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Message started by webhead on 05/15/11 at 19:52:09

Title: Having trouble figuring out what saddlebags to get
Post by webhead on 05/15/11 at 19:52:09

I just picked up my S40 friday and have been searching for saddlebags all weekend. But none of them fit. I'm trying to find ones so I don't have to relocate the turn signals on the fender. I measured the distance and it's
13.5" from the bottom of the passenger seat to the muffler (I already deducted a 1" clearance) and 8.5" to the back of the shock. 11" if you don't care about the passengers comfort.

Thanks ahead of time.

Title: Re: Having trouble figuring out what saddlebags to
Post by Boofer on 05/15/11 at 20:02:54

My '01 had Suzuki leather bags when I got it. I have them here, because I am selling them tomorrow. They measure 11x11x4" with "Suzuki" in relief on the side. I looked them up when I got my Savage in 2009 and they were around $90. Since I have a sissy bar and a bungee net I get along well without them.

Title: Re: Having trouble figuring out what saddlebags to
Post by webhead on 05/16/11 at 04:04:59

Thanks Boofer. I plan on adding that later. Great advice. I appreciate it. I saw some pictures and asked some other members. Hopefully I'll get more replies today.

Thanks :)

Title: Re: Having trouble figuring out what saddlebags to
Post by arteacher on 05/16/11 at 04:08:50

I had the Suzy bags as well. They don't hold very much. I wish they were 6" thick instead of 4". I bought a set of slant bags from Talisman Leather, a local manufacturer.

Title: Re: Having trouble figuring out what saddlebags to
Post by webhead on 05/16/11 at 04:13:50

I saw a couple posts about them. Do they have a website?

Thanks!

Title: Re: Having trouble figuring out what saddlebags to
Post by arteacher on 05/16/11 at 12:56:04

http://saddlebagsbytalisman.com/index.php

Title: Re: Having trouble figuring out what saddlebags to
Post by ALfromN.H. on 05/16/11 at 13:05:41

I have these but you have to remove the turn signals.
http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2008/05/13/bikepics-1287678-800.jpg
http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2008/07/15/bikepics-1354010-800.jpg

Title: Re: Having trouble figuring out what saddlebags to
Post by webhead on 05/16/11 at 16:23:37

Thanks Al. I was actually considering those but I didn't want to relocate the taillights. The bike is new. I don't want to start taking it apart and void the warranty. I know I sound dumb but you never know.

After looking through the site I decided to order these.

http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/detail.cfm?Category_ID=41&manufacturer_ID=442&product_ID=45648&sblid_name=Tourmaster_Nylon_Cruiser_III_Box_Saddlebag___Medium&model_id=0

And also this in black

http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/detail.cfm?Category_ID=37&manufacturer_ID=28&product_ID=22235&sblid_name=Memphis_Shades_Alley_Cat___Sportshield_Windshield&model_id=103

Oh and the oem engine guard.

So I pretty much bought a s-load of stuff today. I'll post pics of before and after when I'm done.

Thanks everyone for all your help.

Title: Re: Having trouble figuring out what saddlebags to
Post by KristenAnn on 05/16/11 at 16:31:34

I have those bags and they are awesome. It doesnt even feel like there is anything back there. There is plenty of room in them. I got mine from the old owner for $50 it was a steal. I also have an OEM engine guard but have no instuctions with them.

Title: Re: Having trouble figuring out what saddlebags to
Post by dv8savagerider on 05/16/11 at 16:32:08

i'm still debating which ones to get myself :( looks like I will have to check out the cruiser customizing website as well. to AL- I also looked at those bags on line but not sure how well I like the side open option. How durable is the plastic ( how is it holding up) ? Also how much stuff do they hold- leather jacket etc... Thanks

Title: Re: Having trouble figuring out what saddlebags to
Post by webhead on 05/16/11 at 16:38:58

Yeah dv8. It's not easy.I'll try these out just to get an idea how the functionality is. The thing that really sucked was that they don't make easy brackets for this size. I had to get the saddlemen universal kit. Which will work fine. I also wanted leather. These are nylon but they come with built in rain covers. Heres the video on them.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=vUWVDs41p7A

I alo got the quick connect kit for the windshield. I want to still have the bike accessible with all this stuff on it.

Good luck.

Title: Re: Having trouble figuring out what saddlebags to
Post by KristenAnn on 05/16/11 at 16:42:14

I have OEM saddle bag holders and they do the trick.

Title: Re: Having trouble figuring out what saddlebags to
Post by NameNotInUse on 05/16/11 at 16:48:11

I love those hard white "bags" but the ones you just bought are great. I like that you can remove them easily.

Title: Re: Having trouble figuring out what saddlebags to
Post by dv8savagerider on 05/16/11 at 17:08:34

Kristen- How much stuff can you fit in those bags? Looking for something to put my jacket in along with other stuff- thanks :)

Title: Re: Having trouble figuring out what saddlebags to
Post by webhead on 05/16/11 at 17:09:01

Here's are pics of my 2011 S40
http://gallery.me.com/thelynchfamily/100027/photo%204

Oh, and my 6 year old daughter.

Title: Re: Having trouble figuring out what saddlebags to
Post by webhead on 05/16/11 at 18:08:05

DV8. The dimensions look like you could fit a jacket in it. The customer support person told me you could but I'll have to see when I get it. I have a Joe Rocket jacket with armor. I'll let you know if it fits.

