WILD HEART Waterproof Bag Motorcycle saddlebag 50L Tank Bag Motor Side Bag

As a "returning biker", 30 years away from motorcycles, I wanted something relatively low-cost, flexible, and transferable. And I did NOT want to fit a rack. Frankly, I do not want to mess around with fitting kits, racks, top boxes, and the loss of investment if my bike is sold. I don't give a damn about "looks" - I just want the product to "work". This does work; - very well. If anyone is interested I might do a quick "fitting tutorial" and photos. The build quality appears to be excellent.; a motorcylist's "Ortlieb", perhaps. I can see how this might work for horses, too (not joking).If fitted, correctly, these panniers are going nowhere - except where you want them to go. You DON'T, necessarly, need a rack. I don't need one. And I still have access to pillion pegs, grab-rail, and slidy-up-the seat movements if I want. No problem.But a couple of caveats:Perhaps don't buy these if you have high-level exhausts - the bags are big (25 litres each side). They will melt, on your exhausts, if you do not tie them up.Perhaps don't buy these if you have a "bum-in-the-air" pillion seat. One needs a widish, touring-style, or old-fashioned, seat to make the best of these "thow-overs" me thinks. But I might be wrong.A reviewer sugested that some of the straps could be fed, under a motorcycle seat, to secure the whole unit; well, I couldn't do the same (yet). With some work - yes, indeed. But, because this kit is aleady pretty secure, I cannot see any thief risking it. It would take them a lot of time to remove the panniers. Just bung a decent lock over all of it; you'll have lots of room for that lock!Overall, I give the product 4/5 stars. Why not 5 stars? Well, no instuctions at all. I kind of undertand that - since the kit is very flexibe (and might fit a horse); but "starters for ten" would be useful.Finally, it's looks are questionable; it probably won't win admiring looks (who cares?). But, at this price point, together with it's superb build-quality, I suggest you try it. Ooohh- I never give 5 stars anyway.

When it says waterproof, that's exactly what they are. Used these from the 11th Dec to 17th Dec, Heavy rain during the trip and on the 16th 2hrs sat in torrential rain at Cherboug ferry terminal. No leaks, everything nice and dry . More than can be said for me! The cross straps could probably benefit from having similar fixings to the bag cover straps and end straps , but that's more a suggestion than a negative.

They’re a bit heavier (very sturdy) than I anticipated but the fact they come apart and can be ROK strapped to a Lastenkraxe just makes them perfect for motorbike camping. 2 x 25L plus whatever else you can strap on is ideal. I managed to get a hot tent and (collapsible) stove in mine, along with everything else.

Good quality, product just as described. For mounting the front side straps were too short for Honda XRV 750 Africa Twin. Still would be ordering this again.

they are very well made, they are 100% water proof, lots of space for a motor bike.Good things:-The side security straps have locking sliders, so they won't slip as you ride-the main straps solidly lock down the tops of the bags, they do not flap in the wind-lots of stitching in the seems with good threadBad things:-The side securing straps are a little short for some of the tall dual sports like the KLR650, they can reach the top wire loops of the passenger foot pegs but you realy want to secure to the folded steel part. you may have to sew an extension of webbing onto the straps to make them long enough, especially if you want to mount them further back.-No wire frame inside the backing, on most bikes this is not a big deal but on dual sports with the high exhaust pipes it can allow them to touch. you need to mount the bags further forward ( and sit on them a bit like on my bike) pack them with stiffer items, or use a pannier frame.-which brings me to the last point, Running without panniers and the bags sitting on the body work, my didn't burn but they got warm enough to get that warm rubber smell... I fixed this issue with 2 layers of Aluminium duct tape ( for doing H vac, $5 at any hardware store)ConclusionMost of the issues can be resolved by mounting the bags a couple inches more forward or using a cheap set of pannier racks. Otherwise these a excellent way to tour without having to drop $1000 on a traditional waterproof luggage system