags. Weigh them down too much with gear and they are vary uncomfortable on your back; more so over longer rides. Riding is about comfort so bags help out there as well.

Luxlamf,
is your middle name V for Vanity or W? I have a feeling that you're checking up yourself in every shop window you pass. You wouldn't last five minutes on road with me :)

Luxlamf,
is your middle name V for Vanity or W? I have a feeling that you're checking up yourself in every shop window you pass. You wouldn't last five minutes on road with me :)
Yes that is my middle name, but there isnt a mirror in my entire home. I am an Ugly thing surrrounded by beauty.

so if you did a 7 day/2000 mile trip, you'd just wing it with what you have in your pockets?

I'm sorry, but if you only ride 50 miles/day or whatever that adds up to...what the hell do you get dirty and need anyway? That wouldn't even require an underwear change (assuming any are worn!!) :coff:

bag·ger /ˈbægər/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[bag-er] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation –noun

Not to be confused with...
bag·ger /ˈbægər/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled
Pronunciation [bag-her] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA
Pronunciation –verb
1. to place bag over head of unattractive woman for enhanced
pleasure
**note** see "gag reflex/cure"

Ask KwikR what happened last Saturday! Not everyone hates bags.

Ummm, Justin, what happened last Saturday?

His "Biker's Friend" got more attention that what was holding it off the ground.

His "Biker's Friend" got more attention that what was holding it off the ground.


Only from one lady!!!!! :lamer:

Yes I have a bikers friend

yes there are pricey

Yes I am thinking of buying another for my trip to the V-Rod rally

Yes it is by far the best bag I have found

Yes I have tried two other harley bags a universal one and the actual V-Rod desinged bags

Yes they both lost their shape and started sagging covering the brake light in under four months.

I have had the bikers friend for about 6 mos and it is still flawless

1. I love not having to deal with putting a cargo net over a backpack on my luggage rack when I ride to work every day.
2. There is no doubt; my V-Rod is instantly recognizable as a Harley with the leather bags on it.
3. How many ugly or over-dressed VRSCs has anyone really seen?
4. This is the ultimate power cruiser, no?
:vrod:

I don't like the looks of them either but I honestly don't see how people do without them. I'm always totin' somethin'. Try hauling a case of beer and a bag of ice in a back pack for a group ride.:)

Not dissin' ya Justin! All her friends thought it was funny too! A bunch of airheads got a good look at the Rods BECAUSE of your bag. It still cracks me up thinking about her chasing you across the lot when you rode in. But, hey, we have a bunch of new friends so it's all good.

(Okie, my "saddlebag" is the Silverado!)

I believe by the end of summer, we'll have the "D" bags on the D.

Only from one lady!!!!! :lamer:

Yes I have a bikers friend

yes there are pricey

Yes I am thinking of buying another for my trip to the V-Rod rally

Yes it is by far the best bag I have found

Yes I have tried two other harley bags a universal one and the actual V-Rod desinged bags

Yes they both lost their shape and started sagging covering the brake light in under four months.

:offtopic: , BUT . . . looks like you have a couple of "Bikers Friends" (from your AVATAR) . . . and nice ones at that!

I have had the bikers friend for about 6 mos and it is still flawless

Lil,

I will probably get the detachable bags (this is not a high crime area). I think bags are really, really ugly, but will no doubt at some point need to have them. I hardly ever grocery shop, send the DH with the car. It just never occurred to me to get bags until I got on this forum. I can't remember anyone I knew that ever had them except for a couple of guys who had the old, old Harleys many years ago. If I go to the rally in 2008 will either pack VERY light or mail my stuff ahead. It's bad enough I am putting a windshield on Ozzy.

I do like comfort though so will have to see how it goes........3 MORE DAYS!!!!

PattiO

Patti,
Once you get the bags you will love having them.
Lil

Long Live V-Rod Baggers! If I get another one I just may name it Lux and paint it purple.

Well--NO, not everyone hates bags. I don't hate bags,. I'am not everyone, but I'am me, and I like bags. They get your stuff from one place to another. In my estimation, motorcycles are machines, not fashon statements. Build it the way you want to fit YOU.

In my estimation, motorcycles are machines, not fashon statements. Build it the way you want to fit YOU.

