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Aeropilot! · 10-28-2012, 06:34 PM

I just ordered these for my 750 Aero:

http://www.vikingbags.com/Honda-Shad...-6142-prd1.htm

They're plain but that's what I was looking for. Great price, $219, and come WITH brackets. The shock cutout is supposed to make for a nice tight fit to the bike while eliminating the need to relocate the turn signals.

Hope they work out as well as they claim they will.
Let ya know.....

Blue skyz!

VT750C2 · 10-28-2012, 08:23 PM

I also got these, they didn't fit we'll on my 07 750. I still haven't put them on. Only one bolt lines up with the bag. Ill have to make a bracket.

The bags themselves look very good.

04LowShadow · 10-28-2012, 09:15 PM

I like, so does my wife for her 01 ACE. Keep us posted on the install.

droland · 10-29-2012, 12:04 PM

I have similar although maybe not the same manufacturer.
I like them.
I have them mounted with Quick Release brackets.

maninblack · 10-29-2012, 02:45 PM

I just got a set for my phantom , installing seems to be a pain in the @$$

Barracuda · 10-29-2012, 03:19 PM

maninblack -- let me know just how well this works out. It looks like it might be a reasonable option and I, too, have a Phantom.

Aeropilot! · 11-08-2012, 08:14 AM

The bags look great but, even though they were listed on their website as being compatible with my bike, they really don't work out as well as I expected.
Here's what I wrote in my request for a return authorization:

"The bags appear to be of good quality but do not fit well on my 2004 Shadow Aero. In order to hard-mount (my preference) I would have to drill at least one hole in each fender rail, get longer bolts, and somehow seal the existing holes where the yoke presently attaches to the bags. It also seems that with the width of the brackets added to the width of the fender rail the bags end up so far away from the side of the fender that it defeats the purpose of the shock cutout; the bags are already out beyond the shocks. This also would make for an unattractive (in my opinion) throw-over installation. In addition I find that the closure system for the bags, while effective, is inconvenient and requires almost a three-handed technique; separating both velcro closures front and back while also keeping the twist-locks on the side from re-entering their holes."

I got a quick response and the bags are on their way back. Hopefully I'll be refunded promptly although it did end up costing me about $50 (total) in shipping.

I do like that Viking ships their bags with both brackets and a throw-over yoke. I don't like that the yoke is already attached to the bags and, unless you use the yoke or are able to use the existing holes, those holes need to be sealed.

Anyone having better fitment with their bags on a similar bike?

SuperiorKolours · 11-08-2012, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aeropilot!

I just ordered these for my 750 Aero:

Honda Shadow Ace Saddlebags, Honda VT 750 Spear Shock Cutout Saddle Bag

They're plain but that's what I was looking for. Great price, $219, and come WITH brackets. The shock cutout is supposed to make for a nice tight fit to the bike while eliminating the need to relocate the turn signals.

Hope they work out as well as they claim they will.
Let ya know.....

Blue skyz!

Nice! I like them.

SuperiorKolours · 11-08-2012, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maninblack

I just got a set for my phantom , installing seems to be a pain in the @$$

Why? Just curious...

maninblack · 03-03-2013, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperiorKolours

Why? Just curious...

because I am dumb lol . still haven't install it *_* . will get it don't this Saturday

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10-28-2012, 06:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
Aeropilot! Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Winchester, VA Posts: 124	Viking bags I just ordered these for my 750 Aero: http://www.vikingbags.com/Honda-Shad...-6142-prd1.htm They're plain but that's what I was looking for. Great price, $219, and come WITH brackets. The shock cutout is supposed to make for a nice tight fit to the bike while eliminating the need to relocate the turn signals. Hope they work out as well as they claim they will. Let ya know..... Blue skyz!

10-28-2012, 09:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
04LowShadow Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Mount Dora, FL Posts: 320	I like, so does my wife for her 01 ACE. Keep us posted on the install. __________________ 04 Aero 750 Cobra HP Pro Exhaust,Wrapped De-snorkeled,K&N AF, Dyno Jet JK Blue Collar Bobbers 31" Drag bars and Risers, Avon Grips,Baron Tach Goodrich Braided SS/Black Teflon front brake line, EBC HH Front brakes/EBC Rear shoes ScootMods 4" Control Extensions ScootWorks Front/Rear 1.5 Lowering Kit Shaved Stock Seat (Self made) Flush Mount Tag (Self made)

10-29-2012, 12:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
droland Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 132	I have similar although maybe not the same manufacturer. I like them. I have them mounted with Quick Release brackets. __________________ 2006 Shadow Aero 750 Switchblade windshield, Cobra Floorboards, Saddlemen Hardback Quick-Release Bags, Light Bar, Wind Diverters, Highway Bars, ISO Grips, Chrome Radiator Cover, Raised Handlebars, Vance & Hines Straight Shots, Freeway Blasters

10-29-2012, 02:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
maninblack Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 175	I just got a set for my phantom , installing seems to be a pain in the @$$ __________________ may the force be with you

11-08-2012, 08:14 AM	#7 (permalink)
Aeropilot! Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Winchester, VA Posts: 124	Update The bags look great but, even though they were listed on their website as being compatible with my bike, they really don't work out as well as I expected. Here's what I wrote in my request for a return authorization: "The bags appear to be of good quality but do not fit well on my 2004 Shadow Aero. In order to hard-mount (my preference) I would have to drill at least one hole in each fender rail, get longer bolts, and somehow seal the existing holes where the yoke presently attaches to the bags. It also seems that with the width of the brackets added to the width of the fender rail the bags end up so far away from the side of the fender that it defeats the purpose of the shock cutout; the bags are already out beyond the shocks. This also would make for an unattractive (in my opinion) throw-over installation. In addition I find that the closure system for the bags, while effective, is inconvenient and requires almost a three-handed technique; separating both velcro closures front and back while also keeping the twist-locks on the side from re-entering their holes." I got a quick response and the bags are on their way back. Hopefully I'll be refunded promptly although it did end up costing me about $50 (total) in shipping. I do like that Viking ships their bags with both brackets and a throw-over yoke. I don't like that the yoke is already attached to the bags and, unless you use the yoke or are able to use the existing holes, those holes need to be sealed. Anyone having better fitment with their bags on a similar bike?

10-28-2012, 08:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
VT750C2 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 23	I also got these, they didn't fit we'll on my 07 750. I still haven't put them on. Only one bolt lines up with the bag. Ill have to make a bracket. The bags themselves look very good.

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