There might be more impact on the shocks than would be apparent at first. Most of the soft bags are made of some form of cordura which 1) is tough and abrasive and 2) captures small dirt/sand particles. When left to rub against even a chrome shock spring/body/cap, you can get abrasion of the metal surface. Obviously, the shock can abrade the cordura bag, too.

Anyway, that's my two cents and experience.

I'll try both the Triumph and Cortech sport bags on my T100 today, and let you know which worked best. (Yes, I own both sets of bags, along with a set of Givi.)

--turnera

Originally Posted by DNies65

I'm looking to get some soft saddlebags for my Bonnie. So far it looks like I'll go with either the Cortech Sport bags or the Triumph soft bags. The Cortechs are quite a bit bigger, but I'm not sure how well they will fit on my bonnie. I don't have or really want any rails or racks on the back, and I have the stock seat. I want to mount them under the seat, so if anyone has input on this setup I'd appreciate it. On the Triumph bags, I'm hoping someone can post some pictures because the pics on the Triumph site don't really show much. Do they just have the strap that under the seat, or are there straps in the front and back as well? I suppose it is a safe bet that the Triumph bags fit better, but they are smaller and more expensive. Maybe it's a stupid question, but does it matter if the soft bags rub on the shocks. I'm guessing it wouldn't hurt the shocks, but will it wear the bags out quickly. Thanks for the info