Nelson-Rigg CL950 Deluxe Saddlebags

[SpyderWolf]

We are busy around here getting things ready to go for Daytona. While all of my gear should fit in the trunk, I figured my wife might need some more space. This type of space is not needed all the time, so I did not really want to go with permanently mounted bags. After reading some threads on this forum, and doing a little research, I decided on an option I felt would meet our needs wonderfully.

Here is the rest of the story.

I ordered these directly from the Nelson-Rigg web site, on Saturday February 13, 2010, and they arrived on Friday, February 19, in this box:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=658&pictureid=7820


I opened the box to find the saddlebags packaged quite nicely:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=658&pictureid=7821


The folks at Nelson-Rigg were kind enough to include a 2009 catalog, which has many more products that I might now be interested in:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=658&pictureid=7822


The packaging also included the instructions, along with a lifetime warranty card:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=658&pictureid=7823


When you first remove the bags from the packaging, they are squished:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=658&pictureid=7824


This is a top view of the still squished bags and you can see the wide velcro mounting straps:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=658&pictureid=7825


Each bag also came with its own waterproof cover:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=658&pictureid=7826


More to follow.....

[SpyderWolf]

The first step is to install the stiffener in the bags to make them semi-rigid.

This is one of the stiffeners starting to go into place:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=658&pictureid=7827


This is the bag with the stiffener fully installed, and it is no longer squishy:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=658&pictureid=7828


This is the side of the bag that has a neoprene panel to protect the bikes finish:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=658&pictureid=7829


Each bag also included a shoulder strap for easier carrying:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=658&pictureid=7832


This is a side view of one of the bags with the stiffener installed:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=658&pictureid=7831


This is a picture of the bottom which has an Aluminzed Heat Shield to protect the bags from your exhaust pipes:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=658&pictureid=7830


Still more to follow...

[SpyderWolf]

To mount the saddlebags you lift the seat of the Spyder, and pull the large velcro straps across the machine:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=658&pictureid=7833


Each bag also has a couple of auxiliary buckles that can be looped through the foot peg brackets and buckled down for added stability. Here is the right bag mounted on the Spyder:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=658&pictureid=7834


This is the left bag mounted on the Spyder:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=658&pictureid=7835


This is what the rear of the Spyder looks like with the saddlebags installed:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=658&pictureid=7836


This is the right saddlebag with the rain cover installed. This cover should also work well to protect them against road dirt.
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=658&pictureid=7837


We already had the Can-Am Rear Seat and Console Bags, so my wife went ahead and mounted them as well:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=658&pictureid=7838


And here she is, all loaded down and ready for the trip to Daytona in a couple of weeks:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=658&pictureid=7839


Overall we are very happy with the bags at this point. We went for a decent ride today, and the bags stayed in place as they should and worked out very well. If you are thinking about doing something like this, I would recommend these Nelson-Rigg bags without any hesitation. They also have a bunch of other styles to choose from, to include ones with solar panels which really got the attention of the geek in me.

[truck 85]

they look great but why solar panels.:dontknow:

[SpyderWolf]

they look great but why solar panels.:dontknow:

The ones they sell with the solar panels come with a bunch of adapters for charging your phone, mp3 player, possibly GPS, and any other small electronic devices like that.

These saddlebags do not have solar panels on them.

[Some Guy]

I really like the look of those.

Can those bags be mounted a little farther back? I have the passenger foot peg extensions, but I'm not sure if they place the passenger's feet far enough forward to clear the bags. :dontknow:

[SpyderWolf]

I really like the look of those.

Can those bags be mounted a little farther back? I have the passenger foot peg extensions, but I'm not sure if they place the passenger's feet far enough forward to clear the bags. :dontknow:

Yes, they could be mounted a little further back as well. I actually started out mounting them where they were right up against the rear turn signals, and my wife decided to move them forward some. It is her Spyder, and she is going to be the pack mule, so her decisions win out on this issue. :D

[Some Guy]

Cool! I guess I know my next mod! :D

I was thinking about the CL850 bags, but these look sportier...not as square, but they hold less. I can live with that.

[DynamoBT]

When mounting them further back, do both velcro straps still go under the seat?

