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cougar28 · 01-08-2006, 10:46 AM

I would like to say Hi to everyone and say great forun. This is my first post and my bike (06-C50). Haven't had a street bike in 20 years and can say after the last few weeks I had forgot how much I enjoyed riding. Now I need bags. What kind and brand of bags are you running? I have look at leather and the fakes and like the Willie and Max for price and ease of care. How good are the W&M or is the leather better and if so what brand? Thanks

Uechi Kid · 01-08-2006, 11:59 AM

Here are a couple links.
http://www.oneidasuzuki.com/store/cu...at=320&page=10
http://www.oneidasuzuki.com/store/cu...at=320&page=11

C50dreamin · 01-08-2006, 01:32 PM

I got these off of Ebay for less than a hundred....

They were throw-overs and I cut the yokes off and hardmounted them w/ the factory saddlebag supports. I found the tech write up on the Volusia Gateway website and it couldn't have went smoother. So what do ya think ??? I just put them on Thurs. night so I don't have any long term info on them but they are supposed to be waterproof and weather resistant...Zed

P.S. here is the link to the bags...http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/200-W...spagenameZWDVW

BigRed1 · 01-10-2006, 04:28 PM

Really nice looking Dream. I will check them out as I am in the market, but blew all my money over xmas. For a 100 I could swing it. What kind of supports did you put on. Nice bike bro.

C50dreamin · 01-10-2006, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigRed1

Really nice looking Dream. I will check them out as I am in the market, but blew all my money over xmas. For a 100 I could swing it. What kind of supports did you put on. Nice bike bro.

Also found some stock Suzuki saddlebag supports on Ebay for cheap and they were brand new still in the package...

Scott58 · 01-13-2006, 01:47 AM

I've got the w&m raptor series compact on my rebel and like them well enough that i'm getting the same ones next size up for the S50. They have a zipper and carrying handle and come right off. Very cool option. So far aa little rain hasn't had any effect on them. I wipe them off when I polish my chrome. Just one more thing to do, but worth it.

Toolboy · 01-13-2006, 03:32 AM

Gday Cougar,

These are C50 synthetic bags from Oneida Suzuki that i thought best suited my M50.

Toolboy

cougar28 · 01-14-2006, 12:05 PM

Nice pics guys I have not made up my mined yet on what bags, but when I do maybe I will try to post a few pics of mine. Thanks again and enjoy your ride.

Philly Rider · 01-15-2006, 11:06 AM

Dream,

Could you post a link to the specific location on the Volusia Gateway that has the specs for mounting the bags. I took a quick look and couldn't find it. Thanks.

C50dreamin · 01-15-2006, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philly Rider

Dream,

Could you post a link to the specific location on the Volusia Gateway that has the specs for mounting the bags. I took a quick look and couldn't find it. Thanks.

Here ya go...http://www.volusiagateway.us/index.p...o_show&ida=43#

Philly Rider · 01-15-2006, 10:04 PM

Thanks!

stp1971 · 01-16-2006, 10:59 AM

Go check out "LeatherNeck Jim's". They have a large variety of bags and they are very helpful. The site even has a fitment chart to help you determine what size to go with. If you can swing it go with "EZ-Brackets". They make life alot easier when removing the bags and they help keep the backs re-inforced to keep from sagging into the rear wheel. PLus when you remove the bags it has a clean look to it and no crummy brackets left. Just two rounded studs.

IntruderCruiser · 01-16-2006, 11:51 AM

I have Saddleman Bags --

theferf · 02-05-2006, 03:55 AM

I have the Boulevard saddlebags from the dealer as well. They are great so far considering they are a hard bag with synthetic outer. They are not quick to operate in my opinion, however. Each has 2 buckle straps and 2 snaps to keep it sealed properly.

