I've had this one on my Sportster for years and used it for long weekends.

BR1800 Back Seat/ Sissy Bar Bag

Note* The BR1800 is identical in features to the Saddlemen BR3400 Sissy Bar Bag. The bag's overall dimensions are smaller. BR1800 Back Seat Sissy Bar Bag: Product Overview (HD) Universal Mounting - Saddlemen's Universal Mounting System allows each bag to be installed on just abou

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The quality is good. You are looking at it's bigger cousin and would be a good choice.

 

I have no experience with those particular bags, but I've had three different Saddlemen bags over the years and I certainly can recommend the brand. Their luggage is top quality.

 

I have the BR3400 and I love it. It's the bag I keep on the passenger seat and strap all the other bags to it. Works great.
I've taken it on several long distance trips and carry all my clothes and personal gear in it.

Don't believe the 7lbs on the Indian luggage rack, I've piled quite a bit of weight on mine and have not had any problems.

 

Thank you for the input, Gents! Good to know the reviews I've read on Saddlemen bags are accurate. Placing my order now.

@MinnesotaKid, I'm impressed with not just the amount of gear you have loaded on your Challenger, but the strength of the rigging you're using!

 

I have the BR3400, you can put lots of stuff in it for a 3, 4 day or up to 8 day trips. I used mine on a 2017 Chieftain until this year a Pursuit, I ride solo and put it on passenger seat. Straps down easy, and removes easy. Saddleman makes high quality stuff.

 

I have a HD sissybar bag, Onyx Premium Luggage Weekender Bag | Harley-Davidson USA

The one I got looks very similar to one you pasted a link to but, of course, the HD one costs more--no surprise there. But I bought it a few years ago and that was before HD started the nonsense about dealers must only sell in their area or some such BS and when I bought my HD sissybar bag I got it significantly cheaper by buying it from a HD dealer that advertised HD items online. But wanted to let you know the one I got does a fine job, no complaints whatsoever.

 

minnesotakid - ive got that same top bag you use. And if it's too hot for my jacket, i usually throw it over my bags for some extra water resistance.
I add a small waterproof fold bag for electronics also.
Go on long trips and eventually you will be rained on, so bear that in mind when you shop.

 

minnesotakid - ive got that same top bag you use. And if it's too hot for my jacket, i usually throw it over my bags for some extra water resistance.
I add a small waterproof fold bag for electronics also.
Go on long trips and eventually you will be rained on, so bear that in mind when you shop.

Truth! Even quality luggage will leak after a while. Don't buy nuthin that doesn't come with a rain fly.

 

FWIW the saddleman bags are nice but expensive. I’ve traveled for years with my airline carryon bag strapped to the backrest. I found a waterproof cover for it on Amazon. Pack the saddlebags and truck and I’m GTG.

 

I have used this bag strapped on top of my tour pack which I got off of Amazon. It is fairly inexpensive and comes with a rain cover and quality built.

They also make a bag maybe more suited to your rack.

 

I'm using Kriega bags attached to luggage rack on a 22 CDH
Modular system so can strap what I need. I have a 30L and 2* 10L

10L for day to day use

30L for normal travelling

40L if need a bit more

50L if I really need the space

Waterproof roll top but I do use camping 'dry bags' inside for more sensitive stuff

 

It does not appear you have a backrest? You might consider a bag that can double as a backrest. Kuryakyn, Saddleman, and even Indian make them. Nelson Rigg makes a couple of nice tailbags for your helmet and misc. I actually use a Kuryakyn Momentum Wanderer I used on my Roadmaster. It is a tight fit, but is has a lot of storage.

 

If you were replying to me, I do have a Sissy Bar / Backrest / Luggage Rack combo. Not wanting to deal with the cost and weight of adding a trunk, I thought the backrest combo would be an important part of making the Challenger a more capable and comfortable Tourer.

I looked closely at all of the highly regarded manufacturers (Nelson Rigg, Kuryakyn, Viking) before deciding to go with Saddlemen Tactical Bags. There are issues mentioned in reviews about ALL of the big name makers (including Saddlemen). Most had to do with missing waterproof covers, and faulty hardware. Most have plastic D-rings and closure systems that were reported to have failed - some, soon after or during first use.
What I liked about Saddlemen Tactical Series bags was they seem to have addressed the hardware complaints with metal attachment points / D-rings, and full metal zipper pulls on their Tactical series. Their non-tactical bags, while highly rated, have rubber tabbed zipper pulls that some customers said would break down over time and UV exposure, rendering them useless. It would also be hard for me to have confidence in leaving bags unattended for any length of time that use luggage locks through rubber pull tabs.

