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Venezuela, Caracas
1 Level
691 Review
32 Karma

Review on Dowco Willie & Max 59589-00 Black Jack Series: Ultimate Motorcycle πŸ›οΈ Saddlebag Set in Synthetic Leather – Black, Universal Fit, 38L Total Capacity! by Timothy Richmond

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Some bad features and expensive for what you get.

Looks great in line and picking up. A few design issues are a step backwards from my originally overseas made bags. The belt clips are so difficult to manipulate that it takes almost two hands and a pair of pliers to open them. A slight exaggeration, but not by much. In addition, the flaps on the front of the bag catch the wind and channel dirt or rain directly onto your gear. My overseas-made bags were more like the lid of a shoebox, keeping the wind out. Unfortunately, the zipper on one of the foreign-made bags broke, and without going to the local shoe repair shop (do they still exist?), it can't be salvaged. Anyway, I appreciate that they're made in the US just like the next guy, but was it worth the extra $50? I'll let you decide.

Pros
  • Fingers crossed
Cons
  • Infinitely sluggish