Preach on brother Beavis! Amen!

, BUT . . . looks like you have a couple of "Bikers Friends" (from your AVATAR) . . . and nice ones at that!



but i wouldn't call them bags

Yeah--well really the lill' puppys are "Hardcore", & pack alot of stuff-n' don't get squished. I've got two of em'.

Just found this on the Auto Trader -- Must be the Canadian version of a V Rod touring bagger bike... :barf: :barf: Sorry, but this just doesn't look right.WTF was he thinking :chair:
69528
Whull--fur shur, that thing needs to get CHARGED--(IMHO)

all the bags I've seen for the vrod so far just plain suck, they take away from the lines of the bike so bad that I cringe everytime I see one with them on. hard bags, soft bags, leather bags not a single complimentary design in the bunch. with that said, if you own a vrod without bags you might as well buy a gold plated moped, because at least then you would have somethng pretty that gets better gas milage, but just as functional. I hate my bags, but I wouldnt ride without them. sorry, but you did ask.

all the bags I've seen for the vrod so far just plain suck, they take away from the lines of the bike so bad that I cringe everytime I see one with them on. hard bags, soft bags, leather bags not a single complimentary design in the bunch. with that said, if you own a vrod without bags you might as well buy a gold plated moped, because at least then you would have somethng pretty that gets better gas milage, but just as functional. I hate my bags, but I wouldnt ride without them. sorry, but you did ask.


You should see someone about your hostility and ambivilance.:angeldev: :stilpoke: :angeldev:
(Please know I am just poking fun at you. Nothing truly meant by it at all.)

Personally, I kinda like the Corbin Beetle Bags. I think they go well with the bike.

Personally, I kinda like the Corbin Beetle Bags. I think they go well with the bike.
:them:

http://www.1130cc.com/gallery/files/3/9/3/7/DSC00372_original.jpg

Well--NO, not everyone hates bags. I don't hate bags,. I'am not everyone, but I'am me, and I like bags. They get your stuff from one place to another. In my estimation, motorcycles are machines, not fashon statements. Build it the way you want to fit YOU.
I must disagree completely "Motorcycles are machines, Some are ALSO fashion statements"

I must disagree completely "Motorcycles are machines, Some are ALSO fashion statements"
I can accept that---with "Also" being the key word.

I can accept that---with "Also" being the key word.

:them: ...and provided that those that view their motorcycles as fashion states do not expect others to do the same.

:them: ...and provided that those that view their motorcycles as fashion states do not expect others to do the same.
Ahhh-Yes. So sayeth I. Thus endeth the lesson my children---go in peace!

You should see someone about your hostility and ambivilance.:angeldev: :stilpoke: :angeldev:
(Please know I am just poking fun at you. Nothing truly meant by it at all.)
lol, you should try being on this side of the screen? finally decided to quit smoking after 30+ years, but that really has nothing to do with how I feel about bags on my bike. I hated them equally before I quit, the frustrating part is that I have to have them.

32k in 20 months, I ride it almost everyday. I got no bag or Hello Kitty Back Pack, everybody stop ruining your bikes or looking dorky with a huge bag on your back ( hence you now ugling up the bike). Its a goddamn work of ART the VRSCA and DX so treat as one.

But David, Kelley says you wear a fanny pack!

True?

I couldn't imagine him without a man bag.

:them: ...and provided that those that view their motorcycles as fashion states do not expect others to do the same.
Oh no quite agree, The Funnier looking you guys dress your kidds up with funny paint schemes and craqp hanging off them like a Opossum that just gave birth the Better and more Glamourous mine will look. I think you should all go out and buy the biggest fairings and those really ugly bags that sit up behind the passanger that look like small grills and ride all over.

http://www.1130cc.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=80335&d=1180465106http://www.1130cc.com/gallery/files/6/8/6/6/DSCN0842a.jpg

V-Rod Trikes! V-Rod Baggers!
What excellent taste some people have!
When mine really grows up maybe that is what it will turn into!
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

http://www.1130cc.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=80335&d=1180465106http://www.1130cc.com/gallery/files/6/8/6/6/DSCN0842a.jpg

V-Rod Trikes! V-Rod Baggers!
What excellent taste some people have!
When mine really grows up maybe that is what it will turn into!
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Bags=good
Trike=WTF for?