Maybe I overthink things (did I mention I have OCD? ). I really appreciate and value everyone's advice and input. Thank you!


I wish I'd been more open to opinions and advice when I was younger .........and already knew everything.

 

on amazon look up this just bought mine its great

Fieldline Motorcycle All Weather Backpack, Black, Works with Backrest and Sissy Bar Large

 

on amazon look up this just bought mine its great

Fieldline Motorcycle All Weather Backpack, Black, Works with Backrest and Sissy Bar Large

Great reviews and and excellent value! Thank you!

 

To be honest, I did not read ALL of the replies on this thread but wanted to share what we used on our 5100 mile 2 week trip we just took out west. We used a simple waterproof bag off of Amazon, not sure exactly which size we have though. They were a little wide, but packing strategically, fit perfect on the back seat, and using just one of the large Rokstraps held it down great. My wife (white Spyder) also had a longer tube shaped one for cool weather clothes tied on top of hers. I've used it before on the luggage rack of my Springfield back in the day.

 

Now THAT's a Road Trip! It's Great that you can do / see it all with your ladies! Great photo BTW!

 

Add another vote for the Saddleman, I don't know the exact model but it's similar to the BR3400. We have used it several times and it sits in a "kinda retirement" after I bought my trailer. I enjoy camping on my road trips and I want some luxury. It has carried it all.

 

Thanks to everyone who replied.

Ended up going with the Saddlemen BR3400 and 3515-0139 bags. The -0138 was a bit too small to fit the Bell SRT Modular so I went to the biggest one in that line.
I wish they made the 3515-0139 in the Tactical Series finish, but this should work without issues.

 

I bought one of these saddlemen BR3400 bags in August 2024. Worked GREAT! Used it for a trip from Vermont to Wells Beach Maine. Stayed solid on bike and the included rain shield remained snug traveling at high speed.

 

I got this one from Amazon to put on the luggage rack behind the sissy bar: Amazon.com
I worried a bit about weight, but realized that the two bolts supporting the rack are about the same size as the ones supporting the saddlebags. Two bolts holding the weight in shear stress in either case, and the lever arm is similar. The rack should be able to hold what one bag can safely hold.

 

I got this one from Amazon to put on the luggage rack behind the sissy bar: Amazon.com
I worried a bit about weight, but realized that the two bolts supporting the rack are about the same size as the ones supporting the saddlebags. Two bolts holding the weight in shear stress in either case, and the lever arm is similar. The rack should be able to hold what one bag can safely hold.

Got the exact same one for my long trip earlier this year and it worked great. The only issue I had was after a couple days it started to sag. I realized that if I reorient my clothes, as I roll them when I pack, it fixed the sag. I was in rain, sometimes all day for almost two weeks, the rain cover worked great and no wet clothes for the whole trip. Half the price of the others, I highly recommend.

 

I used the saddleman bag last year but my friends all use dry bags . I found the saddleman bag heavy and bulky to get off the bike and in the hotel and disnt hold as much. The dry bag holds as little or as much as you want and is waterproof and has an air seal. Osah dry bag amazon. Was about 60.00 and I strap it to my backseat.

 

We have used Saddleman bags for years. Our original BR3400 got so faded and then when one of the zippers went bad we replaced it with a CD3600. I agree, they are somewhat heavy but work really well. They usually come with their own rain cover.

The important thing is to devise a strapping system to keep it firmly on the bike as well as easy on and off each day. I don't use their strap system but bought some generic cut to length straps and use the D-rings on the bag to hold it onto the luggage rack and back rest.

Pack light - you can do it! We don't camp so we don't need that gear. But we ride 2-up with all our luggage. This picture is from June this year when we rode 35 days and 8400 miles from SC to Oregon, Washington then back thru the Michigan UP before heading back south. UnderArmour is your friend. Wash it every night in the hotel room and wear it again.