Saddlebag Recommendations for M50 - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

BigRed1 · 12-10-2005, 07:30 AM

My XMAS present this year are saddlebags. I have looked at a number of them on both customcruiser site and oneida. Anyone have any opinion on this? I don't particularly like the buckle confiquration. Also what bags hold their shape the best. Ventura makes a interesting system, although they are not sidebags, but mounted on top of the fender. Good for long hauls, but I looking for bags to use on weekends and fairly close in my area. Just thought to ask. Thanks.

Toolboy · 12-10-2005, 05:34 PM

I went for the C50 twin buckle OEM bags with the rigid M50 mounting. This is my first cruiser and surfed alot of sites to get the bags that thought looked best, the only downside is that the bags are synthetic leather and would of prefered genuine leather but i never found any that suited the rear duck tail of the M50. These bags are rigid mounting with only 2 bolts holds the bags in place so removal and refit is easy and there is plenty of room in each bag. There is a problem with the rear indicators hitting the bags and i have twisted the indicators to point down to get clearance but i plan on removing the indicators totally soon for LED. You also loose your helmet lock which is just another refit. Good luck with your selection Big red.

Toolboy

BigRed1 · 12-10-2005, 08:08 PM

Thanks Toolboy. Good info on those bags. I may look further. I want either real leather or hardbags. The OEM price is good though. $240.00 plus the cost of the bracket isn't bad. I'll post pics once I get whatever I settle on.

The Teach · 12-10-2005, 11:29 PM

I've been looking alot as well and synthetic lether seems to hold its rigitity(sp) better from what I've read. I'm also torn because I want something that will attach and come off easy without leaving ugly brackets behind.
I'll proabably end up going with these, but not sure.

CC K-Drive Bags

BigRed1 · 12-11-2005, 06:36 AM

Teach have a look at this company. A guy at my local shop swears by them. If used for trips you can simply unhook them from the bike and take them with you vice either having to dig things out or keep a close on eye on the bike for fear of vandals. Not a bad price either. Some say more aerodynamic as well since the load is behind you vice on either side. Just another alterntive. http://www.ventura-bike.com/

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Teach

I've been looking alot as well and synthetic lether seems to hold its rigitity(sp) better from what I've read. I'm also torn because I want something that will attach and come off easy without leaving ugly brackets behind.
I'll proabably end up going with these, but not sure.

CC K-Drive Bags

Uechi Kid · 12-13-2005, 11:20 AM

I'm a big fan of Toolboy's bags

z281982 · 12-14-2005, 03:19 PM

Check out Chillhowee.com. I bought my leather jacket, gloves, boots, saddlebags and ghost brackets. They say the brackets only fit the C50, but all you need are longer fender bolts closest to the tank.

The Teach · 12-14-2005, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigRed1

Teach have a look at this company. A guy at my local shop swears by them. If used for trips you can simply unhook them from the bike and take them with you vice either having to dig things out or keep a close on eye on the bike for fear of vandals. Not a bad price either. Some say more aerodynamic as well since the load is behind you vice on either side. Just another alterntive. http://www.ventura-bike.com/

I have a tombstone bag right now and love it (The back support is niiiiiice). It's easy to take off and put back on; however, just that won't be up to par for longer rides.

12-10-2005, 07:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
BigRed1 Ditch Magnet Joined: Aug 2005 Bike: 2005 M50 Location: Ashburn, Va. Posts: 195	Saddlebag Recommendations for M50 My XMAS present this year are saddlebags. I have looked at a number of them on both customcruiser site and oneida. Anyone have any opinion on this? I don't particularly like the buckle confiquration. Also what bags hold their shape the best. Ventura makes a interesting system, although they are not sidebags, but mounted on top of the fender. Good for long hauls, but I looking for bags to use on weekends and fairly close in my area. Just thought to ask. Thanks.

12-10-2005, 11:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
The Teach U.B's LoveChild Joined: Aug 2005 Bike: Marble Blue and Black M50ZD; Copper '03 SV650S Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,270	I've been looking alot as well and synthetic lether seems to hold its rigitity(sp) better from what I've read. I'm also torn because I want something that will attach and come off easy without leaving ugly brackets behind. I'll proabably end up going with these, but not sure. CC K-Drive Bags __________________ My Babies... uhh... err... bikes "When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading." ~ Henny Youngman "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." ~ Benjamin Franklin

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Recommendations??-Looking for passenger backrest for M50	stogieman	Cruisers	8	06-05-2006 09:22 PM
Using Castrol Synthec, recommendations?	RockerGuy	Mechanics Corner	11	04-20-2006 04:57 PM
Recommendations on a motorcycle Alarm	gunslinger92557	Cruisers	8	10-11-2005 06:58 PM
Recommendations for Oil	Hayaboosta	Mechanics Corner	2	06-28-2005 08:36 PM
Exhaust recommendations for 04 Hayabusa	BlueBusa	Sportbikes & Sport-tourers	3	03-11-2004 09:26 AM

12-10-2005, 05:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
Toolboy Ditch Magnet Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: Black 06 M50, RM250 07, RM125 05, RM400 79 Location: Alice Springs, Australia Posts: 182	I went for the C50 twin buckle OEM bags with the rigid M50 mounting. This is my first cruiser and surfed alot of sites to get the bags that thought looked best, the only downside is that the bags are synthetic leather and would of prefered genuine leather but i never found any that suited the rear duck tail of the M50. These bags are rigid mounting with only 2 bolts holds the bags in place so removal and refit is easy and there is plenty of room in each bag. There is a problem with the rear indicators hitting the bags and i have twisted the indicators to point down to get clearance but i plan on removing the indicators totally soon for LED. You also loose your helmet lock which is just another refit. Good luck with your selection Big red. Toolboy

12-10-2005, 08:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
BigRed1 Ditch Magnet Joined: Aug 2005 Bike: 2005 M50 Location: Ashburn, Va. Posts: 195	Thanks Toolboy. Good info on those bags. I may look further. I want either real leather or hardbags. The OEM price is good though. $240.00 plus the cost of the bracket isn't bad. I'll post pics once I get whatever I settle on.

12-13-2005, 11:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
Uechi Kid Fourth gear and illegal Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 04 M95, Yamaha VStar 650 Location: Antioch, Ca. Posts: 736	I'm a big fan of Toolboy's bags

12-14-2005, 03:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
z281982 Seat Tester Joined: May 2005 Bike: Violet Blue M109R Location: York,PA Posts: 50	Check out Chillhowee.com. I bought my leather jacket, gloves, boots, saddlebags and ghost brackets. They say the brackets only fit the C50, but all you need are longer fender bolts closest to the tank.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)