I have the H-D leather bags on my VRSCA.
The profile is low enough that you can still see the barbed wire graphics on the rear fender paint job.
I wanted a power cruiser, something that I would be able to carry what I need for longer trips (NJ to my Sister's place near Harper's Ferry is a favorite).
Nobody can mistake this for anything other than a Harley.
I don't have to put a backpack under a cargo net on a luggage rack every morning for my commute to work (like on my Sporster) just to carry a pair of shoes and some riding gear.
Nervous passengers seem to feel more comfortable with something behind and below their legs.
I've had nothing but compliments on how great the bike looks.
It's my ride, it says "Harley-Davidson" on the airbox cover, so who really cares about the negative vibes (or could it be jealousy?!?!) that others might be wasting their brainwave energy on?
Now, do you want to throw all that stuff from your bulging pockets in here for this ride? :D

I bought a pristine 04 vrsca with windshield, crash bars and loaded with chrome about a month ago... Set of bags as well, but as I started taking "stuff" off the insect "exo-skeleton" look I fancied started to appear... I still have a nice black leather backpack I use for a macbook pro, and enough room for some "stuff"...

For me the Spartan sort of dragbike ambience the Vrod has is sort of cluttered when the lines are covered with anything... As a jeweler I just look at the bike as an awesome design, in form and function...

I'm considering a long trip and the bags are starting to look better though :)

:2cents: Bags and windshields are for long touring rides period. If I need bags, windshield and radio ill just take my car. When I ride I want the wind in my face, the beautiful sound of a v-twin ringing in my ears, on a mean sleek machine. There are no compromises. But everyone rides for different reasons, my reasons are for performance, sound, and some nice twistys.

:2cents: Bags and windshields are for long touring rides period. If I need bags, windshield and radio ill just take my car. When I ride I want the wind in my face, the beautiful sound of a v-twin ringing in my ears, on a mean sleek machine. There are no compromises. But everyone rides for different reasons, my reasons are for performance, sound, and some nice twistys.

I couldn't have said it better myself!!! I have actually used a line in the past to folks wondering why I don't put a windshield on my bike.

But David, Kelley says you wear a fanny pack!

True?
No I have never enjoyed the comfort of a Fanny Pack.

I can't decide which looks worse bags or the rolled kind in back. At least that would help my back, but I really do hate the silhouette with a bunch of stuff on it. Looks to weighed down.

PattiO

:2cents: Bags and windshields are for long touring rides period. If I need bags, windshield and radio ill just take my car. When I ride I want the wind in my face, the beautiful sound of a v-twin ringing in my ears, on a mean sleek machine. There are no compromises. But everyone rides for different reasons, my reasons are for performance, sound, and some nice twistys.
Exactly!!!!! Why buy a work of Art and turn it into a Work Horse?
Funny how Defensive Bag people become when the subject of Ugly comes up, I think its cuz deep down they know the truth, they can TRY and make sense of it but in the end they know. Yes its easier to get along with an ugly Gurl for the rest of your life, But a BEAUTIFUL gurl will make you know your alive even if that means you Kill Yourself when She Leaves.

Exactly!!!!! Why buy a work of Art and turn it into a Work Horse?
Funny how Defensive Bag people become when the subject of Ugly comes up, I think its cuz deep down they know the truth, they can TRY and make sense of it but in the end they know. Yes its easier to get along with an ugly Gurl for the rest of your life, But a BEAUTIFUL gurl will make you know your alive even if that means you Kill Yourself when She Leaves.

Thanks for your dime store psychology.
People who have bags do not need to be defensive. There was a OP regarding the bags and people responded either way. I have feeling my boy that it is you who has some kind psychological problems. The beauty of HD is that all models can be taylored to your needs and VRod is not exception. I decided to make my VRod cruiser (and it is powerful and beautiful cruiser). I do not need to justfy or defend why I did it. I hope that you will mature enough (in time) to see that people are different and they use they rides as they whish.
By the way about the ugly girls. Did you ever hear that the beauty is just skin deep? Maybe looks is important for you but for many people the personality counts more. I could be more vulgar but I am generaly nice fellow till someone start to piss me off. So I will leave there.

