Will these saddlebags fit???

guitardayle · 08-14-2011, 10:32 AM

I'm desperate for some more storage on my bike. I'm going to pick up some mounting brackets and I was wondering if these bags are too wide (long) to fit between the seat and the rear. I know height-wise I'm okay, they won't touch the exhaust. http://www.a1saddlebags.com/dmhamosahaba1.html Help!!

mrlmd1 · 08-14-2011, 04:57 PM

Those bags being only 6" wide severely limit what you can carry in them, and I bet the interior dimension is less than 6". I no longer have my Gz, but I think they are too long also. They may not touch the exhaust but that doesn't mean they won't melt from the heat. There is also no mounting hardware for those, so consider that another extra added expense, or you have to fabricate something.
My advice - get a pair of leather, vinyl, or fabric bags and bag supports to keep them off the wheels. After looking everywhere else, try also leatherup.com, they may have something you'll like and all their prices are very reasonable.

Water Warrior 2 · 08-14-2011, 05:32 PM

Nelson-Rigg has a wide variety of bags in a multitude of dimensions. Also a very good warranty that can't be beat. Soft bags will always hold more because there is a little give in the shape. Also consider the shape of the bags. Hard bags of a streamlined design will not hold near as much as a box shaped bag. Don't ask me how I know.

guitardayle · 08-14-2011, 06:22 PM

Thanks for your quick replies! I checked out Nelson-Rigg and found these: http://www.nelsonrigg.com/store/product.aspx?pid=1655 Now, do I need to get mounting brackets for vinyl or leather bags?

Rionna · 08-14-2011, 06:40 PM

Hi, I purchased my bags from Viking Bags which came with the mounting brackets. Slow delivery, but good price and excellent size and quality.

Rookie Rider · 08-14-2011, 07:13 PM

Put up some pics Rionna !

guitardayle · 08-14-2011, 07:25 PM

I would love to see some pics too, Rionna!

Water Warrior 2 · 08-14-2011, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by guitardayle

Thanks for your quick replies! I checked out Nelson-Rigg and found these: http://www.nelsonrigg.com/store/product.aspx?pid=1655 Now, do I need to get mounting brackets for vinyl or leather bags?

Oh my, I do like those bags. Now go out to your bike with a tape measure and measure the bike. Keep in mind the signals are there so that is your most rearward position. Nelson-Rigg sure beats the heck out of the first bags I bought for Lynda's GZ. Her "M" has N-R bags and they are well worth their price.

Water Warrior 2 · 08-14-2011, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Rookie Rider

Put up some pics Rionna !

I second the motion.

Rionna · 08-15-2011, 06:49 AM

I will take a pic and post it as soon as it stops raining and I can get the bike out of the garage into the sun. Looking at the photos I currently have, you don't get a good view of the bags.

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mrlmd1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Crawfordville, Florida Posts: 2,853	Re: Will these saddlebags fit??? Those bags being only 6" wide severely limit what you can carry in them, and I bet the interior dimension is less than 6". I no longer have my Gz, but I think they are too long also. They may not touch the exhaust but that doesn't mean they won't melt from the heat. There is also no mounting hardware for those, so consider that another extra added expense, or you have to fabricate something. My advice - get a pair of leather, vinyl, or fabric bags and bag supports to keep them off the wheels. After looking everywhere else, try also leatherup.com, they may have something you'll like and all their prices are very reasonable.
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Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Will these saddlebags fit??? Nelson-Rigg has a wide variety of bags in a multitude of dimensions. Also a very good warranty that can't be beat. Soft bags will always hold more because there is a little give in the shape. Also consider the shape of the bags. Hard bags of a streamlined design will not hold near as much as a box shaped bag. Don't ask me how I know. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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guitardayle Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 7	Re: Will these saddlebags fit??? Thanks for your quick replies! I checked out Nelson-Rigg and found these: http://www.nelsonrigg.com/store/product.aspx?pid=1655 Now, do I need to get mounting brackets for vinyl or leather bags?
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Rionna Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Temple, Texas Posts: 176	Re: Will these saddlebags fit??? Hi, I purchased my bags from Viking Bags which came with the mounting brackets. Slow delivery, but good price and excellent size and quality. __________________ Rionna Login or Register to Remove Ads
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Rookie Rider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Queens, NYC Posts: 1,263	Re: Will these saddlebags fit??? Put up some pics Rionna !
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guitardayle Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 7	Re: Will these saddlebags fit??? I would love to see some pics too, Rionna!
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Rionna Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Temple, Texas Posts: 176	Re: Will these saddlebags fit??? I will take a pic and post it as soon as it stops raining and I can get the bike out of the garage into the sun. Looking at the photos I currently have, you don't get a good view of the bags. __________________ Rionna
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