Thumbs Up for Tourmaster

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by mole2

See what you guys think.

Makes her butt look big !!! :shocked: :crackup

Nice size. Since they get their capacity by being WIDE instead of DEEP, they will add some wind resistance.....probably.

Since they are wide....and you have plenty of vertical clearance from the exhaust....I think I wouldn't want them to flare out any farther than necessary; IE not bend out the brackets.

If you have any extra lengths of mounting straps tucked "safely" away, I suggest that you cut the extra off and seer the ends.....or tie the extra some way that is VERY secure. Getting a loose strap caught in the chain is NOT a good event. (Wonder how I know that.....???) :roll:

[patrick_777]

I like 'em.

[Water Warrior 2]

I like the looks of the new bags a little more than the leather. As for a wide butt, that is good. A better chance of being seen by following traffic. You could also put some reflective material on the bags for more visibility. Some Solas reflective material is made to stick on soft materials.

[alanmcorcoran]

They look a whle lot better than the stock Suzuki bags. (Wonder how I know that?)

[Maggie]

Originally Posted by alanmcorcoran

They look a whle lot better than the stock Suzuki bags. (Wonder how I know that?)

:plus1:

I like 'em too :drool: and think the "big butt" look on the bike could even minimize MY big butt look! I may just have do do some Tourmaster shopping...

[mrlmd1]

Do you need those front and rear straps connecting the bags together? What do they do, keep the bags from flapping around at speed?
Can you attach them to the bag supports for the same purpose and a cleaner install, without rubbing on more painted areas?

[dhgeyer]

I've bought a lot of Tourmaster products over the years: everything from rain gear, gloves, saddlebags, tank bags, tail bags, you name it. I have no experience with their customer service for the simple reason that no product of theirs ever failed, or failed to meet or exceed my expectations. Nuff said.

[mole2]

Originally Posted by mrlmd1

Do you need those front and rear straps connecting the bags together? What do they do, keep the bags from flapping around at speed?
Can you attach them to the bag supports for the same purpose and a cleaner install, without rubbing on more painted areas?

The straps stabilize the bags so they are needed. I put some of those protectors you can buy for lamps and things in place to protect from rubbing. I guess it's a trade off since the last pair had them also and I assume (there's that word) that they all do.

I like the idea about the reflective tape. I'll have to look into that.

[Water Warrior 2]

Originally Posted by mole2

The straps stabilize the bags so they are needed. I put some of those protectors you can buy for lamps and things in place to protect from rubbing. I guess it's a trade off since the last pair had them also and I assume (there's that word) that they all do.

I like the idea about the reflective tape. I'll have to look into that.

Goggle for ACR Reflective Tape Patch. Should take you to Solas reflective materials. Quite a variety to look at and mull over.

[mole2]

Originally Posted by Water Warrior

Goggle for ACR Reflective Tape Patch. Should take you to Solas reflective materials. Quite a variety to look at and mull over.

I see that West Marine has it and I have a few West Marine bucks waiting to be spent. Thanks.