Installing Vintage Saddlebag | Triumph Street Twin

[@mototink1790]

You did great, it looks awesome!

[@moto_des]

Thank you! :)

[@johnterry804]

Good job nice bag ! Tip if you put pressure on back foot peg pushing it down! Then back nut comes off? Some people put screwdriver in gap but I just put pressure! Nut comes off, quicker and easy

[@moto_des]

Good to know, thanks! :)

[@giulianoMX]

Very nice looking saddlebag. Thanks for sharing.

[@cozyracer]

i was looking at those bags and wondering if they’d work specifically on the ST900 so THANK YOU for doing this install. Super helpful, might have to pull the trigger on a set.

[@moto_des]

I love it so far, definitely getting the other side. :)

[@richardmoore7381]

Just ordered a Vintage Saddlebag, also in brown; will come in real handy as I make home visits around the parish.

[@moto_des]

Awesome, you’re going to love it!

[@the.longride]

What a neat video, will be sure to send Street Twin owners your way ;) We now offer, as an option, the pre-installation of the Sidekick claw, send us an email if you do order a second Racer, and we will do it for you this time ;)

[@moto_des]

Thank you! 🙂

[@mark13922]

recently bought my own street twin 900 and pair of longride bags, and this video definitely saved me some frustration especially with those rear foot pegs. thanks for sharing your experience and being an inspiration to seek out this brand specifically.

[@moto_des]

That’s awesome, I love that this was helpful! Enjoy your new ST and saddlebags. 😊

[@Gilgamesh347]

Hi, I just discovered your channel, watched a couple videos, and immediately subscribed. I’m really enjoying your content and format. I did most of my riding back along the east coast, then CA, and moved to NM recently. 2016 Triumph. You’re inspiring me to do more riding & camping. Thank you! 🤠

[@moto_des]

That’s awesome, and thank you! NM has some great routes I’m sure. Get out there! 🙃

[@mhang20]

Thanks for awesome content!!! I need one of those and it seems that there's no problem with messing up with the guarantee. I'm going to be looking forward to that trip. Greetings from Mexico.

[@moto_des]

It has been an amazing bag so far. I’ve used it quite a bit. You’ll love it! Thanks for watching :)

[@iamcaferacer]

Top bolt needs some loctite. I have the same bag in black also the mini patriots with extended straps definitely comes in handy.

[@moto_des]

Cool, thanks for the tip!

[@ripmax333]

I was excited about the bag, it's really nice I immediately went on the link in the description but when I saw the price $315.00 USD....Holy s~@:T!!

[@moto_des]

Haha, yeah it’s a pricey one. 😅It’s a very high quality bag that I will get good use out of for a long time. Thanks for watching :)

[@onelineshirtcompany9754]

That looks great, get the other side. That color is a great accent to the bike

[@moto_des]

Thanks! I definitely will. Thanks for watching :)

[@vailkafer]

Longride should give you the other side bag for free. Just added a pair of their Super Patriot bags because you made me aware of them.

[@moto_des]

haha glad you found them!

[@YouKayTen]

Hey, cheers for this. I'm looking for instructions for Street cup, couldn't find many. I'm guessing it might be similar due to rear seat cowl? Also how come you had to drill the holes! 🙀

[@keithkeitht5873]

You can actually use a flat blade screwdriver and wedge it into the hexhead bolt and undo the nut and take the footpeg off as a unit without disassembling it!

[@moto_des]

Oh cool, thanks! I’ll keep that in mind when I install the other side.

[@keithkeitht5873]

@@moto_des It's much easier than chasing that little ball bearing around. After 62 years of riding I look for short cuts!! :) Enjoy the ride and keep the rubber side down!!

[@ellipseo1]

Good night my Dear. I love your videos, and the changes you made to the bike. Where did you buy the long ride side bag and how much was it? A hug from Brazil!!!

