Saddlebag dilemma..... - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

Pfunk · 07-19-2007, 11:22 AM

I have an 07 M-50 and am going to buy saddlebags for it, the only problem is that i am not sure what size bags to get. I have Vance and Hines Straightshots. I need the bags for several reasons: One reason is because it gets tiring carrying a backpack when you don't have to going to class, and the other is that me and a buddy i driving from Dallas to Sturgis at the beginning of august. I want pretty big saddle bags but ones that still look good......

Anyone got any ideas? at lunch ill put up pics of the two i am looking.

thanks and gig 'em

jimmiz · 07-19-2007, 11:27 AM

I am also interested in saddlebag suggestions. About the only thing I have decided on is to get easy brackets.

tolsten82 · 07-19-2007, 12:30 PM

Yeah I am in the same boat. So far I really like the look of these 2:

Saddlemen Express Cruis'n Saddlebags

<img src="http://i10.ebayimg.com/05/i/000/aa/15/982f_1.JPG" />

and

Saddlemen Midnight Express Drifter Slant Saddlebags

<img src="http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/images/image_21361_150.jpg" />

They come in different size.

I have the Cobra Streetrods with a 2" dogbones drop. I would like to get the biggest size without it touching the pipes. I think there needs to be a 2" clearance between the bags and the pipes.

I know the Midnight Express Drifter Slant Saddlebags have a lock and key, so those are probably ideal.

Pfunk · 07-19-2007, 01:10 PM

those are the three i am choosing from the one with the tape measure in it is 6x11x14, the one with the studs are 6x12x12, and the other ones are 12x21x8

and also, does anyone know if an 04 volusia saddlebag bracket would fit on the M-50?

Basso · 07-19-2007, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tolsten82

Saddlemen Express Cruis'n Saddlebags

and

Saddlemen Midnight Express Drifter Slant Saddlebags

Fixed the img for you.

DaveAlvarado · 07-20-2007, 09:30 AM

I've got the XL Tourmaster square ones (not the slants) with stock pipes. They're plenty big and *just* fit behind the rear blinkers (they actually touch the blinkers, but don't push on them any)

tolsten82 · 07-20-2007, 10:25 AM

Thanks Basso, not sure why they weren't working.

vhmike73 · 07-21-2007, 12:29 PM

I have the Saddlemen Drifter Slants (Jumbo) on Easy Brackets, and I have PLENTY of room to the rear and above the pipes with the way I mounted mine...see pics below. Part of it has to do with the way you mount the Easy Brackets to the bags- and with the Saddlemen's "hatbox" kind of hinge, you have to mount them a bit lower on the bag (so the top of the bag is above the fender strut- otherwise they won't open). I tried to get them to have their leading edge sorta in line with the slope of the bike's rear fender...judge for yourself if I succeeded!

By the way- I'll look for you at Sturgis...I'm going out with a few friends myself! (Staying in Glencoe- Godsmack saved their lineup!!)

aliefj96 · 07-21-2007, 01:38 PM

I've got the Saddlemen Express Cruis'n Saddlebags in large. Should have gone with jumbo as the large look tiny on the bike and the capacity is lacking.

RicoChet · 07-21-2007, 08:20 PM

alby · 07-25-2007, 07:44 AM

hi hope this helps
my wife and i have just got into bikes and love them, i got the m50, she got the c50.
we have put bags on them called k-drive, made in belgium and they are key locked on to your bike they hold about 38 litres
hope this helps

alby · 07-25-2007, 07:46 AM

i would show a photo but can not work that part out

tolsten82 · 07-25-2007, 10:51 AM

When making a post there is a "manage attachments" button at the bottom of the window. It allows the user to attach images that are located on your local drive. Its pretty straight forward.

SNAFU · 07-27-2007, 10:10 AM

I got a throw over saddle bag from Canadian Tire. Works okay and does the job but it left some scuffs on my fender.

GregR1 · 07-27-2007, 10:27 AM

crappy tire sells saddlebags??? that i did not know! hmm, how much? looks like they'd fit fairly well on my ninja if i put them on the other way around (to clear the muffler)

SNAFU · 07-27-2007, 11:23 PM

$89.99. Something to use your Canadian Tire Money on.

GregR1 · 07-27-2007, 11:26 PM

damn, i'm gonna have to search those out! i never even guessed that i could find that stuff at CT. wonder if the ottawa ones will actually carry it.... i might just have to see tomorrow!

