Does anyone use these Nelson-Rigg Saddlebags?
I can see them on a V....don't know if they could be rigged to fit???
http://motorcycle-luggage.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/ssc-140_lg.jpg
Soft version.
http://www.nelsonrigg.com/images/Products/Classic-Luggage/New-07/CL-900.jpg
They have these larger bags.
http://www.nelsonrigg.com/images/Products/Classic-Luggage/New-07/CL-1000.jpg
Intersting equipment on their site.
http://www.nelsonrigg.com/pages/Sport-Touring-Products/Sport-Silver-Streak.htm

Hmmm....those are interesting. Would probably look pretty slick on a V. Just have to mount them correctly.

I do like the very first set the best.

It could be worse, eh?

It could be worse, eh?
Ick. Don't like them up on an angle like that!

Ick. Don't like them up on an angle like that!
You are right.
How about now?

there ya go. drop them down a couple of inches on a black or silver bike and they would look like they were designed for the VROD

I do like them now.
(Does anyone have any idea what it took to resist the temptation to put them on you-know-who's V?)

I do like them now.
(Does anyone have any idea what it took to resist the temptation to put them on you-know-who's V?)

That looks better...see if HD makes a hard/rigid bags like those I'd buy one. IDK why the dyna's and sporties have better oem bags than the v rod line...I saw one particular dyna bag that I really like, it a rigid leather covered type, but has a nice shape to it.

This one, but without the reflector:

http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/gma_product.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442228167&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374309175951&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2534374309175951&bmUID=1185115326618&bmLocale=en_US

Swap them left to right so the pointy end faces forward, rattle-can the white inserts copper and you'll be good to go.

06 VRSCR

Swap them left to right so the pointy end faces forward
I had the same thought... I'd like to see it. Might have trouble clearing the pipes, but hey - with Photoshop, it all fits!

I wrote to the company explaining that IMHO V-Rod riders are a very sport oriented group and I truly believe would appreciate the option of their bags on our motorcycles. The anodized pic above was attached to the email. They responded the next stating that they are preparing their 08’ photo shoot and will consider using the V-Rod for this line. They were grateful for the heads up.
Time will tell...

You are right.
How about now?

Looks like a VROD with wings but I like it.

Looks like a VROD with wings but I like it.
...makes it go faster!:)

That looks better...see if HD makes a hard/rigid bags like those I'd buy one. IDK why the dyna's and sporties have better oem bags than the v rod line...I saw one particular dyna bag that I really like, it a rigid leather covered type, but has a nice shape to it.

This one, but without the reflector:

http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/gma_product.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442228167&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374309175951&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2534374309175951&bmUID=1185115326618&bmLocale=en_US
Now, they need to be seen on the V before could decide...

hey those bags might look cool on my rocket,only have room for a couple packs of cigs.under my seat.

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I do like them now.
(Does anyone have any idea what it took to resist the temptation to put them on you-know-who's V?)

Those look pretty good in this pic! Think I'm partial to the first two sets of bags attached in the first post. Those look like the better types to me.

I just pulled my NR bags off my crotch rocket and test fit them on my V. Took about six minutes. No problem at all on my bike but I'm turbo'ed so don't have any pipe clearance issues. However, using what I laughingly refer to as my memory, I really don't think there'd be any clearance issues with stock pipes.

Good luck.

AK

I just pulled my NR bags off my crotch rocket and test fit them on my V. Took about six minutes. No problem at all on my bike but I'm turbo'ed so don't have any pipe clearance issues. However, using what I laughingly refer to as my memory, I really don't think there'd be any clearance issues with stock pipes.

Good luck.

AK
:worthless

And I do hope that Nelson Riggs does do a V-Rod in their '08 add campaign as it would be very interesting to see how they put it together.

