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4dtvman · 03-21-2008, 07:31 PM

Well after waiting for a while for such things as money and then shipping time, I'm done i think for this year.

I bought these from our friend at Value-Accessories which the service was great. They all ways answered my emails with hours. Sometimes at night.

I wanted to move the bike to a better spot but the battery died. Been sitting for 3 months. I'm kinda of a shame since photography is what I do part time for the past 27 years.

I choose the leather Jumbo Strong since i didn't want to bother with painting. I haven't seen anyone here yet with the Jumbo Strong.

My cons about them is the side that faces the bike is molded for fit many bikes so there are area's thsat are set in. Thus loosing space in the inside. but I like they way they look. I left 2 inches above the pipes but still still low enough.

Let me know what you think.

SKTR · 03-21-2008, 08:28 PM

I think it's a great look ! Good choice.

frostbitevinnie · 03-21-2008, 09:26 PM

Yep, looks good. How do you like the desert dogs?

koolbreeze25 · 03-21-2008, 09:36 PM

Looks good.

I am normally not one for white walls, but on your bike it looks great.

hammersfan · 03-21-2008, 10:53 PM

Whole set up looks real good.

4dtvman · 03-21-2008, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by frostbitevinnie

Yep, looks good. How do you like the desert dogs?

I use them when it very COLD or raining but if it over 60F the heat just comes up and cooks you legs. Well worth the $100.

Last year i used them at bike week in NH and it rained all day and never put my rain gear bottoms.

frostbitevinnie · 03-22-2008, 06:51 AM

Good to know, thanks!!

kay · 03-22-2008, 12:40 PM

That looks good!
Yes the white wall does suit that bike.
I guess its the white part on the tank that makes it look to suited.

Great job!!

knucklehead · 03-22-2008, 02:46 PM

That's a great looking motorcycle. Love the 2 tone red and white colors. whitewalls makes it look even better.

rathr-b-cruisin · 03-22-2008, 08:38 PM

Awesome bike. I got mine from value accessories too and i have to agree with you on the customer service. I got the leather wrapped strong bags too and i've really enjoyed them so far. Where did you get that barrel bag? Do they have them without studs?

4dtvman · 03-22-2008, 10:57 PM

It's a saddlemen and they do make them without the studs.

I bought from a local guy that always give me a good price for cash on Saturday, If you know what i mean.

I like it because it's quick to get to. I keep gloves, sunglass and my wifes things.

This one

Saddlemen Highwayman Elite Plain Trunk Bags - Motorcycle Bags And Luggages

Saddlemen Highwayman Elite Trunk Bag - Smooth

SNAFU · 03-23-2008, 10:28 PM

Nice Bike!

Dave Nadeau · 03-25-2008, 11:41 AM

Carlos,
Your C90 is the nicest one I have ever seen. Love the color!!

4dtvman · 03-25-2008, 09:12 PM

Ha Dave we going to have to ride together this summer. I know both of us are always busy but have to make time.

We got 3 bikes going to Lake George for the 4th of July. Want to tag along with some Metrics. And yes the wifes are going to. (to bad)

Dave Nadeau · 03-26-2008, 09:28 AM

Carlos,
Funny thing you ask. We are going up there on July 3rd at about 7-8 am. Staying in a B&B in the Lake George area and going on up to the lake Placid area. We are staying at the same place all 3 nites and riding back Sunday. When are you leaving?

4dtvman · 03-26-2008, 10:05 AM

We're planning on leaving on Thursday as well. But don't have a place to stay yet. I was thinking in just taking a chance of finding a palce.

Dave Nadeau · 03-26-2008, 10:36 AM

Carlos, Heres where we are staying......
Lake George Accommodations, Lake George Accommodations & Lodging, Gore Mountain Accommodations & Lodging, Schroon Lake Lodging, Adirondack Bed and Breakfast, Lake George Bed & Breakfast: Landon Hill Bed & Breakfast, Chestertown, NY

Remember its the BIG weekend and you might need a tent or a bridge to sleep under if you don't reserve now....

