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7th March 2006
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Mesa, Az
Posts: 288 Sportster/Buell Model: Had -- XL1200C Sportster/Buell Year: 2006 Other Motorcycle Model: Road King Base (FLHR) Other Motorcycle Year: 2009
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ebay saddlebags
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-M...18137362QQrdZ1
Just curious if anyone has tried these bags before or not. It says you just slide them under the seat and they will hang down over the shocks. Emailed the guy and they said you don't need the mounting hardware..
Anway, just looking for some thoughts
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7th March 2006
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Senior Chief Master Mechanic
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Nebraska - Go Big Red
Posts: 972 Sportster/Buell Model: 1200 C Sportster/Buell Year: 2003
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I haven't tried these, but they look great. So great, in fact, that it's almost one of those "too good to be true" deals. Most throwovers that I'm aware of do require some sort of mounting hardware so they do not blow around when flying down the highway.
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: The sticks (Upstate New York)
Posts: 775 Sportster/Buell Model: XL883C Sportster/Buell Year: 2005 Other Motorcycle Model: Honda Fourtrax 250R (ATV) Other Motorcycle Year: 1986
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I bought a set of throw-overs from Jafrum - They are made of what appears to be rawhide - very cardboard like texture. They've held up quite well so far - rivets rust a little due to some rain dousings. Only beef I had is the tie down straps they provided are very weak and ripped apart rather easy. This may have been partially my fault as I tied them to the shocks since I didn't have saddlebag supports.
I figure for the low price - even if they only last a season or two, it's a pretty good deal.
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7th March 2006
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Senior Master Custom Bike Builder
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Join Date: Dec 2005
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for that price can you really go wrong? thats dirt cheap.
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7th March 2006
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Senior Chief Harley Engineer 2nd Class
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Fayetteviie, NC
Posts: 1,628 Sportster/Buell Model: XL1200cc Sportster/Buell Year: 94
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I would say the following. 1. Don't be suprised if they are crappy cardboard leather bags. 2. expect it all to rust up. 3. If you don't have saddle bag supports, they'll get pretty torn up. 4. I scored some nice throw over from the leather shop up the road for about 20 bucks more.
Bassically, if your wanting nice stuff, don't get it. If you could care less, what the heck. lol Just like BabyHead BearsFan said,"I figure for the low price - even if they only last a season or two, it's a pretty good deal." lol
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Senior Chief Master Mechanic
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Nebraska - Go Big Red
Posts: 972 Sportster/Buell Model: 1200 C Sportster/Buell Year: 2003
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Originally Posted by lagerdrinker
for that price can you really go wrong? thats dirt cheap.
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I'd say - yes!
See Randum's post, above. It's like throwing $58.90 away. |
7th March 2006
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Chief Master Mechanic
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 497 Sportster/Buell Model: Heritage Classic Sportster/Buell Year: 2006 Sportster/Buell Model #2: XL1200L Vivid Black Sportster/Buell Year #2: 2006
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Has anyone tried the throw overs made by Saddlemen? They are only $80.
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7th March 2006
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Senior Master Custom Bike Builder
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Join Date: Dec 2005
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i dont have saddlebags and really dont like them...doesnt go with my bikes looks. but if i was gonna use occasionally or even just for a long ride to somewhere i wouldnt get anything to expensive. its just a place to store crap. ide rather put money into making bike better.
might be throwing money away but if you dont tour year round who cares. its still leather and all leather looks like crapp after bad weather conditions.
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Chief Harley Engineer
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Appleton WI
Posts: 535 Sportster/Buell Model: XL1200 custom Sportster/Buell Year: 2006
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I'll try them. For that price their disposible!!
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7th March 2006
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Senior Master Custom Bike Builder
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Join Date: Dec 2005
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Originally Posted by trollingforwalleye
I'll try them. For that price their disposible!!
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i spend more taking my girl out one night to dinner. |
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