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/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl General Category >> Rubber Side Down! >> To Saddlebag or Not to Saddlebag... /cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1280684727 Message started by jimsgirl on 08/01/10 at 10:45:27 |
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Title: To Saddlebag or Not to Saddlebag... Post by jimsgirl on 08/01/10 at 10:45:27 I'm using a backpack while riding for weekly overnight trips and to work (Cause I have to change clothes when I get there) and I use a small tank bag for local fun rides. I'm thinking I should consider some sort of saddle bag setup. The bags I've seen at CycleGear don't seem to be large enough to hold a can of soda, but a bigger bag would look stupid on the bike. Considering maybe the box type bag that attaches to the passenger seat, cause it's expandable,etc. and doesn't take up a lot of space. Maybe a sissy bar with the box type bag sliding on the rail? What do you use? Which to avoid, downside? upside? HELP! |
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Title: Re: To Saddlebag or Not to Saddlebag... Post by justin_o_guy2 on 08/01/10 at 11:52:57 I have a gym bag, w/ a piece of 1/8th ply sewn into the bottom & another glued underneat & a few well plaed D rings sewn on the base, to make tying it on easy. Ithangs out overthetail light& comes up to the strap across theseat. I sewed a flap on it, w/ velcro, that wraps around the strap. Probably dont need it, I was havin fun. It will haul groceries & beer in one pass &, when not in use, the bungee cord & parachute cord setup pulls it almostflat. Been using that for 3 + years& its worked out great & talk about cheap! |
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Title: Re: To Saddlebag or Not to Saddlebag... Post by thumperclone on 08/01/10 at 12:06:33 i got a set of river road slant bags 14" i think..they work/look great.. hard mounted to oem bag supports..didnt have to relocate the turn sigs. |
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Title: Re: To Saddlebag or Not to Saddlebag... Post by CeliaMarie on 08/01/10 at 12:16:49 I gots me a Tombstone bag.. and I have to use the smallest pad up front. I'm small, and I like the idea of a backrest. I don't know how it would work for you larger guys, tho.. http://lh5.ggpht.com/_F5hyZ7Psdfs/TFXHh_voo3I/AAAAAAAAAQ4/PJuJaKxi5ZI/s800/IMG_4451.JPG the vertical tie downs aren't really long enough, hence the bungies. |
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Title: Re: To Saddlebag or Not to Saddlebag... Post by bill67 on 08/01/10 at 13:13:26 Looks like a nice handy setup. I see you have floorboards what kind are they. |
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Title: Re: To Saddlebag or Not to Saddlebag... Post by Routy on 08/01/10 at 14:35:18 I like the plain ole saddle bags. And I'm waiting on a new windshield bag to go on my new falcon fairing,........which is not in this pic. http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2010/08/01/bikepics-2030966-800.jpg |
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Title: Re: To Saddlebag or Not to Saddlebag... Post by Wolfman on 08/01/10 at 15:05:02 River road compact slant mediums are pretty much a perfect fit for saddlebags. Decent space. Large saddlemens will require turn signal replacement or else no passangers. Front bumps up against the rear pegs. Been looking at a size small tourmaster tailbag but cant remember the actual name. Got to find the catalog. 'I' went to wal-mart and got one of their $13 soft coolers, some upholstry thread and a couple of d-rings and curved needles. Cut the lower leg off an old pair of jeans, closed one end and stitched it to the back of the cooler. Sized, it slides right over the sissybar and pad. Added a d- ring at the two lower front corners. Put two of those tarp straps with the ball on the end that are adjustable through the d-rings. Slide the jeans leg over the bar pad, hook the bungies to your bag supports or other attachment point. Good solid hookup that will haul cold or hot food, rainsuit, clothes(keeps em dry to!), what ever you want. 12T x 10D x 12W. Expands another 3-4 inchs on top and 2in pouch on front, net bags on sides. Hold lots of goodies. Makes a decent backrest to. Plastic tub inside you can remove or leave that stiffens it. Think it cost me about 20 bucks all told, two nights sewing and watching TV and one pricked finger(dont watch TV while sewing...lol). I added two tabs on the bottom of the jean sleeve and a strap across the top so its easy on the sissybar and easy off. Nice shoulder strap to carry it with to. It will hold as much as both river road med slant saddlebags will. Black n blue so it looks good setting on the back seat as well. Thumperclone, what part number are yours? Most of the RR are to soft/pliable that ive looked at without adding a stiff backboard. Saddlemen large are nice but i really dont want to relocate my rear turn sigs. |
