Having to undo the belt clips every time when you want to get into the primary zippered compartment is a catastrophic design flaw. But certainly a quality made accessory.
I have this exact bag, it's great. Only major flaw I have found: The rain cover is mostly absolutely worthless and will let any water it gets into contact with penetrate into the bags surface. So it's basically not waterproofing but just another contact point that gets between the bag and the elements. Everything that's inside compartments directly on the surface of the bag (so everything except the two big main compartments in the middle) will get moist. If you decide to get this bag, do upgrade the rain cover for something that's actually waterproof.
Really good video! Actually loading things into the bag gives potential buyers a much better idea of how much the bag will hold. Also, showing the bag mounted, what mounting method was used, and the D rings available for additional mounting options was very helpful. My only concern is complaints I’ve read about the fabric fading.
Thank you for the comprehensive video. You have convinced me that I need this bag to replace on "old school" product that frustrated me to the point of trashing it. You covered every question that I had. I really appreciate the time that you put into this work. Gotta go, bro, and order it for the long September ride. Kenny
Ever think about putting mink oil on it and than hit it with a heat gun to soak it in?.....update.....used otter wax from Oregon And it worked great! It's almost 100% waterproof
Really neat bag. I’m not a fan of how you had to mount it to the passenger pegs. I think this bag would work out better on a different bike. Maybe on top of a luggage rack? It’s def got me interested.
@@MrMurphc13 I’d imagine that would work out fine especially if you have a fender, passenger seat pad, or luggage rack under it for support. I ended up with a different bad for my sissy bar. It’s more of a duffle style. But I also got a touring bike with luggage so I never use my sissy bar bag. I just take my big bike now a days.
@Hooter Texas ya I have a duffle bag on the Fat Bob ATM.This bag is kn the way so once I get the rack from Harley I should be able to use both at the same time
@@MrMurphc13 sounds like your fat boy will be ready for longer runs and more days out! The duffle I use is made by kuryakyn, they make 2 different ones. I have the smaller of the two. It folds down to size if you only use half of it
Hands down, your video is far and away the best on this bag - thank you for making the time to give such a thorough review! I just ordered the bag a few days ago (before discovering your video), and I feel all the more assured after your review. I've got a '21 Street Bob with a Saddlemen Step-Up seat and an 18" sissy bar. Based on how you mounted to your Bolt (GREAT bike, btw - love Yamaha!), in addition to the slide-over sissy bar mount, I think I'll have to go underneath the seat with that fender pad you showed. May also investigate MOLLE attachments to use the seat pad on that side. Weird that they got it backwards. For the life of me, I don't know how anyone is supposed to make proper use out of that pad other than to attach to the webbing lol. Thanks again, safe riding and Merry Christmas.
Thank you so much for your comment. Glad the video helped you. I should have a couple of Biltwell reviews coming during the Christmas break. Thanks again.
No, nothing built-in to help with that. I have seen people use a corded bike lock, to secure it to a sissy bar. But I would highly recommend bringing it into a hotel room at the end of the day.
So i quickly checked on the Apple website the dimensions of a 16" MBP. About 14"x10"x0.75". I have laptop that is 15"x10.5"x1". And it doesn't fit, not in the horizontal or vertical position. BUT it does fit in the diagonal position across the entire opening of that bag, kind of splitting the interior compartment into 2 triangles. Hope that makes sense. I can probably make a quick video if you want a visual. Let me know, hope this helps. Thanks
@@lahalmediagroup5668 That would help greatly if you wouldn't mind doing that. I never received a response from Saddlemen so I gave them a call yesterday and they said they BR3400 should have no issue fitting a 16" laptop in the laptop compartment that the bag has so being able to see what you are talking about would be a HUGE help.
