Saddlebags?

[Joe Nardy]

Keep in mind that tail bags will affect handling more than saddlebags. Any weight that is high on the bike will be more noticeable.

Thanks,
Joe

[mixongw]

I guess the reason I don't care for saddlebags much is that they're hard to get stuff in and out of. I have elected to go with the "cruiser" styling, so I'm somewhat limited.

[cberkeley]

I have sadlebags, leather jacket and a DOT approved helmet from these folk and I'm very happy with them.

[DanTheMan]

If you can find a set of used GS 1100 saddlebags, they're great! They open outwards, easy access and closing. Weighted latches so if you don't feel like locking them you don't have to.

[txironhead]

Just out of curiosity, when you say that you're tired of your saddlebags, are you using soft (woven cloth, etc.), leather or hard saddlebags?

I'm a long-time fan of the leather "throw-overs", especially if you have an easily accessable seat latch/setup. Plus they look good on cruisers.

For small stuff, I'd consider handlebar/windshield bags and a toolbag mounted to the front forks.

[ron bayless]

I think I have made up my mind that I hate saddlebags. Any ideas for alternatives?

ON MY GS 1000 I HAVE THE FACTORY LUGGAGE RACK AND A JC WHITNEY TOPCASE.THE CASE LOCKS.HOLDS A LOT OFD STUFF.WAS ONLY 55 DOLLARS.

[t3rmin]

Just out of curiosity, when you say that you're tired of your saddlebags, are you using soft (woven cloth, etc.), leather or hard saddlebags?

I'm a long-time fan of the leather "throw-overs", especially if you have an easily accessable seat latch/setup. Plus they look good on cruisers.

For small stuff, I'd consider handlebar/windshield bags and a toolbag mounted to the front forks.

I'm going to go with basic leather "throw-over" saddlebags and a little fork mounted leather toolkit bag, both from MotoDirectUSA. Just waitin' for Christmas -- I've got the word out to potential present buyers. ;-)

[bonanzadave]

http://www.eclipseluggage.com/luggage.html

Im on my second set. Cheep, easy on / off.

[Guest]

I replied out of ignorance. I don't know what Snell is.

I'll assume that your are joshing. Snell is short for the Snell Foundation, named for a racer who died in the 1950s. The foundation tests and rates helmets, and its efforts have been responsible for great improvements in helmets.

[mixongw]

I'll assume that your are joshing. Snell is short for the Snell Foundation, named for a racer who died in the 1950s. The foundation tests and rates helmets, and its efforts have been responsible for great improvements in helmets.

I am sorry to say that I wasn't joshing. See how some ignorant some people can be and still walk around on this earth. My apolgies.

[jimcor]

The jimcor 550 with "Beverly Hillbillies Touring Pac".

[mixongw]

The jimcor 550 with "Beverly Hillbillies Touring Pac".

Looks great, Jim. But that doesn't look like the Ohio river behind you? Wow... I bet it the Chesapeake!

[jimcor]

Yep, that one is on Chesapeake Bay. My ride up the Delmarva 'bout 3 years ago. Fun trip.:-D