Luggage options on a VL250?

[Blossom]

I have found a supplier locally who sells saddlebags so am going to go have a look in a week or so at what he has. He doesn't have the brackets though, so will need to look into that still.

[woodboats]

Actually (I am going to back track a bit here) even tho we have the brackets for the bags I would almost think because of the way the shocks are positioned on your bike you would probably be able to get away without them.
Just try your bags and tie them to the shock area, as long as they clear your tire it should be fine.

The brackets are essitional for larger bikes but I bet you can get away without them.

[xwhatsit]

I am actually very impressed with these little Intruders.
I am kinda a Honda and Triumph fan but have absolutly no hesitation in riding this 250.

Yes, what's going on? I rode one overseas and posted about it on here; nobody knew what I was talking about, and since then I've seen next to none of them here in NZ. However all of a sudden they're appearing in droves. Good first bike, I think. Has Suzuki NZ bought a huge crate of them?

[Blossom]

Yes, what's going on? I rode one overseas and posted about it on here; nobody knew what I was talking about, and since then I've seen next to none of them here in NZ. However all of a sudden they're appearing in droves. Good first bike, I think. Has Suzuki NZ bought a huge crate of them?

The guy I brought mine off at Colemans said he had sold 10 already, only had 1 black left in stock (mine) and 3 silver ones left. He was waiting on another shipment so yeah I think they are shipping the things in quite big numbers.

[Blossom]

Actually (I am going to back track a bit here) even tho we have the brackets for the bags I would almost think because of the way the shocks are positioned on your bike you would probably be able to get away without them.
Just try your bags and tie them to the shock area, as long as they clear your tire it should be fine.

The brackets are essitional for larger bikes but I bet you can get away without them.

This is great to know. The shocks do stick out far and fat, so yeah I think if the saddlebag is firm it wont go anywhere near the tire.

[Ehgreiz]

Hey Blossom,

Im curious as to what option you chose for your VL250 - Im getting one in a week and a half and Im looking into some luggage options as well, preferably a saddlebag setup - saw some good ones at the store im getting the bike from (Coleman's) and will check them out later this week (they were still being delivered when i spoke with them today).

What have you chosen and how do you find them? Picture would be appreciated also!!

Thanks in advance!

[Blossom]

Hey Blossom,

Im curious as to what option you chose for your VL250 - Im getting one in a week and a half and Im looking into some luggage options as well, preferably a saddlebag setup - saw some good ones at the store im getting the bike from (Coleman's) and will check them out later this week (they were still being delivered when i spoke with them today).

What have you chosen and how do you find them? Picture would be appreciated also!!

Thanks in advance!

In the end I went with some awesome leather saddle bags from lifestyle imports. for $170. The link is of another bag he sells, couldnt find my one. Ring him and he will sort you out. He has a few different bags available. I think he sells on trademe too. I didn't need supports and they look great and fit well. There is a photo of them on my bike in my profile/album.
They are great. Dont sag hardly at all. Very water proof. Easy to fit to bike.
Only thing I cant fit in them is my laptop. But pretty much every thing else fits in just fine.
Oh If I am taking lunch with me I put food in the left saddlebag so the exhaust doesn't heat up the plastic lunch box or the food.

Good luck