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  • cowboyup3371
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    • Apr 2010
    • 14006
    • In Ohio Now

    #1

    Does anyone have these saddlebags?

    Is anyone using these saddlebags from Nelson Rigg and can show me what they look like on your bike?

    I might want to look at a set for Christmas.

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  • Steve
    GS Whisperer
    • Jun 2005
    • 35927
    • southwest oHIo

    #2
    No, I don't have them, but I can offer a suggestion.

    Take a ride some weekend, head for Iron Pony.

    When you get there, go through the door, turn right, start drooling at (but not on) the saddlebag display.
    When you find something you think you might like, ask to take them out for a test fit.
    When you find something that you like, thank them profusely for the opportunity.

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    • cowboyup3371
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      • Apr 2010
      • 14006
      • In Ohio Now

      #3
      Thanks Steve. This must be the place Josh told me about some time back but I forgot the name. I'll have to do that.
      Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

      1981 GS550T - My First
      1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
      2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

      Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
      Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
      and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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      • Steve
        GS Whisperer
        • Jun 2005
        • 35927
        • southwest oHIo

        #4
        Well, now you also have the link, so you can get directions and all that good stuff.

        The ride is not real exciting to get there, just meandering through the farm land.

        .
        sigpic
        mine: 2000 Honda GoldWing GL1500SE and 1980 GS850G'K' "Junior"
        hers: 1982 GS850GL - "Angel" and 1969 Suzuki T250 Scrambler
        #1 son: 1986 Yamaha Venture Royale 1300 and 1982 GS650GL "Rat Bagger"
        #2 son: 1980 GS1000G
        Family Portrait
        Siblings and Spouses
        Mom's first ride
        Want a copy of my valve adjust spreadsheet for your 2-valve per cylinder engine? Send me an e-mail request (not a PM)
        (Click on my username in the upper-left corner for e-mail info.)

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          #5
          My son bought those last month for a trip he did on his gsx600f. He is very pleased with them.

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          • cowboyup3371
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            • Apr 2010
            • 14006
            • In Ohio Now

            #6
            Any pictures of them King? I'm curious as to how far off the pipes they sit and whether I'd have to make any sort of holder. Based on the pictures on the website, I don't think I would but am not sure.
            Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

            1981 GS550T - My First
            1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
            2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

            Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
            Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
            and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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            • Steve
              GS Whisperer
              • Jun 2005
              • 35927
              • southwest oHIo

              #7
              Originally posted by cowboyup3371
              I'm curious as to how far off the pipes they sit and whether I'd have to make any sort of holder.
              Holders are no problem.

              Just have that "Steve" guy fab some up in his "metal shop".

              .
              sigpic
              mine: 2000 Honda GoldWing GL1500SE and 1980 GS850G'K' "Junior"
              hers: 1982 GS850GL - "Angel" and 1969 Suzuki T250 Scrambler
              #1 son: 1986 Yamaha Venture Royale 1300 and 1982 GS650GL "Rat Bagger"
              #2 son: 1980 GS1000G
              Family Portrait
              Siblings and Spouses
              Mom's first ride
              Want a copy of my valve adjust spreadsheet for your 2-valve per cylinder engine? Send me an e-mail request (not a PM)
              (Click on my username in the upper-left corner for e-mail info.)

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              • cowboyup3371
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                • Apr 2010
                • 14006
                • In Ohio Now

                #8
                Originally posted by Steve
                Holders are no problem.

                Just have that "Steve" guy fab some up in his "metal shop".

                .
                But I can't spend money for some fancy schmancy job like yours. I need something rude and crude...
                Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

                1981 GS550T - My First
                1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
                2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

                Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
                Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
                and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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                • 7981GS

                  #9
                  Cowboy, just for you, I tossed these on a couple of bikes to model them on.
                  They even come with the nice reflective stripes on the sides.
                  They were only $50 or 60 from Leatherup.com
                  I bought them for the GSX.






                  They have a smaller version without the stripes for $50 also!

                  Eric

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                  • Steel Toed Tank

                    #10
                    lol, you guys crack me up.

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                    • cowboyup3371
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                      #11
                      Thank you Eric
                      Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

                      1981 GS550T - My First
                      1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
                      2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

                      Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
                      Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
                      and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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                      • 7981GS

                        #12
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                        • Baatfam
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                          • Jul 2006
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                          #13
                          Yes...That looks like these Nelson Rigg bags:




                          And these are the next size up, same brand:


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                          • Dogma
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                            • Sep 2007
                            • 7144
                            • Mason, OH (SW)

                            #14
                            Originally posted by cowboyup3371
                            Any pictures of them King? I'm curious as to how far off the pipes they sit and whether I'd have to make any sort of holder. Based on the pictures on the website, I don't think I would but am not sure.
                            Those look similar to my soft bags (which are about to be replaced by GK bags, hint hint), so they should be nowhere near your exhaust. (stock exhaust, right?) I don't think you'll need to add frames under them, but it might be nice.
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                            • Steve
                              GS Whisperer
                              • Jun 2005
                              • 35927
                              • southwest oHIo

                              #15
                              Originally posted by Dogma
                              ... so they should be nowhere near your exhaust. (stock exhaust, right?) I don't think you'll need to add frames under them, but it might be nice.
                              Mrs. Steve's bike has stock pipes. I had to make the 'holders' because I moved the bags back, past the point where the shocks would keep them away from the wheel and tire. While I was at it, I just decided to brace the bottom of the bags, too. Not only to keep them off the (stock) pipes, but also to help keep the bags from slipping sideways.

                              .
                              sigpic
                              mine: 2000 Honda GoldWing GL1500SE and 1980 GS850G'K' "Junior"
                              hers: 1982 GS850GL - "Angel" and 1969 Suzuki T250 Scrambler
                              #1 son: 1986 Yamaha Venture Royale 1300 and 1982 GS650GL "Rat Bagger"
                              #2 son: 1980 GS1000G
                              Family Portrait
                              Siblings and Spouses
                              Mom's first ride
                              Want a copy of my valve adjust spreadsheet for your 2-valve per cylinder engine? Send me an e-mail request (not a PM)
                              (Click on my username in the upper-left corner for e-mail info.)

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