[etiainen]

I was looking at these three saddlebags. I currently have the Motocentric 19L tank bag. Any suggestions?

MotoCentric Mototrek Sport Saddlebags - Street Bike - Motorcycle Superstore

Nelson-Rigg Spirit-50 Touring Saddlebags - Street Bike - Motorcycle Superstore

Rapid Transit Recon 77 Saddlebags - Street Bike - Motorcycle Superstore

 

[Empty Sea]

I have no real-life knowledge of any of these, but just to make you have to look at even more options, did you check out the cor-tech system? I just bought a tailbag from them and it's very nice. the saddlebag/tailbag system seems like it will work well.

Good luck in your search and let us know what you decide!

 

[etiainen]

I have, but they just seem a bit too small for the price.

 

[BKP]

I have the Motocentric Sport Tail Bag, and the Smart Space Motocentric tank bag. I was *so* impressed with the quality and function, I bought the MC backpack as well.

If I do any long distance multi-overnighters, I'm going with the Motocentric saddle bags. They hook up with the tail bag, and would seem to make a good solid triumvirate with plenty of room...

 

[etiainen]

Yeah I was impressed with mine as well...I just took the plunge with the 19L and it worked amazingly on my trip to Georgia. I really want to get some saddlebags for hikes I do on weekends. I want to keep my boots and riding gear in the saddlebags while I'm hiking and then reverse it all when I get back to my bike.

I was thinking the saddlebags could also make a good support for this:

which is my hiking backpack.

 

[spdklls]

Thanks for sharing..been wanting more storage for long day trips.....ended up ordering the $69 Cycle Case Rider Saddlebags...

 

[TBC]

Rmemeber, If you did a fender eliminater, & moved your turn signals closer in you may have to go for smaller saddle bags, Just a thought

 

[etiainen]

Thanks for sharing..been wanting more storage for long day trips.....ended up ordering the $69 Cycle Case Rider Saddlebags...

How much do these hold?



Also...totally stock bike here. No fender eliminator. I don't hate the fender enough to bother with that.

 

[spdklls]

How much do these hold?
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Not real sure..but pannier bags that are on the small/medium side are just fine with me anyway.. preferred actually..


Dimensions: 15.5"L x 7.5"W x 10"H

 

[TerranX]

I'm going with the smaller, semi-rigid Moose Racing Saddlebags. About $100

 

[etiainen]

I think the real challenge for me is finding a saddlebag setup(w/o seeing it in person first) that fits all my stuff but isn't overly bulky.

I wouldn't be putting these on all the time. I don't really live in the safest neighborhood. They'd be only for weekend hiking trips and longer trips(touring).

 

[angela2491]

I think the real challenge for me is finding a saddlebag setup(w/o seeing it in person first) that fits all my stuff but isn't overly bulky.

Thanks for sharing your insights on saddlebags. I'm looking at a pair (online) from Tourmaster. Looks like it's the same company that makes Cor-Tech. Tour Master :: Luggage :: Select Saddlebags I like the styling of these bags & the optional 23 liter tailbag that easily integrates with the saddlebags already attached. Tour Master :: Luggage :: Select Tail Bag The idea of being able to take off for the weekend on my bike sounds amazing... Didn't see anything posted about this brand. Is it new?

 

[etiainen]

So, I did end up getting a 46L topcase, however, I will probably need some more storage for a possible trip out west. Is there any way to put saddlebags on the bike and still have a passenger sit on it?

 

[qlred]

Mike from thunderbay suggested Ortlieb dry bags. He does a lot of bike camping and likes the simple, waterproof, durable design. That's what I'm getting next time. These aren't the ones he showed, but here is their selection:View Ortlieb Products \\ Motorcycle Bags at http://www.ortliebusa.com

 

[PAJKRUBI]

I know on cruisers you can still have a passenger but I think our passenger pegs are too far to the rear to use with saddle bags. I may very well be wrong though.

 

[Carbonado]

Small saddle bags should work with a passenger - see photo. Also the Cortech bags have zippers to increase the volume so they can be adequate for long solo tours especially if you add the top bag.

 

[etiainen]

12"H x 15"W x 7"D

That's the measurement listed for the Cortech Saddlebags.

So looking at that photo, it's 15''L x 7''W x 12''H?

Also my goal is to get the largest bag I can get but still be able to fit a passenger on the bike as well. Not too cramped I hope.

 

[pete_falcone]

Nelson-Rigg Silver Streak SSC-150 Deluxe Sport Saddlebags - Street Bike - Motorcycle Superstore

How about these bags? Someone is offering them at a deep discount and I just want to see if anyone has any experience with this particular bag.

 

[Arkanaloth]

I'm also bag hunting for my CBR, but I want something big enough to hold my sketchbook without being super huge. Leaning toward a tail bag though.

 

[katedwolf]

I really like my Ogio tail bag. Ogio makes saddle bags to match the tail bag. Tail bag is about $60 the saddle bags $120