FLYBOY
Extreme
Anybody out there found any good saddlebags for Apex or Attak. I'm concerned the Yamaha bags are
1.Too small, saw some on a Vector last year--not much room.
2. Not a good fit. Last years bags dedsigned for Vector /RX require the hump on the seat and I'm worried the straps will chaff on the exhaust pipe shrouds.
3. Not crazy about the way the Yamaha bags sit perched high up on the seat rather hanging down on the sides like saddlebags are supposed too!
Anyone found anything else out there I'd be pleased to hear about them.
1.Too small, saw some on a Vector last year--not much room.
2. Not a good fit. Last years bags dedsigned for Vector /RX require the hump on the seat and I'm worried the straps will chaff on the exhaust pipe shrouds.
3. Not crazy about the way the Yamaha bags sit perched high up on the seat rather hanging down on the sides like saddlebags are supposed too!
Anyone found anything else out there I'd be pleased to hear about them.
Arctic Express
Extreme
Totally agree. Tried the RS/Vector bags didn't look right and were too small then I had dealer order a set of Dlx Semi-Rigid look ok on the Vector but didn"t fit the rear of the Apex. I ended up buying two sets of Choko Deluxe Saddlebags on sale for $54 each rather than the ill fitting Yamaha bags for $119 each. The Choko didn't fasten right for rear exhaust, so I am having another strap sewn on the back side so I can attach them on to the rear bumper at the lower back side of bag. The contour of the Apex rear seat looks like it may pull these bags up from the rear foot treads but this area is pretty rough with the metal edges on the snow grips so may save some wear on the bags.
MajorGasAttak
Pro
Yamahas semi rigid bags for the RX-1 were awesome for "beverages" on one side and trail side snacks on the other. But this year Yamahas bag for the Apex/Attax sits atop the trunk. Whats up with that? Might as well make it into a combination backrest........... 
Canuck Sledhead
Extreme
I still don't know what to buy for the Attak (5-7 night trips). I know there are other threads on this, but more b*tching than actual products. Any help is appreciated.
FLYBOY
Extreme
Starting to look like a backpack is the alternative. 
Don't want to have to wear a back pack but I've experienced the misfortune of poor fitting saddlebags that ultimately fail, as in break a strap, and you end up with a bungee cord cat's craddle on the end of you sled. Yamaha has to come up with a saddlebag that you can actually put something in that will stay attached. Great to have a sled that you do 300 miles a day on a rought trail for a week, now we need something to at least be able to carry a change of clothes and a pair of shoes. The bags now offered are not adequate in my opinion. Any more ideas Boys-- I'm all ears!!
Don't want to have to wear a back pack but I've experienced the misfortune of poor fitting saddlebags that ultimately fail, as in break a strap, and you end up with a bungee cord cat's craddle on the end of you sled. Yamaha has to come up with a saddlebag that you can actually put something in that will stay attached. Great to have a sled that you do 300 miles a day on a rought trail for a week, now we need something to at least be able to carry a change of clothes and a pair of shoes. The bags now offered are not adequate in my opinion. Any more ideas Boys-- I'm all ears!!
wavey
Extreme
I have looked at trying to use a bag from a REv. Might need a strap modification and some balck paint to get rid of that yellow
ReX
TY 4 Stroke God
Why won't the semi-rigids fit on the Apex?
They are very adjustable and work on the Vector and RX-1 (including all years with different seat heights).
My only real complaint is they could have installed backers behind the rivits to provide a little more durability. Other than that they are great.
One other minor issue is depending on how you adjust them they can tear the outer fabric on the running board grips (05 RX-1 and possibly 06 sleds).
They carry lots of bagage and look decent too.
They are very adjustable and work on the Vector and RX-1 (including all years with different seat heights).
My only real complaint is they could have installed backers behind the rivits to provide a little more durability. Other than that they are great.
One other minor issue is depending on how you adjust them they can tear the outer fabric on the running board grips (05 RX-1 and possibly 06 sleds).
They carry lots of bagage and look decent too.
YammiMoose
Expert
ReX said:
I have a brand new set that I never used on the RX1 last year. I just went out to the garage to see how they fit and found that they really don't fit very well. The issue seems to be not only how they fasten at the rear exhaust but how they fit around the exhaust itself. To make them work you would need to find a way to reshape the molded part of the bag. Anyone got any good ideas?
I have seen the bags that sit atop the seat and they look like they hold even less. Hopefully someone comes out with some better choices soon....
Winterfell
Newbie
I will be using a genric black saddle bag from Coldwave - very cheap (about $60). water resistant and very durable, this is the third snowmobile I'm using them on. They are also quite roomy (no problem packing stuff for several overnight stays).
My only worry is that they *might* scrape the exhaust finish, so I'm going to put fleece or something between the back of the bags and the exhaust. If anyone is interested I could take a picture.
--Winterfell
My only worry is that they *might* scrape the exhaust finish, so I'm going to put fleece or something between the back of the bags and the exhaust. If anyone is interested I could take a picture.
--Winterfell
Canuck Sledhead
Extreme
I'm also thinking about a backpack.
Yamaha has left us high and dry on this one.
I'd rather have a choice of one or two Yamaha packs, but it seems that they only have the small oval ones.
Yamaha has left us high and dry on this one.
I'd rather have a choice of one or two Yamaha packs, but it seems that they only have the small oval ones.
stormchaser
Extreme
I have used the sport bags the last 3 years on our saddlebag trip in the UP with no problems. I put as much I can in one gallon ziploc bags and squish them down. The rest of the loose stuff goes in a backpack. Doesn't bother me, especially when you're holding on to the handle bars.
YammiMoose
Expert
Winterfell said:
A picture Please.
I used Headliner material on my 05 Tank Bag. No more scratches.
Winterfell
Newbie
YammiMoose said:
I'll snap a shot and post it when I get home from work then. Hmm, "Headliner"? What's that?
--Winterfell
YammiMoose
Expert
Winterfell said:
Headliner material is the stuff they use in pickup trucks and cars. Sit in your truck and look up at the roof.. It’s the soft stuff. It can be found at any car reupholster shop. They are now using on the back of the tank bags.
rock
Pro
A good solution I've found (which I shouldn't have to find) is to have some bags made at a local canvas shop. Usually they are pretty creative and can make it to accomodate your needs. The cost is the same or just a bit more depending on what you have done. I know that the guy I use always comes up with a better idea than the one I had in mind.
