Soft saddlebags???

[JRTEN]

For both economic reasons as well as practical, I am looking for recommendations for soft saddlebags for the S10. I can't afford $1K for aluminum bags that will just mash like a coke can when the bike drops on an off road trip. I can find lots of soft saddlebags on-line- but not the needed brackets for keep them, particularly the one on the right side of the bike, from bouncing into the tire.

Anyone have experience with this? :question: :question:

 

[behindbars]

Check out the Great Basin from Giant Loop. I just got mine so I can't give you a full report yet...but it mounts quickly and easily, is made of heavyweight material and seems pretty bombproof.

A couple of folks on here use them and like them.

http://www.giantloopmoto.com/collections/giant-loop-gear-collection/products/great-basin-saddlebag

 

[S_Palmer]

I've used ortlieb bags without a frame, while they won't get in to the tire they also won't hang evenly.

You should be able to strap soft bags to most frames made for hard bags, just buy the frame separately.

Happy trails will have some shortly.

 

[rem]

http://aviciouscycle.ca/mainpages/productpage.aspx?productid=1096


I realize this isn't what you were asking about, but might be worth a look. R

 

[markjenn]

I'm hoping the DirtBagz folks will do racks so I can use my existing bags from another bike, but I'm not hopeful since they generally concentrate on the singles. I may look into making some on my own - I don't think it would be too tough. Using one of the racks designed for hard bags would be overkill and expensive.

- Mark

 

[JRTEN]

http://aviciouscycle.ca/mainpages/productpage.aspx?productid=1096


I realize this isn't what you were asking about, but might be worth a look. R

Thanks, looks like something like this might work.

John

 

[JRTEN]

Check out the Great Basin from Giant Loop. I just got mine so I can't give you a full report yet...but it mounts quickly and easily, is made of heavyweight material and seems pretty bombproof.

A couple of folks on here use them and like them.

http://www.giantloopmoto.com/collections/giant-loop-gear-collection/products/great-basin-saddlebag

I hadn't seen these before. Looks very functional- just a bit ugly....I do have a Givi v46 trunk on the S10, not quite sure how these two might work together. I'll look into it.

Thanks,

John

 

[mcrider007]

I can find lots of soft saddlebags on-line- but not the needed brackets for keep them, particularly the one on the right side of the bike, from bouncing into the tire.Anyone have experience with this? :question: :question:

If you want a bracket on the right side to keep a soft saddlebag away from the tire you can use the left side hand rail. Turn it upside down and remount it on the right side. Obviously, you will no long have hand rails but they just get in the way of soft saddlebags so its not much of a loss.

 

[Don in Lodi]

If you want a bracket on the right side to keep a soft saddlebag away from the tire you can use the left side hand rail. Turn it upside down and remount it on the right side. Obviously, you will no long have hand rails but they just get in the way of soft saddlebags so its not much of a loss.

Exactly what I did before the I took the plunge on the Jesse's. Looks real good actually, looks like it belongs there.

 

[Don in Lodi]

For both economic reasons as well as practical, I am looking for recommendations for soft saddlebags for the S10. I can't afford $1K for aluminum bags that will just mash like a coke can when the bike drops on an off road trip. I can find lots of soft saddlebags on-line- but not the needed brackets for keep them, particularly the one on the right side of the bike, from bouncing into the tire.

Anyone have experience with this? :question: :question:

What aluminum bags have you seen smashed like a coke can? My one and only tip over happened on the street. Bike was pretty much in free fall... till it stopped. I've got more of a scuff on the factory tip-over guard than on the Jesse.
And I understand the economics. My purchase is going to hurt for a while, but they're oh so nice. And see my plus one on the inverted grab bar. It works, with a spacer.

