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     Silenc3r |
Hello, I have seen a lot of posts about putting the saddle bags on the 1125r, and there seem to be a lot of options out there. But most of them look to be the kind that just hook under the pillion and hang over the sides of the tail section. You then have to use straps to tie the dangling bits to the rear pegs, and the cheese grater thing. Has anyone attempted to put the Firebolt 12R hard bags on the 1125r? I know that the under tail is different between the two models, but my understanding is that the sub frame is pretty much the same. So, I figure tat the mount would need to be modified... but is it just a matter of installing standoffs? or is there more? I am trying to get the 11 all set for the trip to Troy in 2 weeks, and I'm going to need some cargo room. Thoughts? | ||
| Ccryder |
Buell does not make hard bags for the Firebolt. They make some strap on formed nylon bags that are semi-rigid, but they are pretty small. If you want hard bags this is about your only choice: http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/290 431/369913.html?1213799586 Other than these you can go with the First Gear Cordura bags, or such. Let me know if I can help. Neil S. | ||
| Silenc3r |
They might not be actual hard bags, but these (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ewItem&rd=1&item=300229784654&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA :IT&ih=020) are the ones I am looking to attach. I don't need to carry a whole lot of luggage, but I definitely need more room than my little tail bag offers  And having something waterproof would be a plus. Wow, those things are huge! I don't think I have time to fab up a setup like tat, though. I have seen that these have some kind of a mounting system that keeps them from rubbing against the plastics. But the more I read, the more it looks like they won't just bolt up to the 1125 without some custom bracketry. I talked o my dealer today, and so far, noting is offered for the 1125, yet. But the dealer show is in a month, and they expect to see some goods there. | ||
| Ccryder |
The First Gear and Nelson Riggs will work. BaggerMike had another brand on his that were semi-rigid. They offer more room than the Buell bags. Zac had some other soft bags that were about the same as th First Gear. The Buell bags will fit the 1125r with just a little work but, IIRC, they were kinda small. Neil S. | ||
| Baggermike |
Silence go on www.twistedthrottle.com the make a ridged rear bag put you can not carry anyone with this set up but is the best I have seen besides the bags Neil has, I have a uly with hard bags and I am going to see if the mount would have a chance at working on the 1125r. Mike  | ||
| Zac4mac |
The ones I got for my trip to Texas in March are Oxford First Time, about 80 bucks. http://www.cbxmanmotorcycles.com/productinfo.aspx?productid=76-414&affid=4    Z | ||
| Brad1445 |
Zac, You and I both have saggy bags. Is this just a sign of aging, or can we get them to sit more upright?  | ||
| Zac4mac |
I found that if I pulled the top-straps tighter it sagged less. No big deal to me as long as the bag doesn't rub the tire. Lots cheaper and easier than fitting the hard bags, tho Neil's looks great. Around town and for short rides, I put the Buell tail-bag on. For work I use just the T-Bag. The saddlebags don't get used a lot, trip to Texas was the only time so far. I'll fill them again next week when I ride to Wisconsin. Z | ||
| Bigdog_tim |
Those that are using the Buell bags - did you mount the standoff or just let the bottom part sag? I used the Buell bags on my 12R - but kept the bags when I sold the bike. Trying to figure out best way to use them on the 1125R (no reason to buy new ones yet). | ||
| Xl1200r |
The Buell Firebolt bags are neither large nor waterproof. In fact, they are the opposite of waterproof. When in the rain, they actually fill will more water than actually hit them. It's a conundrum. | ||
| Ccryder |
That is what tall kitchen bags are for.  Pack everything in them and then stuff into the Buell bags. Now you have water proof bags. My S3T bags were pretty good, especially if I used the formed inner bags. My ST1300 bags have not shown a drop. After some rain and some washing (yes she does get washed ;+}) the Givi bags seem to be very dry. When I used any other soft bags I always use some sort of garbage bag as a liner, just in case there was a chance of rain. Time2Work | ||
| Sheridan_bueller |
I invested in Dry bag saddle bags from Aerostich. As the name implies, they keep everything inside absolutely bone dry. Very good on the Oregon coast. No frills and very easy to get into while on the bike. If you're worried about your stuff getting wet, these will not let you down. JJ |
