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Message started by misterbbq on 10/16/12 at 16:28:50

Title: favorite saddlebags (without moving turn lamps)?
Post by misterbbq on 10/16/12 at 16:28:50

i'm kinda partial to the looks of the slanted ones....but i'm not 100% sure what i want. if you have some pics to post that would be great.

i *think* medium slants should fit, especially with a shock cut out.....but again...not sure.

kind of leaning toward http://www.vikingbags.com/Suzuki-Boulevard-S40-Savage-Spear-Shock-Cutout-Bags-6491-prd1.htm?pSearchQueryId=82959:

http://i.imgur.com/TAZXG.png

but was hoping some reviews or recommendations on other bags before i plunk down a couple hundred bones.

Title: Re: favorite saddlebags (without moving turn lamps
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 10/16/12 at 16:46:06

Do you have a solo seat? How concerned are you with it lookin nice?

Title: Re: favorite saddlebags (without moving turn lamps
Post by tizzyfit on 10/16/12 at 16:54:31

What do you plan on carrying in your bags? I use my S40 to do mundane tasks like grocery shopping and larger saddle bags are a must for me. Therefore, the rear directional lights got moved to the license plate support bracket. If your only concerned about carrying an extra pair of gloves or your lunch, then the bags you've posted should be fine.

Title: Re: favorite saddlebags (without moving turn lamps
Post by misterbbq on 10/16/12 at 16:57:47

should have mentioned.....'05 1 piece seat.

not sure i'm technically capable of moving the lights....and not sure i really want to.

i do want to carry a few groceries....nothing too major. just quick runs to the store, etc. right now, i wear a backpack when i need to pick stuff up and may continue to do that.

how does your bike ride with such large bags on it?

also, i have the stock bag support installed if that makes a difference. do they actually mount to those bars or are they just a way to keep stuff from getting in the wheels / belt / etc.

Title: Re: favorite saddlebags (without moving turn lamps
Post by stewmills on 10/16/12 at 17:17:53

Here is what I have...not sure of the flavor as they were on the bike when I got it. Note that they extend a little far back and you cannot open them fully without hitting the rear turn signals. No biggie for me as I usually just open the front and slip little things in and out, but not a good fit of you use them every day for big stuff.

Contemplated sliding them forward but then they start to lap over the spring and get in the way of the rear pegs if I ever decide to carry someone.

Mine rides great at all speeds, highway, etc. and I notice no effects or noticeable drag at high speeds.

As far as mounting, I have holes drilled through the hard plastic backing of my bags and have 4 zip ties wrapping around the support. Otherwise, the bags will flap in the wind at high speeds if completely empty. Just my opinion though....there may be reasons not to tie them down, but I operate a little on the safe side and don't want flappage (on my bike or my wife ;)).

http://i48.tinypic.com/5zpsgn.jpg

Title: Re: favorite saddlebags (without moving turn lamps
Post by misterbbq on 10/16/12 at 17:22:39

thanks!

will not be carrying anyone.

Title: Re: favorite saddlebags (without moving turn lamps
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 10/16/12 at 17:38:49

I used a backpack on the left side, away from the muffler. A coupla D rings sewed on & some parachute cord, thin (1/8th") plywood to stiffen the back, & a gym bag with D rings sewn on & plywood sewn inside, ( I had an upholstery machine at the time & it would easily sew thru that) & I glued another on the outside, I put a flap on the front that had velcro on it & wrapped around the strap on the seat, but that was overkill. Parachute cord on 4 D rings held it fine. Its long enough to hang over the tail light.
Between the 2 I could haul groceries for 2 for a few days easily. The gym bag folds flat, the backpack comes off to go in the house w/ groceries.

Title: Re: favorite saddlebags (without moving turn lamps
Post by gdrseeker on 10/16/12 at 20:21:01

SD2022Studs 1 Saddlebags 13W x 10H x 5.5D

I ordered from Jafram.com but they don't seem to have them any more.

I forced them between the rear shock and rear signals. they seem to fit good and tight.

Title: Re: favorite saddlebags (without moving turn lamps
Post by misterbbq on 10/17/12 at 02:33:36

thanks for that! so 13" seems to be the max width you can....shove on in there.

Title: Re: favorite saddlebags (without moving turn lamps
Post by Paraquat on 10/17/12 at 06:08:17

I ordered the stock saddlebags when I was young and a dummy.

"Only what was designed to fit on the bike will fit" mindset.
I had to made my own brackets, but they fit nice and have studs on them.
I like the look.

--Steve

Title: Re: favorite saddlebags (without moving turn lamps
Post by misterbbq on 10/17/12 at 20:25:00

the stock ones are a soft-side case are they not?