Baggage etc

Seeing how the V-rod stye of bikes are pretty minimalist and might look a bit funny with panniers etc, how do you people carry either small amounts of stuff, say when commuting, or larger amounts for touring.

Do you use rucksacks or do you buy panniers etc.

I know that you can buy a rear luggage rack type of thingy but can it carry much and what bags would you use?

Panniers are, indeed, an issue with V-Rods. I have been known to, very rarely, wear a back-pack. I have yet to find panniers that I could stand as permanent additions, and most that I have seen leave ugly hardware when they're not attached. While Harley has some quick-release for the street rod, they don't fit my VRSCA (at least the last time I checked). Their prices are pretty steep, too.

You might want to check these out:
http://www.bossbags.com/vrod.html

I don't find them good-looking, but they are removable without tools and don't leave hardware on the bike.

[Rod Bod]

I knew from very early on that finding luggage for the V-Rod would be a challenge, and I don't like the H-D hard paniers either. The rear rack is indispensible. A wider metal rack (£5.00 from Woolworths kitchenware dept) can be clamped on if needbe to take a large rollbag, but the H-D soft rollbag is pretty useful too with its eye's for hooking bungies. I do have throw-over saddlebags which I have adapted so nothing touches any paintwork, I also protect the tank cover with that rubber netting stuff and have an adapted tankbag. I have also moved the front indicators lower down the fork legs so that the top of the headlight will take the kitchen sink if needs be.
With a passenger onboard I needed luggage options, and I'm even pretty suited with the handling when the rear shock is wound up to the top to prevent the scrapes.

Keep looking out for options, and be prepared to adapt anything you imagine would work and still keep the V-Rod looking cool.

Rod Bod

[Black Rain]

I use a Kriega back pack. Top quality bit of kit. My Street Bob has much the luggage issues and I don't want to spoil it's lines by going down the road of racks, paniers etc.

Thanks guys.

Have got a rucksack, which I can use as necessary for travelling but may reconsider the luggage rack and roll bag too.

Is the roll bag big enough for a few days touring or should I post t-shirts etc in jiffy bags to the stopover places?

Well i've just this week bought a 06 Nightrod,and because i'm giving up my life here in Switzerland after 8 years,i will be riding back next week to the uk,so i have been checking out the options of luggage in case the 13 hour journey requires an over night stop.,The Panniers just don't fit in at all with this bike,so i have gone for a large tank bag ( Bags-Connection) which will be fixed via four straps under the pretend tank,i'll also get the little rack fitted at the back,it should be enough to carry a roll bag i think, don't go for a tank bag with magnets,the tank is alluminium so it won't work!

Ive adapted a tank bag with 32mm suckers which have a thread and nut on the top just drill 4 holes in the bag where the magnets were bolt on the suckers and hay presto a tank bag for a alloy tank have the web address if anyone's interested

[1130cc]

if you have a v rod did you know about 1130cc.com everything you need to know about v rods including luggage.i use throwovers on mine.