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Steamboat
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Viking bags
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March 24, 2010, 08:29:38 PM »
I have a 2002 1800R. I've been looking at different styles of saddlebags for some time now. I found that Viking makes bags specifically for the VTX. They even come complete with all mounting hardware. Anyone used these bags and if so, how would you rate them?
Thanks for your help.
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2002 VTX 1800 R BRB (Big Red Bike)
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Elvis
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Re: Viking bags
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March 25, 2010, 08:41:29 AM »
Sorry, not familiar with Viking Bags...I do know that Leatherlyke and Boss Bags are top quality...costly tho.
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Re: Viking bags
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March 25, 2010, 08:47:38 AM »
Nevery heard of those either.
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Elvis
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Re: Viking bags
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March 25, 2010, 08:49:29 AM »
I checked out the link, interesting, let us know if you buy and what you think.
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Re: Viking bags
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March 25, 2010, 10:00:53 AM »
As a former Minnesotan, I have Viking bags. I find, as I get older, that they are sagging, and fairly unattractive. I can't get my wife anywhere near them.
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beaux43
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Re: Viking bags
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March 25, 2010, 11:28:15 AM »
LMAO!!!!!!
I have not used viking bags either. I did look at their website and opted to go with
Edge bags. I wanted some really large bags for my 1800R and these were the largest that I could find and they mount with the E-Z brackets. Going on 2 years and no sagging, just a small bit of rust on the head of the screws. They have a thick plastic plate inside that keeps them from sagging.
www.edgeleather.com
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Re: Viking bags
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March 25, 2010, 12:17:36 PM »
HDL used to sell K-Drive bags made in Belgium. I had a set on my X. Quick detach, leather covered, plastic (fiberglass) inner liner, huge, lockable and basically indestructible. Also costly. Looked good. Came with all mounting hardware. Hardware looked good and hardly noticeable if you wanted to leave bags off. Don't know if Hal still sells them. Here is a website.
http://www.k-drive.com/
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Steamboat
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Re: Viking bags
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March 25, 2010, 07:34:17 PM »
Thanks for the feeedback. I will look at the different bags available before I make a decision.
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Jimbo
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Re: Viking bags
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March 25, 2010, 08:25:28 PM »
I bought the Boss Bags a few months ago. Yep, a little pricey but IMHO well worth the cost. Called Boss Bags 800 # and spoke to very helpful and knowledgable staff. Directions to install were awesome and hardware was top notch. I'm very satisfied.
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Steamboat
Old Timer
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Re: Viking bags
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March 26, 2010, 07:57:22 AM »
Thanks Jimbo.
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RicksVTX
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Re: Viking bags
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March 26, 2010, 11:43:38 AM »
Dang it Jm. i spit soda all over the place with that comment !!!! That was classic.... :O)
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