Which bags do you think look better? - Page 3 - Suzuki Volusia Forums : Intruder Volusia and Boulevard Forum

Fizgurd · 11-13-2012, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by dfinitlydisturbd

OOOOooo....tiny

..... and backwards

But then I expect my bags to fit a week's worth of groceries for four people, one Lab, and two cats.

Which side does the Lab sit in and which side for the two cats? Also, do the two cats = 1 lab so the load is balanced?

dfinitlydisturbd · 11-14-2012, 10:42 AM

While I am in the ongoing process of begging the mrs. to let me get a sidecar so the lab can come with on rides the d*** cats can stay home.

But seriously, if you can't carry anything you may need to carry at any given time the practical aspect of the bike goes right out the window...been known to carry all sorts of groovy stuff on the bike. (a Fender Bassman 4X10 and 2 basses for example.....somebody aught make instrument cases that attach to the bike....that would be firkin kewl!...and save more tie-downs for the amp!)

DCinCT · 11-14-2012, 12:38 PM

original ones look too big...nice to have the extra room I'm sure especially when traveling but they look too big...new set agree on backwards.. I think will flow better and still offer enough space...would recommend getting studs and attach to both seats to keep look consistent...regardless...enjoy your new bags

Jeffrobombero · 11-14-2012, 02:20 PM

Look at my sig pic...I obviously like big bags with studs

Whatever works for you. I like the lines on your new bags, but they wouldn't work for me. I got these big bags from a feller on here at a great price and they are the only ones that will fit my 17" work laptop in a carrying case. That was a necessity for me.
A bigger bag also gave me more options to ride to the grocery store..I can fit a lot in there..or wherever I may go.

AdamJG142 · 11-14-2012, 04:00 PM

I prefer these bags....

DCinCT · 11-14-2012, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by AdamJG142

I prefer these bags....

can I have one of those...

SC50 · 11-16-2012, 01:21 PM

Got the bags mounted correctly, and was finally able to take her out and ride to work again today. Here they are mounted the right way...

rboroff · 11-16-2012, 04:58 PM

The new ones look too small.

The old ones were mounted too high. What dimension and brand are they, OEM?

Will you be selling them and how much?

Thanks

Richard Boroff

Two Red Ryders · 11-16-2012, 05:38 PM

The wife and I both liked your new studded bags the best.

SC50 · 11-16-2012, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by rboroff

The new ones look too small.

The old ones were mounted too high. What dimension and brand are they, OEM?

Will you be selling them and how much?

Thanks

Richard Boroff

They're Saddlemen Extra Jumbo Drifters. The problem I had with mounting them lower was 2 fold; 1 - my bag supports did good to support them properly given their size. The supports already stopped about halfway down, if I had them any lower there wouldn't have been much support left behind them. 2 - the velcro "yoke" was already extended as far as I was comfortable to go. Maybe an inch worth of velcro left overlapping each side. They do have a strap that helps aid the velcro, but there wasn't much play left with the velcro itself. Hard mounts would've made this easier, but still would've provided little play vertically.

They're dimensions are 22"L x 10.5"H x 7"D. I plan on returning them in exchange for another item, but if that doesn't work out i'll be posting them here in the swap meet.

11-14-2012, 12:38 PM	#23 (permalink)
DCinCT Senior VR Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ct,Columbia Posts: 8,008 Thanks: 278 Thanked 790 Times in 566 Posts	original ones look too big...nice to have the extra room I'm sure especially when traveling but they look *too big*...new set agree on backwards.. I think will flow better and still offer enough space...would recommend getting studs and attach to both seats to keep look consistent...regardless...enjoy your new bags __________________ Whats the big hurry...slow down and enjoy the ride!

11-14-2012, 02:20 PM	#24 (permalink)
Jeffrobombero Senior VR Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Monroe, Ohio Posts: 1,365 Thanks: 437 Thanked 166 Times in 131 Posts	Look at my sig pic...I obviously like big bags with studs Whatever works for you. I like the lines on your new bags, but they wouldn't work for me. I got these big bags from a feller on here at a great price and they are the only ones that will fit my 17" work laptop in a carrying case. That was a necessity for me. A bigger bag also gave me more options to ride to the grocery store..I can fit a lot in there..or wherever I may go. __________________ "If all the economists were laid end to end, they'd never reach a conclusion." George Bernard Shaw

11-14-2012, 04:00 PM	#25 (permalink)
AdamJG142 Senior VR Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Youngstown, OH Posts: 321 Thanks: 16 Thanked 14 Times in 11 Posts	I prefer these bags.... __________________ Adam G. 2005 Suzuki Blvd C90

11-16-2012, 01:21 PM	#27 (permalink)
SC50 VR Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: S Carolina Posts: 251 Thanks: 86 Thanked 22 Times in 21 Posts	Got the bags mounted correctly, and was finally able to take her out and ride to work again today. Here they are mounted the right way... __________________ 2005 C50 Buh-luh-vahd

11-16-2012, 05:38 PM	#29 (permalink)
Two Red Ryders Senior VR Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Silverdale, WA Posts: 475 Thanks: 11 Thanked 56 Times in 48 Posts	The wife and I both liked your new studded bags the best. __________________ The United States of America, founded on the principle that "all men are created equal; with unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness Red & Black C50

11-16-2012, 04:58 PM	#28 (permalink)
rboroff VR Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Hamilton, MA Posts: 248 Thanks: 29 Thanked 18 Times in 14 Posts	The new ones look too small. The old ones were mounted too high. What dimension and brand are they, OEM? Will you be selling them and how much? Thanks Richard Boroff

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