Has anyone made a knockoff version of SW-Motech bags yet?

[Dresnewtoy]

I'm looking for a cheaper alternative to the SW-Motech sport saddlebag system for the FZ6.

SW-MOTECH Bags-Connection Blaze Sport Saddlebag System Yamaha FZ6-S2, '07-'11 - HTA.06.740.10200 : TwistedThrottle.com

It's a pretty neat system but at $315 it's a little pricey.

Any other similar ideas out there?

 

[Motogiro]

I'm looking for a cheaper alternative to the SW-Motech sport saddlebag system for the FZ6.

SW-MOTECH Bags-Connection Blaze Sport Saddlebag System Yamaha FZ6-S2, '07-'11 - HTA.06.740.10200 : TwistedThrottle.com


It's a pretty neat system but at $315 it's a little pricey.

Any other similar ideas out there?

That is a nice system. It looks like they don't have a set-up for my SV so I guess I'd have to mod one to fit but no modding for that price...

 

[GTPAddict]

Not sure about these, but there are a ton of saddle bags for less...

Street Bike Saddlebags Luggage Accessories - Motorcycle Superstore

 

[FB400]

That's crazy expensive and these bags don't hold very much in Liters

I got these for cheap and they hold 19 liters more for 1/3 the cost

MotoPak GTS-60 : Expandable Motorcycle Saddlebags : NEW | eBay

 

[mrphotoman]

I love my semi-rigid saddleman saddlebags. they fit perfect and go on and off in about 45 seconds

 

[Dresnewtoy]

The bags are cheap, i can pick them up many places. What i was specifically talking about is that metal bracket that the bags slide unto that keep the bags rigid and in place while riding.

 

[Grainbelt]

The bags are cheap, i can pick them up many places. What i was specifically talking about is that metal bracket that the bags slide unto that keep the bags rigid and in place while riding.

If it makes you feel any better, the full Givi V35/E470 setup i run was about a grand.

A buck thirty seems pretty reasonable, all things considered. Givi has a similar setup called 'Easylock' but I haven't seen anyone selling them in the US.

 

[twistedthrottle]

If it makes you feel any better, the full Givi V35/E470 setup i run was about a grand.

A buck thirty seems pretty reasonable, all things considered. Givi has a similar setup called 'Easylock' but I haven't seen anyone selling them in the US.

The Easylock bags are nice but they do require a side carrier as well that is not as easy to remove from the bike. What really sets the SW-MOTECH Blaze bags apart is the mounting hardware that is lightweight, snaps on and off in seconds and leaved very little trace that they are even installed when you are not using this system. Check out this video:

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBPIr9YWBvU&hd=1]SW-MOTECH Bags Connection Blaze Sportbike Saddlebag System - YouTube[/ame]

 

[tweak89]

Here's my concept (this design requires removal of rear peg brackets, but could be adapted with spacers):

Bought a pair of Sedici Saddle Bags from Cycle Gear ($99). These bags are a good candidate because they have some small D-Rings that the support tube can run thru. Used some scrap stainless tubing and angle iron for the bracket and some brass tubing (for now) for the support. If you can weld or know someone that can, I would say the materials to make the mounts wouldn't run more than $20.

Making them is simple. Weld tube to angle iron. Cut to length, drill mounting holes in angle iron and one hole in tube for retention screw/bolt. The support tube length and bend will vary depending on the bags. Once I paint them they will blend right in. I'll see how the brass tubing holds up (it's what I could scrounge up) but plan on switching to some solid round bar of some type.

I'll post actual pics of them mounted this evening.

Still have to paint and trim the support rod, but you get the point:

 

[bigTITO]

tweak89 . . . nice knock off!