shrimpie Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 So I got these yesterday from Carpimoto (taking advantage of a weakish Euro). Took all of 20 minutes to install on the FJ-09. So far so good, held everything I'd take on my commute and more. I like the lightweight and semi rigid profile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member peporter Posted August 12, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted August 12, 2015 Will these hold a full face helmet, and are they top loaders or side? $300 delivered with frames isn't too bad at all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrimpie Posted August 13, 2015 Author Share Posted August 13, 2015 They're side loaders, I'll check on the helmet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrimpie Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share Posted August 14, 2015 So, even jamming a helmet in sideways and trying to muscle the zipper around it doesn't appear to work. I'm gonna go ahead and say no to helmets in these saddlebags. The brackets however, are nice and sturdy. They interface with some of the stock hardware & mounting points. I wouldn't hesitate to put some heavier duty, over-the-seat soft bags and attach them to the Givi brackets on the sides of the bike. Now on to a tank bag..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member peporter Posted August 14, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted August 14, 2015 So, even jamming a helmet in sideways and trying to muscle the zipper around it doesn't appear to work. I'm gonna go ahead and say no to helmets in these saddlebags. The brackets however, are nice and sturdy. They interface with some of the stock hardware & mounting points. I wouldn't hesitate to put some heavier duty, over-the-seat soft bags and attach them to the Givi brackets on the sides of the bike. Now on to a tank bag..... Just a suggestion, it's not a grocery hauler, but is very handy and looks nice with the bike also. http://fj-09.org/thread/795/motech-connection-electric-quick-engage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northguy Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 My experience with this product has been a loss of money. After one season the top became completely pink and zipper broke after two months of use. Finally the covers for rain were found to be ineffective because the inside was wet. Under the guarantee, they were replaced with new ones but became pink again. Please put silicone on zippers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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