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Message started by HefyJefy on 02/07/15 at 21:06:12

Title: Saddle Bag recommendation
Post by HefyJefy on 02/07/15 at 21:06:12

Greetings all, this looks like a great find! I am newcomer to this bike. My wife has purchased a new 2015 S40 after much deliberation, she wanted several accessories fitted including screen, engine bars and saddle bags. We ride together and enjoy camping so reasonably sized bags are essential. The standard Suzuki ones seem rather small. We are looking at several alternatives (yes I know the rear lights need moving - I can handle that). I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations - Viking seem to have a good selection but I have no direct experience.
Any thoughts are most welcome,
Geoff

Title: Re: Saddle Bag recommendation
Post by thumperclone on 02/07/15 at 22:46:15

ive got river road slants think theyre 16" using oem supports fit good and are decent size, price & quality

Title: Re: Saddle Bag recommendation
Post by GBG on 02/08/15 at 05:16:23

These are the Willie & Max Raptor bags. I was about to order the compact size online when I found these on Craigslist. They rest right up against the turn signals, but didn't require me to relocate them.
I'm pretty happy I didn't do the compact size.

Title: Re: Saddle Bag recommendation
Post by Art Webb on 02/08/15 at 09:02:47

I have River roads, too, they didn't require moving the signals, but they do touch them
right now though I have a set of Coretech 'sport' saddlebags with tail bag on there
Honestly I could remove the supports with these, but haven't found goos mounting points to really tie them down yet, pluss they don't look all that good on there lol
http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv114/jwebb1931/20150208_105802_zpsc2yqcmnj.jpeg (http://s675.photobucket.com/user/jwebb1931/media/20150208_105802_zpsc2yqcmnj.jpeg.html)

Title: Re: Saddle Bag recommendation
Post by phatts27 on 02/09/15 at 02:46:46

After reading his thread, I decided to pick up some saddle bags. Viking is nice but a little pricey. They are offering 12% discount using code vday2015 at checkout (until Valentine's day).

I ended up getting mine from http://www.jafrum.com/. They're prices are great and their selections are spot on. I picked up a set of bags for less than a third of what Viking wanted. I had enough left over to get some nice bomber socks, a pom pom beanie, and a cargo net. They also offer free shipping on orders over $89! Viking charges $25 to ship regardless of money spent. I havnt received my order yet but I am very pleased and excited.

Title: Re: Saddle Bag recommendation
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 02/09/15 at 05:10:46

Rear lights are in the way of decent sized bags. Moving them is not too hard.

Title: Re: Saddle Bag recommendation
Post by Beagle on 02/09/15 at 06:10:38

Check out this web site:

http://www.motorcyclehouse.com/

I got mine from them last year and they fit perfectly for my 1998 Savage.

They are part # NO-15-PL - got them for $49.00!

Title: Re: Saddle Bag recommendation
Post by Beagle on 02/09/15 at 06:20:06

http://www.motorcyclehouse.com/nomad-usa-slanted-plain-black-large-leather-motorcycle-saddlebags-with-buckles.htm

These are the ones I got. Can't beat the price and they fit well without having to move anything.

Title: Re: Saddle Bag recommendation
Post by PMo85 on 02/09/15 at 09:59:35

I got the Viking Warrior Series bags for mine. I have 0 complaints 8-)

http://www.motorcyclehouse.ca/vikingcycle-universal-warrior-slanted-plain-medium-leather-saddlebags.htm

Title: Re: Saddle Bag recommendation
Post by HefyJefy on 02/09/15 at 18:13:35

Thanks for the input guys, I don't think moving the lights is a big deal either but I will know for sure later this week when we get the bike, I will post pics.
Geoff

Title: Re: Saddle Bag recommendation
Post by Beagle on 02/09/15 at 18:31:27

My motorcycle with the saddlebags:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/d0u7h7ksx2i36fk/20140720_195726.jpg?dl=0

http://i62.tinypic.com/1567a69.jpg

Title: Re: Saddle Bag recommendation
Post by Dave on 02/10/15 at 10:44:57

That looks like one of the orange bikes that really fades when you leave it out in the sun!

Title: Re: Saddle Bag recommendation
Post by Beagle on 02/10/15 at 11:36:39

43787562737F646279717C63100 wrote:

That looks like one of the orange bikes that really fades when you leave it out in the sun!

Oh it was REALLY faded when I got in 4-5 years ago. I took off the fenders and painted them though. The tank wasn't so bad but who owned it before had dented it from the handlebars being too low.

It doesn't look bad now does it after my awesome orange paint job? :P

Title: Re: Saddle Bag recommendation
Post by crazymusiclady on 02/18/15 at 09:40:04

6D667A677E7A61600E0 wrote:

These are the ones I got. Can't beat the price and they fit well without having to move anything.