Not as secure, but is there a way to mount them with the straps "over" the seat? I only ask because I like a much further back position than what you have shown.

TIA

[8LEGS]

I've got the CL 1000s and I agree on the quality. I adjusted mine farther to the rear.

[SpyderWolf]

Cool! I guess I know my next mod! :D

I was thinking about the CL850 bags, but these look sportier...not as square, but they hold less. I can live with that.

I have to admit that I did not show her any other styles. I figured with the trunk, rear seat bag, console bag, and these saddlebags, she should have plenty of storage for her stuff. ;)


When mounting them further back, do both velcro straps still go under the seat?

Not as secure, but is there a way to mount them with the straps "over" the seat? I only ask because I like a much further back position than what you have shown.

TIA

Yes, they can still go under the seat. It might be possible to go over the seat as well, but I did not try that. We also have the sport rack with back rest coming in, and the new arm rests from ISCI, so I wanted to make sure these were going to ride under the hand grips and not be in the way of those items. :)

They also sell another large square bag, CL-800, that could sit on the seat. If you get that, then you can run the velcro straps under it and it has buckles for hooking it to the saddlebags. That would definitely keep them from going anywhere.

Here is a direct link to their CL-Luggage series:

http://www.nelsonrigg.com/store/Nelson-Rigg_CL_Luggage.aspx

Hope that helps.

[RJB]

I bought the NR-950s and while the quality was very good I could not get them far enough back to accomodate a passenger. Even if I relocated the turn signals to move the bags further back the back strap on the bag would have to wrap around the back rest and I thought that looked pretty cheesey. Returned them and bought the R-35s which also have more room.

[patches]

You have to play with them a bit to bet them to fit with a passenger but it does work. The back of her legs was resting on them but they did not push her feet off the pegs so she was good with it. I have used mine for over 15K miles, no problems.

[smokster]

I happen to Know Dimitric from Neson Rigg.
He is very honest and creates a great product.
Glad you are happy with your purchase:thumbup:

[ICE]

I have a pair of Nelson-Riggs CL950 softbags for sale. They are in great shape less a loose velcro tab on the top cover flap. They also include the extension straps (provided by Nelson-R) for mounting over the seat if desired. Also includes the rain covers. I installed the Givi hard bags so I no need for the soft. $60 plus shipping. I'm in california.

[Some Guy]

I have a pair of Nelson-Riggs CL950 softbags for sale. They are in great shape less a loose velcro tab on the top cover flap. They also include the extension straps (provided by Nelson-R) for mounting over the seat if desired. Also includes the rain covers. I installed the Givi hard bags so I no need for the soft. $60 plus shipping. I'm in california.

PM sent.

[boborgera]

Any body know the difference between the Nelson rigg CL 1000 vs the CL 950 As near as i can tell the dimensions are the same. I'm up in the air as to which set i should get. I only ride solo = by popular demand.

[DynamoBT]

Any body know the difference between the Nelson rigg CL 1000 vs the CL 950 As near as i can tell the dimensions are the same. I'm up in the air as to which set i should get. I only ride solo = by popular demand.

No side compartments

[SpyderWolf]

Patches, thanks for jumping in and explaining they can be mounted further back to accomodate a passenger. :thumbup: I am not able to check the forum from work, something to do with not wanting to waste your tax dollars and such. :D

I probably should have taken better pictures of the side compartments as well. Each bag is identical, and the middle side pocket has the holders in it like you find in suitcases where you can carry your toiletries and such.

I think any of their bags would be an excellent choice, especially if you are looking for something you will not leave on the Spyder all the time. They are also a much more economical choice than the rigid bags.

As for someone possibly stealing them. If you have the straps mounted under the seat, I think it would be pretty hard to get them out of there without being able to lift the seat. Other than that it would be like anything else you may leave sitting on your Spyder, do so at your own risk. ;)

[moroccomole2004]

Hey all,

Motorcycle Superstore is offering 20% off ALL Nelson Riggs gear. Offer good from 4-7 MAR 10.

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/340/MANFALL/Complete-List-Of-Nelson%20-Rigg.aspx?SiteID=em_Mar_04_Gen1_main&WT.mc_ID=35862&WT.i_e_dcsvid=1534395956

Use promo code: M340-RIGG at checkout.

