Leather saddlebags? Good or bad?
#1
Leather saddlebags? Good or bad?
I've seen some great deals being advertised on "genuine leather saddlebags" 5/6/7 piece sets for around $100.
Part of me finds this hard to believe. Leather isn't cheap and I don't see how they can sell decent bags for this cheap.
Part of me thinks it's because of how leather wears. The fact that it's not waterproof and is prone to more wear and tear than he synthetic stuff is why it's less expensive?
I have an 06 heritage springer and just want some old school, unstudded bags for it that aren't going to cost me $900 like the Harley brand. Any tips or suggestions?
Part of me finds this hard to believe. Leather isn't cheap and I don't see how they can sell decent bags for this cheap.
Part of me thinks it's because of how leather wears. The fact that it's not waterproof and is prone to more wear and tear than he synthetic stuff is why it's less expensive?
I have an 06 heritage springer and just want some old school, unstudded bags for it that aren't going to cost me $900 like the Harley brand. Any tips or suggestions?
#3
You get what ya pay for.
#4
The quality of leather varies a lot, for that cheap price l would expect low quality, the wife rides horses and once bought a cheap bridle, it was a waste of money, it stretched and broke in no time.
I can understand you wanting a bargain but in the long term it may not end up seeming so cheap.
I can understand you wanting a bargain but in the long term it may not end up seeming so cheap.
#6
Exactly, I have a solo bag that was 160+ options, and battery cover bags that were another 155 for the pair. All from Bad&G Customs. I looked at the cheapo-sets and the leather just isn't going to last, so I bought some good ones.
#7
I'm old school, I like leather. Like as already been said, you buy cheap, you get cheap. If it was me, I'd pay the extra and get some good quality leather bags that won't cheapen the looks of your bike.
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