4dtvman · 03-26-2008, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Nadeau

Carlos, Heres where we are staying......
Lake George Accommodations, Lake George Accommodations & Lodging, Gore Mountain Accommodations & Lodging, Schroon Lake Lodging, Adirondack Bed and Breakfast, Lake George Bed & Breakfast: Landon Hill Bed & Breakfast, Chestertown, NY

Remember its the BIG weekend and you might need a tent or a bridge to sleep under if you don't reserve now....

I'm going to Portugal next week to visit my Mother for 10 days. Matter of fact a young man I meet on this site 2 years ago is going to loan me his 2005 M50 for a week, Plus I'm renting a car.

And gas will be $7.21 a gallon. O BOY

When I get back I'm going to be looking hard for a place. Where your staying is a little out of the way. Would like something closer.

Also going to Toronto in August, Uncle got a 45 foot boat for me to live on for a week. So I'll be riding threw lake george and staying in 1000 island for a night.

Also still going to bike week in June for 4 days, You going. And daily trips to the Islands and P town (for a laugh) Busy Summer so far. I got 2 newbees to train.

Dave Nadeau · 03-27-2008, 08:04 AM

I picked that place...about 11 miles out of Lake George so we could get to the northern area easier. Have fun back home in Portugal. I was in Europe about 1 year ago and the the gas prices are unreal.

Hope you have fun on the boat....As far as Laconia, I went there twice.....got thown out of town once and arrested once. Enough for me!!! Of course I was young and stupid 40 years ago, instead of just stupid!!

03-21-2008, 07:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
4dtvman Sprocket Pilot Joined: Sep 2006 Bike: Suzuki LC 1500 and 2005 Honda VTX1300 Location: Tiverton RI Posts: 841	My new bags Well after waiting for a while for such things as money and then shipping time, I'm done i think for this year. I bought these from our friend at Value-Accessories which the service was great. They all ways answered my emails with hours. Sometimes at night. I wanted to move the bike to a better spot but the battery died. Been sitting for 3 months. I'm kinda of a shame since photography is what I do part time for the past 27 years. I choose the leather Jumbo Strong since i didn't want to bother with painting. I haven't seen anyone here yet with the Jumbo Strong. My cons about them is the side that faces the bike is molded for fit many bikes so there are area's thsat are set in. Thus loosing space in the inside. but I like they way they look. I left 2 inches above the pipes but still still low enough. Let me know what you think. __________________ Back in the saddle again Last edited by 4dtvman; 03-21-2008 at 07:42 PM.

03-21-2008, 09:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
frostbitevinnie In The Zone Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: 07' C90T 76' MT250 Location: 3rd house NW of the Depot Posts: 2,727	Yep, looks good. How do you like the desert dogs? __________________ I set up a by knot of soups that valid terrific, and can be made in big batches and frozen. Is there any interest? Karri Tamsin

03-21-2008, 10:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
hammersfan U.B's LoveChild Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 2008 C90 SE Location: Ajax ,Ontario ,Canada Posts: 1,233	Whole set up looks real good. __________________ Ride Safe Hammersfan

03-22-2008, 06:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
frostbitevinnie In The Zone Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: 07' C90T 76' MT250 Location: 3rd house NW of the Depot Posts: 2,727	Good to know, thanks!! __________________ I set up a by knot of soups that valid terrific, and can be made in big batches and frozen. Is there any interest? Karri Tamsin

03-22-2008, 12:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
kay Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: Kawasaki Zephyr750RS, Suzuki GSX-R600, Ducati 999S Location: Crappy Little Island!!! Posts: 3,650	That looks good! Yes the white wall does suit that bike. I guess its the white part on the tank that makes it look to suited. Great job!! __________________ *Suzuki GSX-R600* Cherry blossom season is here! Yay!!!!

