I've been looking at the wolfman enduro saddle bags, and am wondering if anyone has any experience with them. I am looking for saddle bags to carry my lunch and stuff for my commute to work, and also want something that can be expanded on for longer rides. They look solid, and seem easy to install and remove. My only concern is keeping them from melting on the pipe/exhaust, but I would prefer to not have to install a rack if possible. The giant loop seems nice, but may be bigger than I need/want.
There are pictures of a Wolfman set up Here http://www.cafehusky.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9695o 2nd page I did have to build the rack but if you are doing much off roading or caring any weight you will need to reinforce the sub frame some how anyway. To answer your question Wolfman is first class, they make a smaller enduro saddle bag that will not be an issue with your pipe and may be just what you need.http://www.wolfmanluggage.com/Enduro/enduro_saddle_bags.html
I can't speak for the saddle bags, but the rear fender bag I have is very well made and appears it will hold for a long time.
I have the new version of the Wolfman Enduro Saddlebags. They are well made and work great on the 610. I was worried about melting the exhaust side bag too, but had no issues at all on a recent 500 mile trip. I'm planning to use them on a 2,000 mile trip this summer. They work great and hold more than you'd think. I do have a rear rack as well, but it's not necessary with the saddlebags.
Those bags are exactly the ones I have been thinking about buying. They seem to be the perfect size for my needs. Thanks for the info. I'm glad to hear they work well. Thanks for the info, and the picture; a picture is really is worth a thousand words.
Here is a few pictures with the Wolfman rack after I finished it. The racks are for there Dry saddle bags
I have the saddle bags and like them. They are easy to swtich from Bike to Bike. There is also the "Giant Loop MoJavi Saddlebag". I was riding a guy that had the Mojavi on his Berg. The are water proof and just a lot stronger looking then my Wolfman Enduro Saddlebags. If I was in the market, I would be looking at them. http://www.onewheeldrive.net/2010/04/12/giant-loop-introduces-mojavi-saddlebag/
A little off topic, but thanks for that pic of your kickstand. I love it! I've been thinking about welding on a bigger foot, and that look perfect!
Well that was only a 3-day trip. I didn't really need all the bags, but it was nice, because the tailbag was nearly empty and was great when I started peeling off layers of clothes. Temp's varied from the 40's to the 90's on that trip. If all goes as planned, I'll be going on a 10-day trip next month and will be able to utilize all the space. I can't wait!
Doormandan, that kickstand is awesome! I guess I better get in the garage and get busy. After reading the posts I think I'm gonna get the wolfman bags. thanks
Thank You If you can weld or have a friend that can, it is no big issue. If you want a set up like mine, look up Berg Briggs http://backroadsmoto.com/ and send him a e mail or call him, Berg can sell you the parts to make the rack and all of the Wolfman line. If you wish to go with the enduro saddlebags you will not need a rack. I have nothing but great things to say about Berg and his craftsmanship. As for the kick stand I had to make it longer when I bought the, At that time I picked up a piece of tubing that the kick stand would ID, cut the kick stand in two and ran some self taping screws to hold it together. When I built the rack I used some of the scrap 4130 tubing witch is the same size as the ID of the stand, with some effort I drove the 4130 tubing into top and bottom of the stand witch I had cut in two pieces when I bought the bike and re welded it for a permanent fix. the Husky logo foot I cut out of a piece of 3/16 HR plate. The only advice I have is to draw a line straight down the stand as a reference so when you weld it back together the foot is at the same angel. Dan L
WOW that looks perfect. im keen to know how much weight your putting on that sub frame? what are you using just saddle bags or when your fully loaded do you have a bag resting on the rear fender as well? a few blokes have told me that the sub frames on '04 to '07 TE 510s sometimes crack and break and if you don't notice it you'll go out for a ride, the frame drops which slips the exhaust apart. so then you hear you bike all of the sudden is absolutely barking. then by the time you pull up to see what happened to you bike the hot exhaust pipe which dropped and is now resting on the swing arm has melted through your rear brake line. what did u do to reinforce the sub frame? if anything?
Have you thought about getting the Dirt Bagz? They are a great product that fit perfectly on the 610 with no movement, and take less than 30 seconds on or off. If you can't tell, I love mine.
I had a set of Dirtbags and in fact I also liked them. I just wanted something different and had the ability to make the parts. As for the question about the sub frame the Dirtbags and or the Wolfman saddle bag support is what in my opinion helps hold up the rear of the sub frame along with the rack I have made brackets to also reinforce below the fender. Time will tell if I am correct. Dan L
mate that is 1 hell of a well set up bike im keen to do very similar to my own. what is that cylinder u have strapped to the front of the engine and what is that seat/cover? is it an airhawk? very impressive
