9-Piece Motorcycle Saddlebag Luggage Set

waya · 04-02-2011, 06:09 PM

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:

Quote:

Originally Posted by ebay

FROM: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... 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

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

Water Warrior 2 · 04-02-2011, 06:51 PM

$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 · 04-07-2011, 11:09 PM

** 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 · 04-07-2011, 11:20 PM

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 · 04-07-2011, 11:53 PM

Links?

Water Warrior 2 · 04-08-2011, 01:23 AM

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 · 05-01-2011, 10:00 PM

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

Dupo · 05-01-2011, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hipseo1

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

business bag | messenger bags for men

:fu: /banned

waya · 05-02-2011, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viirin

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

They are "operational".

Water Warrior 2 · 05-02-2011, 01:01 PM

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

04-02-2011, 06:51 PM	#2
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: 9-Piece Motorcycle Saddlebag Luggage Set $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.
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04-07-2011, 11:09 PM	#3
waya Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 116	Re: 9-Piece Motorcycle Saddlebag Luggage Set 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. __________________ --- Worth the listen: http://www.financialsense.com/financial-sense-newshour Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-07-2011, 11:20 PM	#4
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: 9-Piece Motorcycle Saddlebag Luggage Set 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.
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04-07-2011, 11:53 PM	#5
waya Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 116	Re: 9-Piece Motorcycle Saddlebag Luggage Set Links? __________________ --- Worth the listen: http://www.financialsense.com/financial-sense-newshour Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-08-2011, 01:23 AM	#6
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: 9-Piece Motorcycle Saddlebag Luggage Set 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.
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05-01-2011, 10:00 PM	#7
Viirin Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 269	Re: 9-Piece Motorcycle Saddlebag Luggage Set $66 did seem to good to be true...
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05-02-2011, 01:01 PM	#10
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: 9-Piece Motorcycle Saddlebag Luggage Set Operational sounds good. What is next on the farkle list ?
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