$2000,00 for Beetle Bags? WTF?

[Willtill]

Well....

...I did the unthinkable.

I just ordered a set of them. The two toned Corbin bags

I.... Just.... Got..... To.... Have..... Them......

Because they really look nice on the Rocket, and I just can't find a hard or soft saddlebag that I like with the Rocket.

Oh well, it's only money. I'll just go print some more :wink:

 

[Mark Dunn]

Hi all,

OK, I fitted the Rivco passenger floorboards and relocation arms and took 'her indoors' for a ride (on the bike).
She gives them a BIG two thumbs up. She also noted how much the Leatherlyke bags I recently put on are reducing the heat she feels on her legs from the (standard) exhaust.

Regards,
Mark

 

[NM ROCKET]

Well....

...I did the unthinkable.

I just ordered a set of them. The two toned Corbin bags

I.... Just.... Got..... To.... Have..... Them......

Because they really look nice on the Rocket, and I just can't find a hard or soft saddlebag that I like with the Rocket.

Oh well, it's only money. I'll just go print some more :wink:

You wont regret it. I love mine and really missed them when I had them off getting the airbrush done.
They actually hold quite a bit.

 

[Willtill]

You wont regret it. I love mine and really missed them when I had them off getting the airbrush done.
They actually hold quite a bit.

I just checked out your photo album of them. They really are nice. I'm looking forward to the receipt of mine. Still am "smarting" from the exorbitant cost though....

 

[NM ROCKET]

one pointer, don't overtorque the top boltws that go through the fender to hold on the bags.
When
i pulled off my tins for paint there was some dirt of somepthing in the threads and one of them stripped out.
It is a special stud only made by Corbin and they charged me $ 45 for 1 bolt. At first they didn't want to sell me it at all.

 

[Blastedbones]

one pointer, don't overtorque the top boltws that go through the fender to hold on the bags.
When
i pulled off my tins for paint there was some dirt of somepthing in the threads and one of them stripped out.
It is a special stud only made by Corbin and they charged me $ 45 for 1 bolt. At first they didn't want to sell me it at all.

Ouchy!!:eek3:

 

[Willtill]

one pointer, don't overtorque the top boltws that go through the fender to hold on the bags.
When
i pulled off my tins for paint there was some dirt of somepthing in the threads and one of them stripped out.
It is a special stud only made by Corbin and they charged me $ 45 for 1 bolt. At first they didn't want to sell me it at all.

Ouchy!!:eek3:

Sounds like an option would be just to run a new bolt (off the shelf) all of the way through... appreciate your warning and advice. I'll take special care when installing them....

 

[NM ROCKET]

You'll se what I'm talking about when you get them.
The bolt is threaded on both ends, one through the frame and one accepts a fancy nut that holds the bag on.
I also used a nylon washer between the bag and the "stud" to protect the paint. Not necessary but I'm kind of particular about my bike.

 

[RocketEd]

I paid $1,100.00 for mine.....primed, ready-for-paint???? two years ago.
I like them very, very much BUT!!!!...2 grand per set now a days?????.
Gary

You know what's really sad? Cash deal thru my dealer in '03 was $550 primed for my Victory. I like the Beetles, want the whole hot-rod-bagger look, but I'm thinkin' Tsukayu Jumbo Strongs for $609 make more sense.

 

[Willtill]

You know what's really sad? Cash deal thru my dealer in '03 was $550 primed for my Victory. I like the Beetles, want the whole hot-rod-bagger look, but I'm thinkin' Tsukayu Jumbo Strongs for $609 make more sense.

I looked at the Tsukayu line of bags and seriously considered them. But they just don't have the lines/contours of those darned Beetle bags. Unfortunately.... :-?