Saddle Bags

[Tantrum]

Want to pick up a set of saddle bags.
Which ones have the best fit and most storage capacity?
The Color-Matched Combination bags look nice but my sled is Black and Silver.
Pics are alway helpful.

 

[snowdreamin]

I have the Yamaha 40th bags. They fit great but
arent very big.
Ill post some pics later.

 

[Tantrum]

Do these come in diferent color combo's or is it only available in red?

 

[THKSNOW]

Red/black, blue/black or all black. these bags look great and you can get a lot into them and they won't rub on the exhaust covers.

Try here:

http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/acces ... etail.aspx

and here:

http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/acces ... etail.aspx

or here:

http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/acces ... etail.aspx

 

[Phazernut]

I also have the 40th bags. They fit great. I like the look as they don't stand out on the sled. Keeps the sporty look alive

 

[THKSNOW]

Here is the all black:

 

[Daranello]

thinksnow, whats that on your tunnel??

 

[THKSNOW]

If you mean on the rear extension... It's a really light weight cover for the sled at the motel at night tied down with a ratchet strap.

 

[Daranello]

Do the semi-rigid saddle bags damage your exhaust covers?

 

[THKSNOW]

If you are talking about the bags that extend down over the covers, I would say that they'd have to. A loaded bag no matter how it is attached is going to move at least a little bit. If it's moving at all it will wear on the paint. I have a "rub mark" on the edge of my blue gas tank near the middle of the seat from my coat I think... Can't see where it was made by anything else. A loaded bag would mess up the covers IMHO.

The picture I posted above was from last year, out 4 days and 3 nights almost 700 miles, had clothes with me I never wore. That bag has plenty of room, even had pair of shoes in there. Just have to pack carefully and wisely.

 

[ApexerER]

I have a set of Yamaha semi rigid saddle bags that are like brand new that I got when I bought my sled used. My exhaust covers are not scratched. I would be interested in selling them if you are interested..I am not very computer literate but i could try to send you a picture

 

[Tantrum]

ApexerER
Sent you a PM

I bought the ones that THKSNOW posted.
Thanks for the advise.