SW-Motech Blaze Saddlebags: Owner's Review
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- Here is an owner's review of the SW-Motech Blaze saddlebag system, as used on my 2019 Triumph Speed Twin. I've owned these bags for about four months and have taken them on a handful of overnighters and long weekends. Stay tuned for a longer-term update once it's safe for me to do some more serious traveling with them.
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I realized it's going on two years since I made this video, so I thought I'd provide a small update here! I have now ridden about 5,000 miles with the Blaze saddlebags mounted & heavily loaded, and they have performed flawlessly the entire time. No fraying velcro, no busted zippers, no seams coming apart. There unfortunately is no escaping the need to use the waterproof liners; even with a fresh heavy coating of the Kiwi spray I still found my clothes damp after riding through about 30 minutes of rain. I have found that with the use of compressable packing cubes to store my clothes, I can pack for a week-long road trip without even unzipping the expansion gussets. I recommend these bags more highly now than I ever have before! Here is where you can watch two of the road trips on which I've used the Blaze bags:
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Your video and response to my previous comment convinced me to take the plunge and buy the saddlebags. I just finished installing the supports a few minutes ago. I wanted to ask if you used the protective film the bags come with. It's supposed to be applied on the sides of the motorcycle seat to prevent damage from friction. Did you apply it and/or have you had any problem with the bags chafing the leather on the seat?
@@ricardoalr I don't even remember them coming with protective film! I've always run them directly against the seat (which is not real leather, probably PU) and it doesn't show any sign of wear or use. If you fasten the central strap tightly it doesn't move around or rub.
@@VanBlamm Great, thanks for your fast reply!
Thanks for the great review! Really looking forward to get a pair for my NC 750x. There´s also a PRO Version of the saddle bags. They have a better weather coating.
Thanks…wonder if you can get a waterproof cover to go over the bags? Like my tail bag.
That's an incredibly professional review - better than most professional reviews in fact. I'm considering buying a set for my R1200R beemer. The factory hard cases are too expensive, too ugly and possibly too wide for easy filtering, etc. I think SW-Motech's are reasonable value, discreet and a clever, safe design. Greetings from North Wales. I've subscribed and look forward to future vids.
Thank you! I think they'd suit the R1200R very well. I did finally get to take a real road trip with the Blaze bags last month and have published two videos about it so far, with more to come.
Comprehensive review VB. Thanks. They don’t look great on the bike but for an occasional tourer like myself they are a winner for me.
Thank you very much for the detailed video. I'm thinking of buying a Speed Twin 1200 but I need to carry some luggage. I didn't know it was possible. Thank you so much.
Thanks for watching! In case you're wondering, these SW-Motech Blaze bags have served me very well for the past 4 years. No problems.
Thanks for the review; just what I was looking for! A good compromise between convenience (very) and looks (not really retro). Ride safe.
I commented on another video aswell, but the blaze saddlebags fits perfectly under the seat on the speed twin.
The bags are great in almost all ways except security. Often when touring we stop for a hour or so and leave the luggage with the bike. One thing we find very useful is the wire net bags which are great when changing out of your riding gear.
Recently traded my Honda Cb500x (black) for a street twin but unlike you held on to my Blaze saddle bags because I liked them so much. Now trying to source the fitting kit... Not that easy so far! Anyway, enjoying your videos.
Good video man. Ur talented!!
Thanks!
Great video fantastic bike looking forward to next video stay safe 🇬🇧👍🏻
Beautiful bike.
Thank you for the great bag review! :)
Real nice review 😀
1:27 man the viiiiiibeeeeeeeeeeeee
An excellent review. Thank you.
I had these on a 2007 fz6 and the worked great. I never undid the over the seat strap,just started each support in the pockets and slide over seat from the back. Might not work on the ST. They didnt look as wonky on the fz.
Great review video man. I have a T120 black and I'm wonder if these would work?? I'm guessing YES considering your Speed Twin is about the same bike.
Thanks! There's probably a mounting kit specific to the T120. The bags themselves are universal.
Excellent review 👍
Thanks for watching!
Hello ,...new to your channel; very helpful,.. and enjoying easy go attitude 🏁✔️
Thanks! Cheers from a fellow Elliott
Great option for luggage!
They'd probably look great on the RT!
Very helpful thank you. We are wondering how it would be for a pillion rider? Will you include that in your next review? Otherwise, as a UK Speed Twin owner, this review was very helpful.
Not sure I'd want to take a pillion taller than about 1.6m with these bags attached. It can be done, but they'd definitely have to ride with their heels on the pegs and their toes pointed outwards. Long-range comfort would be a concern.
Nice review - had been looking at those myself. Tail Tidy looks good. How are Colorado plans shaping up?
Thank you, and thanks for asking! Preparing for the trip has been so much more work than I expected (hence the irregular uploads) but I'm almost ready. Hitting the road next Friday the 31st! I'm hoping to squeeze out one more update video before I leave.