SNAFU · 07-27-2007, 11:33 PM

Here's a link.

Canadian Tire

SNAFU · 07-27-2007, 11:40 PM

I don't see the saddle bags only on that link. I typed in Ottawa, ON for the location. Hmmm..... hopefully they have them.

alby · 07-29-2007, 06:22 AM

thanks for the helping hand tolsten.
my wife and i have k drive key lock bags you can try web site K-Drive Motorcycle Luggage by Vartex, model-specific click & lock saddlebags, saddlebags for Amercan & metric cruisers

07-19-2007, 11:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
Pfunk Newbie Joined: Jun 2007 Bike: 2007 M50 Location: College Station/ Houston Posts: 13	Saddlebag dilemma..... I have an 07 M-50 and am going to buy saddlebags for it, the only problem is that i am not sure what size bags to get. I have Vance and Hines Straightshots. I need the bags for several reasons: One reason is because it gets tiring carrying a backpack when you don't have to going to class, and the other is that me and a buddy i driving from Dallas to Sturgis at the beginning of august. I want pretty big saddle bags but ones that still look good...... Anyone got any ideas? at lunch ill put up pics of the two i am looking. thanks and gig 'em __________________ WHOOP '09

07-19-2007, 12:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
tolsten82 In Training Joined: May 2007 Bike: 2006 Blue M50, 2002 Black Warrior Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 147	Yeah I am in the same boat. So far I really like the look of these 2: Saddlemen Express Cruis'n Saddlebags <img src="http://i10.ebayimg.com/05/i/000/aa/15/982f_1.JPG" /> and Saddlemen Midnight Express Drifter Slant Saddlebags <img src="http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/images/image_21361_150.jpg" /> They come in different size. I have the Cobra Streetrods with a 2" dogbones drop. I would like to get the biggest size without it touching the pipes. I think there needs to be a 2" clearance between the bags and the pipes. I know the Midnight Express Drifter Slant Saddlebags have a lock and key, so those are probably ideal. __________________ Blue 06 M50 Mods: Kuryakyn Ellipse mirrors, Iso Grips and Hi-five air intake, John Kits 2" bones + forward controls, Cobra StreetRods Slashdowns + Cobra Fi2000, Lexan 16" Windshield and sissy bar for my girl!!

07-19-2007, 01:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
Pfunk Newbie Joined: Jun 2007 Bike: 2007 M50 Location: College Station/ Houston Posts: 13	those are the three i am choosing from the one with the tape measure in it is 6x11x14, the one with the studs are 6x12x12, and the other ones are 12x21x8 and also, does anyone know if an 04 volusia saddlebag bracket would fit on the M-50? Attached Thumbnails __________________ WHOOP '09

07-20-2007, 09:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
DaveAlvarado TurtleWax Taster Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Ft. Worth, TX Posts: 591	I've got the XL Tourmaster square ones (not the slants) with stock pipes. They're plenty big and just fit behind the rear blinkers (they actually touch the blinkers, but don't push on them any) __________________ Current Mods/Accessories: OEM short sissy bar, MC Enterprises engine guard, Mustang Vintage Wide Touring seat, Kuryakyn Dually Iso highway pegs + Longhorn mounts, Highway Hawk floorboards, Tsukayu Corner hard bags

07-20-2007, 10:25 AM	#7 (permalink)
tolsten82 In Training Joined: May 2007 Bike: 2006 Blue M50, 2002 Black Warrior Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 147	Thanks Basso, not sure why they weren't working. __________________ Blue 06 M50 Mods: Kuryakyn Ellipse mirrors, Iso Grips and Hi-five air intake, John Kits 2" bones + forward controls, Cobra StreetRods Slashdowns + Cobra Fi2000, Lexan 16" Windshield and sissy bar for my girl!!

07-19-2007, 11:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
jimmiz Seat Tester Joined: Jun 2007 Bike: '07 M50 Limited Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 82	I am also interested in saddlebag suggestions. About the only thing I have decided on is to get easy brackets.

