| When it comes to motorcycle saddlebags and | | | | saddlebags made of leather (cowhide) for less than |
| luggage you would be surprised to know that most | | | | $200 it is most likely not genuine leather. The |
| people do not have a clue what they want. There | | | | thickness of leather on a saddlebag is the first and |
| are a very few motorcycle manufacturer who truly | | | | the best way to identify the quality of a leather |
| concentrate on motorcycle saddlebags. Most | | | | saddlebag. |
| motorcycle dealerships do not carry any motorcycle | | | | The second most important component of a |
| saddlebags. Motorcycle dealerships that do carry the | | | | saddlebag is the metal used on it. The metal is used |
| saddlebags offer a limited variety. To make things | | | | on the saddlebags in the form of studs, rivets, spots |
| worst some manufacturers offer cheap bags made | | | | and conchs. Some of this metal is used for |
| of extremely poor quality leather that sag within the | | | | decoration and the other is used to put the |
| first 3 months. | | | | saddlebags together. Make sure that the studs and |
| This article concentrate on what a motorcycle | | | | rivets used on the saddlebags are made of stainless |
| manufacturer should look for when buying | | | | steel. Some manufacturers use brass which has a |
| saddlebags. Buying a saddlebag is not a rocket | | | | tendency to rust. |
| science. It is easy and beneficial. A motorcycle | | | | The third and final issue to watch out for is mounting |
| saddlebag is made up of leather, metal, plastic and | | | | hardware provided with the saddlebags. Mounting of |
| hardware. Making sure all of these are of good quality | | | | Motorcycle saddlebags is very important. If the |
| is the first step towards a smart buying decision. | | | | saddlebags are not mounted properly they can not |
| The leather is the most important factor to | | | | only be a great in convince but they can also be |
| concentrate on while buying a saddlebag. Saddlebags | | | | hazardous. Make sure the saddlebag manufacturer or |
| are either made of leather (cowhide) or synthetic | | | | the company you buy saddlebags from also provides |
| leather. Both have their own advantage and | | | | you a clear set of instructions on the way to mount |
| disadvantage. Leather is usually preferred over | | | | those saddlebags on your motorcycle. Your first |
| synthetic leather by most motorcycle riders. | | | | preference should be a manufacturer who also offers |
| However leather is also a lot more expensive than | | | | the mounting hardware for your saddlebags. |
| the synthetic leather. A Saddlebag made of leather | | | | Last factor to concentrate on is the features the |
| should cost between 200 to 400 dollars. On the | | | | motorcycle saddlebag offers. The most basic feature |
| other hand a saddlebag made of synthetic leather | | | | every saddlebag should have is locking system, |
| should not exceed $200. If some one is selling | | | | detach ability and quick release buckles. |