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Average Customer Review: 4.33 (based on 213 reviews)

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(5 stars) reviewed on 08/15/09 by Bill Hayman (bill5w) from Homosassa, FL, United States, for a 2003 Black Custom 1100 Shadow Sabre wrote: Came with my bike. These bags look very nice on this bike and go well with the Saddlemen classic studded seat. Easy install I also waterproofed them. Review Details  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(5 stars) reviewed on 08/09/09 by Bruce (brucelusa) from Voorhees, NJ, United States, for a 2002 1800 VTX1800R (Retro) wrote: Just added saddle bags to my bike and was looking at a lot of brackets and bags, finally went with Leatherneck Jims made in the USA heavy duty Leather and what a great choice and these brackets and bags are the best out there. When you want to wash your bike or take it in for service these brackets are attached right to the bag and with a turn of a key the bags and bracket are off leaving the bolts. Only thing is when you install make sure you have two people and first use a strong tape(I used duct tape) to hole the bracket onto the bag before you drill to make sure both sides are level and looking at both bags on the bike again before drilling and make the final attachment of the bracket to the bag. When you attach the bags the washers are way to same so I went to the hardware store and picked up bigger washers which will hold more weight to the bracket making it more secure. The washer cost me a big total of .75 cents. The bags I got were the Desperado with the stud around the fron... Review Details  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(4 stars) reviewed on 04/08/09 by Duane (oldglory) from Arlington Heights, IL, United States, for a 2003 750 Shadow ACE wrote: Reasonably priced and sturdy. Review Details  1 out of 1 members found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(4 stars) reviewed on 04/06/09 by SillyOleBear Geoff (sillyolebear) from Augusta, GA, for a 2004 1300 VTX1300C wrote: Great Value And Looks Great On Bike Review Details  1 out of 1 members found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(5 stars) reviewed on 03/31/09 by (steve50) from , , United States, for a 2008 1900 Raider wrote: These bags are great. Lots of room Looks great on my bike Review Details  3 out of 4 members found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(4 stars) reviewed on 03/17/09 by Matthew (lorax) from Holly Springs, NC, United States, for a 2003 750 Shadow ACE wrote: Replacement for the large slant bags I had. I love the look so I went with the same brand and style for replacing my old bags that had just worn down and started to fall apart. They were over 7 years old and had seen a lot of miles. These bags are a touch larger. They are the absolute largest my bike could handle. Anything bigger would be way too big for the bike. I like the new quick release buckles and the built in locks. It seems like they made some smart upgrades to these bags. Review Details  1 out of 1 members found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(4 stars) reviewed on 02/27/09 by Andy Blanchard (uablanch) from Mississauga, ON, Canada, for a 2002 1100 V-Star Classic wrote: Great looking bag Review Details  1 out of 1 members found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(4 stars) reviewed on 02/27/09 by Andy Blanchard (uablanch) from Mississauga, ON, Canada, for a 2002 1100 V-Star Classic wrote: Great Looking bag. Review Details  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(4 stars) reviewed on 02/14/09 by Clint Felker (CFelker) from Lakewood, OH, United States, for a 2007 Black 750 Shadow Aero wrote: Have the large instead of the jumbo. They look good on the bike. Look forward to being able to use them. Review Details  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(5 stars) reviewed on 12/03/08 by Steve (sln007) from Pickerington, OH, United States, for a 2005 - Burnt Red 1600 Vulcan Classic wrote: Got used from motorcycle forum member. Review Details  1 out of 1 members found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(5 stars) reviewed on 11/12/08 by pokey gibbs (bobbygibbs) from memphis, TN, United States, for a 2007 1300 VTX1300R (S) Retro wrote: lots of room, look nice, great addition Review Details  2 out of 2 members found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(4 stars) reviewed on 08/20/08 by aconcogua mcdaniel (brandonjmc) from San Antonio, TX, United States, for a 2006 900 Vulcan Classic wrote: These bags are too small for this bike. They fit my dad's 750 v-star much better. I bought them based on reviews from other people and forums, but I regret it. I thought I received the wrong size at first, but after comparing my measurments to the dimensions listed I have decided they are the correct bag. The strings that hold them to the supports came of exactly a year from the purchase date. Other than that, the bags have held up well. I do reccomend mounting them like this forum shows though. http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/kawasaki-cruisers/81954-vn900-classic-saddle-bags-cover-recommendations.html Review Details  4 out of 4 members found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(4 stars) reviewed on 06/15/08 by Keith Woodson (krwson) from NITRO, WV, United States, for a 2002 1100 V-Star Classic wrote: nice bags, lots of room for wife stuff Review Details  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(4 stars) reviewed on 05/27/08 by thommo (VTXoz) from Wollongong, , Asia, for a 2007 1300 VTX1300R (S) Retro wrote: These are a much better fit than the large size Look much better on the bike and, of course, hold more too Pity they don't have the quick release buckles like some of the other brands It's a bit fiddly undoing and doing up the straps all the time But hey, they look good and suit the bike with my studded bib and studded seat (Mustang) Review Details  2 out of 2 members found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(3 stars) reviewed on 05/21/08 by Nathan Knezevich (nateknez) from Monticello, IL, United States, for a 2007 650 V-Star Classic wrote: Like the look of the bags and they were easy to install. Don't like however don't like the way they hang from the saddle bag supports Review Details  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(3 stars) reviewed on 05/11/08 by Bill (ltwrla54) from Livermore, CA, United States, for a 2005 silver 1300 VTX1300R (S) Retro wrote: nice to have Review Details  0 out of 2 members found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(3 stars) reviewed on 05/09/08 by (VeesVTX) from Durham, NC, United States, for a 2005 Candy Red 1300 VTX1300R (S) Retro wrote: Came with the bike. I would rather have the plain bags than studded. Review Details  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(4 stars) reviewed on 05/02/08 by Jeff McGrath (jeffmc) from Nepean (Ottawa), ON, Canada, for a 1999 Black/Ivory 800 Vulcan Classic wrote: Great bags for the price... they look great, seem well built and worth the money. I used clamps to attach them to the saddlebag supports and they are almost necessary if you want to eliminate every bit of flopping. Otherwise they do provide a great deal of fastening options. Review Details  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(4 stars) reviewed on 04/30/08 by joe gustavino from GIBRALTAR, , for a superglide 105 anniversary Dyna Glide wrote: look great and have the quality look at half the price , time will tell if the will last , they seem well made size is also adequate Review Details  0 out of 2 members found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(4 stars) reviewed on 04/26/08 by Mike Reinert (mjr1352) from Ruthven, IA, United States, for a 2007 1500 Vulcan Classic Fi wrote: Look great but could be bigger. Dont care much for the velcro on the front inside of the lids. Review Details  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No