T-Sport: Personalizing the T Part II

After what seemed like eternity pondering my dilemma, the fuel still dribbling on to the engine as well as down my arms and on to the concrete floor, I decided to let go and make a dash for the tool box. Tripping over obstacles blocking my way and ricocheting off my wife's Sportster, I grabbed a couple of clamps from the chest drawer. With a graceful pirouette, I rushed back to my hemorrhaging steed, once more running into and tripping over the same obstacles.

Reeking of gasoline, I stood back, relieved that I had stopped the flood - only a gallon lost. Luckily I don't smoke because if I did, I probably would have reached for a light right about then to steady my nerves and slow my heart. Instead I whipped the offending (and if I remember correctly, expensive) quick-disconnect out the garage door, and drained the remaining fuel into a jerry can. The rest of the gauge installation went without further drama. My arms did itch though.

Luggage

Although the T Sport has decent carrying capacity with its standard saddlebags, one can always use more from time to time. For those occasions, I purchased myself Harley's Nylon Overnight bag which slips over the backrest and is further secured by a couple of straps. It is big enough to carry a full coverage helmet and still have a bit of room left over. It also matches the T Sport's nylon bags very nicely.

As useful as this overnight bag is, I expect there will be times when I will need even more capacity than it offers. For a much bigger bag, I went to Saddlemen.

The two straps shown at A and B would be a fantastic method of attachment if only they were in the right place for my bike.

One of the nice things that I really enjoyed about my previous Electra Glide was the Rider Backrest I had added to it (and still have in my surplus parts bin). Wouldn't it be great if I could have one on the T Sport for those long rides? Well, that was now possible with the Saddlestow Backrest Bag. Boasting 3040 cu. in. of capacity in the main portion of the bag, it comes with an air-adjustable backrest pad and is advertised for easy mounting to both touring bikes and cruisers with sissy bars.

I have yet to test this Backrest Bag as I only picked it up this past winter. I also have to figure out how to attach it to my bike, but I expect it won't be too hard to do with some additional straps from a camping store. The way it was delivered, it seemed to me better designed for a bike like the Electra Glide since the included straps were positioned to take advantage of seat grab rails - something my bike doesn't have. Once I have things figured out, I'll follow up with a proper review.