Will this Saddle bag fit?

[kimo123]

I found this one... on ebay...

Will it fit on GZ 250?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Leather- ... 5adef9e057 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Leather-Motorcycle-Saddlebags-Saddle-Bag-Set-New-/390287974487?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5adef9e057)

[blaine]

I found this one... on ebay...

Will it fit on GZ 250?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Leather- ... 5adef9e057 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Leather-Motorcycle-Saddlebags-Saddle-Bag-Set-New-/390287974487?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5adef9e057)
These seem to be a little big.They are 15 1/4".A better size is 11" to 12".I had 11" on mine,and they fit nicely between the shock & signal light.
:rawk: :cool:

[alanmcorcoran]

Based on the dimensions, probably. However, you will have to make sure you mount them as high as possible on the fender as the one on the exhaust side is likely to touch it otherwise. Do you have the saddle mounting brackets from Suzuki? They aren't really very functional, but they do serve to keep bags from getting sucked into the spokes. Measure your bike from the bolts on the fender trim down to the exhaust - I think its pretty close to ten inches.

Some folks on here have remedied the exhaust/saddlebag issue by plating the bottom of the bags (with sheet metal.)

Having bought leather bags (the suzuki stock ones) I don't recommend them unless the bike and the bags are strictly for show. Ballistic nylon with a zipper or velcro is a lot easier to deal with and handles things like wind and rain better.

[burkbuilds]

I had some that size on my GZ. They held a lot, but I did have issues with it hitting the exhaust. Finally solved that by riveting an aluminum plate to the bottom of the bag. I like the look of the leather bags, but they do require some routine maintenance to keep them in good condition. If you have a way to put some type of heat shield on and you can get them for a good price then I'd say go for it.

[kimo123]

Thanks All for your reply.

@blaine ... Height is not 15-1/4, it is 10.

I got following reply from seller, when asked details about the bags.

"These are real leather and are adjustable. for all practical purposes they will fit any bike. no support is needed.
The bags themselves are fairly soft but the back of each back has a plastic insert so it stays stiff and will not interfere with wheels

Thank You
Nick Mouw"

[blaine]

Thanks All for your reply.

@blaine ... Height is not 15-1/4, it is 10.

Thank You
Nick Mouw"
I know 15 1/4 is the length.Thats why I said 11" fit between the shock and signal light without rubbing on the shock.Sorry,if I didn't make myself clear.
:) :cool:

[alantf]

Depends what you intend putting in 'em. My leather saddlebags are as much use as a chocolate fire guard. One is full of waterproofs, bungee cords etc, & the other won't hold much more than 4 cartons of milk. My box is MUCH more useful. :cry:[attachment=0:1cx4himu]b11.jpg[/attachment:1cx4himu]

[kimo123]

Thanks Blaine for your explanation. MY bad, I did not get it first time.
@ alantf ... Those Bags look huge & Cool. What are its dimensions? Where did U get it from? Was mounting easy?

Thanks
-K

[alantf]

I'll check the dimensions later, & post them for you. Fitting was real easy. Just remove the rear seat, throw the bags over, then replace the seat.
10 minutes max. They're real thick leather, so I've never needed the bag guards, & I've never had any problems in the 4 years they've been on the bike. I did need to rivet an aluminium plate underneath, for heat protection, though. Like I said, even though they're large(ish) they don't seem to hold a lot, & I reckon that solid boxes would have been a better choice for me, Because I use the bike as a workhorse - usually full of groceries or tools.

[blaine]

Fitting was real easy. Just remove the rear seat, throw the bags over, then replace the seat.

Just a word of caution,you need to protect the paint on your rear fender,under the seat with a clear vinyl self adhesive fender guard.I didn't,and wore all the paint off the fender before I noticed the damage. :cool: :)

[alantf]

you need to protect the paint on your rear fender,under the seat with a clear vinyl self adhesive fender guard.

Whoops! Never even heard of the stuff! :cry:

[alantf]

What are its dimensions? Where did U get it from?

Just been & measured.

14" back to front
11½" top to bottom
4½" deep

Note that they actually touch the exhaust pipe, so an aluminium or steel heat shield is essential. Don't know where they came from. The bike shop guy threw them in with the sale of the bike. They usually throw in something, over here, as a "thank you" for buying from them, but there's no name on them, so I don't know the manufacturer. :)

[kimo123]

Thanks alantf & blaine for tips!

@alantf ... I am tempted to fit the Solid box too. Where do U get it & what is price range?

Thanks again for your kind help.

-K

[alantf]

alantf ... I am tempted to fit the Solid box too. Where do U get it & what is price range?



Sorry, can't help you on that - I'm in Spain. Perhaps one of our American members can come in at this point. :)

[Water Warrior 2]

Thanks alantf & blaine for tips!

@alantf ... I am tempted to fit the Solid box too. Where do U get it & what is price range?

Thanks again for your kind help.

-K
Looks like a Shad 46 liter top box. Alantf will correct me if I'm wrong. Have one on my Vstrom and it is a decent product. There are also a bunch of cheaper boxes on Ebay that will do the deed as well. If you will not be riding 2 up then you could mount the top box in place of the passenger seat and have a rider's backrest. Did this with a 28 liter box on Lynda's GZ and she loved it.

[alantf]

Yup - it's a shad 46. It's a good box. I ride 2 up, & my missus reckons it's more comfortable than a padded backrest. :2tup: