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Local Clubs => Ducati MOB => Topic started by: 160round on June 24, 2008, 06:38:12 PM

Title: Where to find Monster saddle bags in S.F.
Post by: 160round on June 24, 2008, 06:38:12 PM
Going on a road trip in early July and I need some good-sized saddle bags that fasten securely. I tried Scuderia, the D-Store, Munroe, and the Harley place. I tried out the First Gear bags and found them to be just a poor fit for my 2001 M900 S.i.e.( low mounting pipes ) Anyone have a suggestion for where to look for/order nice-fitting large saddle bags?

I'd prefer to walk in and purchase something from inventory than order from a catalog i.e. the Ducati gear. Thanks.
Title: Re: Where to find Monster saddle bags in S.F.
Post by: duckwrench13 on June 24, 2008, 06:51:08 PM
Try the Nelson Riggs saddle bags. Good size, easy to mount.
Title: Re: Where to find Monster saddle bags in S.F.
Post by: 160round on June 25, 2008, 06:31:22 AM
Quote from: duckwrench13 on June 24, 2008, 06:51:08 PM
Try the Nelson Riggs saddle bags. Good size, easy to mount.

Thanx for the feed back,
Do you know any place around that might stock them? (besides the places i mentioned that i have already tried)
I don't mind going out of the city to get them.
Title: Re: Where to find Monster saddle bags in S.F.
Post by: duckwrench13 on June 25, 2008, 08:23:32 AM
You can buy direct from Nelson Rigg. They're In Santa Ana, CA, so shipping should only be a couple of days. nelsonrigg.com

If you need 'em yesterday, PM yellowducknymph. She's got a whole set up, and might let you borrow them...as long as you're back before GP. I know she's riding down to Laguna Seca, so she'll need 'em.
Title: Re: Where to find Monster saddle bags in S.F.
Post by: duckwrench13 on June 25, 2008, 08:28:45 AM
Duh... brain fart.... [bang] [bang]

I just remembered that RKA is just up the road in Sonoma. Great folks, and amazing gear! [thumbsup] [thumbsup] If they have what you need, you could probably just go up and pick it up from them. Bonus: it makes a nice day of riding too! [moto]

http://www.rka-luggage.com
Title: Re: Where to find Monster saddle bags in S.F.
Post by: 160round on June 25, 2008, 09:59:00 AM

checked out the web site, I will head up to RKA some time this week.
supposed to be a nice day for a ride Friday :)
Thanx Again
Title: Re: Where to find Monster saddle bags in S.F.
Post by: duckwrench13 on June 25, 2008, 12:01:34 PM
If you decide to go up to RKA, let me know. Depending on how my back is doing, I may join you for the ride. [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Where to find Monster saddle bags in S.F.
Post by: Michael Moore on June 26, 2008, 12:54:51 AM
I bought my saddle bags from RKA and they are great people. I've had 'em for about 4 years and they still look and work great. One tip: make sure the two zippers meet at the *back* of the bag. If they meet in the front there's a chance the wind will open things up and all your stuff with be lining the freeway.

Pics and more info (http://www.pureinfodesign.com/ducati/ducati_sb.htm)
Title: Re: Where to find Monster saddle bags in S.F.
Post by: thunderpuppy on June 26, 2008, 03:54:45 AM
I've got a Coretec tri bag system and they work great on the monster. I just bought a multistrata so the side  bags are up for grabs. Like $80?

I'll keep the top bag for a while.

pm me if you want em,

Thanks,
Pete
Title: Re: Where to find Monster saddle bags in S.F.
Post by: 160round on June 26, 2008, 05:05:04 PM
Quote from: thunderpuppy on June 26, 2008, 03:54:45 AM
I've got a Coretec tri bag system and they work great on the monster. I just bought a multistrata so the side  bags are up for grabs. Like $80?

I'll keep the top bag for a while.

pm me if you want em,

Thanks,
Pete

PM sent
Title: Re: Where to find Monster saddle bags in S.F.
Post by: 160round on June 26, 2008, 05:34:01 PM
      Hello all,

  thanks again for all the feeback I would still be lost in the big bad world of saddelbags without your help. I ended up getting a set of used RKA bags from one of the great people at the D. store [thumbsup].
the RKA bags will be going to my girl, because they are big and you have never seen anyone that overpacks like her [laugh].
Now I have to set myself up. I'm going to take Pete up on his offer of coretec bags.