MattC Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Hi everybody, My first post, but not my first visit. I have a question about saddlebag compatibility. I have a 2005 Silver VFR, with factory saddlebags (courtesy of David Silver Spares). Unfortunately, my bike got knocked over, and cracked the right side bag. Now I'm looking for another set, and that is next to impossible. I've been told that the bags for the 2005 are discontinued, but I have found silver bags for 2008-2009. My questions for everybody are: Will the 2008-9 still fit on my bike? Dealers say no, but what is different? Is the silver from 2008-9 the same as the 2005 silver? Thanks for any help you can give me! Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFRpwr Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Hi MattC All 6th Gen factory panniers will mount on the factory 6th Gen mounting brackets. 2002-2009 they are the same part(s) throughout the model run. 2008 silver is called "Sword Silver" and was only used for that year in North America (unsure about Europe). Sword Silver is a darker, greener silver than the silver used in any other year. The '08 factory bags will physically fit but won't colour match to your 2005 silver bike, sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted November 30, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted November 30, 2017 Hello Matt, 1st post and NO picture? tsk tsk tsk... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Woodie Posted November 30, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted November 30, 2017 12 hours ago, VFRpwr said: Hi MattC The '08 factory bags will physically fit but won't colour match to your 2005 silver bike, sorry. That's what Spray paint is for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted November 30, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted November 30, 2017 Or stickers!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.