Found saddle bags that work for me...need more room for Valcourt Trip

[dltang]

Well, since I have at least two long trips planned for this summer, I decided I needed more space to pack stuff. I liked the look of the bags Spydergirl had for her vacation. These bags are Cortech touring saddlebags by Tourmaster. You can find them all over the place on line for $140-up, I got them locally for $153.00. I tried putting them under the seat but then I was forcing the seat down. I could do it but was uncomfortable so I decided to use the seat protector straps and put them over the back seat. Besides, if I am traveling I will also have my passenger bag in place and you won't even notice it. As far as fueling up goes, I found if I unsnap the front snaps on the passenger bag and the front snaps attached to the footpeg holds of the saddle bags, the seat comes up enough for fuel. Here are some photos of the bags, I will try to put a little description with each one.


Here are the two bags before installation.

Here is the bottom of the bag with the protective coating

This is a picture of the sides of the bags, you can see the small straps for attaching to the bike

Here is how I have them going over the seat, they have the rubber protective sleeves under the velcro

Here I took the other end of the snap and just wrapped it to the foot peg bracket

Here you can see it hooked to the bracket

Rear view with the saddle bags in place

Close up of one side attached

Spyder with all my bags on it

Last but not least, I'm ready to roll, if Buddy will let me out of the driveway.

 

[spyderrider44]

:bigthumbsup: Looks like you can haul all you need for an extended trip, have fun, ride safe :spyder: nice pics.

 

[billclemen]

Thanks for the pictures. I have some ideas now.

 

[Lamonster]

Ain't nothing wrong with that. ;D :bigthumbsup: :spyder:

 

[bjt]

Yep, she now has room for her blow dryer, curling iron, hot rollers, hair spray, cosmetics..... ;D

 

[pphantom538]

Yep, she now has room for her blow dryer, curling iron, hot rollers, hair spray, cosmetics..... ;D

BJT, Your wife certainly doesn't need cosmetics, I'm sure she'll use the extra space for souvenirs!

 

[dltang]

BJT, Your wife certainly doesn't need cosmetics, I'm sure she'll use the extra space for souvenirs!

If I wasn't before, I sure as heck am now!!!

 

[dltang]

Yep, she now has room for her blow dryer, curling iron, hot rollers, hair spray, cosmetics..... ;D

Let's see, and who said, "I may need some of those for my Spyder too"

 

[pphantom538]

Let's see, and who said, "I may need some of those for my Spyder too"

LOL.

 

[jeuchler]

Yep, she now has room for her blow dryer, curling iron, hot rollers, hair spray, cosmetics..... ;D

Be careful, bjt--if she meets my lovely bride in June, there could be serious revenge for such remarks:

While I was looking at different routes for our Spyder Homecoming trip, my lovely bride spent an hour online reading about the various massages and spa treatments available at the Chateau Bromont.

(Somehow the word "available" I don't think translates to "free," even in French!) :'(