We peeled out to Saddlemen’s family-operated dream factory recently to see what was new, and maybe test a new bag on a 250 ATK cruiser. We worked with Saddlemen’s team on several occasions, building a totally custom seat for the Mudflap Girl FXR, creating seats for Bonneville Racers, you name it.
The Saddlemen group is constantly on the hunt for new, more comfortable seat technology, and gear to make any ride more user-friendly. Kyle the official Bikernet electrician just came across his first new motorcycle, a 250 cc ATK V-twin cruiser, and he’s taken to it. But he was looking for some way to peel to small jobs and carry the necessary tools.
Here’s the company info on the line:
It’s the latest group of motorcycle luggage from Saddlemen – The FTB line features a bold, sporty look with an array of vital features bundled with suburb construction and class-leading value pricing. No other line of bags look as sharp on your motorcycle, so be prepared to acknowledge complements about them at each gas stop.
Sissy bar bag mounting is simple and quick using Saddlemen’s adjustable backrest sleeve that conforms to the width of your sissybar or pad, and its shape or taper. Mounting is secure, when using a Sissybar or just a rack or seat, with the four hold-down straps included with each bag. The trunk and rack bag mounts in moments without fuss using rugged nylon straps and clips attached directly to the body of the bag.
If the weather gets wet, use the supplied high-visibility, light-reflective rain cover to protect the bag and its contents. And if you need to carry your Sissybar bag with you when you park your bike, use the included, padded backpack straps to tote your gear with you.
The Sport Sissybar Bags (FTB1000 and FTB 1500) are shaped to present a trim line on your motorcycle, but open up to hold an impressive amount of cargo for their size. The main cargo compartment flap opens fully with solid tethered sides for easy loading. Internal mesh storage compartments secure smaller items while keeping them visible so you can locate your stuff fast. Integrated, side-mount beverage holders adjust to the bottle’s size and then fold down smooth when not in use.
The Sport Trunk & Rack Bag (FTB3300) brings never-before-seen style to the top of your touring bike’s trunk, trunk-rack or large rear rack. Semi-rigid walls, specially contoured for style and load capacity, hold their shape regardless of your cargo. Gull-wing top flaps have perimeter zippers that open large for easy loading and unpacking. It’s simply the new standard in trunk-rack bags.
The Sport Sissybar & Combo Bags (FTB2500 and FTB3600) are the large siblings in the FTB clan. They have the same, knife-sharp styling and organizing features as the smaller bags but with more capacity. Mid-size side compartments easily hold extra cargo and double up as beverage holders. Each bag also includes a specialized top storage bag that clips on and off in seconds. Equipped with the same highly-functional gull-wing style access flaps as our Sport Trunk & Rack Bag, these top bags expand your cargo capacity by a huge margin. Need to get at rain gear fast, but keep it away from your other stuff? These auxiliary storage bags fit the bill.
FTB3600Sport Sissybar & Combo Bag DRAG #3515-0142 $169.95
First, Buster introduced us to a nifty saddle capable of slipping under any seat and allowing almost any bag to be strapped securely to almost any passenger seat. That puppy was amazing.
Then we tried on a couple of new FTB bags, and came up with one capable of doing any job for Kyle. The bag industry is amazing and capable of almost anything, with pockets, slots, fixtures, lids, map windows, you name it.
Saddlemen also has the most popular product on the planet for riders. It’s a tank bag for your cell phone or GPS. This puppy is amazing. There’s that word again. The magnet won’t mar your paint, and won’t leave at any speed.
Buster took care of Kyle, introduced us to several FTB products, and made the kid’s day. No matter what bike you have, custom or stock, Saddlemen has just what you need, and if not, they are designing one right now.
With the saddle in place this system comes with fully adjustable clip-on straps. After they are thoroughly tested, they can be cut and heated to prevent unraveling.
They also come with rain protective covers for on the road or while parked in the elements.
Plus, the super logo on the back is reflective at night.
We will keep you posted of any new Saddlemen developments.
