Samurider Paniers-review + pictures

[tomas_imp]

I usually raise my bike on her centerstand utilizing the metal mounting point below the seat on the right side. With these paniers in place how does one raise their bike on the centerstand?

It can be done by reaching in between the saddlebag and the grabbing the beefy chrome saddlebag carrying bracket. You don't have a lot of room for your hand,( as you can see in the top view picture & the picture of the rear of the bike, bags installed) but enough to get the job done. Hope this helps.............

[jrns_imp]

hi Tomas, I was inspired to buy these after seeing them on your bike in this post.
I purchased and installed early in the season. There is a lot to like about them...top hinge, easy access, hardware is great quality, over all very well made. Plus they look great on the CB.
I would like to be able to retro fit the bracket somewhat to allow them to install lower, and back a bit -plus closer to the bike.
Im just curious- what are your thoughts on them-do you like them as is or is there anything you would change/ modify?
Cheers,

[curlyjoe_imp]

They look great! Can you still use the helmet lock with a full face helmet?

[tomas_imp]

hi Tomas, I was inspired to buy these after seeing them on your bike in this post.
I purchased and installed early in the season. There is a lot to like about them...top hinge, easy access, hardware is great quality, over all very well made. Plus they look great on the CB.
I would like to be able to retro fit the bracket somewhat to allow them to install lower, and back a bit -plus closer to the bike.
Im just curious- what are your thoughts on them-do you like them as is or is there anything you would change/ modify?
Cheers,

Greetings jrns,
After owning and using them for awhile now, I'd have to say "no regrets". How they sit on the bike, I have no complaints. For me I like the height of them, it's easy to put and take items out of them. The size of the bags are about right, there is more than enough room in them to carry items for a comfortable all day ride.
They are well made, look great on the bike, are water proof and theft proof (to some extent, because there are no straps to be cut and you can't cut into them like soft luggage bags.). These bags also complement the retro look of the CB1100. A motorcycle with bags attached, can do so much more. I hope you have no regrets either jrns, cheers.

They look great! Can you still use the helmet lock with a full face helmet?

Thanks curlyjoe,
I have a half face - helmet and it works fine. I'm sure a full face would work too, and you can always buy a helmet lock extension cable to give yourself a little more extra room.

[lash_imp]

Any ideas why these would not work with the OEM carier? They don't look like there would be any interference.

[jrns_imp]

Greetings jrns,
After owning and using them for awhile now, I'd have to say "no regrets". How they sit on the bike, I have no complaints. For me I like the height of them, it's easy to put and take items out of them. The size of the bags are about right, there is more than enough room in them to carry items for a comfortable all day ride.
They are well made, look great on the bike, are water proof and theft proof (to some extent, because there are no straps to be cut and you can't cut into them like soft luggage bags.). These bags also complement the retro look of the CB1100. A motorcycle with bags attached, can do so much more. I hope you have no regrets either jrns, cheers.

Thanks for the response Tomas- im a bit picky I guess , in all I do like them-the storage space is amazing. It rivals what my cruiser buddies have in their modern touring bikes. And as you said-they look just right for the CB in a retro way. I do plan to paint them however-flat black to match my side covers, engine and RC2. In fact that might be my weekend project as spring is getting close
All I would change (I think) is the spacers provided for the tail lights- they are a tad too wide I think? I may reduce them... did I say i was picky...LOL
Thanks and take care!

[tomas_imp]

Greetings jrns,
After owning and using them for awhile now, I'd have to say "no regrets". How they sit on the bike, I have no complaints. For me I like the height of them, it's easy to put and take items out of them. The size of the bags are about right, there is more than enough room in them to carry items for a comfortable all day ride.
They are well made, look great on the bike, are water proof and theft proof (to some extent, because there are no straps to be cut and you can't cut into them like soft luggage bags.). These bags also complement the retro look of the CB1100. A motorcycle with bags attached, can do so much more. I hope you have no regrets either jrns, cheers.

Thanks for the response Tomas- im a bit picky I guess , in all I do like them-the storage space is amazing. It rivals what my cruiser buddies have in their modern touring bikes. And as you said-they look just right for the CB in a retro way. I do plan to paint them however-flat black to match my side covers, engine and RC2. In fact that might be my weekend project as spring is getting close
All I would change (I think) is the spacers provided for the tail lights- they are a tad too wide I think? I may reduce them... did I say i was picky...LOL
Thanks and take care!

That's not a bad idea to move the bags closer to the bike frame by cutting down the spacers. In fact you would probably only have to cut the longer ones down, and put the shorter ones in the position off the longer ones. The only other thing is you will probably have to replace or modify the turn signals, cause they might hit the bags. That won't be a problem for me though because I have already replaced them with ones from Samurider " POSH:Superbike type turn signal kit for CB1100". Thanks for the idea jrns, I'm going to look into this modification.

[redbirds_imp]

The bags look super on the CB, like a factory accessory. Very nice indeed.

[White Dog_imp]

Wow. I really like the look of that. Nicely done tomas. Have you carried a passenger yet and, if so, how did it work out?

Thanks menallyguitarded for comments!
Haven't ridden a passenger on it yet, but I had my wife sit on the bike and it doesn't seem like it's going to be a problem at all.

Thanks menallyguitarded for comments!
Haven't ridden a passenger on it yet, but I had my wife sit on the bike and it doesn't seem like it's going to be a problem at all.
Just don't invite "a passenger" and your wife to ride at the same time.

[Chapomis_imp]

Looks great ! You should send the pictures to Takashi. Yours looks better than the one on his site. I like them with the shield, serious commuter bike.