The right size saddlebags

[hdvalente_imp]

they look great.
i too thought that the turn signals were moved.
i am interested in the mounting.
there are alot of straps, not sure which is for what and if the saddlebags connect to the tail bag at all.
could you post a pic of the saddlebags mounted by themselves?
do the straps fit under the seat as well?

TIA

Tail bag comes with 4 connecting points, either to the 4 straps supplied (2x 32" and 2x 28") or to the top of the saddlebags. Tail bag has a rubberized bottom to avoid sliding over the seat.



Each side of the saddlebags has 2 straps on the top and 2 male connecting points to the tail bag.



And it is possible to mount the saddlebags under the seat and still attach the tail bag to them:






And all bags come with a yellow rain cover as well.
And you can mount them a little lower to avoid touching the turn lights.

 

[DJS_imp]

thanks for the pics. much appreciated.

 

[hdvalente_imp]

thanks for the pics. much appreciated.

Sure!

 

[DJS_imp]

i reinstalled the blast bags back on my bike.
i repositioned them to be in front of the turn signals.
old mounting..

new mounting..
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they are also angled down.
in this position they are easier to open and access in the bag but .....
2 issues...
#1 they now make lifting on the center stand a bit more difficult as they make it harder to grab the rail and harder to get the foot on the stand.
#2 they block the access to the key to remove the seat.
i gotta try to lift them up and see if it makes a difference on either.

anyone else run into these issues with the mounting of sandbags.????

 

[the Ferret]

rarely use the centerstand, even rarer to remove the seat. Still I mount my bags on top of the seat so no biggie (3 snaps) to remove them to do either of those things.

 

[rbike_imp]

I don't know if thanks to the forum is in order due to all of the searching, thinking, and deciding on what to get, but I would probably have not made a happy decision without all of the real world experience inputs I have received.

My decision is to get a medium size 30-40L longitudinal duffel type and a larger 50-60L vertical (should I need it), and 1 or 2 sets of straps and a phone/gps waterproof cover. The last items are shown extremely well priced at amazon.

The only question I still have is which duffel to get - the SW-MOTECH 350 35L or the Wolfman Expedition 40L? I guess I would lean towards the Wolfman, but is the increased price 93 vs 127 worth it? Pics follow:

 

[the Ferret]

don't know about the duffles but Rok Straps are awesome

 

[rbike_imp]

don't know about the duffles but Rok Straps are awesome

Would you get both or is only 1 of the 2 necessary?
Does the shorter 12-42" do all jobs or does one need a larger strap 18-60" occasionally, but then is its 18" too long at times?

 

[the Ferret]

I have 3 sets (6 straps total), 2 sets of the wide ones and 1 set of the skinny ones. Can never have too many straps lol

 

[rbike_imp]

I have 3 sets (6 straps total), 2 sets of the wide ones and 1 set of the skinny ones. Can never have too many straps lol

That's what I usually think - better to have too many of anything (only $&#36 instead of "wisha, shoulda, coulda". Thanks. Each package comes with 2 straps. What scenario needs 4 of the large?

 

[4 Paws_imp]

What scenario needs four of the large? - The one you didn't plan for!!

I still carry a roll of dental floss for emergency lashing - bad habit of either forgetting I'm riding or thinking I can make it fit! Love the straps, much better than bungies or nets.

Check out your local outdoors shops and also the canoe/kayak places - lots of dry bag options and clever ideas that are on closeout now plus you can do the sizing there. I got some at army surplus store. My rain suit lives in a dry bag map case with 4 built in lash points - $3.

Adv rider forum has a flea market section and goodwill has an online store with great stuff.

 

[DaSwami_imp]

How are these holding up for you?? I really like the fact they can be mounted under the seat....and clear the exhaust...

they look great.
i too thought that the turn signals were moved.
i am interested in the mounting.
there are alot of straps, not sure which is for what and if the saddlebags connect to the tail bag at all.
could you post a pic of the saddlebags mounted by themselves?
do the straps fit under the seat as well?

TIA

Tail bag comes with 4 connecting points, either to the 4 straps supplied (2x 32" and 2x 28") or to the top of the saddlebags. Tail bag has a rubberized bottom to avoid sliding over the seat.



Each side of the saddlebags has 2 straps on the top and 2 male connecting points to the tail bag.



And it is possible to mount the saddlebags under the seat and still attach the tail bag to them:






And all bags come with a yellow rain cover as well.
And you can mount them a little lower to avoid touching the turn lights.

Tail bag comes with 4 connecting points, either to the 4 straps supplied (2x 32" and 2x 28") or to the top of the saddlebags. Tail bag has a rubberized bottom to avoid sliding over the seat.



Each side of the saddlebags has 2 straps on the top and 2 male connecting points to the tail bag.



And it is possible to mount the saddlebags under the seat and still attach the tail bag to them:






And all bags come with a yellow rain cover as well.
And you can mount them a little lower to avoid touching the turn lights.

 

[The A-man]

I have the same bags (still haven't figured out how to compress a pic so I can post it). I just figured out that you can mount them under the seat if you don't like sitting on the cross strap. That way all of the seat is in view. I don't think a passenger could reach rear pegs with them on though.

 

[Lord Popgun]

A-man, do you use Photobucket? Its easy to post pics if you do.

That's the only one I know how to use. Ferret and Cormanus taught me how.

 

[Cormanus]

A-man, do you use Photobucket? Its easy to post pics if you do.

That's the only one I know how to use. Ferret and Cormanus taught me how.

Not what Bubba told me.

 

[DJS_imp]

got these
http://www.cyclegear.com/BILT-Saddl...Td7OPVuMwCFVdahgodssYCmA#pr-header-web1001080
on sale and mounted them up

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[slolane_imp]

I have the tourmaster select also they are pretty small but handy for around town rides.

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[the Ferret]

Around town rides? I have taken 3 multi state week long trips using mine.

 

[Honda Lover_imp]

Had custom leather bags made from Leatherworks.

2013 Honda CB1100-currently ride
2008 Honda VTX1800T-sold
2002 Honda Shadow Spirit-sold

 

[Nemo_imp]

I just received a pair of THESE. Make the perfect combo with my tail bag of the same make. Now I have enough storage for my next week long trip to THE RALLY.
:biker: