SHUMBA
Well-Known Member
Just took delivery of my new '18 Tenere ES. So I ordered the Nelson Riggs 100% waterproof SE-3050-BLK SADDLEBAGS from Amazon, lighting speed delivery! Most impressed with Amazon and the delivery.
But, that is the end of my positive comments. The bags appear to be made of a heavy, no doubt waterproof vinyl like material provided that you roll the top of the bags to keep out the rain etc. Similar to a body bag...ooops sorry.
The buckles are world war one or two vintage, sturdy yes, but get real Riggs, with cold fingers who is going to take the time to thread the straps into the buckles?
I placed the bags over my rear seat and secured all of the straps. No, I don't have any special mounting brackets, only the Yamaha mounting brackets for the OEM plastic, break, crack on the first tip over panniers.
So my solution is: I'm going to cut all of these time consuming straps from the bags and just use some quality bungee cords. I've already replaced the straps with bungees and they provide a far superior method of attachment to the bike.
Oh, the big up-side is the removal and installation of the bags, using bungees it takes only a few minutes.
As mentioned, I bought the bags on Amazon so I cannot just go back to the dealer and return them, but if I could I certainly would. I read the description of the bags prior to purchase along with 13 reviews, all 5 star. WTF? So much for reviews.
SHUMBA
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But, that is the end of my positive comments. The bags appear to be made of a heavy, no doubt waterproof vinyl like material provided that you roll the top of the bags to keep out the rain etc. Similar to a body bag...ooops sorry.
The buckles are world war one or two vintage, sturdy yes, but get real Riggs, with cold fingers who is going to take the time to thread the straps into the buckles?
I placed the bags over my rear seat and secured all of the straps. No, I don't have any special mounting brackets, only the Yamaha mounting brackets for the OEM plastic, break, crack on the first tip over panniers.
So my solution is: I'm going to cut all of these time consuming straps from the bags and just use some quality bungee cords. I've already replaced the straps with bungees and they provide a far superior method of attachment to the bike.
Oh, the big up-side is the removal and installation of the bags, using bungees it takes only a few minutes.
As mentioned, I bought the bags on Amazon so I cannot just go back to the dealer and return them, but if I could I certainly would. I read the description of the bags prior to purchase along with 13 reviews, all 5 star. WTF? So much for reviews.
SHUMBA
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