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Old Oct 17, 2010 | 12:09 PM
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Considering getting some saddle bags for the bike. I had a nice sized tank bag that I let weather so I just had to buy a new one and got 1 slightly larger. Perfect for holding all my things... well im riding a passenger now and gunna need more space for her things aswell. I hate not being able to look at something before buying so I need your insight on anything I list as possibles id like to get. I dont want the bags getting in her way of riding with me.

Nelson-Rigg Spirit Series Sport Saddlebags
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...addlebags.aspx

Fieldsheer Compact Saddlebags
http://www.bikebandit.com/fieldsheer-compact-saddlebags

Fieldsheer Contour Saddlebags
http://www.bikebandit.com/fieldsheer-contour-saddlebags
 
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Old Oct 17, 2010 | 02:12 PM
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No opinion one way or the other but cheaper prices abound:
Spirit 40
http://www.newenough.com/parts/lugga...addlebags.html
 
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Old Oct 17, 2010 | 04:32 PM
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Yeah when I finally commit to what I want I do a very extensive search for cheapest price. Just recently got a Scorpion Exo leather jacket from new enough for $115
 
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Old Oct 17, 2010 | 05:21 PM
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Seen Walmart has a set today too... Pulled 'em out the box for a second and they dont seem to bad. Think size adds up to 15liters a side. For something to use during trips they might work out. Plus if they dont fit like I want I can return them. lol Ill probably pick a set up next week unless I get some good positive feedback on any of the ones I listed.
 
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Old Oct 17, 2010 | 07:09 PM
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Might want to consider expanding bags imo such as these

Capacity: holds 22 liters per side / 26 liters per side expanded"
 
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Old Oct 17, 2010 | 07:28 PM
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My opinion of expandable bags is low at the moment. Yes, they can hold a lot (I packed for 2 weeks in my bags plus a tail bag), but fully loaded they can sag big time and put a lot of pressure on the rear plastic (mine actually started to crack around the helmet lock and on the other side).
 
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Old Oct 17, 2010 | 10:03 PM
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I've got the nelson rigg cl1000 bags. Apparently they don't make them any more.
They're basically the full size non-expandable that are a lot like the 950s (except about half the price on closeout).
Good bags, no issues with them.
 
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Old Oct 17, 2010 | 11:26 PM
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http://www.google.com/search?ie=UTF-...caab9999a5d8d0

Still available, though, Best price I saw was $63 and change.........
 
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Old Oct 18, 2010 | 11:45 AM
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I've got a set of Nelson Rigg Sphere (I think) expandable bags. They're about 8 years old and I doubt they make them anymore. Anyhow, I'm happy with them- they're well made and worth the price.
 
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Old Oct 18, 2010 | 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by pacojoseph
I've got a set of Nelson Rigg Sphere (I think) expandable bags. They're about 8 years old and I doubt they make them anymore. Anyhow, I'm happy with them- they're well made and worth the price.

Nice bags Paco , verrry sparkling clean bike too I might add
 
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