Title: Re: Saddle Bag recommendation
Post by Beagle on 02/18/15 at 18:29:33

6D7C6F7477637B7D676D626F6A770E0 wrote:

[quote author=6D667A677E7A61600E0 link=1423371972/0#7 date=1423491606]

These are the ones I got. Can't beat the price and they fit well without having to move anything.

Did you have to mount any hardware with these? Do they get in the way of the tires at all?
These are exactly what I have been looking for, especially if there isn't anything to mount and if they just hang under the back seat! :)[/quote]

I didn't have to do anything but used the standard saddlebag rails that came with my motorcycle. They don't get in the ways of the tires either. Also, these can come off really easy too! There are some screws inside the bags, so you can remove them and put them back on and leave the harness under the seat.

Title: Re: Saddle Bag recommendation
Post by crazymusiclady on 02/18/15 at 22:02:53

Do you have any pics of the saddlebag rails on your bike? Mine just has the chrome pieces that run down the back fender...i'm asuming you are meaning something else...thanks!

Title: Re: Saddle Bag recommendation
Post by Dave on 02/19/15 at 06:12:44

Here is some info on the rails. The purpose is to keep the saddlebags from bumping into the suspension, wheel or muffler.

http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1162559733

Title: Re: Saddle Bag recommendation
Post by crazymusiclady on 02/20/15 at 07:53:32

Thanks for the info Dave!

Title: Re: Saddle Bag recommendation
Post by ihasabike on 03/23/15 at 20:34:26

I ordered the warrior bags from viking and they were out so they sent me a different set of larger bags that are actually listed for the C50 and they fit fine with the OEM saddle bag supports. Lights did need to be moved. I have a thread on here somewhere with pictures and the part number for the bags they sent me.

I've read that the OEM engine guard is not considered very functional for protecting the engine, but it is recognized as useful for mounting highway pegs. The longhorn highway pegs work well, but you have to get the ones that fit the smaller diameter of the OEM engine guard. I dropped my bike once after mounting these and between the saddle bags and the highway pegs, the engine was unharmed. I had to move the highway pegs back into place though.

I tried a few different screens and finally settled on the national cycles custom 19 inch screen. A smaller shield didn't keep the sand out of my face.

Title: Re: Saddle Bag recommendation
Post by ihasabike on 03/23/15 at 20:39:12

I found that thread I mentioned.

http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1399553359

I think the most important information at this point is that there is absolutely no way to hard mount bags to the S40 because they changed the design so the bolts go the wrong way. You have to soft mount them with the suzuki saddle bag supports that you have to buy separately.

Title: Re: Saddle Bag recommendation
Post by WD on 03/25/15 at 04:27:40

Actually, you pop the cheesy rails off, throw them in your recycle bin, and can then hard mount Saddleman Drifter or similar sized hard back bags directly to the fender. Throw away the crossover yoke at the same time, you won't need it. Turn signals will need to be moved to the license plate bracket and likely have to extend the signal harness a couple inches. Well worth the extra effort. The bags will be level, at the correct height/angle, and will never sag. If you plan to ride 2 up, the rails can be replaced with 1/4 inch aluminum or steel flat stock drilled to match the factory holes, more than sufficient strength.

If you have an S40 with stock rails (no back rest) buy bolts slightly longer than stock and you can sandwich some flat bar bag struts between the fender and rail. Cost you $5-10 in materials, the bags will hide them, and you saved a bunch of money for gas to go riding instead of watching the chrome supports rust and the bag tops collect dust.

Title: Re: Saddle Bag recommendation
Post by Art Webb on 03/26/15 at 18:55:12

786B2F0 wrote:

I would love to see pics of this, maybe even a tutorial
there are some hard bags you can get that have lights built into them, you can wire to be turn signals

Title: Re: Saddle Bag recommendation
Post by WD on 03/27/15 at 07:27:31

2x3 mahogany spacer plates, round bar bag standoffs (4, the ugly chrome things), Willie and Max Indian Chief style bags (that I'm not using currently, and that may change again as I loathe slant bags).

This fender is now black, has a current TN license tag on it, and is mounted to my 2003. The orange bike is temporarily a parts roach, getting turned into something else.

http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y490/mphsgal/LISA-HP/Photos/Savage/rearcloseup_zpsb077fcb8.jpg

I used spacers so the bags would hide the rear shocks until I could strut or hardtail convert the 98 frame... you do need some kind of spacer, even with slant bags, to clear the belt cover, or your bag will get destroyed.

Title: Re: Saddle Bag recommendation
Post by Art Webb on 03/27/15 at 10:44:52

interesting setup, thanks!