Saddlebag suggestions

[mudman]

Which "saddle" Bags are best for a Falco. (weather proof, appearance, etc) What experiences have you guys had? Any thoughts on Heated handle grips? I live in Colorado and ride year round.

[falco03]

i like the falco saddle bags from aprilia. there was a set on ebay a while back. and i think there was a set on the parts for sale forum.
i'm sure that 'los has a different opinion, though.

[CarlosT]

I'm not sure how easy it is to find Aprilia Falco bags anymore so I'm not gonna recommend those.

I had pretty good experience with the Wolfman Beta bag which is a hybrid pack/saddlebag. Wolfman being in Colorado, this is like supporting your local economy

http://www.wolfmanluggage.com/03Tail/BetaRearBag.html

Aerostich may even have it for a few bucks less.

[falco03]

i thought that you were going to plug a certain knowledgeable girl with some luggage company.......what was her name.
you just posted it the other day..........??

[CarlosT]

Amy?

I thought the man asked for saddlebags.

[falco03]

yeah. it was amy.
i thought she was the luggage girl.
i'm obviously getting it all mixed up.

i need to be in bed.

[go_modem_go]

I'm not sure how easy it is to find Aprilia Falco bags anymore so I'm not gonna recommend those.

Still available on ebay Germany on a weekly basis. That Aprilia dealer must have gotten himself a container full.

I can recommend - water proof, looks good, made for the Falco and expandable- make sure the rails are included (in this case they are).

http://cgi.ebay.de/Satteltaschen-mit...QQcmdZViewItem

[redman412]

Wolfmans are very good, nelson riggs are good too. Your choice would depend on the one that would carry enoug gear for your trip (long or short).
Also think if you have high exhaust.
For my Cali trip last year I bought a pair of sport saddlebags from wolfman, around $29. Perfect for my bike which had high mount pipes. Problem was, they were a tad small for 5 day trip.

[FalcoPilot]

Uh, mudman, let me first apologize for the lack of manners of the fellow Falco riding members of this forum. You try to raise them right and what does it get you? Nothing.................just ill mannered adults when it's all said and done. Therefore, let me be the first to give you a proper welcome to the Falco forum seeing that this is your very FIRST post:

WELCOME AND F_CK OFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Don't feel offended, this is the greeting that EVERYONE gets on here and there is no malice intended.

Glad to have you.

No more lurking, you must participate.

You might want to look into the Tourmaster Cortech Sport Saddlebags. I have the tailbag and a couple of the guys have put a lot of miles on the saddlebags.

Are you a new owner?

[whoosh]

FAO Go Modem Go
My German is not as good as your english
That means I cannot tell if the Ebayer you link to will post to the UK and how much P&P will be
can you help with translations please ?

[go_modem_go]

FAO Go Modem Go
My German is not as good as your english
That means I cannot tell if the Ebayer you link to will post to the UK and how much P&P will be
can you help with translations please ?

Take the item number and enter in ebay.co.uk

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Satteltaschen-...QQcmdZViewItem

It says they will ship worldwide, but you must enquire about the costs and type of shipment (insured or not). If uninsured shipment is chosen, the company will not cover any transport damage.

14 day refund policy, postage to be footed by buyer.

Brand new, only taken out of packaging for photos. Includes 16% Value Added Tax. Bill / invoice included.

[whoosh]

Thanks Modem !
:-)

[ghostrider71]

Uh, anybody (particularly the noobie) ever heard of the SEARCh feature on the forum???

I guess it's my turn to be a douchebag.....but this topic gets answered at least one a month.

Sorry newb.....welcome, Fuk-off, and use the search feature!

gr

[whoosh]

Hmmm, I have been looking at these forums since I got my bike a year and a half ago and I don't recollect there being an answer to my question about translations from german on Ebay
:-)

[venturaII]

You might want to look into the Tourmaster Cortech Sport Saddlebags. I have the tailbag and a couple of the guys have put a lot of miles on the saddlebags.

I'll second the vote for the Cortech bags - I also have an expandable tailpack, which is enough for a weekend trip in the summer, and I'm going to purchase the matching saddlebags for my trip to Nova Scotia this year. Nice materials, workmanship and design. Plus they're reasonably priced.