[@moto_des]

Thank you! I have the SK racer bag longride.com/products/vintage-motorcycle-saddlebag and I had to also purchase the side rail that’s on their site as well. Thanks for watching :)

[@Farwalker2u]

That bag looks great. What is its volume (15 liters)? I have been using a Cortech Super 2.0 18-Liter Magnetic Tank Bag for my every day rides (store my rain gear, layers of my jacket, extra ear plugs, and other stuff). I bought a Firstgear DryPac 70 for when I go on a ride where I plan to spend two or more nights away from home. The Firstgear DryPac is 99.9999.% waterproof, so my cloths and stuff are protected from water on my longer trips. The challenge is how to secure it to my bike. My trip to the Tail of the Dragon in 2018 was great fun. I only used about half of the capacity of the 70 liter Firstgear Drypac.

[@moto_des]

Yes, the bag is 15 liters. I'll have to look up the drypac bags. I rode in the rain recently with my saddlebag. My things stayed dry, but the bag is not 100% waterproof.

[@MudderGirl13]

Longride bags look great on my T100!

[@moto_des]

Nice! I love them.

[@TK-db1ts]

Great video!! I am installing ones on my speed twin, in the video it look like youn reused the original bolts for the shock. Can I reuse my own or should use the ones that come with the holders?

[@kevinou339]

I just installed mine for my 2022 speed twin. Unlike the street twin in this video, unfortunately it will not be a perfect fit between the shock and the footpeg with the mount, which is why they provide an extender to make it fit. The extender does create more space between the mount and the shock,which is why you will need to use the longer bolt provided than the original OEM bolt which is a little shorter.

[@vailkafer]

Reuse your stock hardware. The chinesium bolt provided snapped off before the torque wrench could click. I went back and used the stock bolts and lock nuts.

[@mark222b]

My panier rails rub against the springs. Does yours? I installed mine just like how you did yours. It does not touch the springs when the bike is not moving, only during a ride. Also, not even a year into using my Longride bag, the paint started rubbing off on the panier rails. How is your rail doing? I haven't checked with Longride yet if it is covered by their 2 year warranty.

[@moto_des]

It does not. I haven’t had any trouble with the railing either. It’s held up really well but I’ve also only had for about 6 months.

[@lucimoto2922]

Very nice sidebag New subscriber

[@moto_des]

Thank you!

[@garydavis2265]

Great video. You only have a bag on one side?

[@moto_des]

Thanks for watching! Yes, just the one for now. I plan on getting the second one.

[@AbzScotland]

Looks too good so I would see it as a target to steal? Hope it is a success.

[@moto_des]

If I go in somewhere for a while I will definitely take it in with me. If it's a short duration then I just have to take the risk 😅

[@giulianoMX]

Did you end up using an old school lock? If so, which one did you purchase?

[@moto_des]

Yes, just a basic master lock.

[@SMB_SpeedTwin]

What side rails do you have fitted? Are they from Long Ride as well?

[@moto_des]

Yes, they are.

[@glennschumacher9498]

You need the second one for goodies of your choice

[@moto_des]

Agreed!

[@vailkafer]

Until I saw this video, I didn't know about Longride. They need to provide the second bag for free to reward you for word of mouth advertising. Anyone want to buy a brand new set of Triumph rails and panniers (arriving next week, not installed yet)? I want the Roadmaster SK bags now!

[@carltonbirds]

Very lovely bag, is it waterproof?

[@moto_des]

It's been a great bag, getting the second one soon! It's only water repellent, but they do have a liner that's 100% waterproof.

[@mark222b]

I've used it in pouring rain on my work commute and the items inside did not get wet. I believe it's water repellent due to the waxed canvas.

[@s.crambling3795]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpvHmZ57a5ynors Enjoy your videos, excited about the way you're documenting your journey. #nostalgia. You did miss one BIG important step though. We've all been novices, and I'm sure it'll hold up til you get it sorted. 🇦🇺

[@moto_des]

Thank and thank you for watching. I can’t wait to look back on what I’ve accomplished as a rider. What was the step I missed?!

[@s.crambling3795]

@@moto_des Tap out the thread, add thread lock, and torque.... don't want the suspension falling off mid-ride. Should hold for a while, don't panic. Be safe.

[@Kris_P._Bey_Ken]

Where are you from? The east coast?

[@moto_des]

Currently in Ausitn, TX. Originally from MS but I've lived in CA, Reno, Portland, and NYC!

[@Kris_P._Bey_Ken]

@@moto_des awesome!