9-Piece Motorcycle Saddlebag Luggage Set

[waya]

Just ordered a "9-Piece Motorcycle Saddlebag Luggage Set" off of Amazon.

W/ shipping it was just under $66.00.

The items had mixed reviews, but I know a leather worker, so if something needs "shoring" up, hopefully I can get it done w/ little cost. :)

Here is the best picture I found of the set:

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Here are the specs:



FROM: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... 7361wt_941 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190408990724&viewitem=#ht_7361wt_941)

The pair of saddlebags attach with laces and they also feature a zipper for easy on/off, so they can be taken off and carried with you measures 14" x 10" x 5-1/4".

2 Rain covers for saddlebags
The Windshield Bag, is a bag that bolts to the windshield and is perfect for gloves, cell phone, pens and other small items. This bag measures 9-1/4" x 6 x 2-1/2".

The Sissy Bar Bag, is a bag that attaches to bar with a durable strap. Features double strap closure, flaps close over opening for protection measures 7-1/2" x 8-1/2" x 3"

The Tool Bag, is a bag that attaches by a strap to the front fork or on the frame. This bag measures 10" x 5" x 2"

The Barrel Bag, is for the luggage rack and has one outside snap pocket , 2 hidden pockets on each end, additional straps for strapping on extra stuff like bedrolls, jackets, etc. and has a reinforced carry strap. 14-3/4" x 9-3/4" x 9-3/4"

The Backpack, has padded shoulder straps, a handgrip strap, and a drawstring closure for the main compartment. 11" x 14" x 4-3/4"

This set is excellent for those last minute trips. Easy on & off means you can turn your sleek boulevard cruiser into a touring bike in a matter of minutes. Universal fit.

The leather is patchwork style leather.


I got the set from Amazon for less money:

http://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Leather-9 ... B00415VLEO (http://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Leather-9-Piece-Motorcycle-Saddlebag/dp/B00415VLEO)

After I get them, I'll let y'all know if my gamble has paid off. :)

[Water Warrior 2]

$66 isn't a lot to gamble in this day and age. You may have made the best deal of the year and have the bags till you get tired of looking at them.

[waya]

** STAY AWAY FROM THESE OR ANY SIMILAR **

Cardboard wrapped up in leather pieces all sewn together. (It isn't the sewn leather, it is its thinness and that there is cardboard inside the leather.... +water == bad news).

Plastic clips on barrel bag snapped when unclipping.

Stretchable "strings" to tie saddle bags together... bah.

I'll post pics later.

[Water Warrior 2]

Ouch, that kinda sucks. The bags must be ment for a parking lot on a sunny day. But on the flip side you might have great patterns to make real bags later on. If you do not find textile bags a bad idea you could try Nelson-Rigg or Cortech luggage. They do make a quality product that is actually designed to be used and can be abused a bit without a failure. Some of the bags are expandable so you can pack like crazy if you want to.

[waya]

Links?

[Water Warrior 2]

Just do a Google for Cortech or Nelson-Rigg motorcycle luggage. Also check with MotorcycleGear.com in the luggage and closeout section. When they buy up old stock(last year's model) they have some mighty attractive prices. Lynda has the N-R stuff and is very happy with it. Her bags would be too big for the GZ but do some checking on the measurements of the available bags. A nice size bag for the GZ that is expandable would be nice to have on a trip. If you are getting a sissy bar for the bike you can put a bag on that fits the sissy bar and sits upright.
Good textile bags are a lot cheaper than getting some of the hard cases on the market and you can usually put more stuff in them due to flexibility and all sorts of compartments. I do have hard cases on the Vstrom and their only advantage is they are lockable and waterproof. Most good textile bags do come with plastic rain covers so it is not a big deal in the rain.

[Viirin]

$66 did seem to good to be true...

[Dupo]

Thanks for your information.I love to use saddle bags.Its is made of full leather,so soft and easy to carry.

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:fu: /banned

[waya]

$66 did seem to good to be true...

They are "operational".

[Water Warrior 2]

Operational sounds good. What is next on the farkle list ?

[mrlmd1]

Like everything else in life, you get what you pay for, and like the old adage, if it's too good to be true.... you know the rest.

[waya]

Operational sounds good. What is next on the farkle list ?

GPS

[alantf]

SPAM

[mrlmd1]

Or a language problem?