If you're one of the people who love traveling and vacationing with their motorcycles, then you probably understand how important it is to have enough luggage space to bring all of your belongings for the best experience possible. As far as luggage for motorcycles goes, saddlebags are probably the most common and popular solution available in today's market. But buying a saddlebag isn't a matter of finding the first one you come across and buying it. There are a couple of important factors to consider in order to get the best saddlebag possible. Saddlebags are so common that many motorcycle manufacturers offer them as OEM equipment. They have a large carrying capacity, but they don't upset the bike's center of gravity and are out of the way of the riders. Saddlebags are broken down into two sub-categories: soft bags and hard bags. The soft models feature a semi-rigid construction and are typically made of nylon, leather, textile or a mix of flexible materials. Hard bags, on the other hand, are made of molded plastic, aluminium or fiberglass. Regardless of the type of saddlebag you go for, consider it's lockability. Having a saddlebag that you can lock will give you peace of mind that all of your belongings are safely locked whenever you leave your bike. Additionally, you need to consider the mounting hardware, which is the case not just for saddlebags, but for all luggage for motorcycles. Installing the saddlebag without hardware is a bad idea and something you should never do. The mounting hardware is usually the responsibility of the saddlebag vendor, although there are some vendors that don't provide it.
Moreover, you should look for a saddlebag that has quick release buckles. Opening a large bag repeatedly isn't the easiest thing in the world, and it can get annoying after a while. Quick release buckles give you easy, quick access to your belongings. Further, consider the enforcement. For those who don't know what this means, the saddlebag you get should be reinforced to metal frame to prevent the main material from sagging. This is especially important if the saddlebag is made of leather. As far as saddlebags go, you'll come across universal models that fit every type of motorcycle under the sun, as well as model and make specific saddlebags that can only be installed on the bike's they're made for. The latter are usually manufactured by the same manufacturer that made the bike, whereas universal models are made by aftermarket manufacturers.
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