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Posted by Troll
 - May 11, 2014, 09:15:26 AM

I keep my .45 inside a gallon size zip bag inside it's case when I'm traveling...

Posted by pcarrell
 - May 11, 2014, 08:56:06 AM

That bag looks right at home there Ratman!

Posted by Drift1
 - May 11, 2014, 08:50:08 AM

Yes sir plastic and zip lock bags are the key to DRY things , as we military troops all know  ;) It's funny I pack all my socks , britches and essentials in zip lock bags , even if were going on a family vacation . You should see the look on the airport scanners as my bags roll through  :D Guess being in the military this long , it has become a habit to pack such a way .

Posted by Troll
 - May 11, 2014, 08:06:17 AM

Yes, there are locks on all the buckles, save one. I have them because the saddlebags came with them to "lock" the buckles, and they were just laying around, doing nothing. I decided to put them on before I lost one or two, and besides...they are CHROME!!!!!!!

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - May 10, 2014, 21:53:39 PM

http://www.jafrum.com/Motorcycle-Luggage/Motorcycle-Sissy-Bar-Bags/SB1PU

I bought this bag last year, and I used it on a couple of trips. Now smart army lad like yourself you know that prevention is the answer. I always use plastic bags to pack my kit in, just in case. On one trip I ran into a really nice rain storm, I managed to get my rain gear on and then it was too late for the rain cover for the pack but having everything in plastic nothing got wet, now I keep the rain cover outside under my net when it looks bad....

Posted by Drift1
 - May 10, 2014, 21:39:04 PM

I would imagine it will hold up just fine . Definitely enough room for your Drift-in run now with this bag and looks nice on the bike as well . Funny I was looking at bags earlier today for the rear rack on the 1500 and found these prices very reasonable . There was another I liked as well ( can't remember the model ) but it attached to the rear passenger back rest and had a roll bag on top . I watched the provided video , looked roomy and easy access to the openings . In the video they mentioned the weather bag did need to be taped along the seams of the provided weather proof bag . Something you may want to do to yours ?

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - May 10, 2014, 21:16:52 PM

Thanks D1 it is 16 long x 12 high x 11.5 wide, and it is really well made, not sure how it will hold up to the weather but it is going to be good for the season for sure.

http://www.jafrum.com/Shop-By-Brand/Inspire-Luggage/Inspire-Sissy-Bar-Bag-3005

here is the link.

Posted by Drift1
 - May 10, 2014, 21:11:24 PM

Nice looking bag R man . Definitely looks like you can go on a vacation with that bad boy  ;) What were the measurements on this ?

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - May 10, 2014, 21:08:45 PM

  Sorry I thought I saw a few other locks on your bags.......my mistake....lol.....

Posted by Troll
 - May 10, 2014, 20:28:06 PM

The locks are to keep the honest people out, you're right. I have one lock, however that goes to the helmet holder spike on the clutch lever......

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - May 10, 2014, 20:18:44 PM

  Thanks CM and Troll I think I saw lots of locks on your bag too...lol...just to keep them honest people from getting hurt.......

Posted by Troll
 - May 10, 2014, 20:11:35 PM

Looks a lot like my Saddlemen bag...You got any Bagels to go with them there Locks????

Posted by Cotton Mouth
 - May 10, 2014, 19:51:53 PM

Nice work Ratman.  Bag and the bike lookin' real good!!!   

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - May 10, 2014, 19:45:05 PM

so put it all together and here is the results....

I can now call my bike Troll Jr.       .............mmmmmmmmmm think Red will do however.......

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - May 10, 2014, 19:42:05 PM

Oh Troll you are a master of getting people to learn and follow your lead...

so Jafrum International had a sale this past week or so. I bought a Inspire 3005- Plain for $49.95. Figured I could not go wrong for the price. I got it and it is an impressive piece of luggage and huge, there is enough room in that sucker for my kit for a 3 month deployment. Very impressed with the quality of the piece.
here are a few pictures of the piece.

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