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Title: Saddlebags for smaller Scoots
Post by: wkreps on January 17, 2015, 02:41:56 PM: Saw these Kwik Tec bags on eBay ($56) and then cheaper on Amazon ($45). Wondering if anyone has any experience with them or any other type of saddlebags for smaller scooters. Looking for something to add capacity to store stuff for when I go scooter camping this Spring/Summer/Fall.

Supposed to be able to hold a case of beer. :)
Title: Re: Saddlebags for smaller Scoots
Post by: zombie on January 17, 2015, 02:46:12 PM: My seat bucket holds a 12 pack, and a bag of ice. I'm only 1/2 drunk by the time I get home so a set of those will fill the bill. Thanks! ::)
Title: Re: Saddlebags for smaller Scoots
Post by: bluesin on January 18, 2015, 02:48:39 PM: Have two sets of them Purple is cheaper and a bit larger (I colored them black with fabric spray and fabric marker).Black looks better,costs more and is a tiny bit smaller. They are coolers and WILL hold a case of beer,plus keep it cool .Great for cold/frozen groceries .
I ride with a stainless steel water bottle.I freeze about 1/2 full of water, then, top it off for longer periods of being out.Keeps cold most of day and is like an ice pack for food/groceries.

I use the smaller ones in my full-sized leather saddlebags as a type of liner . They are 100% waterproof...leather is water resistant , so I know it will keep gloves,sunglasses,extra clothing, etc. dry .

I don't think you can go wrong with them. I've been impressed .
Title: Re: Saddlebags for smaller Scoots
Post by: wkreps on January 18, 2015, 04:40:49 PM: I'm all but ready to purchase these but I've heard of pricing from 15-45 dollars. It must fluctuate and you have to get in at the right time.
Title: Re: Saddlebags for smaller Scoots
Post by: wkreps on February 05, 2015, 12:57:32 AM: Here's a quick unboxing of what I got. Will give a full review once I get a chance to use them a few times this Spring.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kyLOrKe8OU#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kyLOrKe8OU#ws)
Title: Re: Saddlebags for smaller Scoots
Post by: bluesin on February 05, 2015, 03:22:34 PM: Quote from: wkreps on February 05, 2015, 12:57:32 AM
Here's a quick unboxing of what I got. Will give a full review once I get a chance to use them a few times this Spring.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kyLOrKe8OU#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kyLOrKe8OU#ws)

I think you'l be pleased. Waterproof AND Coolers too !
Title: Re: Saddlebags for smaller Scoots
Post by: zombie on February 05, 2015, 10:28:07 PM: Head carriers...
Title: Re: Saddlebags for smaller Scoots
Post by: AMAC1680 on February 05, 2015, 10:33:32 PM: I never much got into watching other people take stuff out of boxes.
Must be because the stuffs not mine.....

Be Big,
AMAC
Title: Re: Saddlebags for smaller Scoots
Post by: zombie on February 05, 2015, 10:36:15 PM: It's like the Maintenance thread here (forgot who's) It's so thorough I just want to mess with it. Like Ted Danson's hair... when he had hair
Title: Re: Saddlebags for smaller Scoots
Post by: wkreps on February 06, 2015, 07:19:49 PM: Quote from: zombie on February 05, 2015, 10:36:15 PM
It's like the Maintenance thread here (forgot who's) It's so thorough I just want to mess with it. Like Ted Danson's hair... when he had hair
Can't mess with my hair. Got none. You could chalk it up though and try getting my noggin in the corner pocket.
Title: Re: Saddlebags for smaller Scoots
Post by: zombie on February 06, 2015, 07:21:27 PM: 9 ball. Side...
Title: Re: Saddlebags for smaller Scoots
Post by: AMAC1680 on February 07, 2015, 01:54:12 AM: Quote from: wkreps on February 06, 2015, 07:19:49 PM
Can't mess with my hair. Got none. You could chalk it up though and try getting my noggin in the corner pocket.

That's funny stuff !
Title: Re: Saddlebags for smaller Scoots
Post by: 0BARK4322 on May 17, 2015, 12:58:39 PM: I guess he didn't use it yet because I did not see a review
Title: Re: Saddlebags for smaller Scoots
Post by: 2wheelfun on May 18, 2015, 04:18:40 PM: Wkreps needs a trunk for his junk. Pack a lot of stuff in a Givi or a knockoff.
Title: Re: Saddlebags for smaller Scoots
Post by: wkreps on May 19, 2015, 12:38:50 AM: Quote from: 0BARK4322 on May 17, 2015, 12:58:39 PM
I guess he didn't use it yet because I did not see a review
Have used it but only once. Wanted to get another time or two in before giving a final opinion. Should be later this summer.
Title: Re: Saddlebags for smaller Scoots
Post by: 0BARK4322 on May 24, 2015, 06:26:07 PM: I wonder if the bags flap around in the 50 mps range ???
Title: Re: Saddlebags for smaller Scoots
Post by: bluesin on May 25, 2015, 03:12:40 PM: Not ifstrapsarenot too long. Keep them short enough ( and under the seat) and it's fine .
Title: Re: Saddlebags for smaller Scoots
Post by: mrmike on September 30, 2015, 09:59:39 PM: Just saw this post last week. Ordered a set of the black ones from Motorcycle Superstore and received them today. I think they look great on my Silver GTI300. Thanks for this info.
Title: Re: Saddlebags for smaller Scoots
Post by: X File on October 01, 2015, 03:57:20 AM: Post a pic. I see some reviews people say their not that big, but you never know with some people.
Title: Re: Saddlebags for smaller Scoots
Post by: mrmike on October 01, 2015, 12:06:26 PM: Quote from: X File on October 01, 2015, 03:57:20 AM
Post a pic. I see some reviews people say their not that big, but you never know with some people.

Sorry! I'm not computer savvy enough to know how to post decent pics to this forum. Send me your e-mail address and I can send you some very good pics.
Title: thanks for the heads up on the saddle bags WK
Post by: boo on October 05, 2015, 04:45:03 PM: They look great and are reasonably priced.
I may have to order them.
Will wait for your full review.

ps: Looking forward to more of your camping vids. That is something I plan to try myself, soon.
I have everything I need for primitive camping in one water proof bag. Can strap on my back seat.
Title: Re: Saddlebags for smaller Scoots
Post by: wkreps on October 06, 2015, 07:56:18 PM: My 2nd scamping trip is in the books and videos are forthcoming. As far as the bags I'll start thinking about a full video review and will post here when done.
Title: Re: Saddlebags for smaller Scoots
Post by: Motorfoon on September 02, 2016, 02:16:12 PM: What news?
Title: Re: Saddlebags for smaller Scoots
Post by: bluesin on September 05, 2016, 03:05:47 PM: Quote from: X File on October 01, 2015, 03:57:20 AM
Post a pic. I see some reviews people say their not that big, but you never know with some people.

They WILL hold 12 (12 oz.) cans each and are, actually, cooler bags, as well .