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Storm LUGGAGE choices??

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#1 ·
So, because I'm getting tired of having a soft tailpack (my backpack with the work laptop tends to shove it backasswards), I'm wanting to put a pair of saddlebags on.

But the Storm has a problem my old Sprint didn't have - two obnoxiously large shocks where the bags would go!

I tried a set of Saddlemens Tattoo bags, which measure 16 1/2" long x 6" wide x 9 1/2" tall, with a BIT of a slant to them, but... I can't seem to get them to sit properly and stay aft of the shocks. The Mediums are only slightly shorter, and the same height, and likely the same yoke.

I COULD put the pillion seat back on, that'd give me a couple inches of extra height for the yoke and also something solid to anchor to, but I prefer a solo seat.

What brands/sizes have people found work decently well with the Storm? or am I pretty much limited to sportbags and/or a luggage rack with a bungee net and a milk crate?

Also... tool roll... above the headlamps, below, or immediately forward of the bars/behind the windscreen?
 
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#2 ·
Easy Brackets will push the bags out enough past the shocks. I had Hardstreet Slimbags. SMALL laptop fits (I bought a MacBook Air 12" for bike trips).

The upswept pipes also affect the size of the bags you can get.
 

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#4 ·
Those Hardstreet cases look REALLY good. How much did the setup cost you guys, with the Easy Brackets?

I'm assuming the Hardstreets can either be purchased pre-painted to match, or painted once received, yes?
 
#6 ·
$800 paint matched, $130 ish for the brackets, from memory.

I had to do some rivet repair / re-screw hinges, which was disappointing, otherwise not a horrible purchase. I did the easy brackets figuring I'd ride signifcantly without them / stripped down. Reality, once the rear bars went on, the bags stayed on.

The top box was about the same money as the hard bags, much better for touring trips but very wind-catching and fugly on the cruiser.
 
#7 ·
A couple others...
 

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#8 ·
I've seen a few Storms online with the Viking Lamellar Extra Large bags. I'm toying with the idea of getting them but I've read some Viking horror stories online. I've also read some really good reviews from Storm owners so I may take the leap after the riding season. Here's a video I've been watching a bit as it gives a good walk-around of a Storm with these bags mounted.

 
#11 ·
Well I hit the Viking website, and their chat support said straight up that they don't stock anything for the Storm. So while the guy may be wrong, I see no need to throw any money at a company that isn't willing to work with me to at least look around.

In the meantime, I'll keep the Sedici for a bit longer and keep looking. Thanks guys.
 
#45 ·
Good luck with them. As I said, expensive but very good. :smile2:
I bought this stuff:

40ltr Pannier Set 610.036.00.0
Black

40ltr Top Case Railing
Black
Code: 610.055.00.01

40ltr Top Case Back Rest
Black
Code: 700.303

Pannier Frames
Chrome
Code: 650720 00 02 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 / 1700 ( NOT Commander )

Rear Rack
Chrome
Code: 650720 01 02 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 / 1700 &

40ltr Top Case
Black
Code: 610.040.00.01

JJ
 
#24 ·
My experience with fibreglass is that they are heavy and easily damaged (if the bike topples over for example). Then again it's a few years ago I had some so the material might be better these days.

The plastic ones I have are remarkably strong and have survived one such fall with no more than a few scratches.

Other opinions will no doubt be available :wink2:
 
#26 ·
It's possible to repair fibreglass but it's not easy to make a good job of it. One of my old bikes had a FG fairing that inevitably got damaged (when the bike got knocked over) and although I managed a sort of repair it looked a mess and needed expert sanding and repainting.

I've never had to repair a plastic one.

I think the FG ones look more "authentic" on a cruiser but I chose mine more for practicality. They are waterproof, quickly detachable and very strong but not to everyone's taste. I only use them once a year on my European trips and they have proved invaluable. The rest of the time they sit in my basement!
 
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