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Message started by SilliusSoddus on 04/24/20 at 13:40:13

Title: Saddlebag recommendations
Post by SilliusSoddus on 04/24/20 at 13:40:13

Hi, I'm looking for saddlebag recommendations. I did some searching on here for previous threads and found a couple. Seems like what I see people recommending most are Viking, Nomad USA and Willie and Max. Doing some googling, I found a few that looked nice. But I still have questions about what is compatible w/ the Savage.

I am looking at getting bags on the larger side if possible so I might be able to do some short road trips or lightweight camping. But I don't want something that is going to look ridiculous either. E.g. I kind of like the looks of this one:

https://www.motorcyclehouse.com/nomad-usa-slanted-medium-black-leather-motorcycle-saddlebags-with-buckles.htm

But is 21 inches too big for the Savage? Should I go w/ the the 16 inch version?

Also, seems like there is quite a bit of discussion around mounts not fitting, having to move tail lights, etc. Is there a comprehensive list of saddlebags that easily fit onto the Savage without a lot of fuss? What is typically involved in getting them mounted? A lot of them look like they just kind of drape over the bike somehow below the seat then you install the seat back on top of them? Is there a mounting bracket involved at all that presents hardware compatibility challenges?

Thanks!

Title: Re: Saddlebag recommendations
Post by Hiko on 04/24/20 at 19:46:35

To get reasonable bags for road camping trips I think you will have to move the taillights The quick removable bags usually just have straps that goover the top of the pillion

Title: Re: Saddlebag recommendations
Post by twhitus on 04/24/20 at 22:58:10

i have viking bags, they are ok. get the ones with the shock cutout if you go very large, mine rub on the shock and have split the seam a bit. their mounting brackets work but are basic at best. they were cheap for bags, so i was not expecting much and they have been in the florida sun/rain for about 4 years.

Title: Re: Saddlebag recommendations
Post by batman on 04/25/20 at 10:21:22

21" bags are kind of long for the savage, and leather is expensive and a pain to maintain .

Title: Re: Saddlebag recommendations
Post by GBG on 04/25/20 at 10:45:14

The mid size Willie and Max did not need the turn signals moved. They rest right up against.

Title: Re: Saddlebag recommendations
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 04/25/20 at 11:18:22

They crack, but, for the money, they worked out for me,. Someone gave them to me, used, I Think thats what they were.. I didnt like how they hung and fit across the Voltage Reg, so I went to hobby Lobby and got gromets and a set tool and cut them apart, punched holes, set grommets and used parachute corde laced through and put holes inside so I could lace them to the brackets, too,, A milk crate across the seat and those let me go grocery shopping, or to the gas station to fill cans,, The milk crate holds a five gallon or two, two and 1/2 gallon,, Or, six gallons of milk,,or
a thirty pack of beer..

Title: Re: Saddlebag recommendations
Post by SilliusSoddus on 04/27/20 at 10:29:36

Thanks for all the replies! Very helpful.