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09/17/09 at 09:09:55

hello everybody,

i got the oem saddlebags when i got my s40, but sadly theyre too small and a bit too "girly". i got the supports as well and am looking to get new saddle bags that are at least double the size of the one now, without having to move the turnsignals. any suggestions?

also, im looking to get a sissybar and rack, but hate the oem suzuki one; looking for a small back for the passenger.

thanks everybody

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Midnightrider Serious Thumper Offline Alliance Member Posts: 3244 Winston Salem, NC	Re: saddlebags Reply #1 - 09/17/09 at 09:19:06 Same goes for me. I'm looking for bags and I don't want to relocate my turn signals. Pictures would be great.
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Reply #2 - 09/17/09 at 09:20:10

The rack and sissy bar are OK -- just loose the back pad. You don't want to encourage your passenger to lean backwards. The bare bar lets them know where the seat ends, but discourages leaning backwards.

As for the bags, mine came from my Triumph Bonneville. Too small for the Trumpet, but just about right for the Savage. I wouldn't recommend buying them -- kinda pricey when they're not bundled with the bike.

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Gary On A Savage Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Only 15 mins riding could save you $$$ in Dr bills Posts: 941 Fresno, California Gender:	Re: saddlebags Reply #3 - 09/17/09 at 11:43:15 Look here for bags. Great prices and options. http://leatherup.com/c/Motorcycle-Saddlebags/2/151.html
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Gary On A Savage Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Only 15 mins riding could save you $$$ in Dr bills Posts: 941 Fresno, California Gender:	Re: saddlebags Reply #4 - 09/17/09 at 11:44:55 You will probably have to move the turn signals if you want larger saddlebags.
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chunless YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 20	Re: saddlebags Reply #5 - 09/17/09 at 12:37:04 thanks for the GREAT link - do you know if this one will fit with oem support brackets http://leatherup.com/p/Motorcycle-Saddlebags/Waterproof-Classic-Motorcycle-Sa... or this one http://leatherup.com/p/Motorcycle-Saddlebags/Waterproof-Classic-Motorcycle-Sa...
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chunless YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 20	Re: saddlebags Reply #6 - 09/17/09 at 12:40:00 nice looking bike dr harveys - your suggestion rocks! i think the factory sissy and rack looks awesome without the pad. btw, one of the reasons i got my s40 was cause i found this site while reviewing different bikes, e.g. vulcan and shadow listening and reading about this community def. helped. thanks everyone
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Re: saddlebags
Reply #7 - 09/17/09 at 14:30:51

chunless wrote on 09/17/09 at 12:37:04:

thanks for the GREAT link -

do you know if this one will fit with oem support brackets

http://leatherup.com/p/Motorcycle-Saddlebags/Waterproof-Classic-Motorcycle-Sa...

or this one

http://leatherup.com/p/Motorcycle-Saddlebags/Waterproof-Classic-Motorcycle-Sa...

I'm not sure what your OEM support brackets look like. But if they're anything like the saddlebag supports I've dealt with, they just keep the bags out of the tire. Most saddlebags like the ones above will "throw" over the fender/seat, are adjustable in the amount of hang, and have strings to tie them to the brackets to keep them from flopping around. (I prefer to replace strings with zip ties too keep from working loose.) So short answer would be "probably".

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SimonTuffGuy Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline i like to thump... ;) Posts: 1159 Central PA Gender:	Re: saddlebags Reply #8 - 09/17/09 at 15:47:42 River Road Medium slants... Fits well even without having to move the signals.
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thumperclone Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline PGR rider riding with respect Posts: 6045 Grand Junction Colorado Gender:	Re: saddlebags Reply #9 - 09/17/09 at 17:22:55 got a set of river road slants on my 06 hard mounted with ply wood inserts and the oem stand offs..never have lacked for space got the yokes tucked in behind the bags can carry a 12 pack in each if i wanted... may be up in the market place neat week if my trade for a gl 1100 goes where i think it will..
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chunless YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 20	Re: saddlebags Reply #10 - 09/18/09 at 11:49:06 anyone know the measurements for the saddlebags to fit without moving turnsignals?
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Reply #11 - 09/18/09 at 12:57:19

Id think the length of strap between bags wopuld dictate the necissity to move the lights. As long as they hang low like a gunslingers holster, you can have big bags.

The rack and sissy bar are OK -- just loose the back pad. You don't want to encourage your passenger to lean backwards. The bare bar lets them know where the seat ends, but discourages leaning backwards.

Or, Keep the backpack & put some "uncomfortable " decorations on it..

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4carbcorvair Full Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 175 Maine Gender:	Re: saddlebags Reply #12 - 09/18/09 at 17:48:26 Carolina Leather throwover bags. 11.5x12x5 http://www.carolinaleatherworks.com/leatsad.html
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Reply #13 - 09/19/09 at 07:25:20

Wow, I can't believe I got so lucky when I bought a used bike a couple months ago from a Suzy dealer. It already had bag support bars and short turn signals. I said, "throw in saddle bags and we have a deal"
Out they come w/ the neatest looking slant bags,...retail $199 price $99,
They are the nicest looking I've seen, and fit beautifully. I don't remember what kind they were,......I wish posting a pic wasn't such a pain ! Angry

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FreeSpirit Serious Thumper Offline Joy is my Compass ! Posts: 3823 North Georgia Gender:	Re: saddlebags Reply #14 - 09/19/09 at 07:40:11 Posting a pic really isnt a big pain. Pics can be saved in Photobucket,BikePics,etc.(one of your choice.) Then just copy the pic address. Click on images in the post(at top/header of post) Paste the pic in between the img things...(img)here (/img) At least that's how I do it.
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