'86 vf500f Saddle Bags

Saw these on sale, wondering of anyone runs these? How do you like them, and how well do they fit?

Nelson Rigg SSC-150 Silver Streak Deluxe Saddlebags $85
Nelson Rigg SSC-150 Silver Streak Deluxe Sport Saddlebags :: MotorcycleGear.com

Fieldsheer Expander Saddlebags $90
Fieldsheer Expander Motorcycle Saddlebags :: MotorcycleGear.com

 

I would just use a backpack. IMO, between the 2 the silver streak looks the best

 

Riding with a passenger, I'd like to keep the extra weight lower, and I'd like to keep it off her back, cause then in a way it's off mine too. I hate riding more than 30 min with a 20+ lb pack.

 

I got a pair of these bags at the local Wally World on sale for $30. I have been using them on my VF500F for occasional use, I'm happy with them. I don't have a pic of them on the bike, but if you are interested, I can take one and post it.

Walmart.com: Classic Accessories Motorcycle Saddle Bags: Automotive

 

I'd like to see that pic. I've never seen half the motorcycle gear on their webpage in a store... And I know my Wally's auto section pretty well...

 

Also, do you think they would be ok for use with a passenger?

 

Here are some pics. Tha bags have attached buckles for a matching top bag. The bag in the pic is a toiletry bag from Wally World, $10. Wife sewed on some buckles, it works good, plenty large enough for gloves and quite a bit of other junk that you have to carry along. I sat on the passenger portion of the seat and the bags are not in the way for the passenger. However, the bag straps across the seat are a bit uncomfortable on the butt. Maybe a cushion over the straps would solve that.

 

Creaky- our garages would look almost identical if you have a 04/5 WRX wagon too...

Thanks for the pics!

 

I don't have the WRX, but I do have this.

 

Jealousy = on...

 

I take it The New York Deli News is your place????

 

It's my family's restaurant.

 

Some buddies and I are in the preliminary planning stages of a 3-4 week ride this summer through some of the western/northwestern states. There is a good chance that we will be going through Denver. If so, we will be sure to check out the restaurant.

 

Let me know when you're coming thru, we'll get ya set up.