wolfman rear luggage for sale

[Jeff Saline]

On Thu, 10 Apr 2008 01:03:56 -0000 "Jim" writes:

> Jeff, > > You sound like you like the Ortlieb. How much of their stuff do you > have, and can you give more detailed opinions on it? Last year I > spent > a bunch on Wolfman stuff, and I'm not impressed. The tank bags are > much smaller than they looked on the web site (only hold very small > items, such as a pair of winter gloves in 1 bag); and not > waterproof. > I have the tank bag, which is very handy and fit decently, but > isn't > waterproof (very annoying on trips), tool bag (can't find a place > to > mount it...won't hold to the fender like it should, keeps falling > off), and another small bag that won't stay mounted. I'm not a > patient > person, so it won't be long before this stuff is yanked on favor of > something else. I'll use it for this season, since I pretty well > spent > my upgrade budget already, but next year I want something better. > > Jim

<><><><><><><><><> <><><><><><><><><> Jim, I am impressed with the Ortlieb Dry Saddlebags. I also have an Ortlieb duffel bag. The duffel bag has been retired for now as the zipper doesn't hold up well. I use a different brand waterproof duffel bag now. Steve also has the Ortlieb duffel and his zipper went out on the GDR. I bought one thinking it was from overloading. I must have overloaded mine too as it went bad soon after I first used the bag. The Dry Saddlebags are just great. They are easy to put on and take off. They don't flop around, at least the way I hook them up they don't. They are really waterproof if the top is closed correctly. The material is very tough and holds up well to use and abuse. You can load them jam packed full or just partially load them and they'll still work great. I use a Wolfman Explorer tankbag and it works pretty well for me. But it is kind of large and gets in the way when standing on the pegs going level or up hill. Downhill isn't bad. I have Wolfman tank panniers and they, like the other Wolfman gear I've got aren't waterproof. But I wouldn't get rid of them for anything. One holds my first aid kit and the other holds spare tubes and tire repair gear. I'm not very good at selling the Wolfman Alfa Rear Bag or the Alfa-Beta Duffel. I really don't think they work as good as some other gear that is available today. But for someone that is on a smaller budget and needs some luggage it's a good start. Best, Jeff Saline ABC # 4412 South Dakota Airmarshal Airheads Beemer Club www.airheads.org The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota 75 R90/6, 03 KLR650, 79 R100RT