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Frankenbike
Written by lcshepp on 12/20/2007 at 07:02 am

Hi Rudy,
> I know it's blasphemy on this list but I'll agree with Ron.
> Detachable bags, even if they load from the side, (maybe even better)
> beat the trunk for convenience. I have now had both and it is soooo
> handy to take off the saddlebags and carry them into the room with
> you. Yes, I have the soft bags for my PC but it is not the same.
Boy, do I disagree. Lift up the trunk, drop it in and go.

Saddlebags, detachable or otherwise, are certainly no more convenient
than that.

My GL has nice saddlebags and they are a pain in the butt compared to
the trunk... Also a pain in the back and neck.

The trunk rules as far as I'm concerned.

Leland

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