Saddle Bag Saga

[GARYD]

Hey Gary!

Nope.....sure don't have a drink holder on handlebars, just don't care for the looks myself........I have no problem reaching back and grabbing a drink from bag (solo only).....If drink has a twist lid on it, then I already have the lid removed when I put it in the bag so I can just reach back with one hand, flip the lid and snatch the bottle! Eazy-Peezy! (especially when on cruise control....or if in traffic) I finish the drink and put empty container back in the bag using the reverse action.......Now, if I'm riding 2 up, then passenger gets drink and opens container, then hands it to me over my shoulder....I then guzzle what I want and hand the drink back......Nuthin' 2 it!!!!!! ....and as far as the "OUTRAGEOUS price!" (and it is), well....I figure your paying for what these bags do for you (being located for your personal use) while riding; more than what it actually costs them to make it...........I guess.

.....I know some say these bags look ugly, but they are the same people that say trikes look ugly anyway!..So, I see it as "their loss!" ....I find them essential and i like the looks too!!!!!

....During the summer especially, I only keep drinks in these bags mostly.........store bought bottles of water and or tea.

Cheers!

PS....the unfortunate thing about getting a drink this way is its always "room temperature", mostly warm...but I'm usually not drinking this way for pleasure; am just staying hydrated.

PSS....anyway, after a while I forgot about the absolute wicked bank robber price tag I paid for these bags.... now I always get to enjoy their use with no further cost! (damn well worth it, me thinks!)....I recommend them to all trike riders....I really do.

Here is the best drinking bottle ever made (in my opinion). I've been using one for over 10 years. Started with an 12oz and now have a 16oz.

Easiest one handed bottle on the market. And best of all you don't have to tilt your head back - you keep your eyes on the road at all times. No squeezing the bottle or unscrewing the cap. It has kept my drinks COLD for up to 8 hours. You can even get one with the Little Mermaid on it.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Thermos-16...ed-Stainless-Steel-Water-Bottle-/362204129912

I have the one with the rubber straw. I didn't know they made one without it. Completely leak proof.

 

[Rooster57]

Here is the best drinking bottle ever made (in my opinion). I've been using one for over 10 years. Started with an 12oz and now have a 16oz.

Easiest one handed bottle on the market. And best of all you don't have to tilt your head back - you keep your eyes on the road at all times. No squeezing the bottle or unscrewing the cap. It has kept my drinks COLD for up to 8 hours. You can even get one with the Little Mermaid on it.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Thermos-16...ed-Stainless-Steel-Water-Bottle-/362204129912

I have the one with the rubber straw. I didn't know they made one without it. Completely leak proof.

....looks good!

 

[ctdair]

Mine have been rock solid!!! You have to pick the right 3M product! VHB = Very High Bond https://www.itapestore.com/3m-dual-lock-sj3552-by-the-yard.html

Harley needs to supply a MUCH BETTER Template with the bags for drilling. You are not the first Dealer botch job.

That's the tape I used , problem wasn't the bond to the body or bags, it just seemed every time with passenger they would get knocked loose from the velcro connection. Never had a problem Solo riding?

 

[Trampas]

Glad to see they took care of you, man did they screw it up the first time, I'm glad the tape is working out for you, I thought of it myself then decided I didn't want the bags after all, I ride solo, so the tour pak and trunk storage is good for me.

All for now Trampas

 

[HDB0B]

That's the tape I used , problem wasn't the bond to the body or bags, it just seemed every time with passenger they would get knocked loose from the velcro connection. Never had a problem Solo riding?

I ride mostly dual with my wife behind me. She has never knocked one off. Takes a pretty good tug to pull mine off. I use the high count mushrooms.

 

[Peter A.]

Prices

http://www.boardtrackerharleyonline.com/harley-davidson/trike-saddlebags-84031-11

Check here before you buy

These guys have the best prices I can find with free shipping and no tax

My local dealer says he cannot price match them or his boss would fire him

Agree, prices there are great........the killer for me is the SHIPPING cost!

Most things come out being close to my local dealers price unless I can

get a coupon.

:Coffee:

 

[GARYD]

LOL

I think you can even get the lunch box too.