Voyager Motorcycle Saddlebags

Ordered the bags for my cruiser and was thrilled with the quality and construction of the bags. Very good value for money and very versatile with zip out expandability and included weather covers. Understanding that installation for each bike will be different, the instructions included are pretty much useless so you will be on your own to figure it out. Descriptions are fair but included pictures are so small they are pretty much a wash. That being said, you should be able to figure it out on your own. Overall a great product and am very pleased with the bags but instructions included could use work. One last suggestion is they could have provided some quick release buckles for the webbing instead of having to make ugly knots.

I put these on my 2008 GS500F. These seem pretty good so far. Used for one small grocery haul . Very easy to install.. might take a couple of tries to keep the straps from sliding down onto riders seat... but that will vary from bike to bike. they are not the biggest and I do wish they were a little taller but so far so good, all the zippers work well and they keep their shape which I like. Good value me thinks as I was looking at some other sub $100 bags that were bigger but not sure if they were better. So far so good

Well made sturdy construction -- for fabric bags. The material is decent quality and the stitching is good. The zippers are a little sticky but do the job if you are patient and gentle. The expand-ability is great for bulky items but don't expect to haul home a large load of canned goods or text books, the weight will just fold them in towards the rear wheel! (I highly recommend installing side bag brackets even for lighter loads).

They are a good option for carrying rain gear, a change of clothes, etc. In dry weather. Even after spraying with Scotchguard and installing the supplied rain covers, they can still get pretty wet inside during a heavy rainstorm, even parked. If you need to keep stuff dry, ditch the covers and use canoe packs inside instead.

Fortunately they are easily detachable. Unfortunately they are even more easily detachable by thieves. Don't leave anything valuable in them unattended. In fact, it's probably not a good idea to leave the bags themselves unattended.

These can't be compared to hard panniers and trunks, but they are a great alternative to wearing a backpack -- no strain on the rider and the weight is kept low where it belongs. A great alternative for students or occasional use.

We've used ours for a couple of trips, and so far we find them well-designed and highly functional.

A couple of details - like the one fussy plastic buckle and the skinny over-the-seat straps - reveal that this is not a premium piece of equipment. Otherwise you'd never know how little we paid... these bags look more expensive than they are.

One warning: As with most throwover bags they do need something to hold them away from the tire, and this proved to be a bit of work with my Yamaha MT09. First I had to relocate the turn signals, so the bags wouldn't interfere with the passenger pegs. Then I had to McGyver a support bar that's easy to remove when not in use. No problem if you enjoy puttering in the garage as I do, but not so good if you're looking for a plug & play experience.

Well I was at a retail motorcycle apparel store and seen these bags for $149. They looked pretty good but I just purchased a set of bags from Amazon and they lasted as long as the return window was open but then both zippers failed. So I was pretty worried about these bags because had same style zippers but these zippers are bigger. Well I looked them up on Amazon and less then $100 so I thought I will take a chance and purchase. Well once I got them I setup a return immediately as it only had one bag in the box. So I am thinking Holy $100 a bag and do t know if left or right when you order. Well daughter takes bag out of box and says hey dad there is two bags in here. So I take a look and these bags come about 1 inch thick and there is two pieces that slip into a pocket on both ends in the inside of the bags and it makes them about 3 or 4 inch wide and makes bottom pretty rigid. Lots of room and can unzip on outside of bags and make them bigger plus there is two straps that help the zipper hold it together and they are long enough to put stuff on top of your bags and tie them down.
There is two velcro straps for holding the bags together for over or under your seat and a single strap for backup on the velcro. And for the bottom of bags there is four straps that you attach to bike. And the bags have super easy clasps on them just push down with thumb and slip strap through let go with thumb and pull tight. Easy peasy.
Now for the rain covers. I am not saying they are treated bit the rain sure beads up on them and after ywp down pours not a drop of water in bags. They are thicker than most I think also at least the last three brands I have purchased.
All in all I like the bags but will keep close eye on them till return window closes.

Update So been using now for about a week, they have been through rain (pouring rain) with hail the size of golf balls. The rain covers would work better likely if you were moving but being parked because of the straps at bottom and the fCt that the entire back of bags is open rain will get through and stuff will get wet and water can and will pool in bottom of bag so it could really soak contents. But these do feel like the best rain covers I have seen.
Also went to grocery store and I was shocked at hoe much went into the bags once you open that side piece up. And the straps hold the top together very well.
So far very impressed
I will do final update at end of season for durability.
I put 20000 to 25000 km a season so they will be tested.