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Economical Alternative to the Smuggler Trunk
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<blockquote data-quote="Fred W" data-source="post: 1189709" data-attributes="member: 3828"><p>Excellent.</p><p></p><p>This will be a great alternative for solo riders who really don't want to drag one of the (many) fugly hard trunks around behind them. In fact, the little tail bag may have enough space in it to allow you to go without the side bags on day rides, and still carry your jacket liners or rain gear. Plus there will be no chance of inducing the dreaded high speed weave, which riding solo with a hard trunk presents.</p><p></p><p>I do not mind that the bag cannot be locked. For as long as I used my smuggler I never once locked the lid on it as I only put stuff in there that I wouldn't be too upset if it got yoinked. Similar to what goes in a tank bag.</p><p></p><p>But, I would like to be able to latch and lock the front seat, since it is a Russell and is worth about $500 by its own right. I'm thinking that a base could be fabricated that would be similar to the seat pan (or maybe an old seat pan used) and thereby be latched and locked. It should also make a quicker change to install the bag, or remove it and install a passenger seat for 2-up days.</p><p></p><p>I'll definitely be looking at scoring one of these tail bags as it looks like a perfect bag to work with.</p><p></p><p>Thanks very much for posting and sharing your efforts.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fred W, post: 1189709, member: 3828"] Excellent. This will be a great alternative for solo riders who really don't want to drag one of the (many) fugly hard trunks around behind them. In fact, the little tail bag may have enough space in it to allow you to go without the side bags on day rides, and still carry your jacket liners or rain gear. Plus there will be no chance of inducing the dreaded high speed weave, which riding solo with a hard trunk presents. I do not mind that the bag cannot be locked. For as long as I used my smuggler I never once locked the lid on it as I only put stuff in there that I wouldn't be too upset if it got yoinked. Similar to what goes in a tank bag. But, I would like to be able to latch and lock the front seat, since it is a Russell and is worth about $500 by its own right. I'm thinking that a base could be fabricated that would be similar to the seat pan (or maybe an old seat pan used) and thereby be latched and locked. It should also make a quicker change to install the bag, or remove it and install a passenger seat for 2-up days. I'll definitely be looking at scoring one of these tail bags as it looks like a perfect bag to work with. Thanks very much for posting and sharing your efforts. [/QUOTE]
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