I have a Trophy SE, with panniers and top box. The luggage is a great setup for long trips (and my wife likes it when she is on the back), but I do a fair amount of commuting to work on the bike, and a fair amount of solo local riding where I would like to get as much weight off the bike as possible. I am contemplating buying a tail bag for the few essentials I need (sun glasses, GPS, registration papers, maybe a water bottle), and then taking the panniers and top case off. Has anybody done this? Any suggestions on a tail bag that will mount easily to the base plate of the top box?
I see that Triumph makes a tank bag as well. This may work for my needs, and it would be nice for long trips as well. I have concerns that the tank bag will be in the way for the more spirited local riding. Anybody have any experience with this?
Thanks!