Leather Lyke Saddlebags

[tradrick]

Has anyone used them?What are your expierence with them?I like them and have heard good things about them.My problem is I hate to spend $500.00 or so on a set and not be able to transfer them to my next bike.I bought a 2005 V-star 650 Classic and am enjoying it very much.However I feel that I will want to upgrade to a bigger bike like a 1100 or 1300 before to long.Does anyone know if there is a universal bracket that can be used with the Leather Lyke bags were I could put them on another bike later.Any input would be appreciated.Thanks tradrick

[COFats]

Has anyone used them?What are your expierence with them?I like them and have heard good things about them.My problem is I hate to spend $500.00 or so on a set and not be able to transfer them to my next bike.I bought a 2005 V-star 650 Classic and am enjoying it very much.However I feel that I will want to upgrade to a bigger bike like a 1100 or 1300 before to long.Does anyone know if there is a universal bracket that can be used with the Leather Lyke bags were I could put them on another bike later.Any input would be appreciated.Thanks tradrick

I've had Letherlikes on my last 4 MC and really like them.

I don't believe they have a universal mounting bracket available though. I bought mine at about $400.00 per pair.

My bags have actually prevented some damage to my MCs when we dropped them! Each of our MC have engine/crash bars as well as the bags. My wife dropped her 3 prior MCs a number of times at low speed (very low speed) and sustained no damage to her MCs and only very very very slight damage to her bags. I figure those $400.00 bags saved me at least $400.00 in damage cost

I dropped my Valkyrie once and same story - no damage to either bags or MC.
Not saying they are iron clad, but sure were worth their price for us.

Ride safe & long,
Colorado Fats

[BH121869]

I like the Pleather or leather lyke bags fine. They hold up well and do the job without deforming after they get wet.

[Uesque]

I have a friend who had both Leatherlyke hard bags fail on his Four Corners ride, they cracked at the mounting points. He's had a horrible time with their customer service getting them replaced under warranty.

[tradrick]

Thanks for the replys guys.Uesque,I've heard the same thing about the cracking around the mounting holes.A buddy of mine has the Leather Lyke hard bags and fount a online source that made a aftermarket bracket that beefed up the area around the mounting holes.So far he says it workes great and made them rock solid.I personally have'nt seen them yet.We have'nt had a chance to ride since he got them on.If you would like a link to the guys site that makes the brackets,for your friend,PM me.Ride safe tradrick

[tradrick]

Hey that was my 15th post so here's the link.tradrick
http://glensvtxgarage.com/LLreinforcementbracket.html

[Uesque]

Thanks for the link, I'll pass it on.

[aceto]

I agree with cofats, my leatherlykes saddlebags also saved my 1100 when my buddy cut me off, during a ride(not intentionally) Now I can't rid of them. I have a few scratches on them, but they're so durable, that it did not even hurt them. 400dls they're wellll worth it