| Saddlebags are the coolest things to buy if you have | | | | "Throw over". Bolt on bags have the advantage of |
| a motorcycle and are planning to take that on a long | | | | being secured to your bike. When you are riding, |
| trip. You can pack in most of the stuff you are | | | | there is no possibility of the bag falling off. This can |
| planning to take, and just set off comfortably. | | | | come in especially handy when you are riding on hills |
| But trouble is, you would be hard pressed to find a | | | | or similar rough terrain. On the other hand, "throw |
| saddlebag to suit your needs. It is a fact that most | | | | overs" are tied with strings and has shock absorbers. |
| motorcycle companies do not manufacture them. | | | | If you need to remove your bag at some point of |
| Motor dealers usually do not bother to keep them in | | | | your journey, say if you are staying indoors for |
| stock. At best, you get hold of cheap, poor quality | | | | nights or something, this is the bag for you. |
| stuff that will start looking old within 3 months. | | | | Tip - No matter what type you are using, have metal |
| You really need to spend some serious time choosing | | | | frames to your bag. Leather saddlebags frequently |
| your saddlebag. Harley saddlebags, for instance, are | | | | sag over time, so having these reinforcements would |
| available in many varieties of material, from leather to | | | | prop them up. |
| fiber. What material you choose and what design | | | | Finally, choose the material. Leather saddlebags are |
| depends on your exact needs. Here is a quick guide-o | | | | the most popular among bikers, and the most readily |
| While you consider aspects like metal handles etc., | | | | available. This is because, first of all, it is quite soft |
| make sure you choose stainless steel and not brass. | | | | and yet quite durable, does not get torn or worn out |
| Stainless steel does not rust, and therefore, will | | | | easily. Secondly, leather is much lighter than other |
| survive the ravages of time. Harley saddlebags, for | | | | material, and therefore is less weight to carry on |
| example, uses a lot of stainless metal studs and | | | | your bike. |
| rivets for holding the bag together, and therefore are | | | | If however, durability and hardness are more of |
| a nice option.o Next important thing is buckles. You | | | | major concerns to you, then you should ideally |
| need to have quick release buckles, so that you can | | | | choose plastic bags. Harley saddlebags are also made |
| open the bag even while you are riding the | | | | in fiber glass and aluminum. No matter what bag you |
| motorbike. This can be very useful while traveling. | | | | use, make sure you have researched a bit before |
| Make sure your saddlebag has this quick release | | | | buying. In that case, you would know exactly what |
| buckle system.o Another very important aspect of a | | | | bag would suit your need the best. |
| saddlebag is mounting it on your bike. Harley | | | | Happy riding folks! |
| saddlebags are available in two types - "Bolt on" or | | | | |