[andrewquyendao]

Has anyone used/installed cheap old ebay saddlebags on their bike?

I have a 2007 Honda Shadow Spirit VT750C2. Looking to upgrade hard saddlebags.

Black Hard Trunk Saddlebags for Honda Shadow 600 VT 750 VTX 1300 Rebel Cruisers | eBay



How is the Quality/Durabilty, Long lasting? Waterproof?

 

[smilie]

I've thought about those cheap hardbags on ebay as well and came to the conclusion, you get what you pay for. I think some members here have tried them and they didn't hold up very well. No pic of your ride in a signature? What gives? Let's see that bad boy!

 

[andrewquyendao]

I wanted to put my bike in my sig, but idk how to! lol

 

[Spiritman]

New Members Wanting To Post Pics? Try this...

 

[Registered Coonass]

I had these on my bike at one time.

They looked alright but they shook a lot.
Eventually, one of them cracked and rather than repair it, I chose to ditch them for good quality leather bags.

Now I have a fairing on my bike and I have bought some more hard bags.
Just haven't installed them yet.

 

[MikeB]

I put cheapass bags and topbox on the Vulcan. I have had more expensive GIVI luggage on other bikes and while the quality is superior the important thing is that they all hold stuff inside. And with cheapies there is less worry about expen$ive damage if you drop the bike.

As far as cracking I think that can be avoided by careful installation with some sort of vibration-absorbing insulation between the plastic of the bags and the hard parts they are bolted to. My main complaint about the cheap bags has to do with the locks -- but none ever fell open, so what the heck.

Disclaimer: I am partial to rattle-can paint jobs and all manner of cheap solutions without much regard to cosmetics -- function over appearance is my motto. If your self esteem is dependent on the looks of your bike (a serious personality disorder IMHO:mrgreen you should probably go for the premium brands.

 

[clp51d]

I have used those same saddle bags for the last 3 years with no problems,other than they are pretty small.We can get our rain gear in them and that is about it.

 

[roman726]

I have the same ones for about a year and a half and so far I can't complain, The brackets that come with them will make them shake a bunch instead I made a plate which brought them closer to the bike and holds them better, I wish they were slightly bigger but for the price I like them.
http://www.hondashadow.net/forum/53-general-bike-discussion/213666-fixing-saddle-mounts.html

 

[CrazyDave]

I put a tour pack on, the pack itself is doing well but the cheap lock lasted about a year

 

[Swe-eet ace]

I have the same ones for about a year and a half and so far I can't complain, The brackets that come with them will make them shake a bunch instead I made a plate which brought them closer to the bike and holds them better, I wish they were slightly bigger but for the price I like them.
http://www.hondashadow.net/forum/53-general-bike-discussion/213666-fixing-saddle-mounts.html

They look good on your bike but very small. Can you fit a pop can in them? Been thinking of buying them to just waiting for more guys to demo for me.

Anyone know of a great tour bag like these but maybe bigger

 

[roman726]

They look good on your bike but very small. Can you fit a pop can in them? Been thinking of buying them to just waiting for more guys to demo for me.

Anyone know of a great tour bag like these but maybe bigger

I can fit a 2 liters and maybe something small in top of that if you want i'll snap some pics, I also found a trunk that matches the bags and I can fit my helmet sideways in it


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[tbfoto]

I don't think they look bad at all. Like you said...maybe a little small but for that price, (which included shipping) not bad at all.

 

[XApacheDoc]

I have a slightly different style cheap bag. They had to be modified due to them cracking and breaking. I had to line the inside back with aluminum plate then remount them. They are small but then again so is my bike.