I tried a lot of throw over bags on my bike before buying the HD hardbags. Some, like these, looked decent. You really have to try them on the bike to see if the straps work with the seat and if they fit in the angle of the shocks. However, all the bags I tried would rub against the sides of the fenders, and even if they came with foam protectors they would scrape the paint when dirt gets between the bags and the fender. You really need saddlebag supports. V-Mod sells them (and bags), but they must be bolted to the bag support brackets and are like the HD hard bags in that they are not easy to remove. Check out this members solution:

http://www.1130cc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45511&highlight=saddle+bag+brackets

I tried a lot of throw over bags on my bike before buying the HD hardbags. Some, like these, looked decent. You really have to try them on the bike to see if the straps work with the seat and if they fit in the angle of the shocks. However, all the bags I tried would rub against the sides of the fenders, and even if they came with foam protectors they would scrape the paint when dirt gets between the bags and the fender. You really need saddlebag supports. V-Mod sells them (and bags), but they must be bolted to the bag support brackets and are like the HD hard bags in that they are not easy to remove. Check out this members solution:

http://www.1130cc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45511&highlight=saddle+bag+brackets

Somehow I missed this one - Thanks Fred. I moved it here to the baggers section!

Hey guys, we are a new vendor to join your forum. We were asked to show some of our products on V-Rods.

Here are a few quick photos we took on our last visit to our local H-D dealer. We fitted our CL-150 tail pack and CL-950 saddlebags to a Night Rod.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/dgreekman/CIMG2781-1.jpg
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/dgreekman/CIMG2786-1.jpg
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/dgreekman/CIMG2788-1.jpg

Hey Dimitri Those bags look like they fit nicely! did you have any problems with getting them tied down nice and tight? did you notice if there will be any rubbing on the paint and possible scratches???

and again welcome to the forum!

and what's the difference in the CL-1000 and the CL-950? they both have the same diminsions but the 1000 cost considerably less.

No problems at all. The mounting points aligned perfectly.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/dgreekman/CIMG2783-1.jpg
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i41/dgreekman/CIMG2784-1.jpg

As for scratching, its not usually the bag that causes this. Its what comes in contact between them and the paint. Dust and road grime. Its always a good idea to wipe down the bike after each ride and before each install. These bags come with a protective pad to help protect the paint.

CL-950 has an outer pocket and a tricot lining. Tricot is a soft flannel like material. The CL-1000 has a nylon lining.

Anybody else thinking group buy?

They look like they would work even better with the luggage rack.

They look like they would work even better with the luggage rack.
Yeah I was thinking the same thing, I can see in one of the pictures that it's thrown over the rear fender, if the luggage rack was there it would make sure to not scratch that part of the fender.

The rack is totally optional. The great thing about our tail packs is that they clip right into our saddlebags. No need for separate mounting. Of course if you just ran the tail pack solo, it would mount independently to the bike.

We also offer these same or similar bags in our Silver Streak line (http://www.nelsonrigg.com/pages/Sport-Touring-Products/Sport-Silver-Streak.htm). The bags that this post was originally started for. They would look amazing on a silver V-Rod.

and what's the difference in the CL-1000 and the CL-950? they both have the same diminsions but the 1000 cost considerably less.


The 1000's don't have a certain kind of liner. They got the same external material and rain covers, so I saved about $40.00

I ordered the 1000's today from Dennis Kirk. I'll have them Thursday and will try and post pic's of the installation on my '07 AW.

I received the Tailbag that goes with the saddlebags today.....it's got a ton of room......I'm looking forward to a trip from PA to The Dragon in May.

Photo's are in my gallery, it was a rainy snowy night last night and the garage was full of stuff, couldn't get decent photo's there, had to use the driveway. The tail bag is empty so it looks patially collapsed. I'll try to get better photo's again this weekend.

ok what is the prices

Here are more photos and our suggested retail prices.
http://www.nelsonrigg.com/pages/Sport-Touring-Products/Sport-Classic-Luggage.htm
http://www.nelsonrigg.com/pages/Sport-Touring-Products/Sport-Silver-Streak.htm
Usually your local dealer will get you a great deal.

Dennis Kirk sells that tail bag for $39.99 (Closeout) and the saddle bags are $79.99, then there's shipping and taxes etc. All total I spent around $135.00

At the D.K. site look at the Metric/sport bike stuff, that's where I found these.

DK is showing the tail bag for 75.95 for the CL 150. Which one did you get and can you post a link? And the CL 950s are 113.95 on the site.

http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/tpl/cmn/prodlist.jsp?store=Outlet&catId=407&np=&brandId=525

This first link is for the Tail bag on clearance sale


http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/product_catalog/Product.jsp?skuId=&store=Main&catId=407&productId=p506581&leafCatId=40710&mmyId=

This link is to the Saddle bags I purchased.

