|
hedgehorn
|
 |
« on: August 01, 2009, 08:23:14 PM » |
|
Has anyone had any experience with chilhowee? I really need to get a set of bags but want quality! Any advice would be greatly appreciated  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
ArmyValker
|
|
« Reply #1 on: August 01, 2009, 08:50:22 PM » |
|
One thing I'd advise is keep in mind the price of the OEM brackets. IMHO you'd be best served to retain the stock saddlebag brackets, but keep in mind they are expensive. I think I paid as much for a set of mounting hardware as I did for the bags.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
Member
Posts: 13833
American by Birth, Southern by the Grace of God.
Beautiful east Tennessee ( GOD'S Country )
|
|
« Reply #2 on: August 01, 2009, 09:00:49 PM » |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
 I've seen alot of people that thought they were cool , but then again Lord I've seen alot of fools. |
|
|
|
Shades
|
|
« Reply #3 on: August 01, 2009, 09:21:50 PM » |
|
I like mine a bunch. Came form American Eagle Leather Works http://www.eagleleatherworks.com/ Good Luck on foinding the ones you like that work for you.   |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Shades
|
|
|
|
KerryNolan
|
|
« Reply #4 on: August 01, 2009, 09:26:07 PM » |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Cheer up, things could be worse...
Sure enough, we cheer up and things get worse.
|
|
|
|
Ghillie
|
|
« Reply #5 on: August 01, 2009, 09:30:42 PM » |
|
two sets of mounting hardware and one set of rails on EBAY now.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
When the people fear government, there is tyranny. When government fears the people, there is liberty.  |
|
|
|
Crazyhorse
|
|
« Reply #6 on: August 02, 2009, 06:10:35 AM » |
|
I'm still holding out for some Beetle Bags for my Standard if anyone see any for sale drop me an email or post.
Mac
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
Member
Posts: 13833
American by Birth, Southern by the Grace of God.
Beautiful east Tennessee ( GOD'S Country )
|
|
« Reply #7 on: August 02, 2009, 06:24:08 AM » |
|
I'm still holding out for some Beetle Bags for my Standard if anyone see any for sale drop me an email or post.
Mac
Call Corbin Mac you might just shame them into makin' a set for you. They made me a lid and claimed they still had the Valkyrie mold that was in 2007. Picture is my bags after Duffy's crash the missing lid was never found I had enough money in these to fund a small war after I had them repaired.I sold mine for $450.00 and had a hellofa lot more in them but as stated above I just did'nt care for the looks...To each his own  From this  To this...All it takes is $$$  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
I've seen alot of people that thought they were cool , but then again Lord I've seen alot of fools. |
|
|
|
Ghillie
|
|
« Reply #8 on: August 02, 2009, 11:08:48 AM » |
|
I recently posted a set of Corbin Beetles on the board, they were in Denver. Another VRCC brother snatched em on the way to IZ for $900 I think.
I will keep my eyes peeled for another set, I have software running that searches Craigslist nationwide for Valk ads.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
When the people fear government, there is tyranny. When government fears the people, there is liberty. |
|
|
|
hedgehorn
|
|
« Reply #9 on: August 02, 2009, 03:57:24 PM » |
|
I looked at directline parts and it looks like about $650 for the honda bags and brackets. That is the only place I found them  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
Member
Posts: 13833
American by Birth, Southern by the Grace of God.
Beautiful east Tennessee ( GOD'S Country )
|
|
« Reply #10 on: August 02, 2009, 03:59:17 PM » |
|
I looked at directline parts and it looks like about $650 for the honda bags and brackets. That is the only place I found them If thats the hard bags you better " Buy It Now " that seems very low to me . |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
I've seen alot of people that thought they were cool , but then again Lord I've seen alot of fools. |
|
|
|
Ghillie
|
|
« Reply #11 on: August 02, 2009, 04:04:00 PM » |
|
That's the soft bags, you can find them in fair to great shape for $250-$400
|
|
|
|
« Last Edit: August 02, 2009, 10:56:09 PM by Ghillie »
|
Logged
|
When the people fear government, there is tyranny. When government fears the people, there is liberty. |
|
|
|
ArmyValker
|
|
« Reply #12 on: August 02, 2009, 04:28:46 PM » |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
BF
|
|
« Reply #13 on: August 02, 2009, 05:37:32 PM » |
|
Will the Honda bag rails fit/work with the Champion Patriot bags?
Also, do the Champion Patriot bags use their own mounting system/hardware....or, do you need the Honda mounts?
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
I can't help about the shape I'm in I can't sing, I ain't pretty and my legs are thin But don't ask me what I think of you I might not give the answer that you want me to  |
|
|
|
hedgehorn
|
|
« Reply #14 on: August 02, 2009, 05:57:15 PM » |
|
anyone bought the tsukayu bags?  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SteveL
Guest
|
|
« Reply #16 on: August 02, 2009, 06:57:24 PM » |
|
Will the Honda bag rails fit/work with the Champion Patriot bags?
Also, do the Champion Patriot bags use their own mounting system/hardware....or, do you need the Honda mounts?
Champion bags require the Champion hardware. Here's a pic of my 98 Standard with the Champion bags. They match the paint perfectly. The insides are lined.  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
G-Man
|
|
« Reply #17 on: August 03, 2009, 01:44:26 PM » |
|
I'd check out Willie and Max.
