sadlebags for gs

[troyboy]

I am looking for some sadlebags for my 08 gs. My wife and I are taking a vaction this summer with the spyder and would like more storage then just the front frunk. I don't want to break the bank on these bags, because they will not be on there all the time. the ones ive looked at so far are the nelson rigg cl890. I need the bags to work with her as a passenger. any info/help would be great. Thanks Troy.

ps were are new to the spyders and are having the time of our life with our gs. ( I do not have to ask twice if she wants to go for a ride).

 

[bullant12]

:welcome: My wife has these on her RS-S and she loves them! http://www.nelsonrigg.com/store/cl-850-CL-850.aspx

 

[ARtraveler]

The Nelson Riggs are probably a good way to go. The Givi and Corbin hardbags that work for :spyder2: are pricey and will break the bank compared to the Riggs.

I had the Givi bags on both the 2008 and 2009 and liked them a lot.

 

[ARCTIC]

Honestly,
The can-am ones are very handy and well constructed. I never would have believed it until I purchased a bike with them on. They pop right off of the bike with a push of a button and you can even remove the mounting racks within a minute. They are held on by 3 quarter turn fasteners. Maybe you could find a used set or a smoking deal on eBay or in the classifieds here. :dontknow:

 

[spydaman60]

we've got the nelson riggs on our rss and we have the rain covers which is a must. the only problem i have noticed is in a severe rain storm, the rain covers don't cover the entire bag and the rear tire does get the back sides wet.

 

[troyboy]

we've got the nelson riggs on our rss and we have the rain covers which is a must. the only problem i have noticed is in a severe rain storm, the rain covers don't cover the entire bag and the rear tire does get the back sides wet.

spydaman60 what model of Nelson rigg bags do you have and do they work with a passenger. Thanks Troy.

 

[spydaman60]

spydaman60 what model of Nelson rigg bags do you have and do they work with a passenger. Thanks Troy.

I don't remember the model number, but they are their smallest bags. my wife rides with me with no problem with the bags, but I do have the foot peg extenders as well. when I ordered the bags I also had nelson riggs send me extension straps to be able to secure it properly under the seat.:thumbup:

 

[happyspyder2039]

I am looking for some sadlebags for my 08 gs. My wife and I are taking a vaction this summer with the spyder and would like more storage then just the front frunk. I don't want to break the bank on these bags, because they will not be on there all the time. the ones ive looked at so far are the nelson rigg cl890. I need the bags to work with her as a passenger. any info/help would be great. Thanks Troy.

ps were are new to the spyders and are having the time of our life with our gs. ( I do not have to ask twice if she wants to go for a ride).

i thought the same thing till I purchased the can am givi hard side bags. Once you have them they will live on the bike for storage of helmets while shopping. Ect

 

[tobor9]

I bought a set from Cycle Gear there River Road bags and work great,can't afford the Givi bags(same as BRP ones)

 

[r1100rider]

I am looking for some sadlebags for my 08 gs. My wife and I are taking a vaction this summer with the spyder and would like more storage then just the front frunk. I don't want to break the bank on these bags, because they will not be on there all the time. the ones ive looked at so far are the nelson rigg cl890. I need the bags to work with her as a passenger. any info/help would be great. Thanks Troy.

ps were are new to the spyders and are having the time of our life with our gs. ( I do not have to ask twice if she wants to go for a ride).

Check out RKA they make very good quality in the USA will make custom colors good price lifetime warranty and make tank bags and other things to all match I like that the Bags aren't there all the time to be in the way swinging your leg over and they are out of the way for the passenger the bags are expandable and the rain problem can be solved by using a lg plastic garbage bag as an interior liner there is very little if any rain penetration anyway