Just What are Saddlebags

Saddlebags are simply bags that are attached to the saddles of a vehicle or an animal. Saddles were first used for animals like horses and mules to help the rider get on or off the beast, or to load luggage.

Now, saddlebags have become a trend, especially for bikers. With the fuel price on a steady increase, people are now getting more and more inclined to fuel-less means of transports such as bicycle or vehicles that consume comparatively lesser amounts of fuels like bikes. The only drawback to bicycles and bikes/motorbikes is space. There is just no space to carry any extra luggage. This explains why saddlebags have become almost a necessity for all the bikers.
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​Motorcycle Saddlebags

Motorcycle Saddlebags have become a trend for all motorcycle riders these days. They are trendy, stylish and add elegance to any bike and to the rider himself. The bags are not just accessories, they are more of a necessity for the bikers as there is no space to carry any kind of luggage on the bikes. Saddlebags make the task easier and convenient

The saddlebags or modern panniers are normally attached on either side of the rear wheel and behind the seat. These saddlebags are fixed to the framework of the motorbike and are often known as the carrier.

The Saddlebags for bikes were first used by the military to carry important documents during wars. Motorcycles were used as a more affordable means of transport during the Second World-War. The bags were then made of woven material but with time, they got modernized and adapted the framework of animal saddlebags.
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The bags are made and attached to the motorcycles in a way that they are easily detachable and can be used as a handbag or temporary shopping bags. If not sure what kind of saddlebag you want, take a look here Great Bike Gear

​Types of Motorcycle Saddlebags

​-Leather Motorcycle Saddlebags

These are the basic and most selling types of motorcycle saddlebags. Even though there is a large variety of saddlebags available in the market, riders come back to the traditional ways and get themselves leather saddlebags. Due to the waterproof and long-lasting qualities of these bags, it becomes easier for bikers to ride with them without having to fear about water damage.

-Harley Saddlebag

​These saddlebags are specially made for Harley Motorbikes. You can easily find a large variety of Harley Motorbikes in the market or online in a number of color variants. These saddlebags come in different shapes and sizes. They are mostly easy and ready to install with no adjustment to be made. Each Harley bike model has a different Saddlebag type. Therefore, it is always advisable to search for a saddlebags for the specific bike model to avoid problems.

Harley Davidson Softail with detachable saddlebag

​-Indian Scout Saddlebags

Every true biker knows about the legendary Indian-Scout Motorcycle. It is a cruiser bike known as the best motorcycle ever made by some motorcycle enthusiast. Saddlebags for an Indian-Scout Motorcycle is also a must as, like any other bike, it also does not have space to carry luggage. Just like the Harley saddlebags, you need to search bags for Indian Scout bikes according to their model number. There is a large variety of bags available online you can choose from.
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As a biker, your bike is your most prized possession and not every saddlebag is made for every bike. Don’t rush into buying a saddlebag as they may look small but are more important than you think. Choose wisely and fit them to your bike perfectly to make your motorcycle more amazing.

Leather saddlebag on Indian scout bike