saddlebags for 1200 sporster - what would you recomend?

[johnyboy]

just got this sportster, and am after some saddlebags. what you guys using, and what saddlebag support rails?

 

[Nice 'n' Fat]

I would suggest you get something with tassles & medallions on so you look really queer

 

[jackassdave]

what about smallish army packs ive used them before they look great and are chaep as well ,much more street cred than your usuall harley shit

 

[Deleted account 240901001]

None...it's a Sporty....get with the programme.. Throw-overs for when you really do need to carry shit....and a bed-roll bungied to the bars...for that authentic "man-of-the-road" look......

 

[twizzle]

Ortlieb throw overs, or Wolfman.... Top loading, waterproof easy..

And it messes with people's heads...

 

[jackassdave]

better still get some touratech panniers and put a gs badge on them

 

[Mutley]

Avoid the leather stuff, it'll leak and you'll need liners which will double the cost. In addition, unless you are a Gaucho, you'll look even if you avoid studs and conchos.

Avoid the sportster hard panniers, they are tiny and entirely useless in their shape. In addition they are completely against the Sportster ethos and you'll look like a wannabe Glide rider.

The throw over supports are worth the money and don't make the bike look crap. After that any throw overs will work. If you must buy HD ones then a company called SAC makes some decent nylon ones, but I'd be looking at Ortleib or Kriega

 

[dod]

tassles & medallions

Here is mine with the bags off my son's Drifter, had the supports so gave them a try.


Its still for sale.

 

[Deleted account 240901001]

Tassels You just can't beat them for a touch of class...

 

[Melch]

Tassels You just can't beat them for a touch of class...

Tassels are nothing without conchos though....and studs...obviously.

 

[Gipsy]

Tassels You just can't beat them for a touch of class...

Don't tell me you've finally seen the light!

 

[jackassdave]

tassels are gay simple as that

 

[johnyboy]

Kriega look good. Prob go bike show at NEC and see what is about

 

[Deleted account 240901001]

Kriega look good. Prob go bike show at NEC and see what is about

Just into my possession....a set of inexpensive panniers to suit....£50 plus post or collect......also a "touring" saddle/seat which I'll gather info for later...

 

[jackassdave]

ride em cowboy

 

[Mutley]

Just into my possession....a set of inexpensive panniers to suit....£50 plus post or collect......also a "touring" saddle/seat which I'll gather info for later...

 

[Deleted account 230523001]

You have a Buell sticker on yer tool box......Thought you would be too old to appreciate such things

 

[Deleted account 240901001]

....is that a bid?

 

[Deleted account 240901001]

You have a Buell sticker on yer tool box......Thought you would be too old to appreciate such things

Observant fecka....that must be from the mid-90's I reckon.....

 

[johnyboy]

thanks for the offer, but a bit to fancy for me.
is the seat a proper one for the pillion? the current one is a little tiny

j