Saddlebags

Hey guys. Just curious what everyone runs for saddlebags/luggage. I have a 83 Seca 750 and I am looking at saddle bag options as over the summer I will be commuting with my bike so the storage space would be really nice. While looking I became curious as to what other people run for their setups and how they liked it. Would be awesome if anyone had suggestions, trying to find locking hard bags that don't cost a small fortune. Would love to find the ones that came with the original bike but haven't been able to track any down.

Thanks,
Mike

 

I have one of these which I really like, and looks good. (MotoGear Tail Bag)

http://www.amazon.com/Classic-Accessori ... otorcycles

If you need more room you might consider this. (Saddlemen TS3200)

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_ ... n+ts3200de

 

I use an EMGO top case for my commute ( plenty of room for a full faced helmet, or a weeks worth of homework for me to grade), and add a Nelson-rigg medium sized dry bag for multi day trips. Nelson rigg also has a set of dry saddle bags that have very good reviews.

 

Grading papers while riding the motorcycle is kinda bad touch. :lol:

 

I find that the extra weight makes it easier to get the front wheel up

 

How much space do you need?
I found these to be perfect size for me, I didn't want to move my turn signals and I still have room if I have someone on the back.

http://www.amazon.com/Master-Cruiser-Sl ... addle+Bags

I got mine cheaper off ebay, but same bags.

 

Nice setups!

I just need a spot to put a gym bag/shoes and maybe some other misc stuff if I am taking anything to/from work. I Have a backpack but it is normally full of other things. I didn't even think of the blinker relocation... Hmm I might have to do some thinking on what I want.

 

here is what they look like on the bike

 

Do you need any sort of mounting bracket to prevent the bags from hitting anything?

 

here's my 20$ solution, folds flat when empty and on/off in 5 sec

 

nice.

I'm trying to find out if there's some nice hard saddlebags that fit the 700 and look stylish, and appropriate for that bike. I know I could make anything fit, but some would look goofy.......like big square krauser bags, others would look stupidly out of place......like harley bags, etc....

I'm trying to find something that will 'match', blend in, fit with the upswept mufflers, etc...................

Seems to me that yamaha must have had SOME type of accessory like that for the bike..........I just haven't been able to find out yet....



dave

 

The bags are adjustable for the how low or high you want the bags to hang. You can simple hang over your seat or under(as I did). they also have hooks to make sure the bags don't fly off while driving if you go over the seat.

 

Dave,

Wouldn't the cases from the 750 fit? They were designed to match the sweep of the exhaust. Finding a good set will be problematic though. Another possibility is the side cases from the first gen. Virago, which are simmilar.

I fugure the best bet is to fit whatever is big ebough to suit my needs and not care much about how they look. I can't see them while I'm riding anyway.

 

The shape and angle of the 650/750 and of the viragos is different than of the 85/86 700/750. The seat position is different enough that gets kind of awkward for a passenger' legs, too. I AM going to try swapping some exhaust components and see what that may turn out like .....

 

Polock, is that a tool bag with two bungies? If so that is genius! I have all that stuff laying around, and that would a awesome thing to do in a pinch!

Thanks for sharing man! I might have to try that.

 

Bag, two bungies, two sticks, wire ties and it folds flat.

 

The idea of soft bags are so you can just pop them on and off when needed, quick and easy

 

here's a few closer pictures if your interested. the sticks could be 3/8 wooden dowel rod, they keep the bag from conforming to your seat and loosing a lot of room. i just happened to have aluminum rod.
cheap bag

 

Thanks for the pics, that is interesting as I have all that stuff on hand. How does it handle at speed is my concern though? Also what are those mounting points on your bike, I certainly don't have those.