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Message started by Karen A on 07/30/14 at 20:49:48

Title: Saddle bag dimensions?
Post by Karen A on 07/30/14 at 20:49:48

I've looked around and haven't found any references to what size saddle bags are recommended...

I'm looking at getting a set of hard-sided bags that I like, but not sure what size would be best or how to measure the bike. it's been 7 years since I added my bags to the Rebel 450 I had and my memory doesn't stretch that far back. LOL

suggestions? the bags I'm looking at are either a 17 or 19" Mutazu hard bag.

Title: Re: Saddle bag dimensions?
Post by d3lux1 on 07/30/14 at 22:14:25

I'm in the market myself, and did some measuring today. If you measure from the back of the turn signals, anything longer than 15 inches will probably hit your leg.

Title: Re: Saddle bag dimensions?
Post by prechermike on 07/31/14 at 04:13:15

I really think it is a personal choice. How much do you want to put in the bags is the biggest thing. The stock bags are pretty small, more like a couple of envelopes hanging off the side. Good for just a little stuff, but not much help if you go to the grocery store, for example. Many of us end up moving our turn signals back to the license plate holder to get more clearance, and bigger bags.

I know I'm not answering your question, but I think it is less of "what will fit" than "what do I want and what can i make fit"

Just my $0.02 worth.

Title: Re: Saddle bag dimensions?
Post by Seaweednh on 07/31/14 at 07:25:54

Karen,

Here are the bags I'm using http://www.vikingbags.com/suzuki-boulevard-s40-savage-ls650-spear-shock-cutout-motorcycle-saddlebags-6491-prd1.htm

I had to relocate the rear signals to a plate bracket. The down side to these is if I were to have a passenger it may be hard to get to the pegs. Otherwise I love the bags, the perfect size for me.

Title: Re: Saddle bag dimensions?
Post by Greg on 07/31/14 at 13:35:34

This company shows what each size looks like on our scooters. I assume it is accurate.

http://www.vikingbags.com/suzuki-boulevard-s40-savage-motorcycle-saddlebags.htm

edit: I see Mr. Weed is using the brand. I guess I should look more closely before posting.

Title: Re: Saddle bag dimensions?
Post by Seaweednh on 07/31/14 at 14:50:38

3431363D3A30530 wrote:

Greg,

Wait to you get to be my age, and I see that's only seven years to go (not including an upcoming birthday)

I posted mine for that exact reason to give the reference to size on our bikes. With that said, I don't like Vikings method of securing the bottom of these bags. They have a quick release clip on the bottom of the bag and a long strap that they tell you "tie" to the bottom of saddle bag brackets. My thought if you use the clip to disconnect the bags, you have a strap still tied to your bracket to go in the spokes. The second problem with this system is with the shock cut outs you have very little surface. I could only vision what this would look like coming down the road. I bought "cable clamps" for the U-bolt, two for each bag, and secured them. Other than that I love the bags.

Title: Re: Saddle bag dimensions?
Post by Karen A on 08/03/14 at 16:31:44

anyone care to post pics of a hard saddle bag install on their 650's?

I'm debating between a couple different styles and would love to see what some look like, and maybe get feedback on brands or styles.

Title: Re: Saddle bag dimensions?
Post by youzguyz on 08/04/14 at 06:51:48

54560B58504B3F0 wrote:

I'm too lazy to post pictures here.
Looking at:
http://www.mutazu.com/products.php?cat_id=7&menu=Hard+Saddlebags&s=prod.php

I am currently using the GA bags. I used to have the LN bags.
If you look here:
https://www.facebook.com/neal.achterhof
You can see both bags mounted in various pictures.

The GA bags will be on the most recent posts.
The LN bags start around Sept 28, 2013.

Both require that the turn signals be relocated.

Title: Re: Saddle bag dimensions?
Post by Tocsik on 08/04/14 at 07:21:13

Hey youzguyz, what was the reason for going from the LN to the GA's?
Also, in both cases, how did you get them mounted? Did you use the standard flat bars they provided or did you go for the Ensure hard brackets? FB link didn't work. Not sure if it's because I'm not a member.

Karen, here's a link (http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1222392673) of a Savage with the LN bags. Really sharp lookin' bike.

Title: Re: Saddle bag dimensions?
Post by youzguyz on 08/04/14 at 07:28:17

1A212D3D27254E0 wrote:

Well.. crud. I thought the FB link would work regardless if you were a member or not.
Guess not. :(
Still too lazy to post pictures :P

Anyway. I used the flat bars on both bags. Didn't even take them off when I switched.
I switched from the LN to the GA for 3 reasons.
1. The GA bags hold more.
2. A door fell off of the LN bags (latch gave way (I presume), then the wind took the door)
3. The lights on the LN bags are useless (as others have said). I tried a variety of way to make them bright enough, and never was happy with the results.

Title: Re: Saddle bag dimensions?
Post by Tocsik on 08/04/14 at 07:57:36

Thanks youzguyz. That's the info I was looking for. Shame about the lights on the LN's; those bags look really good on our bikes.
In the end, I would prefer top-opening bags to side window anyway.

If there's any way you could share a pic with the GA's, there's a few of us who'd appreciate it!