I copied and pasted these straight from the website. This is the first time I've tried this, so let me know if it works.

Thanx.....Steve:lamer:

Does that rear crossover strap lay on the fender?

http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/tpl/cmn/prodlist.jsp?store=Outlet&catId=407&np=&brandId=525

This first link is for the Tail bag on clearance sale


http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/product_catalog/Product.jsp?skuId=&store=Main&catId=407&productId=p506581&leafCatId=40710&mmyId=

This link is to the Saddle bags I purchased.

I copied and pasted these straight from the website. This is the first time I've tried this, so let me know if it works.

Thanx.....Steve:lamer:

The links worked - thanks. Now to decide. Did you see any concerns with any of the bags you got? I have a passenger pillion (will the tail bag effect that? - your opinion). Thanks.

The way the Tail bag attaches to the saddle bags is with 4 clips. I think that if you adjust the cross over straps between the saddlebags and attach that clips correctly, the pillion seat should not be a factor. I've attached pic's of how I've attached the bags to the bike and also the additional bungie clips that come with the tail bag. Those are for connecting the tail bag to the bike without the saddlebags being used.
I think it's a great system.
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Thanks for the pics, I'll probably order today ....maybe...I want them just have to make sure I "need" them.

It looks like a great system but I'm paranoid about all that paint contact.

I haven't ridden with them at all yet, so I don't know what kind of paint damage to expect. According to Nelson Rigg, the neoprene pads that are in contact with the bike are designed to prevent paint damage. I guess it's going to be a leap of faith that I'll have to take.

As I get some miles on both the bags and the bike I'll keep y'all informed.

Steve

i have used my cortechs for over 2K miles.. and they have the neoprene pads too .. i have had NO damage to my bike by having bags on it

Just ordered mine from DK - thanks Rob for the links. As for scratching the paint, as long as you clean the paint prior to applying the bags and strap everything down tight you shouldn't have to worry.

My tank bag has the pad also and I've ridden in hours of rain with it and it was moving around (although I was trying to keep it straight), and there were no scratches or anything so I'm not too worried about these bags - especially since they probably won't be permanent.

I notice everyone is tieing them down on the rear turn signal, I wonder if there would be another place to tie that too for all of us that don't have rear signals :hmm:

Don't know, when I get mine I'll take a look and let you know.

i have thought about that since i am about to change my set up to a NO rear signal set up myself.. when i figure it out .. i will let you know.. LOL... honestly though .. the front ties are most important anyway so if i didnt use the back ones i think it would be fine as well

that being said though i would probably still tie to my frame and then my shock for the back just for stability

just from looking at pictures it doesn't seem to me that the back needs to be tied down real tight, it looks to be more so the bags don't flop around at higher speeds

and if you have enough crap in them .. i think they wouldnt move

Your right, the front and rear straps just need to be tight enough to hold the bags against the bike. The majority of the weight is on the thick Velcro straps that attach the bags together. There are a lot of people that only use the front straps and the bags stay put. Of course as manufacturers, we recommend using both front and rear straps. Again you don't need to torque the front and rear straps down. A snug fit is all you need.

As for the concern of scratching the paint, as Elpaso correctly stated, as long as you keep the paint clean and free of road grime and dirt as best as you can, the pads will definantly help reduce any chance of damage. Even the Velcro straps that go over the seat have a non-slip, non-scratch material that we use under our magnetic tank bags.

Would you folks be opposed to a bit of that 3M protective film?

Great idea to add for added protection.

Robs-Rod, I thought I would let you know that DK dropped the price on the saddlebags also. I noticed you said you paid 75 for them they are now $60 on closeout. Together $100 for a complete throwover setup for the bike - can't beat the HD (Hundred Dollar).

well screw it. I just ordered the Nelson-Rigg Standard Saddlebags from DK. Got em for $67.74 shipped. I only got the saddlebags and no tail bag. I doubt I'll ever use them but just in case I'll have them now.

well screw it. I just ordered the Nelson-Rigg Standard Saddlebags from DK. Got em for $67.74 shipped. I only got the saddlebags and no tail bag. I doubt I'll ever use them but just in case I'll have them now.
So if you are spending $$$ on things that you will never use are you willing to spend $$$ on things that some of us will use?

I just couldn't pass it up, it was too cheap. it's like you woman and shoes. :D

oh and to answer your question....no.

