Saddlebag Source: LeatherUp? Viking? Others?

[alantf]

Originally Posted by Water Warrior

GeeZee, you will probably find those bags very user friendly.

When I first bought the bike, I got a set of regular leather saddlebags at the same time. I've found that one bag is now filled with my waterproof riding gear, bungee cords, nets,rope, etc. The other bag's empty, but doesn't hold as much as I'd like, so the BIG box on the back is MUCH more useful (& easier to use)[attachment=1:2d84u0k0]Bike 010.jpg[/attachment:2d84u0k0][attachment=0:2d84u0k0]Bike 004 (Medium).jpg[/attachment:2d84u0k0]

[Water Warrior 2]

Alantf, you will never have enough storage. I have a Shad 46 and two 43 liter side cases on the Vstrom. I have no idea how so much stuff accummulates in the cases but it is almost like Xmas opening one. Surprise surprise, (insert lost item)that's where that went. :lol: And removing the cases makes the bike a lot lighter too.

[b1pig]

I dont remember the brand right off, but I bought a set of medium slant, plain style sadle bags for the GZ. I ran them before I had the saddle bag supports. I removed the rear seat and sinched up the center section till I had them where I wanted them. The bags zip off of the center section, which stays on the bike. I've had no issue at all with them. They actually fit great, with a SLIGHT touch on the muffler, but I just pulled the left bag over more. Once the supports were on, NO issue. They came with rain bags.

I fully ignored the suzuki bags, they are FAR too small for anything except maybe a Harlequin novel or something. The bags on Lori's bike have picked up various small items from the grcery store... and have carried her purse... which isnt "small"

i'll repost my pic for comparison. If wanted, i'll go get the actual measurements of the bags after work.

[b1pig]

updating pics.
Saddleman bags.
12" long -measured at the top.
6" wide
9" deep
slant style





the pic isnt the best in the world. there is actually plenty of room between the muffler and the bag.

[alantf]

Those bags look a LOT more useful than mine!

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by b1pig

updating pics.
Saddleman bags.

I just don't know about you "guys" with HUGE bags........ :biggrin:

Mine are about 1/3 that size and I have space left in both......except for road trips.
What in the world do you PUT in there for every-day riding ???

One guy said he does grocery store runs, so I can understand that but I kind of doubt that many guys go shopping on the bike very often.

[burkbuilds]

I carry my college books for up to four classes each day and my rain gear in my saddle bags. I go grocery shopping every week on my bike and the saddle bags will hold a couple of gallons of milk if needed. I've even put an 18 pack of beer in the trunk without a problem, the 30 pack has to be strapped to the passenger seat if I get it.

[alanmcorcoran]

I wouldn't say I "shop" for much, but I do carry a computer back and forth to work, sometimes two (and once I wanted to do three, but couldn't. I can't fit my racquetball or soccer stuff in the Suzuki bags either. I use the big bike with the big bags when I need the room.

[bonehead]

Bigger IS better!!

[Water Warrior 2]

Originally Posted by Easy Rider

I just don't know about you "guys" with HUGE bags........ :biggrin:

Mine are about 1/3 that size and I have space left in both......except for road trips.
What in the world do you PUT in there for every-day riding ???

A good boy scout is always prepared for the unexpected. That is why my bike weighs far more than necessary.