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Cataract2
Posted on Saturday, January 19, 2008 - 11:09 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Was wondering what saddlebags you Firebolt (XBR) riders use?
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4cammer
Posted on Saturday, January 19, 2008 - 12:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I have the Buell bags that are made for the Firebolt. While they are a bit small they are more than enough for commuting use. They fit really nice and look like they were made for the bike. Also incorporate brackets that do not look out of place w/the bags off of the bike. Not totally waterproof, but did a good enough job for my 32 mile ride in a continuous downpour last summer.
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Paulxb12r
Posted on Saturday, January 19, 2008 - 12:05 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I use the factory bags work well but if any rocks get between the bags and the bike it will scratch the side of your bike.
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Knotrider
Posted on Saturday, January 19, 2008 - 01:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I use the old all black XBR bags. Not big, not great, but they work for small missions.
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Johnnylunchbox
Posted on Saturday, January 19, 2008 - 02:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I've used the Nelson Rigg standard bags. Got 'em at newenough.com for about $65 about 3 years ago. They're still holding up well. You can kinda see them in my profile pic.
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Cataract2
Posted on Saturday, January 19, 2008 - 04:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

My XB9SX bags are the Tour Master bags by Cortech. Was thinking about maybe going with their sport bags. Dunno if anyone else uses them.
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Jmemmert
Posted on Sunday, January 20, 2008 - 06:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I've got the lightning bags on my firebolt. All I had to do was buy some velcro to extend the mounting straps.
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Pwnzor
Posted on Sunday, January 20, 2008 - 07:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I use some old schooly Tourmasters, have served me well these last 17 years. They've been on every street bike I've owned and even used them to pack gear on one of my dirt bikes.

Solid products.



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Sparky
Posted on Sunday, January 20, 2008 - 09:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Chase Harper Stealth saddlebags have worked out well for 2 up touring on our Firebolt.

XB9R Touring


(Message edited by sparky on January 20, 2008)
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Pwnzor
Posted on Sunday, January 20, 2008 - 10:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I thought you had Ventura racks Sparky?
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Smoke
Posted on Monday, January 21, 2008 - 06:48 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

how wide is the factory xbr saddlebag spreader from bag to bag? i bought what i thought was an xbr set from the classifieds and although the bags straps are wide enough to put on my 1125, the support bar doesn't fit over the tail piece. thanks.
tim
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Sparky
Posted on Monday, January 21, 2008 - 11:56 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Pwnzor, I do now. That pic was taken from our first Firebolt road trip to Laguna Seca, before I added the Ventura rack, Heli bars, Zero Gravity +3 smoke screen, Lightning pegs and lowered passenger pegs.

With those mods Firebolt touring is now a relatively painless adventure for the wife & me.: )

Thanks,
Sparky
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B_bueller
Posted on Monday, January 21, 2008 - 05:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Tim,
The spreader that mounts undertail for the factory XBR bags are, 11 3/4 wide and the bolt holes are 7 1/2 inches.
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Kcfirebolt
Posted on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 - 07:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Oxford Sports have been wonderful for me.


Oxford Sports saddlebags
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Cityxslicker
Posted on Saturday, January 26, 2008 - 01:17 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

There are a new set of bags coming out through H-D; They are for the XR1200 (the rear tail is very similar to the XB) Check your dealer for the parts listing, they just came out. Should be able to order by the end of the month. Hard cases that look like they have more room than the Buell ear muffs.
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Rb70383
Posted on Thursday, July 10, 2008 - 09:01 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Sparky, How did you lower the pass footpegs? Planning on a roadtrip to biketoberfest, and I think that would make the wifey a little more comfy back there. Also how do you like the ventura. I'm between either saddle bags, but cant find any that dont look like they will intrude on the pass pegs, and a tank bag, or just get the ventura. Greatful for any input.
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