After reading the above postings a few weeks ago I was planning to buy the same set up but figured I could wait. Seeing this offer jump in my inbox had to take them up on it. So I just bought the Nelson-Rigg Classic CL-1000 Standard Saddlebags for $63.00 bucks plus around $7.00 for shipping! Not bad and hence wanted to share with my fellow Spyder Lovers!

So enjoy and Cheers!

Mole :spyder2:

[draboo]

When mounting them further back, do both velcro straps still go under the seat?

Not as secure, but is there a way to mount them with the straps "over" the seat? I only ask because I like a much further back position than what you have shown.

TIA

We had ours covering the turnsignals and the straps still worked fine under the seat. You must adjust the length of the post on the seat latch to make it longer to compensate for the thickness of the straps. I tried it without adjusting the seat latch, and had to slam the seat down, and then had to slam my fist on the seat while actuating the key to get the seat to pop up.

[j45p3r]

Does anyone know if the CL-950/1000 will fit with the Two Brothers dual exhaust?

[andys11907]

Would any of the CL series work on the Spyder? Which ones have the most storage room? With a passenger as well...

[boborgera]

Would any of the CL series work on the Spyder? Which ones have the most storage room? With a passenger as well...

I put the CL950 on the other day i ride solo only i dont think the'll work with a passenger, They fit great. but like i said i ride solo.

[SpyderWolf]

Hey all,

Motorcycle Superstore is offering 20% off ALL Nelson Riggs gear. Offer good from 4-7 MAR 10.

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/340/MANFALL/Complete-List-Of-Nelson%20-Rigg.aspx?SiteID=em_Mar_04_Gen1_main&WT.mc_ID=35862&WT.i_e_dcsvid=1534395956

Use promo code: M340-RIGG at checkout.

After reading the above postings a few weeks ago I was planning to buy the same set up but figured I could wait. Seeing this offer jump in my inbox had to take them up on it. So I just bought the Nelson-Rigg Classic CL-1000 Standard Saddlebags for $63.00 bucks plus around $7.00 for shipping! Not bad and hence wanted to share with my fellow Spyder Lovers!

So enjoy and Cheers!

Mole :spyder2:

Thanks for that info, as always it seems that I missed out on another great deal. :dontknow:


Does anyone know if the CL-950/1000 will fit with the Two Brothers dual exhaust?

If the dual exhaust comes up much higher than the rear foot pegs, I am not sure. The 950's have the curve and alumishied to protect them from the exhaust, but I am still would not want the bag sitting within an inch or two of it. I have not seen the dual set up so don't have anything to compare it with.


I put the CL950 on the other day i ride solo only i dont think the'll work with a passenger, They fit great. but like i said i ride solo.

Patches posted above on how they can work with a passenger. Their legs will ride against them, but perhaps that could be mitigated with the extensions for the passenger pegs. :dontknow:

[patches]

Yeap, I have to mount them on later today as I have softball practice and put my stuff in the bags. I rarely ride with them on unless I have a passenger or going on a trip for more than 2 days. Angie rides on the back typically when I am gone that long. She has riden back there with the bags for over 8 hours of riding a day on long trips with no problems. I would think the passenger externsion would much improve the useablity of these type bags but Angie is not able to reach the pegs if I extend them without sitting on my back, she is only 5ft. Will post a picture later but I have had these bags for almost 2 years now with no problems. I don't leave them on as they are not the most appealing thing in the world but they get me to point A->B with my stuff dry.
One key part, looking at the picture provided, I move BOTH straps on the inside of the handle grips and my bags go on top of my read turn lights and not in front of them. I think there is great risk for the lights to come off with a passenger pushing the bags back against the lights rather the bags resting on the outside of the lights. Hope that makes sense but this is the only way the bags will go back far enough to make them usefull with a passenger without the weight of the bags resting on the bag of thier legs.
I am going to purchase a light kit to make these light more flush to the body anyway, I think they look a bit silly sticking out the way they do now, like be ears. Great people can see them but I have enough other lights on there now that I am not too concerned with it now.

[DynamoBT]

Can't wait to see a picture with both saddlebag straps going through the handgrips.

