| Author | Message | ||
     Goinsideways136 |
how do you like them and how much room do they have? I'm trying to find some to do some adventure riding on my STT. Also is a STT a longer bike like the Ss? | ||
| Newxb12ss |
No info on the bags. Buell only has two XB frame sizes. | ||
| Js_buell |
I have the bags, they are ok. not really water proof and pretty small but you can still fit cloth for two or three days in there. As for the frame the STT is the same frame as the Ss | ||
| Court |
I love them . . .   | ||
| Js_buell |
Court I think he was referring to the small soft ones. You know the one for the lightnings. | ||
| Buelltilicious |
I have a set.......small but ok!! I use them for my rain gear on trips since they are NOT waterproof | ||
| Brumbear |
I have them the panniers are excellent and I can take em or leave em quicly without those unsightly mounting brackets  | ||
| Saratoga |
I've got the 3 piece set... the saddlebags are kind of small even though they expand. I don't think you'd get more than 2 days of clothes and such packed into them with rain gear, etc. Usually, I just run with the saddlebags because my lunch bag is the only thing going into them on my commute to work. The trunk bag snaps in/out of the saddle bags easily. They are not waterproof or even water resistant as was already mentioned. If it rains, your stuff's getting wet. | ||
| Reepicheep |
First, the STT is the Lightning Long frame, so it's the bigger one. I got a used set of the soft saddlebags on my 9sx. They had baked for a while in New Mexico sun for the previous owner before I got them. Up close, they look a little faded and ratty, but nothing you would notice unless you were looking for it. They mount a little wobbly. They stay on great, but the first few times you use them your never quite sure if that's really right or not, and have the urge to keep putzing with them to see if you can bet a better fit. Again, not something notable to the casual observer. Putting them on and off is easy... the hardest part is taking the seat on and off, and that's pretty easy. They don't store a *ton* of stuff. When I come out of the store, they always seem to have shrunk. That being said, I always seem to find some way to get what I bought wedged into them. For light touring, they work great if you pack your stuff in trash bags. Again, not a ton of room, so leave the laptop at home and pack a couple changes of clothing, light toiltries, and raingear. I keep the center tail bag (the little one) full of tools. They work fine with the little center tail bag as well... and you can put them on and off without moving it (it stays attached to the seat). The proof is in the pudding I suppose. I got them so I can put them on for my couple times a year longer trips. I had a bungied backpack almost wrap itself in the rear wheel, and figured I better get more serious before I got hurt. I put these soft side saddlebags on to test fit, and test ride, and left them on for a week of commuting. Then I took them off for a day, but the next day was heading for the grocery store so I slapped them back on. That was three years ago, and I don't think they have been off the bike again since. I keep thinking I should, as the bike looks nice and lean and mean without them, but they are just *so* handy *so* often, I never do... So that's a long way of saying that if you want to find something wrong with them, you certainly can, but that they work really well. They mount with a strap to the passenger pegs supports... that would be an issue on the STT. Though you could probably fabricate something up that would work. | ||
| Indy_bueller |
I've got a set of Firebolt bags. They're pretty good, but you can't fit a whole lot in them. Selling them for $75.00 if anyone is interested. Bought an 1125R and I don't need them any more. | ||
| Gaza |
Did a big ride with the ventura rack system available from American Sport Bike. Worked great. and 51 liters is a lot of space.   | ||
| Buelltilicious |
WOOooo thats a nice set-up, having everything behind you. besides my saddlebags and tail bag I use my tank bag which can be such a pain when refueling | ||
| Brumbear |
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| Fahren |
Brumbear, that's my bike!  | ||
| Gaza |
You can flip the ventura pack around so it faces backwards and you have room to carry a passenger. Had the Buell bags and great for small day trips but if you need "luggage" in a soft form then these are the best bang for your buck. | ||
| Brumbear |
Farhen as you are my senior by 1 calendar year I yield to your seniority and concede I stole it and replaced it with an exact replica | ||
| Jaimec |
I have these saddlebags on my 1125R:   | ||
| Geforce |
I have the saddle bags and tail bag for both the 1125r and Scg... Me and the wife loved them for our trip to homecoming. | ||
| Thespive |
I have the full Buell collection too, and yeah, the fit of the rear bags can be a bit wonky, but it all works.   --Sean | ||
| Deanbush |
What is the volume of the soft sided bags for an XB12ss, in cubic feet? The MCM Stealth bags at Americansportbike list 1.28 cubic feet. Looked on buell website an cannot find info. Thanks, DEAN |
