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Tonckawa · 06-06-2008, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by ybarsabal

I decided on the River Road - Compact Classic bags. Thanks for your help! -Marc

http://www.riverroadgear.com/images/08R ... nImage.jpg

Me too, I went ahead and bought these as well and found them for a couple of dollars cheaper at
http://www.cycleluggage.com/river_road_TR108925.html

Sarris · 06-10-2008, 08:49 PM

I have the Suzuki saddle bags and I like the Pony Express style and the over all scale. They are imitation (read fake) leather and have buckle fasteners. If you use them as much as I use mine, I would install quick strap releases to simplify entry & exit. You can see them on my bike under the "Member Pics" topic, "The Sarris GZ" thread.

In my architects eye, the scale & shape are visually correct and compliment the bike. The size keeps me from buying too much stuff.

Orpheus · 06-11-2008, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Sarris

I have the Suzuki saddle bags and I like the Pony Express style and the over all scale. They are imitation (read fake) leather and have buckle fasteners. If you use them as much as I use mine, I would install quick strap releases to simplify entry & exit. You can see them on my bike under the "Member Pics" topic, "The Sarris GZ" thread.

In my architects eye, the scale & shape are visually correct and compliment the bike. The size keeps me from buying too much stuff.

Do you do much touring on your GZ or do you use a bigger bike? I do a lot of touring/camping and I wish they were just a little bigger. They are perfect for quick trips to the grocery for small errands (read: beer) and such, but you really need a luggage rack and touring bag for any kind of long trips.

Sarris · 06-11-2008, 06:59 AM

I do most of my long rides on my HD Bagger (2006 Street Glide). The GZ is my around town and errand bike and gets ridden at least once a day. It also saves me a herd of gas over the car or HD for that matter.

The bags are big enough for lunch and small trips to the store, but not much more.

I love my GZ. !!

Tonckawa · 06-11-2008, 12:55 PM

I bought the River Road - Compact Classic bags. They are a good size for the 250 however, I did have to really overlap the bags straps to keep them off the exhaust pipe. Does not look bad at all. Ran the straps underneath the back seat. I made my own support brackets that worked out really well (surprised myself). I used 1/2" steel tubing and a propane torch. I will explain in detail with pictures later on in the "How to" forums. Learned some lessons with the brackets and bags I wish to share.

**jonathan180iq** · 06-11-2008, 01:31 PM

I look forward to seeing it. There is nothing better than a homemade fix.

06-10-2008, 08:49 PM	#12
Sarris Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Port Richey, Florida USA Posts: 1,348	Saddlebags I have the Suzuki saddle bags and I like the Pony Express style and the over all scale. They are imitation (read fake) leather and have buckle fasteners. If you use them as much as I use mine, I would install quick strap releases to simplify entry & exit. You can see them on my bike under the "Member Pics" topic, "The Sarris GZ" thread. In my architects eye, the scale & shape are visually correct and compliment the bike. The size keeps me from buying too much stuff. __________________ Prudent riders live longer than moron riders.
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06-11-2008, 06:59 AM	#14
Sarris Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Port Richey, Florida USA Posts: 1,348	Bags I do most of my long rides on my HD Bagger (2006 Street Glide). The GZ is my around town and errand bike and gets ridden at least once a day. It also saves me a herd of gas over the car or HD for that matter. The bags are big enough for lunch and small trips to the store, but not much more. I love my GZ. !! __________________ Prudent riders live longer than moron riders.
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06-11-2008, 12:55 PM	#15
Tonckawa Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 55	I bought the River Road - Compact Classic bags. They are a good size for the 250 however, I did have to really overlap the bags straps to keep them off the exhaust pipe. Does not look bad at all. Ran the straps underneath the back seat. I made my own support brackets that worked out really well (surprised myself). I used 1/2" steel tubing and a propane torch. I will explain in detail with pictures later on in the "How to" forums. Learned some lessons with the brackets and bags I wish to share. __________________ [ Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-11-2008, 01:31 PM	#16
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	I look forward to seeing it. There is nothing better than a homemade fix.
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