As the person who started this thread based in real interest in why folks don't like the idea of bags on a V-Rod I find it curious how hostile some of the people with that opinion seem to be. Some of the most vociferous give the impression that it is all for sport. True, bags are not for them, but the vile seems to be associated with the role provocateur.

It is all too much fun!

i do use the saddlebags on my r on long trips. for short trips or daily ride, i use the bagster stuff (http://www.bagster.com/de/moto/catalogue-moto.php?id_moto=3992)

http://www.bagster.com/de/moto/newcata/4891C1.jpg

As the person who started this thread based in real interest in why folks don't like the idea of bags on a V-Rod I find it curious how hostile some of the people with that opinion seem to be. Some of the most vociferous give the impression that it is all for sport. True, bags are not for them, but the vile seems to be associated with the role provocateur.

It is all too much fun!

I think he is rather an insecure person who needs to go with the flow. :)

Thanks for your dime store psychology.
People who have bags do not need to be defensive. There was a OP regarding the bags and people responded either way. I have feeling my boy that it is you who has some kind psychological problems. The beauty of HD is that all models can be taylored to your needs and VRod is not exception. I decided to make my VRod cruiser (and it is powerful and beautiful cruiser). I do not need to justfy or defend why I did it. I hope that you will mature enough (in time) to see that people are different and they use they rides as they whish.
By the way about the ugly girls. Did you ever hear that the beauty is just skin deep? Maybe looks is important for you but for many people the personality counts more. I could be more vulgar but I am generaly nice fellow till someone start to piss me off. So I will leave there.

:plause: :plause:

Thanks for your dime store psychology.
.
Esh if you where to pay a dime for my Psycology you where ripped off about 9 cents.

No I have never enjoyed the comfort of a Fanny Pack.
and I never said it. I hate those things. You do have your purses though...

I think he is rather an insecure person who needs to go with the flow. :)
ya know.... it is MY job to pick on or insult Daved. I really do not like it at all when anyone else does. really bugs me...

do not take what he writes seriously or personally. Lighten up about the dang bags. So you love them, great, he hates them great, but don't insult him.

In all good fun is the rule, right folks?

ya know.... it is MY job to pick on or insult Daved. I really do not like it at all when anyone else does. really bugs me...

do not take what he writes seriously or personally. Lighten up about the dang bags. So you love them, great, he hates them great, but don't insult him.
Hey, he keeps setting himself up as a target. And so we shoot back......


But we all love you Lux.:bash:

Hey, he keeps setting himself up as a target. And so we shoot back......


But we all love you Lux.:bash:
ME a Target? You are a lot easier to see my man with all that flair you got going on.:stilpoke:
I all seriousness I dont like bags and stuff but I dont care what you all do, its all in good fun. Mostley I like to piss off Pascal and His Bags and Windshield. But now with His spaceman outfit and the reflectors He had put on his new chrome sliders its way too easy.

ya know.... it is MY job to pick on or insult Daved. I really do not like it at all when anyone else does. really bugs me...

do not take what he writes seriously or personally. Lighten up about the dang bags. So you love them, great, he hates them great, but don't insult him.
I like me who do you like? ~ I feel thats the motto of some folk here:barf:

I like me who do you like? ~ I feel thats the motto of some folk here:barf:
True I am a bit Self Centered, I would be a total Narcissist if it wasnt for my constant Self Loathing. So tiring being me. The more one is hated, I find, the happier one is.

I like me who do you like? ~ I feel thats the motto of some folk here:barf:
ya know what I like....? No personal attacks. Lots of times they are in fun but sometimes it can be hard to tell when that is the case. When I attack Daved and vice versa, I know exactly what we are doing as I know the guy well. Yours do not seem to me to be in fun...though I could be wrong. You tell me.

For those of you who do like bags, do you like hard or soft better? I sometimes which I would have at least gone with the black covered hard bags instead of the painted ones.

Definately soft. I know of many of us who have laid the bike down, at 0 mph, and the bags remain unscathed (as did the bike). Remember, its only a question of when, not if.

True I am a bit Self Centered, I would be a total Narcissist if it wasnt for my constant Self Loathing. So tiring being me. The more one is hated, I find, the happier one is.

