Saddlemen3501-0307 Large Slant Saddlebag

SaddleSize:Large. MC:YamahaVstarCustom650 . It's nice that I did not need to move the rear lights. Very strong materials and can be locked with tiny luggage padlocks. Brackets are optional because i was able to install it high enough that it wouldn't rub the tires. Long time BMW rider buddy liked them too so it's a plus. Now I can bring extra water, emergency tire foam inflator, roll of gorilla tape, cover and still got extra room for coffee and creamer store errands.

So far, we are VERY pleased for the price.-Large! I ordered the Extra Jumbo bags because we want to be able to travel a bit and need as much carrying capacity as possible. These do not disappoint in the room they have.One of the concerns I had was that I could not find any measurements anywhere for the Extra Jumbo.FYI they are 22.5 wide X 12 tall X 8.-One of the things I noted in other reviews was complaints about how they collapse or don't hold the shape and there isn't a rigid liner to help with that. I honestly think that's a problem with any soft sided bag, but these are not bad at all. Maybe over time they'll soften up and sag. I'm pretty sure I can manage that with a bit of plastic or cardboard if I really needed to. It is not a problem.-Mounting is very simple. The strap under the pillion seat is a huge velcro strip which took me aback at first (we have always had laces) but when I went to put them on, the pillion seat pressure is going to cement that velcro together. There is also a strap with d-rings and of course, the ties and strap to anchor them to the saddlebag bars.-height MAY have been a bit tight with rider thighs (or just my thunder thighs) with the stock seat on our V Star. We have replaced our pillion with a double padded seat from Ultimate Seats so keeping the bags at the highest possible height is no problem. I will add a picture mounted eventually.-Locks-ok, those are a joke. They're the locks you'd find on a child's diary. They could be picked open with a toothpick. It also comes with only 2 but each bag needs 2. One would just be stupid. You can lift the velcro and open half of the bag with just one lock.2 locks would be an illusion of security... you can still put your hand in thru the velcro and pull things out.-quick release. I just don't see it as "quick" but being able to take them off without removing the pillion seat will be nice. There are turn locks to remove the bags from the strap, but they're anchored to the saddle bag bars. I think I kind of expected a bracket on the bike that was anchored to the bars that the bags released from. That would be my stupidity. Our old bags were pretty much permanent and the only way to remove was to remove the pillion seat.***added: we will NOT be using the quick rease feature. EVER. Saying it's hard to get the bags back on would be a gross understatement. If they had contained anything (using as luggage) it would have been impossible. If you're hoping to use these to travel buy the bag inserts to carry your stuff into the hotel. Reattatching these things is harder than becoming an American Ninja Warrior.-Rain. The design has velcro both at the front and back edge of the bag that keeps the flaps down tight. If we were riding through a monsoon I might worry a LITTLE, but probably not. The turn locks on the outside of these come in a black chrome. They started to scratch the moment I locked and unlocked the first.time. I wish they had just been plain silver. That's going to look like crap after a few uses. Still, it is definitely not a deal breaker.Cons? They're not leather, they're not high end. But at that price they're well worth it. We are super happy with these.

Bags fit, look, and hold up well to weather. My only complaint is the tabs that hold the bag shut, or allow you to lock them, break off very easily. They came with extras, but I had to be careful with them. If I was in a hurry it was easy to pop them off.

Next to largest size fit great on my Honda aero 750 ,2006. Good bags for the price.

Saddleman Saddle bags were fairly easy to install. They are large enough to pack the gear you need for an all day ride. Mounted them on my 2003 Yamaha Vstar 1100 and they look good. Matches the style of the bike well. Will probably be ordering a Saddleman rear seat bagin the near future to haul enough gear for a weekend trip.

Fairly well made. Adjustable. And the twist toggles are solid. What isn't solid is the velcro at the front and rear edges of the cover and their definition of the word LARGE. Large for a tool bag? Sure. And it might be overkill for a 50cc scooter. But without a picture for reference, you may assume that LARGE means "pretty big." Your assumption would be wrong. If you want saddle bags capable of holding more than a Walmart bag worth of stuff each, get the Jumbo. I can only assume they're bigger.Edit: I ordered the Jumbo size and received the package 8-26. They were Large, the same size I already have. Jumbo packaging had been placed inside one bag. Measure what you receive to make sure you're not getting cheated. I see another review where someone ordered Jumbo as well, but has pictures of large bags on their bike. Check measurements and check against the picture if you order Jumbo!

I like the quality and look of these bags. The installation instructions arent good but I figured it out. Get the frames. Fit my 2020 Honda Shadow perfectly.

Watch out with the quick release system. I had 3 tabs disconnect while riding dropping the bag onto the exhaust pipe leaving a hole in the bag. They seem like good bags, but they need a better yoke.