man thats a bummer you have to put that licence plate on hour fender

 

I figure i would chime in 1 more time. I bought the DR02BL bag. I have only put about 200 or so miles on the bike with it installed. I am no realizing that the quick release buckles are to heavy for the bag and the bag to me is a little thin. I have the metal quick release buckles. I think i would of rather had plastic due to the weight. When i open the bag and drap the flap over my fender to put stuff away, alot of times the buckles wind up hitting my rear fender and my fear is i will chip the paint with it hitting. WIth it being a little thin. I would up cutting a piece of 1/4" plywood to the shape of the bag. I then inserted it in the bag and screwed it to the front. Just to stiffin the bag up a bit. Without this the bag was sort of colapsing on it self. I only have a pair of gloves and a few pairs of glasses in my bag. So In my opinion I would of liked a thicker bag.

 

Anyone running the DL01BL plus 1 inch as a solobag? I'm starting to think now it may look kinda off...like i lost the right side bag with it being bigger. Seems like alot of people are going with the smaller bags for a solo.

Thanks for the feeback Pontiac...i was tempted to call and change my order but i think you've convinced me to stick with not having the quick release.

 

@pontiac69; I am afraid of the same thing after only putting about 30 miles on my bags yesterday. One thing I plan on also doing is cutting a 1x4 to size and placing in the bottom of the bag to keep it from sagging.

Again, overall I am happy with the bags. I was planning on quick release saddle bags but they cost almost 3x as much and I'd have to relocate my turn signals.

 

I have been reading a lot about these bags getting pretty floppy....I think that I will hold off for now and keep checking on them as time goes by.

 

I fabricated an internal frame for mine out of 5/32 stainless wire. It wasn't "floppy" but I wanted it to hold the same shapes as it would if I had it filled with clothes. Its only leather ya know. I think these internal frames should come as an option cuz mine is like a drum now even when empty (which is most of the time)

 

Love4Steel that is exatly what is needed or just thicker leather. I want to say I am happy with the bag. I am just stating what i would like changed.
tcatnat i am with you on it being flimsy.
trickysleeves i personally would like it to be wider so i can get bigger stuff in it when neeeded. but i think if i went 1" wider it would be even more floopy. with the piece of wood inside the bag it now makes the bag on 3". so at this point i cant get anthing in it thats over 3". for now it works since i am only running a few small things.

 

Ditto on the floppy factor. I have the quick release buckles and they are a bit heavy but I think stiffening up the bag would make these second to none. Easy fitment and lots of room for such a small bag. Might go by a buddy'sshop to get something made up for the inside. @ The Grants, might have to steel your idea ! With these stiffened up a bit these bags would be second to none. Great product.

 

Has anyone experienced these bags when it rains? Do they leak much?

 

Yeahin the rain my stuff started to get wet. It was aboutbthe third day of rain it happened. To be honest with the floppy ness and some otherbthings I have been a little disappointed in the bags