suggestions for swingarm bag. Viking?
#11
To the OP . . I have a Viking Bag. Came as part of a package deal from Dead creek cycles when I bought the swingarm bag mounting kit. Better than I expected and didn't have to spend a lot of cash. Would I like a better bag? Sure, but the Viking bag serves my purpose. It's well built, synthetic leather and has a plastic stiffener laminated between so it won't sag.
#12
I've got the 5" leatherworks, and the capacity is great. But it does grind when the floorboards do. (And wore a hole after just two touches down.) I made a plate to hold it on more securely, and should have used the opportunity to raise it higher (it only wore through after I had finished the mounting plate!) But I've "customised" it with an extra bit of sacrificial leather over the exposed corner, together with a titanium bolt in just the right spot :-)
#13
So, how do you like that hard mount kit?
I just ordered one from Dead Creek and it hasn't arrived yet...
/end hijack
#14
@jam436. . . The kit is solid, great quality, no issues. Very detailed instructions with lots of pics and arrows. I did have to drill a new hole bc the lower belt guard didn't match up to the plates perfectly but no big deal. I am sure I could've made it myself but my time is important and Dead Creek took the thinking out of it. Great company. Quick shipping.
#15
There are also other options available like sissy bar bags and tool bags from us, just in case you're flexible from straying away from a swing arm bag. http://www.vikingbags.com/motorcycle-luggage.htm
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#19
I went with these guys http://www.badgcustoms.com/index.html bag was over 200 but with the extra space option and other things and has worked out well.