which saddlebags? help!!

[bsa_bob]

I have 2003 ace,I was wondering if i could get any pictures of the right ones to do what i need. They must be throw overs, and all leather.Why i don't know what to do is, i have seen some really awful looking bags . They are either to small to large...way to deep. Does anybody have a bag on their bike that fills the bill?
i didn't mean awful---just not the right looking bag for the 03 shadow. any help at all will be greatfully appreciated.:grin3: bsa_bob

[dirtwarrior]

It takes some deep thought to get the right ones. Measure where you will install them. How much you need to pack and how much you will use them.
I have 2 sets. 1 set is aussy saddle bags (for horses) for packing smaller stuff.
1 set is larger when I will be away for more than a day or for shopping. Slanted bags are nicer looking,
Look for the features you want myself I like the quich opening bukle.
Leather is nice but don't let that limit you.

[919jackass]

damn bsa bob showed back up.
i have willie and max not the leather but i like them they are slanted and maybe a toutch small but i like them and it doesn't take a way from the rear fender.. damn i need to up date the avitar it don't look nothing like that any more.

[Beaker]

Where are you going Bob? Or do you just need big enough bags to carry your attitude?

[dirtwarrior]

Where are you going Bob? Or do you just need big enough bags to carry your attitude?
:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

[RescueXJ]

I know of two stores around here that have a variety of bags, and they will let you bring them out to your bike and throw them over as long as you give them collaterall, like a drivers license. Might want to try that, or if they don't directly offer it you could always ask.

[bsa_bob]

HEY ........thanks for the help all, i guess what i need to do is, see some on the bike, maybe a show or something.I have a hard time picturing them.
There is a discount saddle bag place in ohio, i have seen them advertised on the web.But i don't want to take a fruitless trip. There are no stores to go to, around detroit. that i know of.
bsa_bob:thumbsup:

[wiscotommy]

here are mine. there saddelman bags, I think there a littel small for the bike but they were on when I bought er


http://www.shadowriders.net/forums/vbpgimage.php?do=full&p=4687


I can't give u the #'s cuz it's at the shop getting painted but the next time I get over there I'll check it out for u

[bsa_bob]

Wisco.... tommy.Thank you for the help, if you do happen to get the numbers i'd be grateful,:thumbsup:
bsa_bob

[myace]

I have a 02 A.C.E. and i had the same problem. So after looking @ alot of bags i went with the Willie & Max Raptors (compacts) they measure 12" W x 9 1/2" H x 5 1/2" D and have a real clean look i will put some pics up this week. And they were only $95 from the place i buy from www.xtremerevolution.com

[bsa_bob]

thank you myace---------------i just went thru all the saddlebags at 'extreme rev"i could not find the willie&max "raptors, are they a leather bag?

[myace]

They are synthetic leather. And they won't show up if you put in shadow ace. Just click on Willie and Max. They are universal with zip of yokes. Very nice bags with a clean look.

[Farther]

Here's some all leather ones that look promising. Scroll down to get to the ones without rivets. http://www.carolinaleatherworks.com/newquicrelwi.html

[919jackass]

hay bob have you figured anything out on your bags yet? do you have a cycle gear close to ya? i know they have a lot in stock and you can see what they look like on your bike there plus the people that work there kick ass. just another idea.

[Dcfam]

HEY ........thanks for the help all, i guess what i need to do is, see some on the bike, maybe a show or something.I have a hard time picturing them.
There is a discount saddle bag place in ohio, i have seen them advertised on the web.But i don't want to take a fruitless trip. There are no stores to go to, around detroit. that i know of.
bsa_bob:thumbsup:

What place did you see in OhIo???

[bsa_bob]

In ohio.is a mailorder only warehouse, that goes my motodirect.com. they have a ton of lower priced saddle bags.
btw its nice to see your signature;

[bsa_bob]

jack ass...................the cycle gear stores are all south, and west of me by no less than 2 states either way:stunned:

[919jackass]

well shit i guess that doesn't help one damn bit then does it.

[bsa_bob]

well...thanks for trying jackass