01-08-2006, 10:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
cougar28 Newbie Joined: Dec 2005 Bike: 2006 C50 Location: NorthWest Arkansas Posts: 23	Saddle Bags I would like to say Hi to everyone and say great forun. This is my first post and my bike (06-C50). Haven't had a street bike in 20 years and can say after the last few weeks I had forgot how much I enjoyed riding. Now I need bags. What kind and brand of bags are you running? I have look at leather and the fakes and like the Willie and Max for price and ease of care. How good are the W&M or is the leather better and if so what brand? Thanks

01-16-2006, 10:59 AM	#12 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC / 2005 Suzuki DL650 V-Strom Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,833	Go check out "LeatherNeck Jim's". They have a large variety of bags and they are very helpful. The site even has a fitment chart to help you determine what size to go with. If you can swing it go with "EZ-Brackets". They make life alot easier when removing the bags and they help keep the backs re-inforced to keep from sagging into the rear wheel. PLus when you remove the bags it has a clean look to it and no crummy brackets left. Just two rounded studs. __________________ Biketoberfest 2006 flashback courtesy of Intimid8er: "Like you knew damn well you shouldn't eat something like that, but all be damned to hell, you were gonna eat it!" __________________

02-05-2006, 03:55 AM	#14 (permalink)
theferf Newbie Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: 2006 Suzuki Boulevard C50 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 2	I have the Boulevard saddlebags from the dealer as well. They are great so far considering they are a hard bag with synthetic outer. They are not quick to operate in my opinion, however. Each has 2 buckle straps and 2 snaps to keep it sealed properly. __________________ Chris McIntyre >> My 2006 Suzuki C50 >> My Personal Website

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01-08-2006, 11:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
Uechi Kid Fourth gear and illegal Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 04 M95, Yamaha VStar 650 Location: Antioch, Ca. Posts: 744	Here are a couple links. http://www.oneidasuzuki.com/store/cu...at=320&page=10 http://www.oneidasuzuki.com/store/cu...at=320&page=11

01-08-2006, 01:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
C50dreamin Found second gear by accident Joined: Nov 2005 Bike: '06 C50 Location: City by the Sea,Tx Posts: 345	I got these off of Ebay for less than a hundred.... They were throw-overs and I cut the yokes off and hardmounted them w/ the factory saddlebag supports. I found the tech write up on the Volusia Gateway website and it couldn't have went smoother. So what do ya think ??? I just put them on Thurs. night so I don't have any long term info on them but they are supposed to be waterproof and weather resistant...Zed P.S. here is the link to the bags...http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/200-W...spagenameZWDVW

01-10-2006, 04:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
BigRed1 Ditch Magnet Joined: Aug 2005 Bike: 2005 M50 Location: Ashburn, Va. Posts: 195	Really nice looking Dream. I will check them out as I am in the market, but blew all my money over xmas. For a 100 I could swing it. What kind of supports did you put on. Nice bike bro.

01-13-2006, 01:47 AM	#6 (permalink)
Scott58 Puddle Runner Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: 05 Honda Rebel and 05 Suzuki S50 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 394	I've got the w&m raptor series compact on my rebel and like them well enough that i'm getting the same ones next size up for the S50. They have a zipper and carrying handle and come right off. Very cool option. So far aa little rain hasn't had any effect on them. I wipe them off when I polish my chrome. Just one more thing to do, but worth it.

01-13-2006, 03:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
Toolboy Ditch Magnet Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: Black 06 M50, RM250 07, RM125 05, RM400 79 Location: Alice Springs, Australia Posts: 182	Gday Cougar, These are C50 synthetic bags from Oneida Suzuki that i thought best suited my M50. Toolboy

01-14-2006, 12:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
cougar28 Newbie Joined: Dec 2005 Bike: 2006 C50 Location: NorthWest Arkansas Posts: 23	Nice pics guys I have not made up my mined yet on what bags, but when I do maybe I will try to post a few pics of mine. Thanks again and enjoy your ride.

01-15-2006, 11:06 AM	#9 (permalink)
Philly Rider Ditch Magnet Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2005 Boulevard C50 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 163	Dream, Could you post a link to the specific location on the Volusia Gateway that has the specs for mounting the bags. I took a quick look and couldn't find it. Thanks.

01-15-2006, 10:04 PM	#11 (permalink)
Philly Rider Ditch Magnet Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2005 Boulevard C50 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 163	Thanks!

01-16-2006, 11:51 AM	#13 (permalink)
IntruderCruiser TurtleWax Taster Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: 2003 Intruder 1500 Posts: 585	I have Saddleman Bags --

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