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Windshield bag

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Hi,
Has anyone came up with a windshield bag for a 2003 Voyager. If so , how did you fasten it? Is there experience with drilling the windshield? Looking for a handy place for cell phone, sun shades, and etc.
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Each side of the fairing has storage for that
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voyager55 wrote:Each side of the fairing has storage for that
I carried too much, and i have power outlet attached to the right(always locked) storage. I believe if you have CB you loose one of the storage compartments, but don't have any actual experience there. I carry sunglasses and a small (well actually not as it is now broken-don't know why, not dropped) camera in a camera case i attached to the left compartment with velcro. In the compartment i put things needing more protection, but can get to easily still. Getting ratty now after 3 years, but will just get a new one (or one from Goodwill).
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Thanks Voyager55. I guess I didn't realize what those 2 compartments were for.

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There is never enough storage on a bike. We've been thinking of getting a windshield bag, as well, since a tank bag is not very practical (used one on our previous bike -- loved it!). Need to actually get out there and measure the space available, to see what size/type of bag would fit. Cheers!
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You could just tow a trailer, but than you'll still run out of room . :gig:
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Re: Windshield bag

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kjsett wrote:I believe if you have CB you lose one of the storage compartments, but don't have any actual experience there.
AFAIK, the factory CB module doesn't affect fairing left storage hutch for the cassette, mounts inside the fairing area. If one installs a compact aftermarket CB, some put the unit inside that pocket. I've already got a Midland CB-1, plan to do that, will have to cut out the bottom of the compartment for clearance. May also put an MP3 module next to it. There is a circuit diagram available to interface a standard generic CB to the Clarion radio, for similar functionality (i.e. mute when CB call comes in) except passenger can't change CB channels.
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Where would I find this circuit diagram?
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Bob in Tucson wrote:Where would I find this circuit diagram?
Bob, go to http://www.tinlin.net/motorcycle/parts.html

Click on menu item CB/Radio/Intercom. It will jump to the that section on the web page. There, you will find the link to the circuit diagram.
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If your still looking for a windshield bag J and P has one but they call it a dash pouch. It sits on top of the gauge cluster by the windscreen. Here is the link.

http://www.jpcycles.com/catalog/2012gol ... trypage=96" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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SgtSlag wrote:There is never enough storage on a bike. We've been thinking of getting a windshield bag, as well, since a tank bag is not very practical (used one on our previous bike -- loved it!). Need to actually get out there and measure the space available, to see what size/type of bag would fit. Cheers!
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I used this for a 4500 mile trip this summer. I use the straps, but also use this as a carry bag when not on the bike. I got my wife the magnetic mount one (otherwise identical) for her use. I carry my ipad and other such in it.

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Re: Windshield bag

Post by voyager55 »

A good size magnetic tank bag fits great on the trunk luggage rack.
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