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Message started by Texasphotographer on 05/16/08 at 19:07:55

Title: Saddle bags
Post by Texasphotographer on 05/16/08 at 19:07:55

I posted this in the tech section. A nice gentleman wrote me and told me I put it in the wrong place.

So, am posting in what I hope is the right place. Topic: Saddle bags.

I called an on line store and told them I had a Boulevard S40 and they sent me bags which were taller than the bike. Sent them back.

What size saddle bags work best for the Boulevard S40? I want the type that can go over the rear fender and tie onto the frame.

Just do not know where to measure. TIA.

Title: Re: Saddle bags
Post by Texasphotographer on 05/17/08 at 11:02:27

Is this too basic a question? I have seen that 21 people have read it and no one has replied.

Would like to get a decent set, for my S 40, but do not want them to hang too low as the first set I got.

Thanks.

Title: Re: Saddle bags
Post by bill67 on 05/17/08 at 11:06:34

I have willie and max 12" wide 10" high ,they fix real nice and look good. I got the slant ones.

Title: Re: Saddle bags
Post by ALittlebird on 05/17/08 at 13:47:41

I have the River Road classic compact. They fit well and hold a lot of stuff. There were Willie and Max's on it when I bought it but they had a huge burn hole in one of them and they didn't have the quick release buckles on the flaps.

I also like the stiffness of the River Road.

Title: Re: Saddle bags
Post by vtail on 05/17/08 at 13:57:17

Got the factory ones. Attached bottom of bags with carbiners to factory saddle supports for quick dis/connect. Ride mostly without bags ;)

Title: Re: Saddle bags
Post by forrest on 05/17/08 at 14:18:36

Willie Max has a good set the are Willie & Max SB230 Braided only around $89 and fit great.

Title: Re: Saddle bags
Post by T140V on 05/17/08 at 14:48:19

Click on this link. http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1177478901/0

Title: Re: Saddle bags
Post by ALfromN.H. on 05/17/08 at 14:52:03

I went in a different direction. With built in turn signals.

http://w3.bikepics.com/pics/2008/05/13/bikepics-1287678-800.jpg

Title: Re: Saddle bags
Post by bill67 on 05/17/08 at 15:40:48

Willie and max gray thunder have the quick release buckets and they un zip to take them off the part that stays on the bike.

Title: Re: Saddle bags
Post by Paladin. on 05/17/08 at 16:45:51

6B5A475E4C6F57504B50584D5E4F575A4D3F0 wrote:

Is this too basic a question? ....

We read and find we have nothing to add. You're asking about soft throw-over bags. I think most people mount their soft bags under the pillion. Others of us went with hard bags. My $430 LeatherLykes have stood up fabulously for over three years of near daily use, still look as good as new. Lockable, 14 quarts/20 pounds each side, on/off in seconds. Expensive, but fit my needs perfectly. YMMV.

http://www.andruschak.net/savage/FTP/Violet1.jpg http://www.andruschak.net/savage/FTP/VioletHosed.jpg http://www.andruschak.net/savage/FTP/Violet2.jpg
Waterproof to Boot!!!

Title: Re: Saddle bags
Post by saratovich on 05/17/08 at 16:47:23

I was out looking at saddle bags this morning and ran across a well constructed, very stiff compact set at Bob's Cycle for $64.99.

I did some research and found an S40 owner who just tagged them over his passenger seat, no supports needed. He did say that they block the passenger pegs if you are planning to ride two up.

http://tinyurl.com/5bmyzf

http://www.bobscycle.com/browse.cfm/4,63787.html

An interesting take on a mounting system here:

http://www.easybrackets.com/easybrackets_install_video.html

I think some of the lads here could come up with a similiar (less costly) mount based on this premise.

Good luck!

Title: Re: Saddle bags
Post by skrapiron on 05/17/08 at 17:20:30

The S-40 and the S-50 share a near identical rear profile. Same shock mounts, same turn signal location.

Any saddlebags listed to fit the S-50 will fit the S-40 as well.

If they don't list the S-50, look at the VL800/Volusia. Same thing.

Parts are interchangeable.

Or find a saddle shop/leather shop and have a set custom made. I had mine done at Lutz's Leather in Elwood City, Pa ( www.lutzsleather.com ) $280.00 and worth every penny.

Title: Re: Saddle bags
Post by ALittlebird on 05/18/08 at 02:36:23

253724372239203F353E560 wrote:

These are the ones I bought for mine. I have them mounted under the pillion just fine. But since i don't plan on taking a passenger I don't have to worry about the foot pegs. I cut one more set of holes to bring them up high enough off the muffler. 5 mins and I was done. I could have just thrown them over the seat but since I do ride everyday I wanted them secure.

Title: Re: Saddle bags
Post by FreeSpirit on 05/18/08 at 02:55:36

I have the hard/back type saddle bags and I dont use any support brackets.

Learned a trick from Skatnbc....Just threw them OVER the pillion and attached them with - straps with buckles on them -to the bike.(and under the flap on SB)

They work good,and very easy to put on and take off!(Thanks Skatnbc ;)

I usually put alot in them,so they go nowhere :)

Title: Re: Saddle bags
Post by Wanderer on 06/14/08 at 07:21:12

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