I did this:

I got the Dowco Rally Pak from fasteddy, made this rack....


and took a week (give or take) long trip with no issues and a nice backpad.



SOLD: 07 Black BA, 39mm FCRs, TPUSA stage 1 head, TPUSA 813 cams, TPUSA 10.8:1 pistons, TTP #3 igniter, Specialty Spares Long Cannons, Tsukayu Hard Bags. 82HP/55tq NEW: 19 Goldwing Tour DCT