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Title: Re: To Saddlebag or Not to Saddlebag... Post by babyhog on 08/01/10 at 15:48:22 I have the Saddlemen Large Drifters. Bought them at DennisKirk.com. I admit, they do look a little oversized for the bike. I wanted as big as possible, and these were the ones recommended by Saddlemen for our bike. I am getting a new rear tire installed tomorrow, so I removed the saddlebags and supports to make it easier. Looks so different without them! But I was considering going smaller... but the more I look, the more I think I better stick with them. Great quality, and I doubt I'll ever find a bargain worth ditching them for. The good thing is that I can carry my leather jacket, light-weight jacket, sweatshirt, chaps and plenty of stuff, groceries, etc. I think they make the bike look bigger too. I wanted to relocate my signals, since I broke them first really quickly! haha The bags still rub and I'm going to find a better way to mount them when I get home tomorrow evening. I also have a tool bag on the front forks, and a fanny-pack that I wrap around my backrest to carry my phone, smokes, and license, etc. http://i757.photobucket.com/albums/xx211/babyhog/S40/PIC-0795.jpg |
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Title: Re: To Saddlebag or Not to Saddlebag... Post by Paladin. on 08/01/10 at 16:36:09 232536342E3835362525570 wrote:
http://www.dslretorts.com/Paladin/archives/000707.html http://www.dslretorts.com/Paladin/images/leatherlyke1_.jpg For my saddlebags. They are Fake! They only look like leather bags -- they are really hard cases. I live in Los Angeles and I *need* lockable bags. They carry 20 pounds/18 quarts each. They disconnect for about 5 seconds if you want to ride naked. http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?board=tech;action=display;num=1177262289 http://paladin.savageriders.com/SissyBarBag1.jpg http://paladin.savageriders.com/SissyBarBag0.jpg Is a 21" Airline Carryon suitcase good enough for your clothes? |
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Title: Re: To Saddlebag or Not to Saddlebag... Post by CeliaMarie on 08/01/10 at 17:23:28 686366663C3D0A0 wrote:
I actually got them at the recommendation of some people here..babyhog/gerald.hughes http://www.jpcycles.com/product/5500000 |
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Title: Re: To Saddlebag or Not to Saddlebag... Post by bill67 on 08/01/10 at 17:39:20 4F6960656D416D7E65690C0 wrote:
I actually got them at the recommendation of some people here..babyhog/gerald.hughes http://www.jpcycles.com/product/5500000 [/quote] Ok on the floorboards and that pack you got is all you really need. |
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Title: Re: To Saddlebag or Not to Saddlebag... Post by Tanker2Biker on 08/01/10 at 18:20:42 Here is a link to my saddlebag project http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1274048750/6#6 It lists the type and has some pics. They are HUGE. I carry my laptop in one side and my GI rucksack in the other. I know they look sort of out of proportion, but what the he*#, it's my bike and I need the room to carry this stuff to work and back every day, and I was arriving anywhere completely soaked when I was wearing the rucksack. I've had them about 4 months and they are still working out for me. Just remember, IT'S YOUR BIKE, do what works for you, and don't worry about what someone else likes or doesn't |
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Title: Re: To Saddlebag or Not to Saddlebag... Post by buttgoat1 on 08/01/10 at 18:48:40 I picked up a set of leather equine saddlebags cheap, put the strap under seat. They are slim and on the small side but were fine for day to day commuting, I liked the looks of them. I also have a larger pair of nylon bags which go over the seat and actually cover the leather bags. I havent had much occasion to use them. however. The small bags ripped and now I keep a backpack bungeed on |
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Title: Re: To Saddlebag or Not to Saddlebag... Post by jimsgirl on 08/02/10 at 01:35:40 Thanks everyone for the pictures and ideas and suggestions! Paladin - I like the look of your lockable saddlebags, and the bike looks bigger-easier to be seen on the street which would be a plus!! but that green suitcase is WAAAAY too big ;D for anything I'd want or need to carry. Yikes! :o I'm looking at the Cargo brand Tail bag, just cause i can remove it quickly/not permanent and it's expandable if i need more space. ::) |
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Title: Re: To Saddlebag or Not to Saddlebag... Post by mornhm - FSO on 08/02/10 at 10:31:54 I used a trunk when I was riding the Savage. Currently for my Concours, I have a large trunk, two large saddle bags, two glove boxes and a large tank bags for trips, but for day to day commuting I only use the trunk and the glove boxes. The trunk carries my rain gear, and anything else I need (it's big enough for two ff helmets plus (so grocery shopping is possible. The glove boxes contain my insurance and registration on one side, and a flashlight and my side-stand puck on the other. It's nice to be able to reach those things without having to step off the MC I suppose if I didn't have them, I'd use a tank bag in conjunction with the trunk. |
