Budget Friendly luggage for my GS500

[ShowBizWolf]

I can't help with your question but wow this thread is awesome!!

Thank you for bumping it because it looks like these sets are still available... and that price is amazing!

I am seriously considering getting these in the near future.

[barry905]

About 4 years ago now I purchased a pair of Oxford First Time panniers to get to carry things - I dislike tank bags, but find saddlebags work well. Previous motorbikes had a pair of panniers and a toxbox made of fibre-glass, which was ideal, but this time I bought soft ones. They are left on the bike permanently: I can't be bothered to take them off and replace them when I need to use them. I use them mainly for general grocery shopping and also when I take off for a weekend, and they are ideal Only two drawbacks: the stiffening cardboard really need replacng as they have warped; and the colour has faded from black to mid grey. Oxford no longer make spares for these bags - they are too old, and the colour fade is just too much exposure to the sun,

All in all, I'm very happy with them.

[rscottlow]

I can't help with your question but wow this thread is awesome!!

Thank you for bumping it because it looks like these sets are still available... and that price is amazing!

I am seriously considering getting these in the near future.

Same! My brother just mentioned a trip to the Dragon before this summer ends, so this is definitely a must-have for me!

[rscottlow]

Does anyone know how they compare to the Cortech bags?

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/cortech-super-20-saddlebags

It doesn't look like the Cortech ones come with the rear bag, but they don't cost too much more than these. Good reviews, as well.

[ShowBizWolf]

Haven't had the $$ to get a set of these yet... was thinking of putting them on my Christmas list. Anyway, decided to check out the link and make sure they were still for sale but it said they weren't available anymore  Nooooooooo!!!

Haha so I went through the site and woot toot found the new listing for them. Here's the new link if anyone wants to purchase these bags:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2013-New-Motorcycle-Bags-Motorbike-tank-bags-Motorcycle-Storage-Bags-Free-shiping/32722859129.html?spm=2114.01010108.3.33.S63S8j&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_2_10056_10065_10055_10068_10067_10054_10069_10059_10073_10017_10070_10060_10061_10052_10062_10053_10050_10051,searchweb201603_6&btsid=d2a05872-4fb4-4156-8d92-d9eaade41521

[Bluesmudge]

Fabric saddlebags like this usually have a strap that goes over (or under) the seat. The bags just hang and rest on the rear plastics. Some have extra straps to connect to the frame in a few more spots to stay secure. I think all these bags are fairly similar. Water resistant, not secure from theft, and kind of clumsy.

You could fit them over a pair of pannier racks if you don't like the idea of having them rest on the side plastics. Totally optional. Pannier racks can cost $200-$400 though so its a big investment in luggage. Hepco & Becker makes a nice set. I think GIVI and Shad do as well. The racks are designed for use with hard luggage, but offer a nice mounting point for soft or waterproof bags. For example, Ortleib dry bags for bicycles can mount to the hepco & becker racks.