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Saddle bags
05/16/08 at 19:07:55

I posted this in the tech section. A nice gentleman wrote me and told me I put it in the wrong place.

So, am posting in what I hope is the right place. Topic: Saddle bags.

I called an on line store and told them I had a Boulevard S40 and they sent me bags which were taller than the bike. Sent them back.

What size saddle bags work best for the Boulevard S40? I want the type that can go over the rear fender and tie onto the frame.

Just do not know where to measure. TIA.

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Texasphotographer YaBB Newbies Offline Old is better than the alternative Posts: 39 Copperas Cove, Texas Gender:	Re: Saddle bags Reply #1 - 05/17/08 at 11:02:27 Is this too basic a question? I have seen that 21 people have read it and no one has replied. Would like to get a decent set, for my S 40, but do not want them to hang too low as the first set I got. Thanks.
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bill67 Serious Thumper Offline old tired Posts: 8517 genoa city wisconsin Gender:	Re: Saddle bags Reply #2 - 05/17/08 at 11:06:34 I have willie and max 12" wide 10" high ,they fix real nice and look good. I got the slant ones.
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ALittlebird Senior Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 495 Louisville, KY Gender:	Re: Saddle bags Reply #3 - 05/17/08 at 13:47:41 I have the River Road classic compact. They fit well and hold a lot of stuff. There were Willie and Max's on it when I bought it but they had a huge burn hole in one of them and they didn't have the quick release buckles on the flaps. I also like the stiffness of the River Road.
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vtail Senior Member Offline life's short, ride fast Posts: 408 Portland,OR Gender:	Re: Saddle bags Reply #4 - 05/17/08 at 13:57:17 Got the factory ones. Attached bottom of bags with carbiners to factory saddle supports for quick dis/connect. Ride mostly without bags
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forrest Serious Thumper Offline No matter where you go, there you are. Posts: 986 Kennesaw, Ga Gender:	Re: Saddle bags Reply #5 - 05/17/08 at 14:18:36 Willie Max has a good set the are Willie & Max SB230 Braided only around $89 and fit great.
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T140V Ex Member	Re: Saddle bags Reply #6 - 05/17/08 at 14:48:19 Click on this link. http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1177478901/0
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ALfromN.H. FSO Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Dragon Slayer Posts: 1421 Rochester, New Hampshire Gender:	Re: Saddle bags Reply #7 - 05/17/08 at 14:52:03 I went in a different direction. With built in turn signals.
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bill67 Serious Thumper Offline old tired Posts: 8517 genoa city wisconsin Gender:	Re: Saddle bags Reply #8 - 05/17/08 at 15:40:48 Willie and max gray thunder have the quick release buckets and they un zip to take them off the part that stays on the bike.
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Re: Saddle bags
Reply #9 - 05/17/08 at 16:45:51

Texasphotographer wrote on 05/17/08 at 11:02:27:

Is this too basic a question? ....

We read and find we have nothing to add. You're asking about soft throw-over bags. I think most people mount their soft bags under the pillion. Others of us went with hard bags. My $430 LeatherLykes have stood up fabulously for over three years of near daily use, still look as good as new. Lockable, 14 quarts/20 pounds each side, on/off in seconds. Expensive, but fit my needs perfectly. YMMV.

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Reply #10 - 05/17/08 at 16:47:23

I was out looking at saddle bags this morning and ran across a well constructed, very stiff compact set at Bob's Cycle for $64.99.

I did some research and found an S40 owner who just tagged them over his passenger seat, no supports needed. He did say that they block the passenger pegs if you are planning to ride two up.

http://www.bobscycle.com/browse.cfm/4,63787.html

An interesting take on a mounting system here:

http://www.easybrackets.com/easybrackets_install_video.html

I think some of the lads here could come up with a similiar (less costly) mount based on this premise.

Good luck!

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Reply #11 - 05/17/08 at 17:20:30

The S-40 and the S-50 share a near identical rear profile. Same shock mounts, same turn signal location.

Any saddlebags listed to fit the S-50 will fit the S-40 as well.

If they don't list the S-50, look at the VL800/Volusia. Same thing.

Parts are interchangeable.

Or find a saddle shop/leather shop and have a set custom made. I had mine done at Lutz's Leather in Elwood City, Pa ( www.lutzsleather.com ) $280.00 and worth every penny.

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Re: Saddle bags
Reply #12 - 05/18/08 at 02:36:23

saratovich wrote on 05/17/08 at 16:47:23:

I was out looking at saddle bags this morning and ran across a well constructed, very stiff compact set at Bob's Cycle for $64.99.

I did some research and found an S40 owner who just tagged them over his passenger seat, no supports needed. He did say that they block the passenger pegs if you are planning to ride two up.

These are the ones I bought for mine. I have them mounted under the pillion just fine. But since i don't plan on taking a passenger I don't have to worry about the foot pegs. I cut one more set of holes to bring them up high enough off the muffler. 5 mins and I was done. I could have just thrown them over the seat but since I do ride everyday I wanted them secure.

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Re: Saddle bags
Reply #13 - 05/18/08 at 02:55:36

I have the hard/back type saddle bags and I dont use any support brackets.

Learned a trick from Skatnbc....Just threw them OVER the pillion and attached them with - straps with buckles on them -to the bike.(and under the flap on SB)

They work good,and very easy to put on and take off!(Thanks Skatnbc Wink

I usually put alot in them,so they go nowhere

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Re: Saddle bags
Reply #14 - 06/14/08 at 07:21:12

Texasphotographer wrote on 05/16/08 at 19:07:55:

I posted this in the tech section. A nice gentleman wrote me and told me I put it in the wrong place.

So, am posting in what I hope is the right place. Topic: Saddle bags.

I called an on line store and told them I had a Boulevard S40 and they sent me bags which were taller than the bike. Sent them back.

What size saddle bags work best for the Boulevard S40? I want the type that can go over the rear fender and tie onto the frame.

Just do not know where to measure. TIA.

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