Genuine Triumph Tail Bag - FAIL In my case.

When taking tour groups around Europe (from Scotland) I have this set-up that expands if needed. I have a Rocket 3 Touring for the pillions so not issue with this set up lol
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I bought the tail bag knowing it only mounted to the pillion seat (read all the instructions first as I needed to find the right part number before buying), as in nearly 4 years with the bike, I have not once carried a passenger. With the tail pack and a backpack I can get 2-3 nights away in warmer months where I am only packing shorts, t-shirts etc and a pair of comfy shoes. And I can't imagine ever wanting to road trip in our winter when it does reach subzero temps and I'd need to pack woolies. But then I never went into the R thinking it was an Iron Butt candidate... :cool:

Oh, and it rained on me in both directions on the last trip, but because I stayed in motion, the tail pack stayed bone dry. It had a large meat shield protecting it...
 
Agree with all these sentiments, but I only want one bike. Only had the GT since August, but hoping to do some touring this year when the weather picks up. We have the new Triumph panier luggage which is great and I also have a Ventura Spada bag that slips over the sissy bar, rests on the rack, and secures around and under the sissy bar - just perfect for touring 2-up. What I was looking for was something for just the odd day out solo, that I could leave on the rack. Triumph seem to have a gap in the range there !
 
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I've been through the same process, and come to exactly the same conclusion - but I didn't buy the bag. I just want something to carry a few bits & bobs when I go out, and don't like rucksacks. I've settled for a cheap & cheerful 10Ltr bag from ebay that has a velcro strap underneath and I use two cable ties around the sissy bar. Not ideal, but it works (just about) - but I don't think it would be rain-proof though 😟
Thanks for the picture Ward......
I've looked on ebay and not able to find what you have. Could you send a link to that bag?
 
I don't normally ride while wearing a shirt & bow tie, but here is a photo of one of my solutions. (I'm heading out on the DGR ride).
It's a home made top-box which is locked to the bike and water tight and lockable.

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I don't ride with a pillion so prefer not to hang stuff off the rear of the bike. Personal preference, of course.

If I need to carry larger volumes, I use a big rectangular hold all. It's not water proof, so I put things in separate plastic bags. Works ok, but not ideal for long tours of course. The main benefit is carrying capacity. (The OEM panniers are too small in my opinion).

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Hi, I'm trying to make something similar for attaching a top box and a sissy bar. Is it possible for you to share more photos of the rack you've built ?
 
I recently brought a new R3GT. I went ahead and brought the matching panniers (ok- but could be improved on) at the time thinking I might get a tail bag for the rear rack that I also purchased.

I researched and struggled to find any useful information about the tail bag apart from a couple of pictures of it set up on the pillion pad.. No pictures of the rear rack with the bag fitted.
That gave me uncomfortable feeling that things were not going to progress well.

I also read that there was patent pending attachment system and again there was no information that the dealer could supply. They did come to the party and organised a bag to come into stock and I could try before I buy etc. Unfortunately timing and circumstances did not allow that. However, it was agreed that I could buy it and if it wasn't suitable it could be returned.

The patent pending attachment system is ONLY designed to be attached to eth pillion seat. It does not attach to eth rear rack unless you possibly modify it in some way and given that the bag is about NZD$450 it's not going to happen in my case.

I've since learnt that if ( I didn't know about this until reading another thread about a different subject) you can go to Triumph Instructions and run the part number and it will give installation instructions for many items. That would have saved me a lot of time and money .

It was immediately clear that the Triumph Tail bag is only designed to be fitted to the pillion seat. I find that astonishing given that this R3 is the most expensive bike they make and sell, it beggars belief they would not have a matching bag for the roughly $500 additional cost of the rear rack..

I would have thought the dealer would be all over the accessories for the bike. Having owned a HD in the past- this is one area that Triumph is performing poorly in.

Surely someone at H.O is paid for exactly this role? If not, then I am open to offers to resolve this area for them. Man, they have this dynamite of a bike and they fall flat on their face with lack of options for the premium bike buyers.

So my review of the tailbag in a nutshell- It's only fit to be used on the rear pillion seat and for one up riding.

I'll need to hunt a after market bag to suit the Most expensive useless rack I've ever had on a bike. This only effects travelers two up I suspect and there's probably not that many.

I might be just a little grumpy and disappointed.
Every Triumph accessory has complete instructions available, there is a paper in everyone telling where to find them. Tail bag works great on the rear seat where it's designed for.
 
Every Triumph accessory has complete instructions available, there is a paper in everyone telling where to find them. Tail bag works great on the rear seat where it's designed for.
Yep your right, but I specifically asked for a suitable bag for the tail rack. The lack of knowledge from the dealer was the reason they got it in to try. It's a piss poor design. It fits the rear seat, I know....but why the heck they couldn't design a bag suitable for the rear rack is beyond me. Thankfully there's aliexpress. to the rescue.
 


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