Saddlebags

**90GT_Cobra** · 04-07-2010, 07:25 PM

Anyone here know where there is a cycle shop that has a decent selection of saddlebags? Most of the places around here (Kitchener) only have a limited selections.

**Gryph** · 04-07-2010, 07:53 PM

What kinda bike is it for. Royal Distributing in Guelph usually has some Gears and RoadPack sport style and an assortment of leather cruiser style.

**Aminal** · 04-07-2010, 08:25 PM

Bike show this weekend at the international center, great deals and you won't find a bigger selection. There's even a GTAmotorcycle booth there!
Cheers

Aminal

**Torren** · 04-07-2010, 08:43 PM

I got some RoadKrome semi-rigid saddlebags for my bike ordered from Royal Distributing. I dont remember the model name but im very pleased with them. They came with quick disconnect brackets and a keyed lock. They were a little on the pricey side but they are bigger then most offered for my bike

Very pleased with them.

**The Last Boyscout** · 04-08-2010, 05:01 PM

If I remember from previous posts you have a Vstar i think. So if you can swing it I purchased a set of cruiseliner hard bags from classiccruiser.com in the states. They're water tight and lock. Will set you back about $500.00 brackets and all. I had to install a set of lower profile rear signals. They give you a relocation kit for the signals but its a dumb setup. P.S. They don't have graphics by the way. It's just a $2.00 decal from Crappy Tire.

**90GT_Cobra** · 04-08-2010, 07:42 PM

Originally Posted by The Last Boyscout

If I remember from previous posts you have a Vstar i think.

Correct, 1100 custom. I like the style and practicality of hardbags but the banker (wife) only gave me a budget of $300. I've already found and mounted some the hangers (brand new OEM's for $39!) so I'm just trying to decide on the right ones. I'm currently leaning towards Talisman Bolt On bags (http://saddlebagsbytalisman.com/prod...products_id/65).

**The Last Boyscout** · 04-09-2010, 04:58 AM

Originally Posted by 90GT_Cobra

Correct, 1100 custom. I like the style and practicality of hardbags but the banker (wife) only gave me a budget of $300. I've already found and mounted some the hangers (brand new OEM's for $39!) so I'm just trying to decide on the right ones. I'm currently leaning towards Talisman Bolt On bags (http://saddlebagsbytalisman.com/prod...products_id/65).

Check out the Willie and Max Saddle bages their not bad either. I used to have a set of those on my bike till I purchase the hard bags that I have on my bike now as shown in my post above.

**jolomatic** · 04-09-2010, 09:34 AM

When I was shopping for a trunk, I came across this place:
http://www.mutazu.com/

If you want hard bags, they have lots of options for well under $300, even with signal/brake lights.

**Morrissey** · 04-09-2010, 09:41 AM

If you are interested in bags that look like leather but are rigid and lock, check out leatherlyke.

http://leatherlyke.com/srchbike.cfm?...01100%20Custom)

As for the "banker" you have a few options:

1) Pay cash and burn the receipt before she sees it.

2) Buy the bags you want and tell her "I'm the man of the house and I'll do what I want!" Just make sure you have already set up the tent in the backyard as you may be sleeping there a few nights.

3) Buy the bags you want and buy her a present to keep her from getting too mad.

4) If you're like me, you have a big stack of empties in the garage from over the winter. Return them to the beer store and you'll probably make up at least 25% of the difference between the banker's budget and the cost of the bags you want!