Extra storage for small crap

[1NorthRyder]

Hopnel Baggershield Tri-Pouch With Clear Cell Pocket. Has anyone got one of these on their interstate and if so do you have a photo? The site says it will fit but I'm wondering how it looks before I drop $75 on one. I just want somewhere to stick stuff like sunglasses, wallet and cellphone.

[Jess from VA]

Even though the site says it fits Interstate, I can't see how it does without drilling three holes in the shield.

I guess a couple guys have put a tri-pocket on their interstate, but I don't know how.

https://www.motosport.com/hopnel-baggershield-tripouch-with-clear-cell-pocket

[The emperor has no clothes]

Even though the site says it fits Interstate, I can't see how it does without drilling three holes in the shield.

I guess a couple guys have put a tri-pocket on their interstate, but I don't know how.

https://www.motosport.com/hopnel-baggershield-tripouch-with-clear-cell-pocket

Maybe some of those little suction cup thingies. But I think that would look tacky. (Apologies to anyone who has them)

[Savago]

Maybe a tank bag could do the trick? (the advantage is that you can move it between bikes if you got more than one).

[1NorthRyder]

I am concerned with what this would look like on the bike but somewhere to put stuff when your on the road for two or three weeks would be handy. I've also been considering small pouches attached to the lower cowling Just below the vent but haven't found anything just the right size.

[The emperor has no clothes]

A tank bib with pouch works good.

[1NorthRyder]

I've thought about the tank bag but with a custom paint job I don't want to cover it.

[vanagon40]

Not the best photo to display the handlebar bag. I have used this since I purchased the bike in 2006. Has a velcro flap over the zipper. It stores a couple of tarp straps, some cargo straps, lighter, matches, (and used to store smokes), etc. Can't give a brand or anything as I bought it used on ebay. Had to restitch one of the seams a few years ago.

(Again, I am referring to the handlebar bag, not the rear roll bag.)

[hubcapsc]

Rider backrests (like Utopia) can have pouches on them. I use
the rider backrest pouch on my 1800 in lieu of the tank bib
pouch on my 1500, since the 1800 doesn't have a tank bib. I
think there are non-ugly pouches that can be attached to
saddlebag rails where they wrap around the front of the
saddlebags...

-Mike

[Jess from VA]

It's all a matter of how close and convenient you want this stuff.  

There are also little pouches (made for Harley) that can slip over the rear-top of the bag rails, but I don't think you have bag rails.  


If you can't find one for the bike, you can wear small storage.  https://www.google.com/search?biw=1424&bih=652&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=kZFPWqviPMmD_Qb8zKeYAw&q=photographers+vest&oq=photographers+vest&gs_l=psy-ab.12..0j0i30k1j0i5i10i30k1j0i24k1l6.2354.2354.0.3748.1.1.0.0.0.0.99.99.1.1.0....0...1c.1.64.psy-ab..0.1.97....0.XF-vTTOFvaw#imgdii=VFJi2TzXAj4JYM:&imgrc=t1h5zxI53K0BAM:


Or a fanny pack.

(except down here, everyone thinks you have a pistol in it)

Or cargo pants (in hot weather, I carry water bottles in the cargo pockets.  I don't like cup holders on my bikes)


They need to be looser than these.

[Jonesz]

She can ride on my bike anytime she wants (even if the cargo pants are too tight) Only stipulation is that she must choose different boots so there is no chance of scratching the paint on my bike!

[John Schmidt]

Jess, if you wear a fanny pack in front, is it still a fanny pack?  ???

I have the unobtanium bags than mount on the front of the saddle bag guards. One on each side, quite reachable, carries glasses, snacks, "stuff" for whatever.

[Bighead]

Hopnel Baggershield Tri-Pouch With Clear Cell Pocket. Has anyone got one of these on their interstate and if so do you have a photo? The site says it will fit but I'm wondering how it looks before I drop $75 on one. I just want somewhere to stick stuff like sunglasses, wallet and cellphone.