Title: Re: Saddle bag dimensions?
Post by EJID on 08/04/14 at 08:24:22

Took these from his FB post...tried to get the different angles. (Some great pics on there youzguyz)

http://i57.tinypic.com/219q51u.jpg

http://i60.tinypic.com/a31czl.jpg

http://i62.tinypic.com/1zeav40.jpg

http://i59.tinypic.com/1035p9x.jpg

Title: Re: Saddle bag dimensions?
Post by youzguyz on 08/04/14 at 08:53:04

EJID.. Thanks for grabbing those and posting them here!! :D
Much appreciated!

Title: Re: Saddle bag dimensions?
Post by Karen A on 08/04/14 at 14:30:45

Quote:

Well.. crud. I thought the FB link would work regardless if you were a member or not.

worked fine for me... but I was logged into FB...

Quote:

Anyway. I used the flat bars on both bags. Didn't even take them off when I switched.
I switched from the LN to the GA for 3 reasons.
1. The GA bags hold more.
2. A door fell off of the LN bags (latch gave way (I presume), then the wind took the door)
3. The lights on the LN bags are useless (as others have said). I tried a variety of way to make them bright enough, and never was happy with the results.

thanks. I was looking at those before asking my questions, and glad to see pics of both. I love the styling on the LN, but think the GA (and similar shapes) might be more useful. still debating between them, now that I've seen pics of both. I think I can finagle the LN latches to be more secure, so that's not a problem. good to know the lights aren't great tho. but with mechanic hubby and our love of tinkering, I'm sure we could come up with a better solution.
;)

looking at Mutazu's site, any thoughts on the LW? similar style to the GA, but a little bit bigger (19.5" vs 17").

Title: Re: Saddle bag dimensions?
Post by eruby on 08/15/14 at 10:54:51

Is there any soft sided bag out there where you don't have to relocate your turn signals? I'm not looking to pack for a 2 week trip, just something to throw some small stuff in. If there are some available, pics or dimensions would be great. Thanks.

Title: Re: Saddle bag dimensions?
Post by youzguyz on 08/15/14 at 11:24:00

071017001B620 wrote:

These are the bags I have on Mad Hamish.
http://www.cli-maxridinggear.com/willie-max-compact-studded-slant-saddlebag/

http://p1.bikepics.com/2011/10/23/bikepics-2291753-800.jpg
Notice the pop rivets to fix the joint between the bags and the yoke.

Here is how they looked on Thumper.. a few years ago. Notice the zipper instead of the pop rivets.
I ain't saying the zippers are weak. I ride some really rough roads at times and.. welll.. things break.

http://p1.bikepics.com/2007/06/01/bikepics-917626-800.jpg

http://p1.bikepics.com/2007/06/01/bikepics-917628-800.jpg

Title: Re: Saddle bag dimensions?
Post by Karen A on 08/15/14 at 19:29:07

the standard 'cheapo' bags seem to fit ok. I got them for the Rebel and kept them when I sold it. thought they'd gone with it but found them in the horse trailer. LOL cheapo is the word tho. yes, they fit, but they don't really look good on it.

Willie & Max brand has a similar size/style to the ones I have. pretty much the smallest bags I've seen.

Title: Re: Saddle bag dimensions?
Post by ALfromN.H. FSO on 08/16/14 at 05:39:43

Here's a picture of my former bike with two different options. 1st option is the mutazu bags. 2nd option is with a set of ammo cans. I used the mutazu mounts to mount the ammo cans when I took off the mutazu's.
1st picture also has the sportster seat and the 2nd pic has the corbin seat.
AL

http://p1.bikepics.com/2008/05/13/bikepics-1287678-800.jpg

http://p1.bikepics.com/2012/05/06/bikepics-2396588-800.jpg

Title: Re: Saddle bag dimensions?
Post by Karen A on 08/16/14 at 14:16:09

79747A7A2E180 wrote:

love the ammo cans. but they don't fit my planned color scheme. LOL

re: the corbin seat, can anyone give a link where it can be found? I love the looks of it.

Title: Re: Saddle bag dimensions?
Post by killeraxemannic on 08/18/14 at 14:24:55

So it looks like the mutazu hard bags are $108? Does that come with everything I need to mount on my bike? Was looking at the GA's

http://www.mutazu.com/products.php?cat_id=7&menu=Hard%20Saddlebags&product_id=546&s=prod.php

Title: Re: Saddle bag dimensions?
Post by youzguyz on 08/19/14 at 07:56:31

595B5E5E5740534A575F535C5C5B51320 wrote:

Yep.. comes with the brackets:
"Comes with Heavy Duty Universal Metal mounting brackets. $49 Value"

Except tools. :D

Title: Re: Saddle bag dimensions?
Post by GBG on 08/28/14 at 15:45:43

Picking up the Willie and Max Raptor compact. Thanks for the heads up, Youzguyz. Really don't want to mess with moving the turn signals. We'll see how they work out.

Title: Re: Saddle bag dimensions?
Post by GBG on 09/22/14 at 16:38:12

What I thought were going to be the compact ended up being the standard. Still look good, and I didn't have to move my turn signals. I'll try to get a pic up asap.