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FieldSheer Saddle Bags: Pros/Cons
Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 11:56 am
by ShogunTX
Anyone use the Fieldsheer saddle bags? I was going to take the 600 to San Antonio for Thanksgiving and will need a decent set of bags for clothes ect. Any thoughts? I found a set for $35.00 and for that price I figured what the hell.
Re: FieldSheer Saddle Bags: Pros/Cons
Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 12:25 pm
by haunter
link..?
Re: FieldSheer Saddle Bags: Pros/Cons
Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 12:30 pm
by ShogunTX
Re: FieldSheer Saddle Bags: Pros/Cons
Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 12:37 pm
by 95FZR600
They look descent but I always wear a back pack.
Re: FieldSheer Saddle Bags: Pros/Cons
Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 12:45 pm
by ShogunTX
Considering my last back pack with RIP in 2001
I only have attache' cases and such so either way I'm thinking $35.00 is a steal.
Re: FieldSheer Saddle Bags: Pros/Cons
Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 1:41 pm
by reelrazor
Yeah, $35 bucks...give em a try, and report back to us about the FZR fit with them. My winter goal is to improve my sewing skills and make a combined saddlebag/trunk that is specific to my FZR
That backpack stuff is for the birds, imho. I see no reason to burden my body with weight the bike could take.
Re: FieldSheer Saddle Bags: Pros/Cons
Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 1:52 pm
by megaloxana
They look really nice, especially for $35....i say you buy them....and them give a review
I also wear a backpack but I never ride far enough that i need to pack a lot of stuff.
Re: FieldSheer Saddle Bags: Pros/Cons
Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 3:11 pm
by haunter
look alot like my cortech sport bags!
Re: FieldSheer Saddle Bags: Pros/Cons
Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 4:33 pm
by tommyj27
haunter wrote:look alot like my cortech sport bags!
Look similar to my FirstGear ones too, for about 1/3 the price.
Re: FieldSheer Saddle Bags: Pros/Cons
Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 4:59 pm
by haunter
yeah I agree with that!
the first gear and cortech ones probably ARE the same bags
Re: FieldSheer Saddle Bags: Pros/Cons
Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 8:26 pm
by ShogunTX
Ok well I got them in and for $35.00 the quality is good enough for government work! The storage capacity was just enough to slide my IBM T42 Laptop in and zip the top. The install was simple and it securely fastened to the bike. Now, I have these on my YZF-600 and ironically it was the same bike they used in the instruction photograph! I will post pictures this weekend, I think they will do just as well on the FZR's as our exhaust is typially lower and the velcro straps will adjust in for the slightly narrower seat of the FZR. I did cross connect the straps in the back for a little more tension. So my left bag is connected to the right strap and vice versa.
Overall I would recommend these bags to anyone looking for a great buy + they come with rain covers.
Re: FieldSheer Saddle Bags: Pros/Cons
Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2008 7:00 pm
by ShogunTX
I promised a picture so here you go not bad for 35 dollars. I have been riding with them for just about three days and they've stayed in place I only notice them when I dismount.
Re: FieldSheer Saddle Bags: Pros/Cons
Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 9:49 pm
by tommyj27
ShogunTX wrote:Ok well I got them in and for $35.00 the quality is good enough for government work! The storage capacity was just enough to slide my IBM T42 Laptop in and zip the top. The install was simple and it securely fastened to the bike. Now, I have these on my YZF-600 and ironically it was the same bike they used in the instruction photograph! I will post pictures this weekend, I think they will do just as well on the FZR's as our exhaust is typially lower and the velcro straps will adjust in for the slightly narrower seat of the FZR. I did cross connect the straps in the back for a little more tension. So my left bag is connected to the right strap and vice versa.
Overall I would recommend these bags to anyone looking for a great buy + they come with rain covers.
hahaha, my T42 fits in exactly the same!