Sizing Chart Bike Bags

Sizing Chart For Bike Saddle Bags

Note: Different motorcycle styles require different types of saddle bags, so we do not make a claim that if you measure from A to B, then buy this style or that style.

We will need to approach this based on your motorcycle type: sport bike vs. cruiser vs. standard, exhaust placement, rear shock style, seat style, etc.....

Exmaple below is for Cruisers

If you ride a cruiser, you will have a wide variety of choices, which will most likely make your job of choosing a bag system more confusing.

Start with the measurements to eliminate bags that won’t fit your bike. 

Things to Consider:

• Will you be carrying a passenger?
• Placement of your rear shock.

If you have a passanger, you need to determine how much room they will need for their boot on the rear foot peg.

Your length should be measured from that point to the front of the rear turn indicator light. This will be the maximum length of the bag you choose.

If you have an internal shock system, then you don’t worry about it, however, if you have rear shocks that are exposed, you need to measure from the top of the rear shock to the turn indicator light. Also, you will need to select an angled bag that will leave room for your shocks, it will need to fit behind the shock.

The image in the below illustration shows a bike with no rear seat, take this into consideration, this type of bike has a removeable rear seat, if you are buying bags to use with or without passanger and rear seat it will make a difference.

If you are using a rear seat  to check for the bag’s height, measure from the top of the rear seat, down to 2" above the exhaust pipes. This will be the maximum height of the bags you choose. Note:  Even though we reccomend 2" make sure you allow at a minimum a 1" space between bag and exhaust pipe.

If classic style throw over saddle bags simply won’t work for you, then check to see what kind of mounting hardware your motorcycle already has.

Most cruisers are manufactured with a designated place to easily mount brackets. Consider quick release, or quick removal mounting systems. This type of system consists of a couple of mounting bolts on your motorcycle, and a set of bags with a hard exterior, and mounting holes that fit on the mounting bolts.

They are quick to remove when you get to the end of your ride, and most systems have a convenient lock system to keep your gear safe & secure from theft.

We reccomend using a quick release mounting system if you want to keep your bike lookiing lean and mean, you can leave the bags at home and you still retain the sporty look of your motorcycle; no bulky, unsightly brackets.

Image is for reference purposes only, Please contact a 2nd Gear USA Gear Head  for assistance in proper measurement, bag style, selection and fitment.

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