Saddle or pannier bags for VL250 Suzuki

[Ted]

Hi all,
I am a newbie here and have just purchased a VL250 and wanting Saddle bags for the bike. It appears that no specific bags are made for this bike (or I can not find any) I would kike to fit something that fits and looks good and comes with a support system as well if possible.
Q. Does anyone know of a good pair of Panniers (Saddle bags) that actually fit the VL250 and where I can purchase them in New Zealand.
Many Thanks, Ted.

[Bike-aholic]

There is some on here, but ring around the bike shops and see what they stock.

http://www.thunderbike.co.nz/shopn/spi//TBIKE_VEN_6980

http://www.motorbikesandparts.co.uk/ventura-pack-ventura-monza-58ltr-panniers-black-p-12055.html?osCsid=EUR


And there's good ole trademe

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/SearchResults.aspx?searchType=all&searchString=expandable+panniers&searchregion=100&type=Search&x=20&y=9

[The Lone Rider]

cruiser saddle bags generally are just throw overs and are kept on the bike by the weight of it's contents/itself and by keeping them balanced.

Or by your ol lady who's sitting on the cross piece.

[Blossom]

I got mine from lifestyle imports (http://www.lifestyle-imports.co.nz/shop/product_info.php?cPath=54&products_id=157) The ones I got are a bit different to the ones in the link but I think he has some at the shop that are not online. Great quality, fit the vl250 really well, great price and no need for support frames underneath as they dont sag. heres a pic of mine.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/album.php?albumid=134&pictureid=6895
The owner Rick was really friendly and I ended up getting a leather jacket and a tinted visor while I was there... Good luck.

[UberRhys]

I got mine from lifestyle imports (http://www.lifestyle-imports.co.nz/shop/product_info.php?cPath=54&products_id=157)

The old man got some for his VL250 from Rick as well, they fit really well and have plenty of clearance above the exhaust and the buckles keep everything inside nice and secure. I seem to remember that they were a good price and some decent solid leather...
:Punk: All good.

[prettybillie]

I got mine from lifestyle imports (http://www.lifestyle-imports.co.nz/shop/product_info.php?cPath=54&products_id=157) The ones I got are a bit different to the ones in the link but I think he has some at the shop that are not online. Great quality, fit the vl250 really well, great price and no need for support frames underneath as they dont sag. heres a pic of mine.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/album.php?albumid=134&pictureid=6895
The owner Rick was really friendly and I ended up getting a leather jacket and a tinted visor while I was there... Good luck.

I've used the same ones - they're great!

[Ted]

Hi Guys,
Thanks for the great help I will follow up on your suggestions when the shops open again, Regards, Have a great new year, Ted.