07-21-2007, 12:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
vhmike73 Fender Buffer Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: '05 M50 Black Location: Watervliet, NY Posts: 403	I have the Saddlemen Drifter Slants (Jumbo) on Easy Brackets, and I have PLENTY of room to the rear and above the pipes with the way I mounted mine...see pics below. Part of it has to do with the way you mount the Easy Brackets to the bags- and with the Saddlemen's "hatbox" kind of hinge, you have to mount them a bit lower on the bag (so the top of the bag is above the fender strut- otherwise they won't open). I tried to get them to have their leading edge sorta in line with the slope of the bike's rear fender...judge for yourself if I succeeded! By the way- I'll look for you at Sturgis...I'm going out with a few friends myself! (Staying in Glencoe- Godsmack saved their lineup!!) Attached Thumbnails __________________ vhmike73 "It's people like you what cause unrest!" Vance & Hines Straightshots ***** DynoJet PowerCommander III USB *** Thunder Mfg. S&S Intake kit *** De-PAIRed with Moccasin Mike's PAIR Valve Removal Kit Küryakyn ISO grips w/Throttle Bosses, Ellipse mirrors & Wide Levers *** MAPAM Foward Controls Corbin Classic Solo & Touring Pillion * Suzuki Low Backrest & Rack, Carbon Fiber Tank Bra, Tank/Speedo & Frame Cover Trim Priority Lites Run-Turn-Brake Controller ***** Clear Alternatives lenses w/LED replacement bulbs (Amber 1157 front/Red 1156 rear) "BlaznBlu50"-inspired Tail Mod w/Radiantz LED License Plate Frame T-Bags "Reno" Tailbag ***** Saddlemen Drifter Slant (Jumbo) Saddlebags w/Easy Brackets Last edited by vhmike73; 07-21-2007 at 12:38 PM.

07-21-2007, 01:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
aliefj96 Seat Tester Joined: Apr 2007 Bike: Black M50 Location: Originally from Houston, TX, but now in the Redneck Riviera, FL Posts: 71	I've got the Saddlemen Express Cruis'n Saddlebags in large. Should have gone with jumbo as the large look tiny on the bike and the capacity is lacking.

07-21-2007, 08:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
RicoChet Fender Buffer Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 2005 Black M50 Location: Thornhill, Ontario Posts: 436

07-25-2007, 07:44 AM	#11 (permalink)
alby Seat Tester Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: 07 red and black royal star and wife's 07 red&black c50 Location: Queensland , Australia Posts: 95	hi hope this helps my wife and i have just got into bikes and love them, i got the m50, she got the c50. we have put bags on them called k-drive, made in belgium and they are key locked on to your bike they hold about 38 litres hope this helps

07-25-2007, 07:46 AM	#12 (permalink)
alby Seat Tester Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: 07 red and black royal star and wife's 07 red&black c50 Location: Queensland , Australia Posts: 95	i would show a photo but can not work that part out

07-25-2007, 10:51 AM	#13 (permalink)
tolsten82 In Training Joined: May 2007 Bike: 2006 Blue M50, 2002 Black Warrior Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 147	When making a post there is a "manage attachments" button at the bottom of the window. It allows the user to attach images that are located on your local drive. Its pretty straight forward. __________________ Blue 06 M50 Mods: Kuryakyn Ellipse mirrors, Iso Grips and Hi-five air intake, John Kits 2" bones + forward controls, Cobra StreetRods Slashdowns + Cobra Fi2000, Lexan 16" Windshield and sissy bar for my girl!!

07-27-2007, 10:10 AM	#14 (permalink)
SNAFU Just Won't Go Away ! Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: '06 M50 Black Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 5,006	I got a throw over saddle bag from Canadian Tire. Works okay and does the job but it left some scuffs on my fender. __________________

07-27-2007, 10:27 AM	#15 (permalink)
GregR1 ... Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,308	crappy tire sells saddlebags??? that i did not know! hmm, how much? looks like they'd fit fairly well on my ninja if i put them on the other way around (to clear the muffler)

07-27-2007, 11:23 PM	#16 (permalink)
SNAFU Just Won't Go Away ! Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: '06 M50 Black Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 5,006	$89.99. Something to use your Canadian Tire Money on. __________________

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SNAFU Just Won't Go Away ! Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: '06 M50 Black Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 5,006	I don't see the saddle bags only on that link. I typed in Ottawa, ON for the location. Hmmm..... hopefully they have them. __________________

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alby Seat Tester Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: 07 red and black royal star and wife's 07 red&black c50 Location: Queensland , Australia Posts: 95	thanks for the helping hand tolsten. my wife and i have k drive key lock bags you can try web site K-Drive Motorcycle Luggage by Vartex, model-specific click & lock saddlebags, saddlebags for Amercan & metric cruisers