Leatherlyke prices

[Lurkin]

For those that have purchased, or have looked into purchasing, Leatherlyke bags, can you tell me what your shipped price was?  From Leatherlykes home page it looks like a bit over $500 after shipping and tax, but I was wondering what others have paid, and if much less then this, where did you buy them from.

FYI, I've found a seller on eBay that will sell a new set for about $425 shipped.

Thanks, Rod...

[TLRam1]

Manufactures have a set list price and rarely vary as not to undercut their re-distributors. Just locate a distributor who will discount them for you and include a deal on shipping, than go for it!

I bought my last set from the manufacture because I want to insure I received the new style with the coating or different makeup of the plastic so they would be shiny!  The new shiny design was only superficial, maybe a little better but but not what I expected.

[Sledge Hammer]

Terry, do the bags rest on the outsides of the rear springs as it looks like they would? If so, are the specialty bolts long enough that they can accomodate conventional saddlebag supports, e.g. MC Enterprises? I know nobody has complained about Leatherlykes interfering with the suspension, but I'd still like to think there was some clearance back there...

[TLRam1]

Mike,

The bags have a white plastic protrussion which rests on the springs other than that they do not interfer with the suspension.



The second question I can interpet several ways so I will give you the length of the stud spacer and another including the head of the screw. I had shorter spacers which made the spring clip difficult to clip onto the spacer (latch), too close to the inside of the bag, removed the shorter and installed longer spacers, much better! I can't remember but I think the bag came with the shorter spacers and the longer ones were from the previous set I had but I can't remember.

The spacer (latch) plus the head of the screw is 1 1/8 inch. Just the spacer (latch) is 13/16's.

[TLRam1]

I have re-read your second question.

You would put the supports on in addition to the spacer latches, correct?

I had to add washers on the back side as the bolts were too long but not that much too long I don't believe for a support bracket. A hardware store would probably have a longer bolt to accomplish what you want to do. I don't know how much unnatural angle that would place on your Leatherlyke mounts, make have to build-up the white plastic resting point on your bags.

Unless I am not seeing something the saddlebag supports are not needed for these bags if your concern is keeping them away from your wheels, etc.

[Greg Cothern]

Most of the saddle bag supports are recessed narrower than that of the rear springs so I dont think they would even help..

I ran with LeatherLykes for probably 12K miles on my first Magna, and never an issue whatsoever. 

[lragan]

I have a set on my bike.  Bought 'em from factory in Bulverde, TX.  They are tough, and I have had no problems with 'em.  Laid the bike over in a creek oncej (it slid on through to the other side), and it touched only the bag, the engine guard, and the end of the handle bar.  Cost me a mirror, but the bag is  barely scratched -- not noticeable at all.

Highly recommend these bags.   

[magnagregcan]

Iragan, did you catch any fish while in the creek? I must say this is a really great endorsement of these bags!

[DC Smith]

I bought my set (used) on Ebay and paid just over $200.  With shipping it was less that $250.  It took a while to find them so you have to be patient (not usually one of my virtues).  They were like new.  As for the advantage mentioned before, I know a guy with engine guards and Leatherlykes that had someone back into his parked bike and knock it over, and the bags and guards saved the bike from any damage.  I love'em because I don't like bags on a cruiser, so I can put them on and  take them off in less that 2 minutes when I need to use them.

[Charles S Otwell]

Question. Are the bags all the same with different mounting brkts for different bikes, or are the bags all completely different (Shape and size)

[crash]

hmm a saddle bag that doubles as a fish basket who would have ever thought it

[TLRam1]

Charles,

They are all about the same size with different mounting points and where or what the bag rest on for support. Leatherlyke does make a larger size but they do not fit the Magna. One bag might be close enough to fit another or with slight mods but don't ask me.

[Sledge Hammer]

Terry, thanks for the photos. After seeing them, I think you're right that conventional saddlebag supports wouldn't help and might just create a problem themselves with those bags. The manufacturer's ought to give you, Greg, and Lawrence commissions since I think I'm going to have to order a set for my bike.

By the way, Lawrence, I have to ask: how did you wind up with your bike in the creek?!

[TLRam1]

The manufacturer's ought to give you, Greg, and Lawrence commissions since I think I'm going to have to order a set for my bike.

I'll wait on That check! 

Thanks Mike, hopefully we helped you make an informed decision, if not blame the other guy.

[Greg Cothern]

They come in 2 versions for the 3rd gen Magna, the one with studs and concho's and another by the name of contemporary without studs or concho's but a slightly different look.  They are the same size and so on, just with a different look.
I have only  had 2 complaints about them, first they are expensive LoL, second I always wanted a set that looked identical to the version with the studs and concho's but without them hehe.
They are quite weather resistant, about the only issue I have seen is that the lock will leak in sitting in a downpour, and if riding in a downpour water can be forced past the lid seal. 
OH a note, when not in use leave the lids open to help keep the seal supple..