I have the mechanics bags and love them. Had them on 2 bikes, a total of 10 years now! Still look great! I even studded them myself for a new look. They are made of a thick synthetic material that has a leather grain in them. I did replace the inards (they have a plastic piece inside that makes them hold their shape. W&M sent them to me for no charge 5 years later. They actually sent me 2 sets and heven't had a need to use the second set yet. The bike has seen the hot sun and wicked Tenessee rains and still took new with a little armorall!
A great product in my opinion!
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
BF
|
|
« Reply #18 on: August 03, 2009, 02:22:11 PM » |
|
Thanks SteveL. Those look great.
Does anyone know if the Honda bag rails will work/fit with the Champion Patriot bags?
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
I can't help about the shape I'm in I can't sing, I ain't pretty and my legs are thin But don't ask me what I think of you I might not give the answer that you want me to |
|
|
XXTi
Member
Posts: 62
2003 Std Valkyrie, 2008 Ducati 1098
Bixby, OK
|
|
« Reply #19 on: August 03, 2009, 02:22:46 PM » |
|
I tried for these, but someone beat me to them. They sure didn't last long. Anyone else know where I can get a set of stock Honda bags and mounts? |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Jim
|
|
|
Willow
Administrator
Member
Posts: 16609
Excessive comfort breeds weakness. PttP
Olathe, KS
|
|
« Reply #20 on: August 03, 2009, 02:26:57 PM » |
|
I tried for these, but someone beat me to them. They sure didn't last long. Anyone else know where I can get a set of stock Honda bags and mounts?
I can hook you up with the motorcycle salvage yard down the road. He's not cheap. His price is pretty much the going rate.
Send me a message.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ghost
|
|
« Reply #22 on: August 03, 2009, 06:52:38 PM » |
|
Have you tried Pinwall, he has two sets right now of factory Valkyrie BAGS. www.pinwallcyclepartsinc.com Just type in Valkyrie hard saddle bags. |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
I just wanna Ride............  And hang out with all the cool Kids riding Motorcycles. |
|
|
|
hedgehorn
|
|
« Reply #23 on: August 03, 2009, 07:25:26 PM » |
|
Pinwalls say they are brand new, Look good!
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
XXTi
Member
Posts: 62
2003 Std Valkyrie, 2008 Ducati 1098
Bixby, OK
|
|
« Reply #24 on: August 05, 2009, 02:53:59 PM » |
|
I talked to Pinwalls today. They had no idea what I was talking about on the "new" bags. They gave me an e-bay link to some rashed ones. Can you PM me with a name of who I should talk to up there?
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Jim
|
|
|
|
Ghost
|
|
« Reply #25 on: August 05, 2009, 03:04:16 PM » |
|
I talked to Pinwalls today. They had no idea what I was talking about on the "new" bags. They gave me an e-bay link to some rashed ones. Can you PM me with a name of who I should talk to up there?
As far as i know all they have are take offs from wrecks. No new bags. Just a great place to get all kinds of Valkyrie parts. |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
I just wanna Ride............ And hang out with all the cool Kids riding Motorcycles. |
|
|
|
F-106
|
|
« Reply #26 on: August 05, 2009, 03:15:39 PM » |
|
You can have a set built for you. Rocky's seats and saddlebags out of Fresno Ca builds bags for the valk. My was the first valk he did bags for. First rate job, $1300.00 a set. Best investment i have made. 559-456-3760 ask for Rocky  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
f6john
Member
Posts: 9346
Christ first and always
Richmond, Kentucky
|
|
« Reply #27 on: August 05, 2009, 03:27:05 PM » |
|
A set for $600.00 ON THE CLASSIFIEDS RIGHT NOW BETTER HURRY!!
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
XXTi
Member
Posts: 62
2003 Std Valkyrie, 2008 Ducati 1098
Bixby, OK
|
|
« Reply #28 on: August 05, 2009, 03:51:44 PM » |
|
I've already sent two e-mails to the seller and I'm waiting for his reply. Thanks for the heads up.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Jim
|
|
|
MP
Member
Posts: 5532
1997 Std Valkyrie and 2001 red/blk I/S w/sidecar
North Dakota
|
|
« Reply #29 on: August 05, 2009, 04:04:57 PM » |
|
$600 is a decent price. Not too high, but a decent deal.
MP
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
 "Ridin' with Cycho" |
|
|
XXTi
Member
Posts: 62
2003 Std Valkyrie, 2008 Ducati 1098
Bixby, OK
|
|
« Reply #30 on: August 07, 2009, 06:39:05 AM » |
|
The seller never replied to any of my several e-mails. I see the bags are marked sold now in the classified.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Jim
|
|
|
f6john
Member
Posts: 9346
Christ first and always
Richmond, Kentucky
|
|
« Reply #31 on: August 07, 2009, 07:39:48 AM » |
|
The seller never replied to any of my several e-mails. I see the bags are marked sold now in the classified.
Probably didn't last 30 minutes. I bought a Cobra light bar off the classified a moth or so ago and the guy laughed when I called. He said, Ijust finished typing the ad 5 minutes ago. |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Crazyhorse
|
|
« Reply #32 on: August 07, 2009, 09:10:31 AM » |
|
I sent an email as soon as I saw the add, been checking adds several times throughout the day. Got an email back last night saying they were sold. Also missed out on both deals that Ghille posted. To get the good deals you would have to guit your job and search the web constantly or be real lucky.
Mac
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
