Saddle Bags
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Saddle Bags
Has anyone bought the River Road saddlebags? I'm thinking of buying the large slant bags.
http://www.ridegear.com/rg/item/F-47...?intcmp=clvrst
Was just wondering about the quality and durability. How about security? Am I better off getting the plain throw overs instead of the zipoffs? Don't know much about saddlebags or how best to mount them. Do I need support brackets?? Any ideas or experiences would be great. Thanks.
http://www.ridegear.com/rg/item/F-47...?intcmp=clvrst
Was just wondering about the quality and durability. How about security? Am I better off getting the plain throw overs instead of the zipoffs? Don't know much about saddlebags or how best to mount them. Do I need support brackets?? Any ideas or experiences would be great. Thanks.
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RE: River Road Bags
Wasn't going to reply, because you specifically asked about River bags, and I don't have them. But to your other points:
I installed bags on my WG using EZ brackets. Easy on/off with a key, so fairly secure. I ordered everything from Chilhowee(http://www.chilhowee.net/motorcycle-saddlebags.html). More definition on the Auburn bags can be found at: http://auburnleather.com/My_Homepage_Files/Page11.htmlif you're interested. EZ bracket you need depends on the bike and accessories. I have a detachable backrest, so needed a specific model.
Everything fits well/secure, and doesn't flap around. Hope this helps.
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I installed bags on my WG using EZ brackets. Easy on/off with a key, so fairly secure. I ordered everything from Chilhowee(http://www.chilhowee.net/motorcycle-saddlebags.html). More definition on the Auburn bags can be found at: http://auburnleather.com/My_Homepage_Files/Page11.htmlif you're interested. EZ bracket you need depends on the bike and accessories. I have a detachable backrest, so needed a specific model.
Everything fits well/secure, and doesn't flap around. Hope this helps.
[IMG]local://upfiles/26913/8CF5357DC474499E95B999AF19A471E9.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]local://upfiles/26913/6D548F53B4794764B0E0B46E6BF12ABE.jpg[/IMG]
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RE: River Road Bags
Have you checked out Iron Bags? I saw them on deluxe last year and had to stop the guy to find out more about them. http://www.ironbags.com/
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RE: River Road Bags
Something to look for when buying bags........
1 style has a flat flap, that goes over the the bags opening,,, which allows weather to come in, through the ends!
the other style,,the flap is more like a lid, has sides built in, so when closing your flap,
the sides encase the opening, keeping your stuff dry!!!
bags like Willie and Max.. are Real CHEAP... stay away from them type,, thin,soak water,
loose shape,sag, SUCK the big one!
1 style has a flat flap, that goes over the the bags opening,,, which allows weather to come in, through the ends!
the other style,,the flap is more like a lid, has sides built in, so when closing your flap,
the sides encase the opening, keeping your stuff dry!!!
bags like Willie and Max.. are Real CHEAP... stay away from them type,, thin,soak water,
loose shape,sag, SUCK the big one!
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RE: River Road Bags
Thanks for the tip electaRICK. I did notice the lid style flap on some of them. It does look like a much better idea.
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