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« on: August 29, 2011, 10:41:51 AM » |
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I'm looking hard at the Vinyl covered "Strong" series of bags. I think they'll go nicely with the Corbin Gunfighter I picked up recently.
Their batwing fairings look pretty badass too.
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Hef
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« Reply #1 on: August 29, 2011, 12:20:22 PM » |
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I have had the Tsukaya bags for about 3 years now and I think they are a great product for the money. They fit good, seal good when closed, and nothing cheap or inferior about them. Good paint job. Other than that, I don't know what to tell you. If you have specific questions let me know. Ride Safe. Hef
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The Anvil
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« Reply #2 on: August 29, 2011, 12:55:20 PM » |
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I have had the Tsukaya bags for about 3 years now and I think they are a great product for the money. They fit good, seal good when closed, and nothing cheap or inferior about them. Good paint job. Other than that, I don't know what to tell you. If you have specific questions let me know. Ride Safe. Hef
That's pretty much what I want to know. They seem impossibly inexpensive for what is offered but I like the looks and wide range of options. I also like the vinyl covered option as I won't have to paint them to match. If you don't mind my probing, which model do you have? |
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Boxer rebellion, the Holy Child. They all pay their rent.
But none together can testify to the rhythm of a road well bent.
Saddles and zip codes, passports and gates, the Jones' keep.
In August the water is trickling, in April it's furious deep.
1997 Valk Standard, Red and White.
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BF
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« Reply #3 on: August 29, 2011, 04:24:26 PM » |
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The Mustang bags are another option in a covered bag. You can get 'em plain or with studs. http://www.mustangseats.com/Product.aspx?ID=6The Mustang's are actually Tsukayu "Quick Release Strong" bags. http://www.tsukayu.com/QuickDetachableStrong.htmlAs for a fairing, I'd recommend a Woody. They're custom made for the Valk. |
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« Reply #4 on: August 29, 2011, 04:36:00 PM » |
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Have had a couple sets of the Tsukayu Strong bags. One on my 97 Standard and a set on my wife's Vstar 650. They are quality fiberglass, are lined, and have good weatherseal. They mounted up to both bikes very easily. I think they have changed the mounting brackets some which takes care of very minor clearance issues. Don't have either bike anymore but the bags held up well throughout ownership. Here is a bit about the Tsukayu's on my Standard: http://www.valkyrieguy.com/tsubags.htm |
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Gondul
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« Reply #5 on: August 30, 2011, 03:48:47 AM » |
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Jumbo Strong bags on mine....no complaints  |
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« Reply #6 on: August 30, 2011, 06:15:29 AM » |
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Hef
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« Reply #7 on: August 30, 2011, 06:58:46 AM » |
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Anvil, I have the "Strong" bags. They may be considered expensive but not if you compare them to the OEM's you find in the classifieds. I see others have chimed in and all sound pretty satisfied with them. I certainly have no complaints about them. Hef
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« Reply #8 on: August 30, 2011, 07:13:30 AM » |
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The bags are good but the latches were a disappointment. The tabs mounted on the lid are attached so close to the edge they have cracked the plastic. There is no adjustment so they cant be repositioned. The latch needs to be in the right position otherwise it will put undue stress on the tab when its latched down. I would like to buy some aftermarket latches but havent found any yet.
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The Anvil
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« Reply #9 on: August 30, 2011, 09:56:20 AM » |
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Anvil, I have the "Strong" bags. They may be considered expensive but not if you compare them to the OEM's you find in the classifieds. I see others have chimed in and all sound pretty satisfied with them. I certainly have no complaints about them. Hef
Hef, I think you misunderstood (though I worded it kind of strangely). I think they're very inexpensive. That's why I was concerned about quality but by most accounts you get good quality for your money. |
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Boxer rebellion, the Holy Child. They all pay their rent.
But none together can testify to the rhythm of a road well bent.
Saddles and zip codes, passports and gates, the Jones' keep.
In August the water is trickling, in April it's furious deep.
1997 Valk Standard, Red and White.
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Gondul
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« Reply #10 on: August 30, 2011, 11:20:22 AM » |
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"Strong" bags been on the bike now for two years .... very nice product .... no complaints here
I did add a plate to the back of the bags for added support and also when teamed up with the Hitch-Doc added more support as well. I'm pretty happy with the results.
I like the plate idea...thanks. |
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As the Government of the United States of America is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion....
John Adams - 1797
Because Thou lovest the Burning-ground,
I have made a Burning-ground of my heart
That Thou, Dark One, hunter of the Burning-ground,
Mayest dance Thy eternal dance.
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« Reply #11 on: August 30, 2011, 08:34:10 PM » |
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If I had known about these bags, I probably would have picked them over my Nat'l Cycle bags. Fiberglass is alot better than thin ABS plastic, IMO. The thing I didn't like (if this is the same bag), is the one size fits all, Mickey Mouse mounting brackets. But I love the look of the bags.
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« Reply #12 on: August 30, 2011, 09:46:45 PM » |
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Fudd.....
The mounts that come with the Tsukayu bags are made of real thick bar stock. Look pretty darn sturdy to me.
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« Reply #13 on: August 30, 2011, 09:55:06 PM » |
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Fudd.....
The mounts that come with the Tsukayu bags are made of real thick bar stock. Look pretty darn sturdy to me.
Good, then these will be my next bags. I've confused them with another bag I saw. My bad. |
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« Reply #14 on: August 30, 2011, 09:59:56 PM » |
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Look at Sodbuster's second pic. It shows the mounts. I had a set that I was going to use for a bag project, but sold them instead when I went with a different bag. They are pretty thick and should make for a rock solid mount I'd think.
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« Reply #16 on: August 31, 2011, 06:45:06 AM » |
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Here's a couple more pics for ya This should give you a better idea what the brackets look like ....  This clearly shows how the Tsukayu brackets rest up against the Hitch-Doc .... nice long flat surface - This really helped keep the bags from moving up and down - without the Hitch-Doc you would be relying on the spacer mounting surface (about 1" dia) to stabilize the bags but prolly would be pretty stable.  |
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« Reply #17 on: August 31, 2011, 06:51:22 AM » |
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does anybody have pics of the "jumbo" bags now offered on their Valkyrie? Will a half helmet fit in a jumbo size bag?
Greg
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Sodbuster
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« Reply #18 on: August 31, 2011, 06:54:41 AM » |
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A half helmet fits in my "Strong" bags just fine
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« Reply #19 on: April 29, 2020, 09:08:40 AM » |
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Nine year old topic...I know! I have had Tsukaya bags for about four years, and I am very happy with mine. Lots of storage capacity, leakproof and dry, easier to access and load than the side doors on the Vulcans.
But the little black conical hard rubber widgets (cone washers, mounting spacers, feet) that hold the chrome brush bars out from the bag are cracking and deformed from sunlight and oxidation. Where can I get new ones, please?
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Gondul
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« Reply #20 on: April 30, 2020, 07:00:40 AM » |
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If it is basic/standard hardware stuff, any hardware store should carry it, I've replaced the rubber mounts bits a couple of times but those were basic rubber washers.
If it is specialized for the bag, contct Tsukayu
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As the Government of the United States of America is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion....
John Adams - 1797
Because Thou lovest the Burning-ground,
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Mayest dance Thy eternal dance.
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