leather motorcycle saddlebags Does a motorcycle ride different when saddlebags are installed?
The main reason I am asking this is because I only have about 2300 miles of riding experience and I am taking an overnight trip so I went and bought some leather saddlebags for the trip. They should be here April 29th and I leave for the trip on May 1st so I won’t have much time to ride and get used to them.
What I am wondering is how will the bike ride differently? I am assuming that if balanced right the extra weight won’t make a big difference but I am curious about what the extra drag will do. I have a 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom.
Thank you in advance for any advice you can give me and I look forward to the ride. If anyone is going down to Panama City for bike week on the 1st let me know. We have over 100 bikes coming down from Alabama.
I have had different style of hard bags, and also used leather ones. I never noticed any difference in air drag. Actually, I hardly noticed a difference at all except if they were very heavily overloaded. A simple suspension adjustment will take care of that, just like adding a small passenger.
One of these days I'll make it down there, I want to see if a certain place still exists.
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River Road Zip-Off Studded Saddlebags New 2-number combination lock for added security Synthetic leather that looks so real you'll look twice UV protection The Fast-Zip Removal system allows for easy on/easy off for installing on a bike or carrying as a bag Quick-release buckles, hidden behind traditional chrome hardware, make opening the bag quick and easy Stylish piped edging A removable, neoprene layer covers the bag contact points to protect the motorcycle Box-style lids with hook-and-loop closure and extra-long cross-over flaps inside provide a secure storage environment Rigid side walls and a reinforced base for strength and shape retention Quick-release straps secure the bags to your motorcycle or saddlebag supports All saddlebags have a custom-fitted liner bag inside that makes packing convenient and further protects the contents from the elements Compact 14-1/2" W x 11" H x 7" D Includes a 1-year manufacture's warranty Click Here for Additional Luggage Information
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