Thank you. Bought the same
Great video. Thanks for doing this for us SpeedTwin owners. Have you tried locking the seat over the bag straps? I felt the strap over seat was putting the bags at a weird angle. Maybe becomes more secure too.
Not sure it adds any security, but I see what you mean. I always pull the strap over as tight as it will go; maybe they'd hang straighter if I didn't do that.
@@VanBlamm you're right. Possible loosening the strap may hang the bags slightly straighter. Locking the straps under the seat is just to deter someone trying funny stuff.
Excellent review thanks. Shame they don’t come with waterproof covers though.
Good review, but I couldn't live with the looks. Would rather have ones that were more in keeping with the bike, but as you say the trade off is that you have to live with a more obvious bracket when removed. Just a personal choice though :-)
I respect that. Maybe somebody will come out with a bag that lets us have it both ways!
@@VanBlamm Nothing wrong with the bags on a another bike, eg CBR 650R etc - its just that on a modern classic like the Speed Twin I think i'd prefer the more retro looking alternative.
Hi. Thanks for the realistic review (including your updates on the other videos) Can you tell me if you can fit a full face helmet in them. not for when your riding but for storage when off for a walk at the destination. thanks.
Unfortunately they definitely can't fit a full face helmet. You'd even have a hard time getting a half helmet in there, since the opening is so narrow.
When l first saw your video with your voice l thought it was an infomercial.
Cool video on these saddle bags but my question for you is why wouldn't you choose the EVO Cargobag tail bag for your distant trip since this bag looks like it has more space and less money?
I used to have a Kriega 30L dry bag and found that the Speed Twin doesn't have a big enough pillion seat or rear subframe to strap it down. I figured a set of saddlebags would give me the most flexibility and secure attachment. Plus I personally prefer the look of saddlebags over a tail bag.
Man this product is exactly what I'm looking for. But I have a problem. I live in Brazil, and this product is too big and expensive to me. Do you know if they sell only the installation kit without the saddlebags?
They do sell the brackets by themselves! You might want to email SW-Motech directly to order a set.
@@VanBlamm thanks a lot
Great review. I hope you still see this comment a year after your video. You mention little legroom for a passenger. Do you think the bags can make the pillion seat too uncomfortable for touring with a passenger? My wife is about 5'1" and my bike is a Ducati Scrambler which I think is very similar to yours.
I don't think they make it less comfortable, there's just less room to shift one's feet around on the pegs. I tried a brief two-up ride with the saddlebags in a later video and fared better than expected: czcams.com/video/Ln56DIi7jr4/video.html
@@VanBlamm Awesome, thank you very much for that extra insight. I'm much more convinced to take the plunge now.
Thank you for your perfect review! I really want to buy the bag but I could not find the arms for speed twin. Would you please let me know the parts number or something like that?
Hey, is the extra material on top of the seat comfy for the passenger? thx
She says there's no difference in comfort, but that it's maybe a little bit less grippy
Can the SW Motect arms be used with other bags without slip on arm holders? Just to get the bags away from the rear tire and dual shocks of the Speed Twin?
Hmm I think that would work. However, while they do sell just the receivers without bags, I'm not sure if you can get the arms without also getting a pair of bags.
Hi, have you found the bags cause any damage to seat or bike from rubbing anywhere? How are they holding up after 10 months? I will be using the bags expanded so need good quality.
Not that I've noticed! I've ridden about 2,000 miles with them mounted, expanded, and very heavily loaded, and they show no signs of wear. I am in the middle of a trip with them right now and will be doing about 1000 miles in the next 4 days, so I'll let you know if anything changes.
@@VanBlamm cheers mate, have a great trip!
Just installed these on my own Speed Twin. There really aren't any nice alternatives out there that don't uglify the bike.
You said it.
@@VanBlamm Did you have issues with the clip straps being a little bit close to your shocks?
Not in about 2,500 miles. I'm not sure if they ever touch, but if they do it must not be enough to cause an issue
@@VanBlamm That is very good to know! Many thanks for your advice and review. 👍🏻
Does it always have to be mounted as a pair? Can only one side be installed if needed?
They must be mounted as a pair. However, you may be able to modify one to make it fit by itself.
Can you put the Velcro strap under your seat?
I've heard someone say they did it, but you might have to remove a few of the rubber bungs to get enough clearance for the strap to pass under
i've just bought the blaze bags. The steel arms touch the back spring, is it normal?
Hmm, doesn't do that on mine. I recall it coming with some sort of spacer on one side, did you install it with that?
@@VanBlamm you're right on the bottom of the box there is a pair of black spacers, I'll try it. Thank you! Beautiful video btw!
I cant seem to find these bags for my honda cb650r anywhere :(
Hiya dude, Could you tell me the width of the strap that goes across the rear seat?
Can the Velcro strap be ran underneath the seat?
Good question! I'll try it and report back, but I'm afraid it'll be just a little too thick to latch the seat down over it.
Can it store a full face helmet inside?
No, it cannot.
How to order
I'm shure there better solutions :)
Idk what it is, but these just don't "look" right. I can't put my finger on it.