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I just wanted to follow up with more pics of this awesome bag.
It hasn't
come off my bike since I put it on. It
great! http://www.vikingbags.com/motorcycle-trunk-bags.htm
Several years ago I removed the back seat and sissy bar from my
motorcycle
to give it a cleaner look. I love how it looks but have had a
difficult time
find a bag or trunk that would fit securely and also allow for easy
access
to the stuff inside while secured. In the process of looking
for the
perfect bag I came across the Viking
Century Trunk bag. The bag was priced more than
reasonable and
having ordered from Viking in the past, I knew that their customer
service
was bar none. Go check them out, if you haven't already!
When the bag arrived, I could tell it was good quality. The
leather
and stitching was high quality and the bag was solid and
reinforced.
Doesn't look like there's any chance of it sagging overtime.
A
couple side pockets and an organizer inside out to help keep
small
items from disappearing at the bottom. The bag is also
lockable,
which is uncommon for leather bags, but awesome for anyone
carrying
expensive equipment or gear.
Yesterday I finally got a
chance to
test it out for the first time (there's been snow on the
ground)
and I am more than pleased with the bag. It mounted on
to the
bike with a small strap around the rider backrest and
two
bungies strapped to the fender struts. It took no longer
than a
minute to secure it to the bike. After the bag was
secured, I
packed some camera equipment and some extra gear and
headed east
into the Colorado plains to watch the sunset over the
rockies.
The bag didn't shuffle or adjust at all during the ride.
Although I didn't have a lot of weight in the bag, it
was
completely unnoticeable throughout the
riding.
After getting to my turn around point, I decided to take
some
pictures and the bag allowed me easy access without removing
from
the bike. The was an important key for me. I have had other
duffle
type bags that mounted to the rear fender, but they always
required
removal to access the main compartment. This was not the
case with
the Viking Century Trunk.
Two snaps on the lid and a little loosing of the velcro and
the bag
opens freely to the 2050 cubic inches of storage capacity.
I plan on buying some pluck foam to line the inside with for
carrying camera equipment. On top of it being secured to the
bike,
it's important to me that the gear inside stays safe. So, on
top of
it being lockable, I'm pleased to see in addition to the
over
hanging lid designed, secured with velcro, the bag comes
with a
water-proof cover. It claims to be 100% waterproof and from
my brief
testing with a garden hose, I don't have any doubts.
Overall, I love this bag. I really don't have anything
negative to
say about it. When the bag first arrived, the set of keys
were
missing from the package, but after contacting the vendor,
everything got taken care of.
Product Details:
Dimension:
18''x12''x9''
Capacity: 2050
Cubic
Inches
Made of
Long-Lasting
Viking Leather
100%
Water-proof
High quality
stitching
Velcro air tight
closure
Extra clean
appearance
to match your motorcycle, seat, saddlebags and
riding
apparel
Smooth and Sleek
plain
design tail bag
Lockable
buckles
Reinforced body
prevents
sagging and long lasting wear
Body structure
remains
intact full or bare
Top transport
handle and
detachable shoulder strap included
Can be mounted
in
multiple ways: attaches to sissy bar, rack or
atop
passenger seat
Also includes a
comfortable sissy bar strap and two adjustable
bungee
straps, four durable chromed D-rings and several
strap
openings
Body designed
protects
personal items from harsh weather and other
Hat-box
style lid with long sides for protection against
weather, grime and other factors
Top opening for
easy
access
Two side pockets
for
smaller items and fast convenient access
Internal mesh
pocket for
extra storage and organization
Have you guys heard of this place? Wow, seriously affordable
motorcycle gear
and we'll soon find out about its quality. I haven't order
motorcycle gear
for a while, but have a leather trunk and jacket coming my way that
I plan
on doing a thorough review on, so stay tuned!
What type of products would you guys like to see reviewed?
In the mean time, go check this place out and tell me what you
think!
I've had an incredibly busy year, including moving four times,
and
starting a new business, so this blog has been on the back
burner. That
being said. I'm still here and riding regularly.
