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Biker Bags Company, xj700 Saddlebags

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by SLKid, May 22, 2009.

  1. SLKid

    SLKid Active Member

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    Anyone had any experiance with this company? I'm interested in this set of bags, and well, my grandfather always told me that you get what you pay for. They look good, perfect size, and they're inexpensive
    http://www.bikerbags.com/shop/?cat=2&itemid=109
    The lady I have been emailing at the company says its made out of a plastic synthetic leather. Doesnt show that on the profile. That worried me. She also said that they have never ever had a return on a bag because they were of "unsatisfactory material" Here's their return policy
    http://www.bikerbags.com/policies.html
    Anyway. What do you guys think? Good buy or dont chance it?
    -SLKid
     
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    No experience with them - looks like a decent price but I have not shopped for bags in a while.

    There return policy looks reasonable too.
     
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    Thanks SLKid!! The height of saddlebags I thought might work has always concerned me, so I've never bothered, but those just might work!

    Love the quick-release under the buckles.
     
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    Exhuast pipes are 9" from the top of the Signal bar to the top of the exhaust. So 8 and 1/2 inches sounds pretty decent. We'll see. Hopefully someone has feedback on this company. Love to get these
    -SLK
     
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    Hmm.. About the quick release buckles.. How would you lock them? Just thought about that
     
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    bill Active Member

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    You can lock the bags to the bike but not the bags themselves. I have not seen many bags you can lock.
     
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    Might make some holes then. I'm not completely trustworthy of anyone. I'll find a way. I think these are gonna be my GFs motorcycle present to me! Very cool
     
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    Let us know what you think - I'd like a set of bags but I'm cheap
     
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    Well, they're zip off, too - so if you're concerned about security, just unzip and take 'em with you.


    As far as the material, that's actually what I'd look for in a saddlebag - I know people that have PVC bags, and they've had good luck with them, and no conditioning/oiling.
     

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