Saddlebag Questions

Filthee · 06-13-2014, 12:47 AM

I'm looking to add some saddlebags to my 2008 GZ250 and I like the looks of the factory bags that I have seen pictures of. Does anybody know if it is still possible to get them or if they are even worth having (they seem a little on the small side, but it fits the look of the bike)? The Boulevard S40 saddlebags Suzuki currently offers look to be the same size, but have "Boulevard" engraved into the leather. Any other suggestions for decent saddlebags for the GZ?

Water Warrior 2 · 06-13-2014, 02:40 AM

My suggestion would be to check out the aftermarket folks. You probably want a leather or leather like bag but our experience with textile bags is very satisfactory. There is a wide variety available and likely as not the cost will be less than a factory set from anyone.
Google Cortech Bags and do some looking. Some bags are expandable and will hold a lot when needed. Tour Master rings a bell too. If I remember correctly that is what Lynda had on her M-50 Suzuki and they were great. Well worth the cost of admission. Many sizes and shapes for your purchasing pleasure.

alantf · 06-13-2014, 07:03 AM

Just remember that if the bag sits too close to the exhaust (like mine) you'll need to pop rivet a piece of aluminium to the underside, to stop it getting burned.

Fawlty · 06-13-2014, 08:04 AM

How are you Alan? Hope things are picking up for you.

alantf · 06-13-2014, 10:24 AM

Thanks. A couple of weeks ago the traumatologist took another x-ray, told me it was healing nicely, and that I should start walking. First with a frame, then crutches, and now with a stick. Got a bad limp, and it's painful, but I'm determined not to give in. I'm waiting for physiotherapy, but you know how the Spanish health sevice is! Looked on the internet, and it said that full recovery would be 4 to 6 months. Doesn't look like I'll be riding very soon, so when I'm a bit more mobile I'm going to have to get the bike close up to my workshop, so that I can plug the battery tender in.

Maggie · 06-15-2014, 02:47 AM

Hey Alan...I haven't been on the board for a while. Can you link me to a post where you explain what happened? Whatever it is, I am glad you are on the mend, although it deems to be taking some time for a complete recovery. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Sorry to the OP for hijacking the thread.

Maggie · 06-15-2014, 02:50 AM

As for the saddlebags...I have them and they can actually hold quite a bit more than it would seem at first glance, but they are a PIA because they have buckles. I am a little spoiled by the quick release snaps on my two other bikes. But, as you said, the look does fit with the bike. I am not unhappy with them, but since getting a trunk, I rarely use the bags now...only when I go to Costco.

alantf · 06-15-2014, 05:39 AM

Hi Maggie. Thanks for your good wishes. It's Off Topic Discussions > anybody notice ????

Water Warrior 2 · 06-15-2014, 06:25 PM

Yes.

**jonathan180iq** · 06-16-2014, 10:01 AM

http://www.gz250bike.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7027 = Anybody Notice???

06-13-2014, 12:47 AM	#1
Filthee Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 5	Saddlebag Questions I'm looking to add some saddlebags to my 2008 GZ250 and I like the looks of the factory bags that I have seen pictures of. Does anybody know if it is still possible to get them or if they are even worth having (they seem a little on the small side, but it fits the look of the bike)? The Boulevard S40 saddlebags Suzuki currently offers look to be the same size, but have "Boulevard" engraved into the leather. Any other suggestions for decent saddlebags for the GZ? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-13-2014, 07:03 AM	#3
alantf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tenerife (Spain) Posts: 3,719	Just remember that if the bag sits too close to the exhaust (like mine) you'll need to pop rivet a piece of aluminium to the underside, to stop it getting burned. __________________ By birth an Englishman, by the grace of God a Yorkshireman. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-13-2014, 08:04 AM	#4
Fawlty Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Murcia, Spain Posts: 683	How are you Alan? Hope things are picking up for you. __________________ "It begins here for me on this road. How the whole mess happened I don't know, but I know it couldn't happen again in a million years." (Johnny Strabbler-The Wild One 1953)
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06-13-2014, 10:24 AM	#5
alantf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tenerife (Spain) Posts: 3,719	Thanks. A couple of weeks ago the traumatologist took another x-ray, told me it was healing nicely, and that I should start walking. First with a frame, then crutches, and now with a stick. Got a bad limp, and it's painful, but I'm determined not to give in. I'm waiting for physiotherapy, but you know how the Spanish health sevice is! Looked on the internet, and it said that full recovery would be 4 to 6 months. Doesn't look like I'll be riding very soon, so when I'm a bit more mobile I'm going to have to get the bike close up to my workshop, so that I can plug the battery tender in. __________________ By birth an Englishman, by the grace of God a Yorkshireman. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-15-2014, 05:39 AM	#8
alantf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tenerife (Spain) Posts: 3,719	Hi Maggie. Thanks for your good wishes. It's Off Topic Discussions > anybody notice ???? __________________ By birth an Englishman, by the grace of God a Yorkshireman.
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06-13-2014, 02:40 AM	#2
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	My suggestion would be to check out the aftermarket folks. You probably want a leather or leather like bag but our experience with textile bags is very satisfactory. There is a wide variety available and likely as not the cost will be less than a factory set from anyone. Google Cortech Bags and do some looking. Some bags are expandable and will hold a lot when needed. Tour Master rings a bell too. If I remember correctly that is what Lynda had on her M-50 Suzuki and they were great. Well worth the cost of admission. Many sizes and shapes for your purchasing pleasure.
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06-15-2014, 02:47 AM	#6
Maggie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Fernando Valley, CA Posts: 135	Hey Alan...I haven't been on the board for a while. Can you link me to a post where you explain what happened? Whatever it is, I am glad you are on the mend, although it deems to be taking some time for a complete recovery. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Sorry to the OP for hijacking the thread.
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06-15-2014, 02:50 AM	#7
Maggie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Fernando Valley, CA Posts: 135	As for the saddlebags...I have them and they can actually hold quite a bit more than it would seem at first glance, but they are a PIA because they have buckles. I am a little spoiled by the quick release snaps on my two other bikes. But, as you said, the look does fit with the bike. I am not unhappy with them, but since getting a trunk, I rarely use the bags now...only when I go to Costco.
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06-15-2014, 06:25 PM	#9
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Yes.
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06-16-2014, 10:01 AM	#10
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	http://www.gz250bike.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7027 = Anybody Notice???
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