V-Max gen 1 saddlebags installation.

[yousj0387]

I finally got my saddlebags installed. I bought the supports from exactrep.com in the U.K.

 

[Denci]

how long did it take to get them?

 

[desert_max]

Good luck with them. A friend of mine bought a pair, spent a lot of time painting and pinstriping them to match his GL1000, and they lasted about two months before starting to disintegrate. Very cheaply made, didn’t hold up to vibration and were very disappointing.

 

[El Canadiense]

These Saddlebags are very high quality and will last through many bikes. I have personally toured with the Hepco & Becker and they come in many varieties and can sure take a beating and hold a lot.

Gen 2 Hard Saddlebags - Carbon Fibre Look, one-key open/removal,
http://www.v-max-f-maerz.de/vmaxkatalog/270/274w_en.htmlThese bags can be purchased through Moto Machines: Premium Motorcycle Accessories and Hepco & Becker also.

Gen 2 Hard Saddlebag Mounts
http://www.v-max-f-maerz.de/vmaxkatalog/270/273x_en.html
The above bags were just purchased by me, have not arrived yet. Will advise on installation, fit, durability and ease of use.

Gen 2 Saddlebags
https://kglracing.com/shop/motorbike_parts/overige/bag_set_street_incl._kgl_c-bow_yamaha_v-max_1700_2009-_2016

Gen 1 Saddlebags
https://www.motomachines.com/hepco-becker-complete-rack-yamaha-v-maxThese bags are proven highest quality. They have nice features like one-key for all, high volume and absolutely will not open during riding as the latch to open them is specially designed not to open fully.

 

[yousj0387]

how long did it take to get them?

About a week and a half.

 

[yousj0387]

Here's what the actual saddlebag supports look like.

 

[norcalAF]

I finally got my saddlebags installed. I bought the supports from exactrep.com in the U.K.View attachment 75281View attachment 75282

Do you mind to talk about your trunk set up? It looks pretty nice and functional, what mount and trunk are you using?

 

[yousj0387]

I bought the trunk on eBay, and I fabricated the rear rack / trunk support, out of a piece of 1/4 inch aluminum, and electrical conduit. I used stainless steel carriage bolt and nut, to fasteners. See the attached pictures.

 

[yousj0387]

Here's the trunk that I bought on eBay.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/181896592303

 

[norcalAF]

Thanks, it looks really good

 

[SDB]

I just did a throw over set... Cheap and dirty lol.... Works Perfect. Ran it up to 100 mph for about 2 miles on highway and bags never flapped....

Small Tourmaster nylon bags (new got them for $80 shipped, less than half price) and mounted under seat... Pushed back to clear rear/top seat latch to access gas. Used supplied straps to tie off to grab bar. No bouncing or flapping in town or on highway. The also have a quip-zip off feature to remove bags entirely but leave throw over center part under seat. Very well made and came with rain covers. Don't hold much... But enough for a weekend trip. I plan on using them for the upcoming Thunder in the Valley this summer (along with a dufflebag/suitcase bungee corded to the rear seat).