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Author Message   Aussiexbox Posted on Monday, October 16, 2006 - 06:34 am:        Is anyone out in Buell land using soft saddlebags,on their Xbox,I don't do enough long distance riding to warrant the cost in Aussie dollars for the hard boxes,so I am looking for advice as to what anybody else may be using. Cheers From Downunder}}   Rays Posted on Monday, October 16, 2006 - 07:10 am:        Phil, I have the hard luggage on mine now but when I first got it I used my old Ventura bag for a few months with great success. The one I have is almost made to fit over the beavertail and sit backwards so it is resting on the pillion seat - a very good fit. If you are carrying a pillion then obviously this isn't such a good option but you can fit the Ventura bag to the beavertail and run with it in the horizontal position if push comes to shove.   Smcnamara Posted on Monday, October 16, 2006 - 12:54 pm:        I'm using the Cortech sport saddlebags and tailpack, and am very happy with them. My only gripe is that the rain covers seem to have a tendency to balloon when riding at speed. Other than that, they feel quite stable on the bike and capacity is fairly good (though probably nothing like the full HB hard-bag setup.   India Posted on Monday, October 16, 2006 - 03:26 pm:        I'm using Ventura bags. There is no need to buy the mounting brackets unless you ride with a passenger. I've had no problems at all   Routney Posted on Monday, October 16, 2006 - 11:27 pm:        My Ortlieb's have held up well for many road trips in nasty weather. http://www.aerostich.com/catalog/US/DryBag-Saddlebags-p-16156.html   Glenn Posted on Tuesday, October 17, 2006 - 09:05 pm:        I like the look of the Cortech saddlebags but it looks like the Ortlieb's would hold more plus they're waterproof too. Can both of these be used with a passenger or don't they slide back far enough. Thanks   Routney Posted on Wednesday, October 18, 2006 - 12:53 am:        I ride with a passenger and the Ortliebs regularly.   Wademan Posted on Wednesday, October 18, 2006 - 09:14 pm:        I had the regular cortechs on for a 2000 mile trip just a week ago. They worked great, held pretty solid, and were easy on easy off. If you want soft saddles they would be a good way to go. I also had a ventura bag on the tail. Sorry for the full mug shot its the only pic I had showing the bags.   Lorazepam Posted on Thursday, October 19, 2006 - 10:34 pm:        I have had good luck with these folks products http://www.nelsonrigg.com/classic.htm   Tel Posted on Thursday, October 19, 2006 - 11:02 pm:        Good to see you on this site Phil. Wealth of information these guys.

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