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« on: February 13, 2015, 09:49:46 PM » |
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I want to buy hard bags for my black valk....anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks
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Bighead
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« Reply #1 on: February 13, 2015, 10:00:26 PM » |
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Champion or Mustang. If you want OEM check Ebay and get ready to spend $$$$ either way you go.
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« Reply #2 on: February 13, 2015, 10:27:15 PM » |
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I have the Tsukayu bags. They're great. Heavy duty fiberglass not ABS Plastic.
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BF
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« Reply #3 on: February 13, 2015, 10:35:48 PM » |
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IMHO, the more popular choices, in no particular order are..... Used set of OEM and then repaint and refurbish them. Champion Patriot. http://championsidecars.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=61_65&product_id=128Mustang. http://www.mustangseats.com/Product/13300/Universal-Studded-Saddlebag-Sethttp://www.mustangseats.com/Product/13301/Universal-Plain-Saddlebag-SetTsukayu. http://www.tsukayu.com/index.html Tsukayu offers several different bags....Strong, Jumbo Strong, Patrol, Coner, Quick Release Strong....and you can get most of those covered in their leather looking material. http://www.tsukayu.com/LeatherSeries.htmIf you'd be interested in a trunk, Mustang now offers a very nice trunk now.... http://www.mustangseats.com/Product/13304/Covered-Hard-Trunk-Studded-with-ConchosAs does Tsukayu also.... http://www.tsukayu.com/TouringTrunk.htmThose aren't the only choices, but I'd think that the above choices are the most popular. As a side note: The Mustang bags are identical to the Tsukayu "Quick Release Strong" bags. Also, Mustang's trunk is identical to the Tsukayu "Touring Trunk". |
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« Reply #4 on: February 14, 2015, 07:42:04 AM » |
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I am really liking these Mustangs. And I never thought I would like hard bags. I rented a Tourer Valkyrie in Denver Co once, And was really disappointed with the size of the OEM bags, these seem to be a tad bigger and the opening is wider I think, anyway aside from having to fab up some mounts these are great  |
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Bighead
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« Reply #5 on: February 14, 2015, 09:52:49 AM » |
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I have also seen HD bags mounted on a Valk and didn't think I would like the look because of being squared edges but they looked really good. you would just have to fab some mounts. They are plentiful also.
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blackvalkyrie
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« Reply #6 on: February 14, 2015, 03:41:12 PM » |
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blackvalkyrie
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« Reply #7 on: February 14, 2015, 03:42:36 PM » |
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Champion or Mustang. If you want OEM check Ebay and get ready to spend $$$$ either way you go.
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salty1
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« Reply #8 on: February 14, 2015, 04:19:43 PM » |
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I have the Tsukayu bags. They're great. Heavy duty fiberglass not ABS Plastic.
 I like my Tsukayu bags.  I also like my Mustang bags, probably made by Tsukayu.  |
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« Reply #9 on: February 17, 2015, 11:00:37 PM » |
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My 97 Standard came with paint matched Corbin Beetle Bags. I think they look perfect, but there is no way I would have ever paid the price for them if they hadn't come with the bike.
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« Reply #10 on: February 18, 2015, 01:22:40 PM » |
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My 97 Standard came with paint matched Corbin Beetle Bags. I think they look perfect, but there is no way I would have ever paid the price for them if they hadn't come with the bike.
I'm with you.. I think they look awesome, but that price tag  |
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« Reply #11 on: February 18, 2015, 05:12:10 PM » |
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I personally ever liked the beetle bags at all. get a set of Champion or find a set of OEM Interstate bags on ebay.
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blackvalkyrie
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« Reply #12 on: February 18, 2015, 06:41:54 PM » |
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I have the Tsukayu bags. They're great. Heavy duty fiberglass not ABS Plastic.
what version do you have? |
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #13 on: February 18, 2015, 07:36:16 PM » |
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Virtually everyone that gets Tsukayu bags for Valk, gets Strong or Jumbo Strong (same as Strong but wider). The Strong are very close to OE Valk hard bags in size and appearance, except the forward edge of the Strongs are more undercut than the OE bags (the whole shock is exposed, whereas on OE bags the shock is more hidden). If you go to their website, you can find a good number of pictures of valks with Strongs, and a few with Jumbo Strongs. While the Jumbos are pretty large, I think they are the better choice if you will travel, and if you want to (be able to) stick a full face helmet in the bags. They are big, but so is the bike. Strong: http://www.tsukayu.com/Strong.htmStrong Pics: http://www.tsukayu.com/strong%20photo.htm (scroll down) Jumbo Strong: http://www.tsukayu.com/JumboStrong.htmlJumbo Strong pics: http://www.tsukayu.com/jumbo%20strong%20photo.htmlStrong:  Jumbo Strong:  |
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« Reply #14 on: February 19, 2015, 09:25:29 AM » |
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I have Kawi nomads bags and I like them.
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blackvalkyrie
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« Reply #15 on: February 19, 2015, 02:53:55 PM » |
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I have Kawi nomads bags and I like them.
they fit your bike.. what have you got?? |
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blackvalkyrie
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« Reply #16 on: February 19, 2015, 04:07:26 PM » |
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Champion or Mustang. If you want OEM check Ebay and get ready to spend $$$$ either way you go.
Hey Bighead: does your bumblebee has jumbo strong? if so do they extend past the turns without hitting them, and one more question: is there a big gap tween the fender and the back of the bags...thanks so much |
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blackvalkyrie
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« Reply #17 on: February 19, 2015, 04:09:42 PM » |
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I personally ever liked the beetle bags at all. get a set of Champion or find a set of OEM Interstate bags on ebay.
sorry bighead: I just looked at your pic zoomed in and I can see they do not hit the turns...how about the shocks in the front..no problems? |
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idaida98
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« Reply #18 on: February 19, 2015, 06:39:33 PM » |
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I have Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad hard bags,and yes they fit.They open outwards and are mounted with ghost brackets,I think.I'very had them on the bike for maybe 10 yrs. Someone had posted pics of them quite a while ago.
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