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Jordan · 07-08-2006, 12:53 AM

Hello,

I am looking for some Saddlebags for my 06 M50. I have seen this type on ebay and was curious if anyone has installed them on thier m50. And if so, post some pic's. What are you thoughts?

eBay Motors: HARD SADDLEBAGS SUZUKI C50 C90 M50 VL800 BOULEVARD (item 300004669729 end time Jul-10-06 17:29:51 PDT)

M50inMI · 07-09-2006, 12:06 AM

I bought these exact bags for my bike. They are alright, but I decided to go with a set of factory boulevard bags. I have only mounted them once but never used them. If you are interested in them, I'll give you a good deal. They are BRAND NEW. PM me if interested

aussierider · 07-10-2006, 03:10 AM

Hi M50inMI. Which "set of factory boulevard bags" are you referring to? There have been posts complainig that the Suzuki factory bags for the M50 are not available yet.

Jordan · 07-10-2006, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M50inMI

I bought these exact bags for my bike. They are alright, but I decided to go with a set of factory boulevard bags. I have only mounted them once but never used them. If you are interested in them, I'll give you a good deal. They are BRAND NEW. PM me if interested

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aussierider · 07-12-2006, 07:14 PM

Hi Jordan. That PM hasn't shown up yet. Pop it thru again please. Thanks.

mxedit · 03-19-2008, 12:49 AM

Hey, I just installed these Cruiseliner Bags on mine, $530 + Brackets (about $99) from Mean Cycles. Really well built, solid, the brackets are very well done. Stock black paint works for the M50 too, matches the black parts. What do you think?

landkrshr · 03-19-2008, 08:50 AM

Nice curves, almost matches fender. Are they quick release? Looks good.

digitalbroccoli · 03-19-2008, 04:15 PM

on a C50, I'd Love em. But with our ducktail fender, they just clutter up the back end.

Nick Mystic · 03-19-2008, 09:15 PM

Could you post a photo taken directly from the side of your bike so we can see where the bags sit in relation to the rear wheel? The two photos you posted are from angles that make it difficult to tell exactly where the bags are situated in relation to the rear tire.

SNAFU · 03-19-2008, 11:50 PM

I think those look pretty good mxedit.

mxedit · 03-20-2008, 12:13 AM

I don't have a straight up side picture, I'll try and take one. I agree about the rear fender, eventually I'm hoping to have one fabricated that looks more like the m109. That's the only part of this bike I'm not loving anyway, so having the bags there to cover the fender a bit doesn't bother me. I first bought a set of the cheap Mutazu boxes, but they were really poorly made, the mounting brackets didn't fit right without facing a lot of trial and error bending, etc. These work really well with the brackets, quick release from inside the bags. I can definitely recommend them as the best value in hard bags that are out there, unless somebody has other suggestions.

mxedit · 03-20-2008, 09:17 PM

Hey, here's the side pic, if you're interested. I have to say, I think the bags help lessen the jacked up look of the rear fender, but that's just me!

boooya · 03-21-2008, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Hi M50inMI. Which "set of factory boulevard bags" are you referring to? There have been posts complainig that the Suzuki factory bags for the M50 are not available yet.

Same as C50
Rigid Mount Synthetic Leather Saddlebags from Suzuki Genuine Accessories
OR
eBay Motors: SUZUKI VL800 VOLUSIA / C50 RIGID MOUNT SADDLEBAGS (item 200208379384 end time Mar-23-08 13:11:01 PDT)

cyclesinct · 03-25-2008, 11:02 AM

Wow, I don't usually care for hard bags, but those look really nice on the bike. They'd look better on the black M50, but everything looks better on the black! Very nice though.

Nick Mystic · 03-25-2008, 10:26 PM

Thanks for posting the side view of the bike and bags. I also have an '07 Limited Edition. I have some Jumbo Sadleman Slant Cruiser bags that look pretty good on my bike, but I really like the looks of your hard bags. If price weren't an issue I'd like a set of them.

desi · 03-25-2008, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick Mystic

Thanks for posting the side view of the bike and bags. I also have an '07 Limited Edition. I have some Jumbo Sadleman Slant Cruiser bags that look pretty good on my bike, but I really like the looks of your hard bags. If price weren't an issue I'd like a set of them.

would you be able to post a few pics of your bike with the sadleman slant cruiser bags on. Thanks.

hammersfan · 03-26-2008, 06:07 PM

They look excellent, just like they were made for the M50.

