Solo Bags
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Solo Bags
I've been shopping around for a solo bag for my ride. I'm talking about the kind that rides on the frame in the rear. "Chump Change" is a hard tail & has upswept fish tails, so I can't run regular saddle bags. Trouble is, they're asking a FORTUNE for what amounts to a small leather bag. Median $200.00.
I wouldn't even bother except I fouled a plug today & had to get her home on one cylinder. If I had a bag, I would have had a plug wrench & a spare set. I would also throw the wrenches in to adjust my chain.
Sad part is, I used to do leather work & it wouldn't be that difficult to make my own bag...Except for that whole one-arm thing.
So...Anybody know where I can pick up a left side solo bag for a price that won't make me choke?
I wouldn't even bother except I fouled a plug today & had to get her home on one cylinder. If I had a bag, I would have had a plug wrench & a spare set. I would also throw the wrenches in to adjust my chain.
Sad part is, I used to do leather work & it wouldn't be that difficult to make my own bag...Except for that whole one-arm thing.
So...Anybody know where I can pick up a left side solo bag for a price that won't make me choke?
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I've been shopping around for a solo bag for my ride. I'm talking about the kind that rides on the frame in the rear. "Chump Change" is a hard tail & has upswept fish tails, so I can't run regular saddle bags. Trouble is, they're asking a FORTUNE for what amounts to a small leather bag. Median $200.00.
I wouldn't even bother except I fouled a plug today & had to get her home on one cylinder. If I had a bag, I would have had a plug wrench & a spare set. I would also throw the wrenches in to adjust my chain.
Sad part is, I used to do leather work & it wouldn't be that difficult to make my own bag...Except for that whole one-arm thing.
So...Anybody know where I can pick up a left side solo bag for a price that won't make me choke?
I wouldn't even bother except I fouled a plug today & had to get her home on one cylinder. If I had a bag, I would have had a plug wrench & a spare set. I would also throw the wrenches in to adjust my chain.
Sad part is, I used to do leather work & it wouldn't be that difficult to make my own bag...Except for that whole one-arm thing.
So...Anybody know where I can pick up a left side solo bag for a price that won't make me choke?
Lot'sa threads on these,and different brands in the Softail section....ya might wanna search it.....(prices,brands,etc....and PICS on bikes, just type in "Swingarm Bags"....)
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Yep. Even they are way overpriced. I understand solo bags are a niche product so there's not a huge demand but, damn, you'd think you could get one for a reasonable price.
Yes, I thought about a roll bag but, I really don't have anywhere to put it. Springer front end = no fender...No room on the bars...No place on the back either.
Yes, I thought about a roll bag but, I really don't have anywhere to put it. Springer front end = no fender...No room on the bars...No place on the back either.
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Yep. Even they are way overpriced. I understand solo bags are a niche product so there's not a huge demand but, damn, you'd think you could get one for a reasonable price.
Yes, I thought about a roll bag but, I really don't have anywhere to put it. Springer front end = no fender...No room on the bars...No place on the back either.
Yes, I thought about a roll bag but, I really don't have anywhere to put it. Springer front end = no fender...No room on the bars...No place on the back either.
Another idea, how about one of those small bags that will attach to the downtube? Also, if you have a sissy bar how about a bag that will fit there?
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Check out...
http://www.vikingbags.com/
Very good stuff and prices are way better than any others I've found. I'm still waiting for them to get their saddle bag liners in (been on backorder for about a month). I have this bag...
http://www.vikingbags.com/Motorcycle...-7745-prd1.htm
and very impressed with it.
http://www.vikingbags.com/
Very good stuff and prices are way better than any others I've found. I'm still waiting for them to get their saddle bag liners in (been on backorder for about a month). I have this bag...
http://www.vikingbags.com/Motorcycle...-7745-prd1.htm
and very impressed with it.
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Viking bags might be an option. Thanks, Danny. For the rest who are looking at this thread, here's my ride. It should give y'all an idea.