 

[Checkswrecks]

Google the following: nelson-rigg cl-850
Or Google the following and go to images: nelson-rigg cl-850 "super tenere"


Currently on sale for $108 here: http://www.helmetcity.com/page/HC/PROD/classicseries/nelsonriggcl850?utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=sidecar_google_shopping&scpid=2&scid=scsho262705


They've been in production forever, are 35 liters per side, and collapsable for the "most of the time" that you want to store them. They do come with rain covers that work ok, but as with any soft bag, keep your things in a plastic trash bag for added waterproofing


On my son's WeeStrom recently:

 

[Brntrt]

I'll weigh in here on the GL Great Basin. I've been using them for a couple of years now and I think they are the best option for me. I love the fact that they are quick off/on so my bags go to the campsite or into the motel with me. Simply through them over your shoulder. They are light and hug the bike, you will appreciate that off road. Extremely durable and waterproof. They also provide some nice crash protection on drops. Downside is they are pricey, but you get what you Pay for. Go here for a good price and review.

http://watt-man.xanga.com

 

[Tippo]

I have been told that Wolfman is working on a rack for the S-10 that will mount their excellent and well known saddle bags. Their bags can also be mounted to H&B, Touratech, Givi, and other racks. Seems to me that the advantage over the G. L. is greater capacity and the pax seat - luggage rack is still available for duffels etc..

http://www.wolfmanluggage.com/Expedition/expd_dry_saddle_bags.html

Jeff

 

[colorider]

I have been told that Wolfman is working on a rack for the S-10 that will mount their excellent and well known saddle bags. Their bags can also be mounted to H&B, Touratech, Givi, and other racks. Seems to me that the advantage over the G. L. is greater capacity and the pax seat - luggage rack is still available for duffels etc..

http://www.wolfmanluggage.com/Expedition/expd_dry_saddle_bags.html

Jeff

Yes, they have posted here that they have some items in the works for the SuperT.
http://www.yamahasupertenere.com/index.php?topic=2269.msg39166#msg39166

 

[markjenn]

I have been told that Wolfman is working on a rack for the S-10 that will mount their excellent and well known saddle bags.

I'm sure they will be nice but not cheap - if they price the racks as they have the R12GS, you're looking at $520 all up.

- Mark

 

[Brntrt]

I have been told that Wolfman is working on a rack for the S-10 that will mount their excellent and well known saddle bags. Their bags can also be mounted to H&B, Touratech, Givi, and other racks. Seems to me that the advantage over the G. L. is greater capacity and the pax seat - luggage rack is still available for duffels etc..

http://www.wolfmanluggage.com/Expedition/expd_dry_saddle_bags.html

Jeff

The capacity advantage goes to the GL Great Basin. 50 L vs 38 L for the Wolfman.

 

[vnp514]

I hadn't seen these before. Looks very functional- just a bit ugly....I do have a Givi v46 trunk on the S10, not quite sure how these two might work together. I'll look into it.

Thanks,

John

Oh, I don't know. I don't think they look too bad:

If you go this route, make sure to put something on the muffler cover for protection. It doesn't get hot but it does rub causing this:

Giant Loop includes a metal Bracket with a large hose clamp to be used as a heat shield. I figured the clamp would have caused some damage to the muffler cover too so like a bonehead, I didn't use it.

I hit the back roads quite a bit. I'm leery that if I take a spill and had hard luggage on, my foot/leg might get pinned between the hard bags and ground-not a good thing. Just depends on how you use your

scoot.

Pete

 

[Brntrt]

Oh, I don't know. I don't think they look too bad:

Pete

Like the dirty S10. The GL's are a great choice for off road.

 

[johnnail]

I have the motech evo racks, and used soft bags. they worked fine, but I just ordered givi e41 for it. I LIKE the quick detach racks

 

[tubebender]

I'm hoping the DirtBagz folks will do racks so I can use my existing bags from another bike, but I'm not hopeful since they generally concentrate on the singles. I may look into making some on my own - I don't think it would be too tough. Using one of the racks designed for hard bags would be overkill and expensive.

- Mark

I too wanted to use the existing bags from my other bike.
Wolfman Beta Duffel and Dirtbagz Scouts on my own racks with an addition of a Pelican 1500 rear case worked out real good.