I just couldn't pass it up, it was too cheap. it's like you woman and shoes. :D

oh and to answer your question....no.
:rofl:

Robs-Rod, I thought I would let you know that DK dropped the price on the saddlebags also. I noticed you said you paid 75 for them they are now $60 on closeout. Together $100 for a complete throwover setup for the bike - can't beat the HD (Hundred Dollar).


Glad you got a great deal........I was happy to pay the price I paid, I think they are excellent bags. Unfortunately I haven't ridden with them yet, too darn cold in York PA.

Just so you guys know they are not going to be discontinued, they are still current for 08. Not sure why DK have them on closeout. But hey your gain!! Thanks again for your support guys. Cant wait to see more pics!

Ok, I just got mine delivered and I have to say that I'm impressed. I ordered the saddlebags and the rear tote with a rain suit all from Nelson Riggs all for $121.89.

I took A LOT! of pictures from unpacking to installation. I'm going to put all the photos together and post a pdf - Once you have this installed and configured correctly it only takes less than a minute to take everything off of the bike and put it back on.

I just posted a pdf with lots of pictures of the Nelson-Riggs sport bags and rear tote along with my thoughts on them.

Very sturdy bags (very impressed). Nelson-Riggs if you want individual photos for your website let me know.

http://www.1130cc.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1246374#post1246374

We would love to post some of these photos on our site, please send them to photos@nelsonrigg.com.

I should be getting mine today or tomorrow, but my seat is in the shop getting redone. Once I get my seat back I'll send your guys some pictures :thumb:

Lake....did the bags ever get come in????

Yeah I got them but they are still sitting here in my office. I'm still waiting to get my seat back from getting recovered so I haven't even tried them on the bike yet. The bags look great though :thumb:

http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/tpl/cmn/prodlist.jsp?store=Outlet&catId=407&np=&brandId=525

This first link is for the Tail bag on clearance sale


http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/product_catalog/Product.jsp?skuId=&store=Main&catId=407&productId=p506581&leafCatId=40710&mmyId=

This link is to the Saddle bags I purchased.

I copied and pasted these straight from the website. This is the first time I've tried this, so let me know if it works.

Thanx.....Steve:lamer:
:banghead: :banghead: :banghead: I finally get some extra $ and go to order them and they are no longer available. Just my luck. :banghead:

Looks like the best price I can find for the classic saddle bags and rear tote is $148 shipped. Guess I'll wait or look into the Cortech or Motopak and see what I can get them for.

Looks like the best price I can find for the cl***ic saddle bags and rear tote is $148 shipped. Guess I'll wait or look into the Cortech or Motopak and see what I can get them for.

The deluxe bag - has extra side pocket and a different rear tote - total for both a little under $140

http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/product_catalog/Product.jsp?skuId=&store=Outlet&catId=407&productId=p505678&leafCatId=40710&mmyId=

http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/product_catalog/Product.jsp?skuId=&store=Outlet&catId=407&productId=p505652&leafCatId=40705&mmyId=

Justin it seems your just a little too late :( the only reason I bought the ones I got was because I got them for under 70 bucks. I really don't know if I'll use them any time soon but for that price I couldn't resist.

The deluxe bag - has extra side pocket and a different rear tote - total for both a little under $140

http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/product_catalog/Product.jsp?skuId=&store=Outlet&catId=407&productId=p505678&leafCatId=40710&mmyId=

http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/product_catalog/Product.jsp?skuId=&store=Outlet&catId=407&productId=p505652&leafCatId=40705&mmyId=
Yeah I looked at all the options. The only thing is the CL100 tailbag ony holds 29 compare to the 37 of the tote. I know its not that big of a change ,but I like the tote and the CL100 is 1 inch longer than the tote I was a little worried about it crowding me, judging by your pics it might hang over a little more than the tote. I'll do some more looking today and see what I can come up with. I may bid on some Motopak stuff on ebay.

Justin it seems your just a little too late :( the only reason I bought the ones I got was because I got them for under 70 bucks. I really don't know if I'll use them any time soon but for that price I couldn't resist.
Yeah, just my luck. I was going to buy some plain tickets for a mini-vacation yesterday, but the price of tickets went through the roof this week so I had some extra money and was going take advantage of the great deal.

ptl !!!me to

Do you like them?