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Message started by Anbdvny15 on 07/02/20 at 08:52:15

Title: saddle bags
Post by Anbdvny15 on 07/02/20 at 08:52:15

I am a new rider i bought my s40 at the end of march, so far got 230 miles on it. I am looking for some saddle bags for it i know they don't make them for the 2016 - 2019 models. i was wonder if anyone had any suggestions for me. i have 2019 S40.

Title: Re: saddle bags
Post by Fast 650 on 07/02/20 at 09:05:01

For soft bags, the Willie and Max SB801 fits nicely and looks good.
https://www.amazon.com/Willie-Max-Compact-Saddlebags-SB801-05/dp/B000GS8NZK

Title: Re: saddle bags
Post by MarcosS40 on 07/03/20 at 13:17:48

Are you in the US? I have a set of these saddle bags, like new, hardly used. I also have a set of factory chrome bag supports if your interested. pm me for more details.

https://www.amazon.com/Saddlemen-Highwayman-Slant-Saddlebags-Medium/dp/B000GS6KP0/ref=sr_1_8?dchild=1&keywords=Saddleman+brand+saddle+bags&qid=1593807207&s=automotive&sr=1-8

Title: Re: saddle bags
Post by Anbdvny15 on 07/04/20 at 13:46:55

I can not PM not enough threads or something.

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Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/04/20 at 23:01:13

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Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/04/20 at 23:02:09

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Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/04/20 at 23:10:31

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Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/04/20 at 23:10:46

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Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/04/20 at 23:11:06

youll get there

Title: Re: saddle bags
Post by stewmills on 07/06/20 at 10:06:36

I have viking semi-hard bags. Good bags for the money, but I had to make my own custom mounting brackets as the Suzuki brackets nor Viking's universal mounts work. Viking says their bracket will work, but it doesn't on our bikes. I knew better just from seeing it online and knew I would make my own sturdier bracket anyway.

https://www.vikingbags.com/vikingcycle-universal-medium-slanted-leather-motorcycle-saddlebags.htm

Title: Re: saddle bags
Post by Anbdvny15 on 07/06/20 at 10:42:12

I can see your blinkers are moved. I not sure if I want to move mine but I might.

Title: Re: saddle bags
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/06/20 at 11:06:27

With bags,, for me, my first question is
How much Stuff fits in it?
And, what does the manufacturer say is the Max weight its good for..

How far from outside to inside is that?
Will a 6 pack sit both ways?

Title: Re: saddle bags
Post by stewmills on 07/06/20 at 13:18:59

7E5D5B4951460E0A3F0 wrote:

I can see your blinkers are moved. I not sure if I want to move mine but I might.

Title: Re: saddle bags
Post by norm92de on 07/06/20 at 13:39:05

Nice setup Stew! :)

Title: Re: saddle bags
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/06/20 at 14:19:31

2F28392B313530302F5C0 wrote:

[quote author=7E5D5B4951460E0A3F0 link=1593705135/0#10 date=1594057332]I can see your blinkers are moved. I not sure if I want to move mine but I might.

True, but here are the bags that came on it with the stock Suzuki brackets supporting them (or lack thereof). They had to dang near drag the ground to avoid the rear signals and also flopped around bad in the wind. You will find that unless you buy stock saddle bag supports and the skinny Suzuki bags, anything else you want will be fighting for the same space as the rear signals...that's why a good chunk of us here with saddle bags have relocated them.

I gave my old bags to JOG, so they are his problem now...unless he ground them down to plastic dust in his previous incident. :o[/quote]

I had a package I was headed to mail off to a buddy for his B/day,, In it
2 copper coins from the fifties,, Advertising stuff,, Collectible things,, ehh,, twenty bucks or so apiece,, And, twenty bucks, cash, for a drink and some pool games,, and a few other little items,,
That bag was ripped offa the bike,, and everything in it,, Found TReasures for someone,,

Hey,, I REALLY enjoyed and appreciated those bags, so Thank You, sir,, Once again..

I, naturally, mounted them differently than most folks.
I got grommets and put in them, and used parachute cord to lace them on,, avoidng the Voltage Regulator issue,,

Only one got ground into plastic,,

I solved the Flopping in the wind issue by poking holes in strategic places and lacing them to the bracket with parachute cord,,

Title: Re: saddle bags
Post by stewmills on 07/07/20 at 07:13:59

No worries JOG...maybe they offered some cushion and saved you from some road rash. They were decent bags wile they lasted.

Title: Re: saddle bags
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/07/20 at 07:57:51

Naah,, they didnt help any,, I was stepping off the bike as I hit. Left knee bent the tank, right foot was still on the peg, right shoulder hit the passenger window, with left arm across face, helmet on back of hand,,and the bike and I went seperate ways and Boy am I glad I got off instead of sliding up the tank and having those snapped off forks slashing at my legs,, and the front signals ripping me up..

Cant believe I managed to get off the bike that quick,, but Im certain it was the best move at that speed..
Something people should think about, before it happens,,
I hadnt run that through the mental preparation,, never considered just gettin off the bike,,
Never sounded like a good idea,,
Just somethin to consider, guys,, NOt sayin it wouldnt get ya killed,,

I was wearin jeans, REd Wings, leather gloves from Tractor supply, and a Khaki welding shirt, over the tee shirt,, I wear long sleeves,, I really dont like the dust/tiny little ground up crap that flies up off the road hittin my arms,
I didnt slide much, I guess,, didnt see scuffed up clothes, helmet wasnt scuffed much at all,
I guess I launched upward and hit, maybe rolled, maybe bounced,, IDK I was asleep..