Thoughts...

[Cuda 69]

think I'll just throw a sidecar on my front lawn. and Greg,no big deal if it only holds an 18 pack,you have 2 hardbags. put a trunk on for your rain gear.

[crazy steve]

i,m with you fred ,,i can hardly pull up to a set of lights without some babe beggin for a [ ride] i,m sick of it and really tired of gettin laid i,m not just eye candy to be used by all these women!! Dam you sidecar!!! Now on days when i want to avoid it i fill the hack with beer and ice ,,no room for the babes ,,until my strength returns ride with safe,s slow mo!!

lol!!!!

[slow mo]

Hi Greg,
this string has segued into "how many beers will fit in those hard bags?"
A point in my sidecar's favour is that I can fit ten 12-packs in it (or twelve if I take the seat out) with the tonneau snapped down so the cops can't see them.
Also, a sidecar can be a serious chick magnet.
Perhaps you should reconsider your prejudice?

i,m with you Fred ,,i can hardly pull up to a set of lights without some babe beggin for a [ ride] i,m sick of it and really tired of gettin laid i,m not just eye candy to be used by all these women!! dam you sidecar!!! now on days when i want to avoid it i fill the hack with beer and ice ,,no room for the babes ,,until my strength returns ride with safe,s slow mo!!

[fredintoon]

Well Fred, I don't like sidecars - - -

Hi Greg,
this string has segued into "how many beers will fit in those hard bags?"
A point in my sidecar's favour is that I can fit ten 12-packs in it (or twelve if I take the seat out) with the tonneau snapped down so the cops can't see them.
Also, a sidecar can be a serious chick magnet.
Perhaps you should reconsider your prejudice?

[BA80]

The finish is a nice gloss black enamel and looks good. As for durability, we'll see.

The plastic is about 1/2 the thickness of regular bags and does flex a bit more but again, not actually bad for the price. I've been pondering ways to reinforce around the hinge screws and the mounting bolts. Most definitly large flat washers will be installed.

[GLoweVA]

Those look to be about the same size as my Shoei's, maybe just a hair smaller.



How thick is the plastic?
How's the finish? Will it need paint or can it stand alone? (maybe with some wax?)
Does the lid flex much?

The lead for the light is loose about in there, I'd find a way to see if you can secure that down the length of the lid toward the hinge and then down to the bottom then thru the side (with a grommet) to plug up to the bike's harness. I've seen 'H' clips with double sided tape then you can zip tie the cable to the clip. JAT.

[xsivebiker]

Storage

Heck, I could get at least a 30 pack in just one of my bags!

I know I'm getting old; to each his own but, I also enjoy the comforts of a full-dresser.
Storage: I can get a 24 pk. in EACH saddle bag [keeps the weight balanced lol] AND a 30 pk. cube in the top trunk, all in their unopened boxes.
I personally think that the new saddle bags in this thread are good looking, and as mentioned, the price/shipping can't be beat.
Also as mentioned, it would be great to have a "how to" installation instructions with pics for the XS owners.
Ride Safe,
Greg C.
'93 KLX 650-C
'86 GL 1200 Aspendade
'79 XL 250-S
two ATV's

[BA80]

Looks like you have just enough room for ice too. Dont forget to drill a small drain hole!


John

Already thought of that too John.

[jwhughes3]

Looks like you have just enough room for ice too. Dont forget to drill a small drain hole!

Drilling for dual filament is a good idea.

John

[BA80]

Already thought of that Steve. Thanks.

[crazy steve]

Greg, if you're going to swap out those lights I'd move them lower in the space available and even install a 'heat shield' over the plastic. You're adding quite a bit of heat, hate to see you melt those lenses..

Unless of course you're using LEDs....

[natemoen]

Heck, I could get at least a 30 pack in just one of my bags!

[Rasputin]

They look pretty good for the price. It would be interesting to see the bracketry and any mods you have to do to get them to fit. A what to do or not do for the next guy with plenty of pics idea.

[BA80]

Ok, I got the bags today and they are pretty much what I expected. They are small but not bad looking. I used something we can all relate to for size comparison.




My old buddy Bob Falter says that bags aren't worth a $hit unless they will hold a 30 pack. Well Bob wouldn't think these were up to par because a 30 won't fit but I'm fairly certain I can get an 18 pack in there.



I removed one of the lenses to see what's up in there. It only has one small 194 bulb in there but as you can see there's plenty of room to make a larger hole and put a dual filament socket in. That's what I'll be doing because I want to run them as tail, brake, and turn signals.




The brackets that came with them are pretty basic so some McGiver skills will be needed.

All in all not a real bad deal for $70 shipped.

I'll post more as things progress.

[Cuda 69]

I love my fairing,guess were getting old,or liking the finer things in life let me know on the bags.Thanks