I'm not sure I understand the "on top" of the rear lights. But I do definitely understand that a passenger's leg would be pusshing the bags back into the lights if the bags aren't high enough or far enough back.

Aesthetically, I think the bags would look better farther up and back too.

TIA for taking the time to post a picture of how you have the bags mounted.

[nelsonriggusa]

Thanks for your support and GREAT write up Spyderwolf. Looking good!!:2thumbs:

[SpyderWolf]

Thanks for your support and GREAT write up Spyderwolf. Looking good!!:2thumbs:

Thanks! They worked great for us on the trip to Daytona and back, and will get much more use on future trips as well. :thumbup:

[jeuchler]

Speaking of N-R bags...

(see, now that I said that, it doesn't count as a hijack)

has anybody bought the tank bag from Nelson Rigg? I love the quality and customer service on everything I ever got from them:

http://www.nelsonrigg.com/store/data/default/images/catalog/large/CAS-455.jpg

[SpyderWolf]

I have been thinking about getting one of these bags as well, but haven't done so yet. We currently have the BRP tank bag for my wife's Spyder and she likes it a lot. I would like to get one of these and see how it compares, especially since we like the saddle bags so well.

I will post a review if/when I get one, but if anybody already has it or gets it before me then let us know about it.

[ThreeWheels]

I have to admit that I did not show her any other styles. I figured with the trunk, rear seat bag, console bag, and these saddlebags, she should have plenty of storage for her stuff. ;)


Congratulations on your recent marriage. Surely, you must be a newlywed.........

I showed my Spyder off to my riding group. Even OTHER guy's wives want to stuff things in the front trunk when we go shopping.

[patches]

On one of my recent trips. Rode 2up for 700 miles with no problems.

[SpyderWolf]

Congratulations on your recent marriage. Surely, you must be a newlywed.........


Actually, we just celebrated our 22nd wedding anniversary yesterday. :D

Over the years I have learned the less options you give, the better the chance for a successful solution. Of course, your mileage may vary.

[SpyderWolf]

Nelson Rigg Tank Bag is on the way to my house. :D

I will post a review thread on it when it arrives. :thumbup:

[SpyderWolf]

Here is a link to the review thread for the Nelson-Rigg CAS-455 Tank Bag:

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18692

It is a great bag at a great price! :2thumbs:

[SpyderWolf]

I also just completed my review of the Nelson-Rigg CAS-355 Half Cover:

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18837

Great products over all.

[bruceofthebronx]

Per your post, I just received these bags, great looking at a great price. Thank you.

Ride safe

[SpyderWolf]

Per your post, I just received these bags, great looking at a great price. Thank you.

Ride safe

:2thumbs:

Glad to hear you like them. I hope you get a lot of good use out of them as well.

[kytten]

I have to say that I ordered these bags on your recommendation and based on your pictures and I love them. I have yet to fully utilize them and I feel like I have plenty of carrying capacity now.

The only complaint I had was getting the stiffener things in so that they don't just collapse. That sucked a lot. It took me a good couple hours to do all three bags (I also bought the roll bag for the passenger seat, since I ride alone) and I was -so- sore afterward. Holy cow.

However, they look fantastic and as I said -- plenty of room to carry whatever.

[SpyderWolf]

I have to say that I ordered these bags on your recommendation and based on your pictures and I love them. I have yet to fully utilize them and I feel like I have plenty of carrying capacity now.

The only complaint I had was getting the stiffener things in so that they don't just collapse. That sucked a lot. It took me a good couple hours to do all three bags (I also bought the roll bag for the passenger seat, since I ride alone) and I was -so- sore afterward. Holy cow.

However, they look fantastic and as I said -- plenty of room to carry whatever.

Glad to hear you like them as well. Sorry about your trouble with the stiffeners, mine went in without too much difficulty; however, I think I did eat my Wheaties that morning as well. :D

Best of luck with them, have fun and ryde safe. :thumbup:

[nelsonriggusa]

I have to say that I ordered these bags on your recommendation and based on your pictures and I love them. I have yet to fully utilize them and I feel like I have plenty of carrying capacity now.

The only complaint I had was getting the stiffener things in so that they don't just collapse. That sucked a lot. It took me a good couple hours to do all three bags (I also bought the roll bag for the passenger seat, since I ride alone) and I was -so- sore afterward. Holy cow.