Danii,
Thank goodness yours is so much better than this one:
http://ddubstoys.com/images/vrod/vrod-3.jpghttp://ddubstoys.com/images/vrod/vrod-4.jpg

Definately soft. I know of many of us who have laid the bike down, at 0 mph, and the bags remain unscathed (as did the bike). Remember, its only a question of when, not if.
gotta give the devil his dues, its true they save alot of greif if you pull a Artie Johnson in a parking lot. I just got a slightly bent clutch lever when I had a 0mph laydown a couple weeks ago, thanks to my soft bags, they didnt even get a scratch.

bags are handy on a bagger.....the V is not a bagger. bags take away the look of the V so bad....

bags are handy on a bagger.....the V is not a bagger. bags take away the look of the V so bad....
it's true, I used to cry every time I looked at my bike with them on, but alas and alak I have no more tears left. C'est la vie

The ONLY Bags I'll allow on MY V-Rod, Are "Fun Bags"......:boobs: :sinister:

I just removed mine and sold them. I couldn't fit my bike with the bags in my garage with my truck. I had her in the CycleShell in my driveway since I owned her. Now I can keep them both in the garage without the bags. And, yes, my garage is small.. It does look much better w/o the bags IMO. Now I use a tail bag that that slides over my backrest, gets the job done!

Danii,
Thank goodness yours is so much better than this one:
http://ddubstoys.com/images/vrod/vrod-3.jpghttp://ddubstoys.com/images/vrod/vrod-4.jpg
Where's the Ice Cream dispenser and the Soda Fountain? What song does it play when you ride down the street so the Kids know the Ice Cream Clown is here?

Where's the Ice Cream dispenser and the Soda Fountain? What song does it play when you ride down the street so the Kids know the Ice Cream Clown is here?
damn lets slam a brothas bike..........LOL

Where's the Ice Cream dispenser and the Soda Fountain? What song does it play when you ride down the street so the Kids know the Ice Cream Clown is here?
:rofl2:

Where's the Ice Cream dispenser and the Soda Fountain? What song does it play when you ride down the street so the Kids know the Ice Cream Clown is here?

damn lets slam a brothas bike..........LOL

You are right. However, what he said is hysterical!
:angeldev: :angeldev: :angeldev:

Saw a road rod conversion in all black at ROT yesterday, with the stock front fender and real low windshield, that was pretty sharp. But those colors above are awful.

nothing against anyones bike but a v-rod with bags makes me :barf: just not the v-rods style.

nothing against anyones bike but a v-rod with bags makes me :barf: just not the v-rods style.
Have you met lux?

Have you met lux?
why.........

He is the president of the hates bags on V-Rods group.

He is the president of the hates bags on V-Rods group.
i'm just the vice..........LOL

Esh if you where to pay a dime for my Psycology you where ripped off about 9 cents.
:rofl:

I guess I'm in charge of "how much stuff can you hang on the bike" club. Jimmy's (Sureshot) fiancee was looking at my bike, and remarked she thought "it looks sorta like Jimmy's bike". I was hurt!:angeldev:

Danii, from what I've heard in the short time I've been here you are most certainly in charge of that group!

Is this Jimmy a member with a gallery?

i love my bags... what they lack in looks they make up convenience

Is this Jimmy a member with a gallery? Jimmy (Sureshot) is a brand new member. He has had bike for a month. I'm assuming we'll see a bit of him here and there in the fuiture. Those of us in Texas seem to be pretty friendly.

i love my bags... what they lack in looks they make up convenience

What he said. :them:

I never thought I'd do it but...
When I bought the vrsca 04 two months ago it had crash bars, windsheild and loose bags, the soft ones... First thing I did was take everything off, to get the look I wanted...

After blasting around I finally decided to see how the bike actually looked with the bags installed, so I could bring along all the crap I used to ponder at home as I tried to guess what Oregon weather was going to do that day...

After earlier saying that "Bags on a Vrod are just wrong" I must say that now I can carry all my stuff, and I never worry about what Oregon's weather will inflict on me any longer... ...and the small bags really are shaped so they look like they belong...

For me when I go on a longer ride I will always take the bags for the ease of having everything I need on the road, and once at the destination off they come for the Spartan look I fancied the Vrod has... I never thought bags and I would get along, but I was wrong and admit that comfort and practical have their place on the road...