Well here is my solution #1 sunglasses on head #2 wallet in left hip pocket and #3 cell phone in trunk or shirt pocket  Hope this helps

[1NorthRyder]

Hopnel Baggershield Tri-Pouch With Clear Cell Pocket. Has anyone got one of these on their interstate and if so do you have a photo? The site says it will fit but I'm wondering how it looks before I drop $75 on one. I just want somewhere to stick stuff like sunglasses, wallet and cellphone.

Well here is my solution #1 sunglasses on head #2 wallet in left hip pocket and #3 cell phone in trunk or shirt pocket  Hope this helps

That's just too simple, It's winter so I need to keep busy so I have to do things the hard way.

[old2soon]

Got a similar tri pouch for my I/S and my Brother fabbed up a bracket that the W/S on my I/S that actually holds onto the pouch. NO/NADA/NONE/ZERO holes drilled for the mounting of my new too me W/S pouch. And now tryin-with out any success-to figure out How zackly I got along without one as long as I did!  Nuttin fancy just black plastic "stuff" that sorta kinda resembles leather. And held in place-the flaps-by Velcro. And after he got done with the install the pouch looked like it not only belonged there but looked like it came with the bike!  Pictures? Sorry no-still puter illiterate.  RIDE SAFE.

[1NorthRyder]

Got a similar tri pouch for my I/S and my Brother fabbed up a bracket that the W/S on my I/S that actually holds onto the pouch. NO/NADA/NONE/ZERO holes drilled for the mounting of my new too me W/S pouch. And now tryin-with out any success-to figure out How zackly I got along without one as long as I did!  Nuttin fancy just black plastic "stuff" that sorta kinda resembles leather. And held in place-the flaps-by Velcro. And after he got done with the install the pouch looked like it not only belonged there but looked like it came with the bike!  Pictures? Sorry no-still puter illiterate.  RIDE SAFE.

I hear you on the computer literate aspect, I can't post pictures either but I sure would like to see what your set up looks like. I'm amazed more guys haven't come different ideas for this issue. My buddy has a newer wing and it's got little storage compartments all over it. It's the only thing I like about his bike.

[John Schmidt]

Got a similar tri pouch for my I/S and my Brother fabbed up a bracket that the W/S on my I/S that actually holds onto the pouch. NO/NADA/NONE/ZERO holes drilled for the mounting of my new too me W/S pouch. And now tryin-with out any success-to figure out How zackly I got along without one as long as I did!   Nuttin fancy just black plastic "stuff" that sorta kinda resembles leather. And held in place-the flaps-by Velcro. And after he got done with the install the pouch looked like it not only belonged there but looked like it came with the bike!   Pictures? Sorry no-still puter illiterate.   RIDE SAFE.

Dennis, send me the pics and I'll post them for you. stuffy402@gmail.com

[old2soon]

Got a similar tri pouch for my I/S and my Brother fabbed up a bracket that the W/S on my I/S that actually holds onto the pouch. NO/NADA/NONE/ZERO holes drilled for the mounting of my new too me W/S pouch. And now tryin-with out any success-to figure out How zackly I got along without one as long as I did!   Nuttin fancy just black plastic "stuff" that sorta kinda resembles leather. And held in place-the flaps-by Velcro. And after he got done with the install the pouch looked like it not only belonged there but looked like it came with the bike!   Pictures? Sorry no-still puter illiterate.   RIDE SAFE.

Dennis, send me the pics and I'll post them for you. stuffy402@gmail.com

I looked in my phone and I do NOT have any pictures that show my W/S pouch. All I do know is he-Ross-had some flat stock in his shop and when I brought the pouch back as he asked me-spose you want this mounted?? I could see his wheels were already spoolin up. I also know we took advantage of 2 of the 4 bolts that actually hold the W/S on the I/S. And if you can picture this the flat stock is under the W/S proper and hence the Chrome dress strip covers ALL of it. I'm thinkin here we mounted the flat stock-after shaping properly-to the two inner bolts that hold the W/S on. BUT as I stated before-I am currently 540 miles or so away from my Phatt Ghurl.  Would that I were more help now. RIDE SAFE.