Thanks for the info on the gun cable...I'll definately will have to get one. An update to my saddlebag situation, I was able to find a new set of leather saddlebags made by "Saddlemen" at my local bike shop. They actually have locking straps that make them a bit more secure. Plus they are a good bit larger than the Suzuki bags that came with the GZ250. The dimensions on the ones I got are 15.5" x 9.5" x 5" and they work well on the bike without touching the muffler exhaust. These are slant style bags and I was able to pick them up for $110. I thought that was a good price. They will hold my riding pants without the liner, however when I have the liner and armor in the pants, they still and too bulky to fit in the the bag...so the gun cable will work well in those situations.