However, they look fantastic and as I said -- plenty of room to carry whatever.
Yea, the stiffeners are a tight fit but they have to be this way so they do not collapse and loose the shape of the bag. Would love to see some photos when you have a chance.
Also if your on Facebook.... http://www.facebook.com/nelsonriggusa

[CaptRalph]

I just received my CL 950's and when I tried to install them found out that one set of straps fits over the other one but only about halfway (short), the other set will not even reach each other.. Did you guys use some kind of extensions? By the way they look great, I want to install them...

Oh yes, one more thing, found out that the inserts go in much easier if you start from the tallest side (the side that mounts to the front of the Spyder)...

[boborgera]

I just received my CL 950's and when I tried to install them found out that one set of straps fits over the other one but only about halfway (short), the other set will not even reach each other.. Did you guys use some kind of extensions? By the way they look great, I want to install them...

Oh yes, one more thing, found out that the inserts go in much easier if you start from the tallest side (the side that mounts to the front of the Spyder)...

:dontknow: Are you putting the straps over or under the seat?
I have the same bags, i put the straps under the seat, both straps fit with no problem.

[ICE]

Hi, extension straps are available directly from Nelson Riggs. Give them a call. They sent me a set for free. Good folks!

[SpyderWolf]

:dontknow: Are you putting the straps over or under the seat?
I have the same bags, i put the straps under the seat, both straps fit with no problem.

Same question.

When placed under the seat, they do not need to meet by very much at all to hold them in place. If you are trying to get the entire velcro tabs to fully connect, that is not going to happen.

[canam9]

Zombie:f_spider:

[Daisyjoe]

I have to say that I ordered these bags on your recommendation and based on your pictures and I love them. I have yet to fully utilize them and I feel like I have plenty of carrying capacity now.

The only complaint I had was getting the stiffener things in so that they don't just collapse. That sucked a lot. It took me a good couple hours to do all three bags (I also bought the roll bag for the passenger seat, since I ride alone) and I was -so- sore afterward. Holy cow.

However, they look fantastic and as I said -- plenty of room to carry whatever.

I know this is an old post, but would like to know which NR bag you ordered and did it really work out well. I am going on a trip in the near future and I need some extra room! I was considering the CL850, but it could be to large. Thanks

[Daisyjoe]

To mount the saddlebags you lift the seat of the Spyder, and pull the large velcro straps across the machine:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=658&pictureid=7833


Each bag also has a couple of auxiliary buckles that can be looped through the foot peg brackets and buckled down for added stability. Here is the right bag mounted on the Spyder:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=658&pictureid=7834


This is the left bag mounted on the Spyder:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=658&pictureid=7835


This is what the rear of the Spyder looks like with the saddlebags installed:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=658&pictureid=7836


This is the right saddlebag with the rain cover installed. This cover should also work well to protect them against road dirt.
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=658&pictureid=7837


We already had the Can-Am Rear Seat and Console Bags, so my wife went ahead and mounted them as well:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=658&pictureid=7838


And here she is, all loaded down and ready for the trip to Daytona in a couple of weeks:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=658&pictureid=7839


Overall we are very happy with the bags at this point. We went for a decent ride today, and the bags stayed in place as they should and worked out very well. If you are thinking about doing something like this, I would recommend these Nelson-Rigg bags without any hesitation. They also have a bunch of other styles to choose from, to include ones with solar panels which really got the attention of the geek in me.

I know this is an old post, but after using these bags for a period of time, would you recommend them? I am considering buying the CL950 or the 850 (looks a little larger) I have the stock exhaust. Would heat be a problem? I called NR and they suggested calling a Spyder owner that owned the bags.

[boborgera]

I know this is an old post, but after using these bags for a period of time, would you recommend them? I am considering buying the CL950 or the 850 (looks a little larger) I have the stock exhaust. Would heat be a problem? I called NR and they suggested calling a Spyder owner that owned the bags.

That's exactly how i put them on my 08GS [950's] I used them for at least two years and i also would take them off when needed and switch them to my 6n, I highly recommend them, And no problems with stock :thumbup:exhaust.