Nick Mystic · 03-26-2008, 10:04 PM

Here are a few photos of the Saddlemen Express Slant Jumbo saddlebags on my M50 Limited Edition. You might take note that I did away with the over the seat yoke that comes with the bags and instead I hard mounted them to my bike. If you do a search of my posts you can find a description of how I did this along with some photos showing the installation.

mxedit · 03-30-2008, 02:10 AM

I like those, they fit the bike very nicely.

landkrshr · 03-30-2008, 02:37 AM

Those don't look as big as my Drifter jumbos. Maybe I have super jumbos, They do fit nice and hold more than enough. Mounted on ghost brackets. Fast on and off.

07-08-2006, 12:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jordan Newbie Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 2	M50 Hardbags Hello, I am looking for some Saddlebags for my 06 M50. I have seen this type on ebay and was curious if anyone has installed them on thier m50. And if so, post some pic's. What are you thoughts? eBay Motors: HARD SADDLEBAGS SUZUKI C50 C90 M50 VL800 BOULEVARD (item 300004669729 end time Jul-10-06 17:29:51 PDT)

03-19-2008, 12:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
mxedit Ditch Magnet Joined: Mar 2008 Bike: 2007 Suzuki M50 Limited Posts: 180	Hey, I just installed these Cruiseliner Bags on mine, $530 + Brackets (about $99) from Mean Cycles. Really well built, solid, the brackets are very well done. Stock black paint works for the M50 too, matches the black parts. What do you think? __________________ 2007 M50 Limited Grey with Tribal Flames De-Baffled, De-Badged, De-Paired Lowered 3", License Plate Removed, C50 Bars, Kuryakin Grips, Pegs, and Levers, Tattoo Profiler Seat, More to come........... http://www.me.com/gallery/#100014 Last edited by mxedit; 03-19-2008 at 12:59 AM.

03-19-2008, 08:50 AM	#7 (permalink)
landkrshr In Training Joined: Mar 2008 Bike: 06 M50 Silver Location: Klamath Falls, OR Posts: 110	Nice curves, almost matches fender. Are they quick release? Looks good. __________________ Live for today because tomorrow may never come!!!

03-19-2008, 04:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
digitalbroccoli U.B's LoveChild Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 06 M50 in Bluuuuuuuuue Location: Sodus, NY Posts: 1,059	on a C50, I'd Love em. But with our ducktail fender, they just clutter up the back end. __________________ 06 Blue M50 - tattoo profiler and bags, pciii, hypercharger, cruzers, drag bars, lots of other goodies. 99 black bandit - winter project. mwahahaha.

03-19-2008, 11:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
SNAFU Just Won't Go Away ! Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: '06 M50 Black Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 5,006	I think those look pretty good mxedit. __________________

07-09-2006, 12:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
M50inMI Newbie Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 19	I bought these exact bags for my bike. They are alright, but I decided to go with a set of factory boulevard bags. I have only mounted them once but never used them. If you are interested in them, I'll give you a good deal. They are BRAND NEW. PM me if interested

07-10-2006, 03:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
aussierider Ditch Magnet Joined: May 2006 Bike: Suzuki Boulevard C50 Location: Australia. Posts: 152	Hi M50inMI. Which "set of factory boulevard bags" are you referring to? There have been posts complainig that the Suzuki factory bags for the M50 are not available yet.

07-12-2006, 07:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
aussierider Ditch Magnet Joined: May 2006 Bike: Suzuki Boulevard C50 Location: Australia. Posts: 152	Hi Jordan. That PM hasn't shown up yet. Pop it thru again please. Thanks.

03-19-2008, 09:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
Nick Mystic In Training Joined: Sep 2007 Bike: Suzuki M50 Limited Edition 2007 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 130	Could you post a photo taken directly from the side of your bike so we can see where the bags sit in relation to the rear wheel? The two photos you posted are from angles that make it difficult to tell exactly where the bags are situated in relation to the rear tire.