Title: Re: Having trouble figuring out what saddlebags to
Post by KristenAnn on 05/16/11 at 18:12:18

I can fit my leather jacket in one (tight fit but it is a xxx) i would also be able to fit about 4 large vitamin water, my cell and cigs with more room. They are tough also, i went down hard on april 8 and they only got dirty and a little scratch on the vinyal lettering.

Title: Re: Having trouble figuring out what saddlebags to
Post by dv8savagerider on 05/17/11 at 12:29:03

Webhead- Thats exactly the style of jacket I am looking to fit in my bags. Looking forward to seeing how they work out for ya- keep me posted :)

Title: Re: Having trouble figuring out what saddlebags to
Post by webhead on 05/17/11 at 16:01:48

Sure. No problem. I had to get a 2x. I normally wear a xl. The armor makes it bigger. It was more comfortable.

Thanks Kristen for the post. Can't wait to get them.

Title: Re: Having trouble figuring out what saddlebags to
Post by thumperclone on 05/17/11 at 17:11:58

my 06 came with the oem suzi bags..didnt last 2 mos tear in the strap to close with..
staelership corporate gave me credit for them..
ordered river road slants..
no mods needed have the oem stand offs made them into rigid mounts(search 4 years or more back to see how)with ply wood..
no probs...they hold a 6 pak of 16 ozers each plus..

Title: Re: Having trouble figuring out what saddlebags to
Post by webhead on 05/17/11 at 19:21:12

Thanks Thumper. Sounds like a good alternative.

Title: Re: Having trouble figuring out what saddlebags to
Post by webhead on 05/29/11 at 20:02:51

Ok after waiting two weeks for my tour master bags I am sending them back. My shield worked out great and the quick release works flawlessly. The tool to remove the shield fits in the bikes tool bag. I went for a ride and it works great. Reduced the wind greatly.
http://gallery.me.com/thelynchfamily/100027/Memphis%20shield

The saddlebags were a great disappointment. They have no way of locking them and they are way too small for my jacket. I tried to put them on my bike and didn't like the way they looked.

I am starting to think maybe what boofer said and just get the sissy bar
and just bungiie cord a backpack to it..

I am still open to suggestions as now I am desperate for a set.

Thanks everyone.

Title: Re: Having trouble figuring out what saddlebags to
Post by Classic650 on 05/30/11 at 05:37:39

I have the small throw over Tourmaster bags for my '03 Savage & love them. They can hold about 5 lbs. each. Can't get much bigger for a bike of this size. I bought them new on EBay for about $90 in 2006. They have rain covers & quick release buckles.

Title: Re: Having trouble figuring out what saddlebags to
Post by ALfromN.H. on 05/30/11 at 05:58:04

You aren't gonna find anything very big without relocating you turn signals. There just isn't enough room there. So you have to settle for the small bags, or move the turn signals and get any bags you want.

Title: Re: Having trouble figuring out what saddlebags to
Post by ALfromN.H. on 05/30/11 at 06:10:15

5E4C020E080A3A0 wrote:

to AL- I also looked at those bags on line but not sure how well I like the side open option. How durable is the plastic ( how is it holding up) ? Also how much stuff do they hold- leather jacket etc... Thanks

dv8savagerider, The plastic that they are made out of isn't the best quality. I thought the hinge on the door was kinda weak but they haven't broken. Same with the lock, kinda cheesy but it works. I can't fit my leather jacket in it but I put my raingear and a small tool kit and a quart bottle of gas in one side. The other side usually has my thermos of coffee for work, some bungee's and plenty of room left for a hoodie and a pair of gloves. They aren't huge but they hold what I need on a daily basis. When I need to carry my leather jacket, I use the bungee's to attach it to the seat/sissy bar. They carry alot more than the OEM bags. Hope this helps.

AL

Title: Re: Having trouble figuring out what saddlebags to
Post by dv8savagerider on 05/30/11 at 17:39:12

Very helpfull Al, Thats what I was thinking about not fitting the jacket in the bags, Glad I asked.
I just recently purchased a good sized sissy bar bag that can either be bungee strapped down or worn as back pack and it will fit my jacket and rain gear or chaps. right now I have it on the seat behind me and strapped to the sissy bar but am looking for a luggage rack so I can mount it behind the seat. Hope to find one soon- hint hint to anyone with one for sale or even trade ;)

Title: Re: Having trouble figuring out what saddlebags to
Post by webhead on 05/30/11 at 18:17:30

After much thought and reading everyone's comments I decided to keep the bags. Everyones input made sense. I'm not going to find a bigger bag without relocating the taillights and these bags are durable for what they are. I mounted them on this afternoon but I have to take them off again to install the proper quick release equipment I purchased. Still they are what they are and they are functional. The sissy bar will be my next purchase. Anyone know how or where I can find to install the brackets? Thanks everyone!

Title: Re: Having trouble figuring out what saddlebags to
Post by kimchris1 on 05/30/11 at 19:18:35

Webhead, check in the Marketplace section.
Also you can post there what your looking for
as well.. BTW I have the oem bags, their small
yet hold an extra sweater, juice, purse.
I may someday relocate the signals and get larger
bags. :) kim

Title: Re: Having trouble figuring out what saddlebags to
Post by webhead on 05/30/11 at 19:34:05

Thanks kim. :)