[Steve Block]

Hi,

Can anyone recommend a small single saddlebag (just big enough for a few personal items, glasses, etc) that could be adapted to fit onto the side of an RIII ?

I don't want to buy a full set o fbags, but was looking for a smaller single bag, that could be attached to the left hand side of the bike (i.e. the side with the single silencer).

Cheers
Steve

 

[dougl]

You can't put one side bag on a motorcycle. Just the thought of the asymmetry is driving me insane.

Check this out:

http://motorcycle-luggage.com/Merch...LK4147&Category_Code=Kuryakyn&Product_Count=5

 

[tbsrider2000]

This doesn't mount to the side like you want, but it s definitely a good alternative.
http://www.bikersfriend.com/

The easiest thing to do would be to buy a set of EZ brackets and find a pair of used saddlebags and only use one?

 

[pdbert]

This is what I got for my gate opener and assorted small stuff. I keep a bungy net in it too in case I need to strap something to the pillian seat. Mine's the middle one with the magnetic attachment and strap if you think you need it.
http://www.thefind.com/apparel/info-cortech-mini-tank-bags

 

[Steve Block]

Hi Dougl,

I'd have to agree with you if there was significant weight involved, but I'm only looking to carry glasses, mobile, maybe a fold-up set of lightweight waterproofs.

As regards bike symmetry, I don’t think this weight imbalance is too much to worry about. After all how many bikes are out there today with a single silencer fitted to one side of the bike that must weigh–in at between 10Kg – 15Kg; there’s no counter-balance dummy weight on the other side?

Thanks for the link.

Cheers
Steve

 

[Diego]

Asymmetry doesn't just pertain to weight. You need to consider the lop-sided wind resistance that will result.

 

[TallRocket]

From your requirements, consider a tank bag not a saddle bag.

 

[Ugarte]

Tanks bags are great and can hold a lot of stuff, however, the magnetic flaps that hold it on the tank can collect metal particles and scratch up your tank, no need to ask me how I know..... On the other hand, its a good excuse to get a custom paint job.

 

[dougl]

If you have the sissy bar/luggage rack, that small Kuryakyn bag would work great and would be inobtrusive.

 

[odie]

Get a tool bag. They are small and look cool mounted anywhere.

odie

 

[xhdskip]

I gotta go with odie.
A tool bag would LOOK a lot better than 1 saddle bag.
I don't think I'd be as worried about the weight differential, as I would about how silly one bag would look.
Everybody would continuely ask you "somebody steal your other one".
just my 2 cents worth.
skip

 

[Steve Block]

I agree, a tool bag is the answer, it's small emough not to be a problem mounting and is just the right size for what I need to stash - thanks for that guys, never crossed my mind that a tool bag would do!

Cheers
Steve