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Saddle bags

  • 15-08-2014 12:00pm
    #1
    gerrowadat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,363 ✭✭✭


    I've been riding a GZ250 around while learning for the last while, and I'm going to start commuting at some point -- I'm looking for some decent saddle bags.

    Viking bags look nice, but their UK store seems out of stock with everything - I'd rather buy local, but the local Irish retailers seem to not have anything I know will fit or will be suitable. Can anyone recommend a bricknmortar place to go look at this sort of stuff, or recommend somewhere online? Dublin/kildare area.


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  • #2
    gerrowadat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,363 ✭✭✭gerrowadat


    Anyone? Would the likes of bikeworld have this sort of stuff?


  • #3
    Skill Magill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,572 ✭✭✭Skill Magill


    Do you defo need them, They tend to get loose and get caught in the back wheel / chain, or simply fly off. Would a back box do?


  • #4
    gerrowadat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,363 ✭✭✭gerrowadat


    Skill Magill wrote: »
    Do you defo need them, They tend to get loose and get caught in the back wheel / chain, or simply fly off. Would a back box do?

    Would do I suppose, doesn't really suit the style of bike though. The ones I've seen online seem sturdy enough, they probably take a beating over time though.


  • #5
    inchiuvatu
    Registered Users Posts: 225 ✭✭inchiuvatu


    I know bikeworld have textile saddlebags... and i think jp motors (107 Pearse Street, Dublin 2, Ireland) have some leather bike accessories... would a tank bag cover your needs? alot of them hold on with magnets and can even convert to a backpack to convenience.

    Edit* ive jut started commuting and i use a tankbag to bring lock and chain, disclock, lunch, and bike cover with enough space to bring a spare ****e and or shoes if needed.


  • #6
    Richard tea
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,597 ✭✭✭Richard tea


    I use this place quite often. €10 delivery

    https://www.louis.de/en/produktkategorie/leather-chopper-luggage/520


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  • #7
    gerrowadat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,363 ✭✭✭gerrowadat


    inchiuvatu wrote: »
    I know bikeworld have textile saddlebags... and i think jp motors (107 Pearse Street, Dublin 2, Ireland) have some leather bike accessories... would a tank bag cover your needs? alot of them hold on with magnets and can even convert to a backpack to convenience.

    Edit* ive jut started commuting and i use a tankbag to bring lock and chain, disclock, lunch, and bike cover with enough space to bring a spare ****e and or shoes if needed.

    Aye, was in bikeworld yesterday and wasn't impressed with the selection. Mainly enormous top boxes, which don't really go on the gz. Tank bag might work, needs to hold a laptop and a change of clothes so might be a bit bulky for the right size one.


  • #8
    cantdecide
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,465 ✭✭✭✭cantdecide


    gerrowadat wrote: »
    Would do I suppose, doesn't really suit the style of bike though.

    Doesn't look all that bad to me...

    20080621-1327115-2006-Suzuki-GZ250.jpg


  • #9
    DJDylan106
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 585 ✭✭✭DJDylan106


    Try donedeal 'gerrowadat', got a set for my GZ125 on that and they fit on nicely and do the job for pottering around.. Only thing is, would advise buying ( if not already in hand ) a set of luggage racks, to stop them from blowing all over the place and even getting caught in the wheels. Cost about €35 on ebay.ie for the set and they're as good as any :)


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