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Title: Re: To Saddlebag or Not to Saddlebag... Post by RidgeRunner13 on 08/02/10 at 10:49:09 I have these no name bags from a surplus store, mounted on home made ghost brackets. Before I made the brackets, I just drilled & tapped two 5/16" holes in the fender brace & mounted them using spacers & bolts. http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n94/Pappygt13/Savagemakeover001.jpg My new bike has leather wrapped hard bags that lock. ;D |
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Title: Re: To Saddlebag or Not to Saddlebag... Post by Bubba on 08/02/10 at 12:30:59 I'm thinking of this but I haven't gotten it yet so I can't tell ya how well it works...good reviews tho' http://www.amazon.com/Cortech-Sport-Tail-Bag/dp/B002ZKGUOI/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_t |
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Title: Re: To Saddlebag or Not to Saddlebag... Post by james may on 08/02/10 at 20:49:56 you'd have to custom mount it.. but a hard lockable scooter trunk for 20$ isn't bad http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-Scooter-Motorcycle-Storage-Box-Trunk-Free-Shipping-/330455462518?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4cf0ae3276 |
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Title: Re: To Saddlebag or Not to Saddlebag... Post by FlybysBlvd on 08/03/10 at 04:32:56 1F283F3F3C6C6D656E5D0 wrote:
I have the super mini tank bag and it fits great, I would be interested in a review if you get it. I have saddle bags but not big ones, plus I had to remove the mounts until we figure out something different. C |
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Title: Re: To Saddlebag or Not to Saddlebag... Post by prechermike on 08/03/10 at 05:12:23 I do not know alot about these bags, they were on the bike when I bought it. They are Saddleman and they have a slant to them. I can probably get two gallons of milk in each one and have a little room (very little) on top for something else. I did move the turn signals, so they would fit in better and I need a support to put in the right side. That bag does not get into the wheel, but I think it might, if I loaded it down, and a brace of some sort would solve that problem. The belt guard keeps it out on the other side. http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs301.snc4/40413_148448548504231_100000172610173_486974_3049983_n.jpg If the question is "To saddlebag or not to saddlebag" I would definetly vote to. I kind of like the look with out the bags, but the bike is alot more practical with them. I don't go for the real groceries with the bike, but I can pick up whatever we need from town while I am there. Just my $0.02 worth. |
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Title: Re: To Saddlebag or Not to Saddlebag... Post by Jay on 08/04/10 at 02:53:01 I recommend you do something, anything to get rid of the pack on your back. In the event of an unscheduled get-off, you could do grave injury to your spine if you slam down on that pack. I found a 14" saddlebag to be about the largest to fit and still preserve the asthetics (for me). As for large sissybar bags, they're a no-go for me if strapped, as intended, on the sissybar. I feel they obscure the tail light. Turned around they press into my back too much to be comfortable. For my day to day commute to work (I have to change cloths too), I use a back pack, but it's strapped to the rear pillion with bungee cords, using "The Hooker" from Willy and Max. Highly recommend it. |
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Title: Re: To Saddlebag or Not to Saddlebag... Post by FlybysBlvd on 08/04/10 at 09:20:25 2725382422274A0 wrote:
We have a Concours too! Actually (2) - a 97 and 06 - best "inexpensive" sport touring bike. What a coincidence. Concours has quite a bit of storage, we have the Givi trunk, saddlebags and BF has tank bag on the bike too We actually have to many bikes:2003 FZ1, 2001 SV650, 1996 YZF600, (2) Connie's, (2) Suzuki DR'S 350 & 450- & S40 (guess which is ONLY mine) ;D Nice to know another Concours rider. C |
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Title: Re: To Saddlebag or Not to Saddlebag... Post by bill67 on 08/04/10 at 10:52:40 I bought Willie Max saddlebags and the suzuki brackets 2 years ago and never put them on,I like the looks without them. I don't see many bikes with bags accept the big tourers. |
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Title: Re: To Saddlebag or Not to Saddlebag... Post by Jive on 08/04/10 at 14:00:31 Has anyone saw the WalMart saddle bags? They look to be made of nylon, and are $58 at my local store. http://www.hondarebelforum.com/f68/walkmart-saddle-bags-1881-2.html Jive |
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Title: Re: To Saddlebag or Not to Saddlebag... Post by jimsgirl on 08/04/10 at 14:28:57 43485045591818290 wrote:
Thanks, Jay - I hadn't thought of the unscheduled get-off. I appreciate all the photos of what everyone has - it helps to know what it's gonna look like. |
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