03-21-2008, 08:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
SKTR Kickstand Operator Joined: Nov 2005 Bike: Suz Marauder VZ800, Kaw Fll 250; Sons Suz Intruder LC1500, Yam YZ 125 Location: Ortonville MI betw Pontiac-Flint Posts: 256	I think it's a great look ! Good choice.

03-21-2008, 09:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
koolbreeze25 In Training Joined: Aug 2006 Bike: 2002 Suzuki VL1500LC Location: Lutz, Florida Posts: 133	Looks good. I am normally not one for white walls, but on your bike it looks great.

03-22-2008, 02:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
knucklehead Seat Tester Joined: Aug 2007 Bike: 07 SILVER&WHITE C50, 08 HERITAGE SOFTTAIL Location: grove city,ohio Posts: 71	That's a great looking motorcycle. Love the 2 tone red and white colors. whitewalls makes it look even better.

03-22-2008, 08:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
rathr-b-cruisin Found second gear by accident Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: Suzuki Boulevard C50 Location: Michigan Posts: 330	Awesome bike. I got mine from value accessories too and i have to agree with you on the customer service. I got the leather wrapped strong bags too and i've really enjoyed them so far. Where did you get that barrel bag? Do they have them without studs? Attached Thumbnails __________________ Ride Hard, Pray Harder.

03-22-2008, 10:57 PM	#11 (permalink)
4dtvman Sprocket Pilot Joined: Sep 2006 Bike: Suzuki LC 1500 and 2005 Honda VTX1300 Location: Tiverton RI Posts: 841	It's a saddlemen and they do make them without the studs. I bought from a local guy that always give me a good price for cash on Saturday, If you know what i mean. I like it because it's quick to get to. I keep gloves, sunglass and my wifes things. This one Saddlemen Highwayman Elite Plain Trunk Bags - Motorcycle Bags And Luggages Saddlemen Highwayman Elite Trunk Bag - Smooth __________________ Back in the saddle again

03-23-2008, 10:28 PM	#12 (permalink)
SNAFU Just Won't Go Away ! Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: '06 M50 Black Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 5,020	Nice Bike! __________________

03-25-2008, 11:41 AM	#13 (permalink)
Dave Nadeau TurtleWax Taster Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 08 ElectraGlide ( IN Vivid Black)!!!!!!!!!! Location: Bridgewater, Ma Posts: 591	Carlos, Your C90 is the nicest one I have ever seen. Love the color!! __________________ The faster I go the behinder I get..... US Navy 68-72 Amphibs, Little Creek, Va. "The Old Man"

03-25-2008, 09:12 PM	#14 (permalink)
4dtvman Sprocket Pilot Joined: Sep 2006 Bike: Suzuki LC 1500 and 2005 Honda VTX1300 Location: Tiverton RI Posts: 841	Ha Dave we going to have to ride together this summer. I know both of us are always busy but have to make time. We got 3 bikes going to Lake George for the 4th of July. Want to tag along with some Metrics. And yes the wifes are going to. (to bad) __________________ Back in the saddle again

03-26-2008, 09:28 AM	#15 (permalink)
Dave Nadeau TurtleWax Taster Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 08 ElectraGlide ( IN Vivid Black)!!!!!!!!!! Location: Bridgewater, Ma Posts: 591	Carlos, Funny thing you ask. We are going up there on July 3rd at about 7-8 am. Staying in a B&B in the Lake George area and going on up to the lake Placid area. We are staying at the same place all 3 nites and riding back Sunday. When are you leaving? __________________ The faster I go the behinder I get..... US Navy 68-72 Amphibs, Little Creek, Va. "The Old Man"

03-26-2008, 10:05 AM	#16 (permalink)
4dtvman Sprocket Pilot Joined: Sep 2006 Bike: Suzuki LC 1500 and 2005 Honda VTX1300 Location: Tiverton RI Posts: 841	We're planning on leaving on Thursday as well. But don't have a place to stay yet. I was thinking in just taking a chance of finding a palce. __________________ Back in the saddle again

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