03-20-2008, 12:13 AM	#11 (permalink)
mxedit Ditch Magnet Joined: Mar 2008 Bike: 2007 Suzuki M50 Limited Posts: 180	I don't have a straight up side picture, I'll try and take one. I agree about the rear fender, eventually I'm hoping to have one fabricated that looks more like the m109. That's the only part of this bike I'm not loving anyway, so having the bags there to cover the fender a bit doesn't bother me. I first bought a set of the cheap Mutazu boxes, but they were really poorly made, the mounting brackets didn't fit right without facing a lot of trial and error bending, etc. These work really well with the brackets, quick release from inside the bags. I can definitely recommend them as the best value in hard bags that are out there, unless somebody has other suggestions. __________________ 2007 M50 Limited Grey with Tribal Flames De-Baffled, De-Badged, De-Paired Lowered 3", License Plate Removed, C50 Bars, Kuryakin Grips, Pegs, and Levers, Tattoo Profiler Seat, More to come........... http://www.me.com/gallery/#100014

03-20-2008, 09:17 PM	#12 (permalink)
mxedit Ditch Magnet Joined: Mar 2008 Bike: 2007 Suzuki M50 Limited Posts: 180	Hey, here's the side pic, if you're interested. I have to say, I think the bags help lessen the jacked up look of the rear fender, but that's just me! __________________ 2007 M50 Limited Grey with Tribal Flames De-Baffled, De-Badged, De-Paired Lowered 3", License Plate Removed, C50 Bars, Kuryakin Grips, Pegs, and Levers, Tattoo Profiler Seat, More to come........... http://www.me.com/gallery/#100014

03-25-2008, 11:02 AM	#14 (permalink)
cyclesinct Fourth gear and illegal Joined: Feb 2007 Bike: Boulevard M50 Location: Connecticut Posts: 703	Wow, I don't usually care for hard bags, but those look really nice on the bike. They'd look better on the black M50, but everything looks better on the black! Very nice though. __________________ '05 M50 black MAPAM backrest Corbin dual tour Highwayman Jumbo Straight Bags Johns Kit forward controls Debaffled exhaust

03-25-2008, 10:26 PM	#15 (permalink)
Nick Mystic In Training Joined: Sep 2007 Bike: Suzuki M50 Limited Edition 2007 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 130	Thanks for posting the side view of the bike and bags. I also have an '07 Limited Edition. I have some Jumbo Sadleman Slant Cruiser bags that look pretty good on my bike, but I really like the looks of your hard bags. If price weren't an issue I'd like a set of them.

03-26-2008, 06:07 PM	#17 (permalink)
hammersfan U.B's LoveChild Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 2008 C90 SE Location: Ajax ,Ontario ,Canada Posts: 1,233	They look excellent, just like they were made for the M50. __________________ Ride Safe Hammersfan

03-26-2008, 10:04 PM	#18 (permalink)
Nick Mystic In Training Joined: Sep 2007 Bike: Suzuki M50 Limited Edition 2007 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 130	Here are a few photos of the Saddlemen Express Slant Jumbo saddlebags on my M50 Limited Edition. You might take note that I did away with the over the seat yoke that comes with the bags and instead I hard mounted them to my bike. If you do a search of my posts you can find a description of how I did this along with some photos showing the installation. Attached Thumbnails

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03-30-2008, 02:10 AM	#19 (permalink)
mxedit Ditch Magnet Joined: Mar 2008 Bike: 2007 Suzuki M50 Limited Posts: 180	I like those, they fit the bike very nicely. __________________ 2007 M50 Limited Grey with Tribal Flames De-Baffled, De-Badged, De-Paired Lowered 3", License Plate Removed, C50 Bars, Kuryakin Grips, Pegs, and Levers, Tattoo Profiler Seat, More to come........... http://www.me.com/gallery/#100014

03-30-2008, 02:37 AM	#20 (permalink)
landkrshr In Training Joined: Mar 2008 Bike: 06 M50 Silver Location: Klamath Falls, OR Posts: 110	Those don't look as big as my Drifter jumbos. Maybe I have super jumbos, They do fit nice and hold more than enough. Mounted on ghost brackets. Fast on and off. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Live for today because tomorrow may never come!!!