:them:

If you like the look of bags on a V-Rod, then I bet you also think this is one sexy looking rhino too! :D

If you like the look of bags on a V-Rod, then I bet you also think this is one sexy looking rhino too! :D
At least that Rhino CAME with bags.

It must be terrible.

It must be terrible.
IT IS Terrible.
ANd by the way not EVERYONE hates bags, just those with Taste do.

Here is one good mod idea for those who really like rhinos in a thong. It'll look better cause it will cover up those sweet bags. :D

IT IS Terrible.
ANd by the way not EVERYONE hates bags, just those with Taste do.

That's right...and only the closed-minded, intolerant types have taste.

That's right...and only the closed-minded, intolerant types have taste.
Well that describes the Whole AirHead community except for maybe 47 of them and they like bags and patches and pins and fringe and dragons and flames and thats bad taste.
But on the Surface you are Exactly right! It's my very shallowness that makes me what I am.

..........and NOT sitting it in front of a bar for others to oogle at

I thought that was the only reason??? (Besides the fun-bag comment)

Main Entry: in·tel·li·gence
Pronunciation: in-'te-l&-j&n(t)s
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin intelligentia, from intelligent-, intelligens intelligent
1 a (1) : the ability to learn or understand or to deal with new or trying situations : REASON; also : the skilled use of reason ...
3 : the act of understanding : COMPREHENSION


Some people just don't have what it takes to understand why a V-Rod with bags works for others.

Main Entry: in·tel·li·gence
Pronunciation: in-'te-l&-j&n(t)s
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin intelligentia, from intelligent-, intelligens intelligent
1 a (1) : the ability to learn or understand or to deal with new or trying situations : REASON; also : the skilled use of reason ...
3 : the act of understanding : COMPREHENSION


Some people just don't have what it takes to understand why a V-Rod with bags works for others.

:them: :rofl:

This thread will never die...

Main Entry: in·tel·li·gence
Pronunciation: in-'te-l&-j&n(t)s
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin intelligentia, from intelligent-, intelligens intelligent
1 a (1) : the ability to learn or understand or to deal with new or trying situations : REASON; also : the skilled use of reason ...
3 : the act of understanding : COMPREHENSION


Some people just don't have what it takes to understand why a V-Rod with bags works for others.
I understand it, I just dont approve.

This thread will never die...

So therefore I better type something.....Bags on a Bagger look cool....bags on a V-Rod don't really look that good (I've seen worse on other bikes!) but they are very practical.
The good thing about the H-D Bags I have, is that in 2 seconds they are OFF!!
(Sometimes you don't realize this until you get home & then have to ride back to go pick it up...Doh)
So when you need them they are there on stand by....dkjwjhfwejwb mxjaqkjhkjkcjkjask jakcjckkcdkba vkdvgng jhrhejacln,.....sorry just lost my mind there for a moment.....I better go back & look for it now.

Doh!

Not mad about the color combo,but if your taking your wife for a ride around the block she's gota put her shit some where.

I understand it, I just dont approve.

If you truly understand, it would be enlightening for all to hear your explaination of how those who get it truly feel. Not a disapproval-laced take on it, but an unbiased explaination of how people who like bags on their V-Rods see it. No editorializing.

What I don't understand about this thread is, why does anyone care what anyone else thinks about it? If I want to put bags on my bike, I sure don't seek anyone else's approval, nor do I care what they think. I never used to use saddlebags until I bought my Sportster. Shortly after I bought it and started riding with HOG I found that I really needed to carry more stuff with me. Here in the Sacramento area in the summer it's in the high 90's or over 100 most of the time. You start a ride here and go to the Bay area and it can be cold, foggy and in the 60's. Or in the spring and fall when it's in the 70's or 80's and you take off to the mountains it can be really cold at 7000 feet, not to mention the odd rain storm you can hit in the spring. So you can be adding clothes or shedding them depending on the situation and it's nice to be able to carry the extra stuff without trying to figure out how to strap it to the bike.
Though, since I just got my DX, and love the looks of it so much, I'm trying to figure out how to get by without saddlebags. I'm going to put a luggage rack and back rest on it so I may try using a T-bag for awhile and see how that works out. But if I need saddlebags, I'll get them.