New OEM Vendors Wanted

Marc NY · 05-23-2007, 05:19 AM

Well fanatics I think it is time once again to try to get another new GM OEM Vendor to step up to the plate, right? We have just seen that happen with the GM Windbreaks, so do you think we need another Vendor to step up and retool and start to remake those great soft side saddle bags for our members again??? What do you think?

Just take a look at what one eBay-er is already getting bids on and there are still more than 2 + days left to bid! $930.00

eBay Soft Bags Link

Doug Allen · 05-23-2007, 05:48 AM

They're OK, but they're not worth more than $ 100 - $ 150 IMO.

Alex05SSR · 05-23-2007, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Marc NY

Well fanatics I think it is time once again to try to get another new GM OEM Vendor to step up to the plate, right? We have just seen that happen with the GM Windbreaks, so do you think we need another Vendor to step up and retool and start to remake those great soft side saddle bags for our members again??? What do you think?

Just take a look at what one eBay-er is already getting bids on and there are still more than 2 + days left to bid! $930.00

eBay Soft Bags Link

Marc:

That is totally preposterous!

Notice that there are no photos of the bags with the lids up exposing the front free edges. It appears to me that these bags may already be at least slightly warped. Heck, then the buyer of these $1,000 bags can go out and spend an extra $5.00 or so to do the cheap fix/reinforcement of the front free edges.

Alex

Gina · 05-23-2007, 07:12 AM

Good thinking Marc.

I bought a milk crate at Dollar General for $5 and it holds my groceries and stuff just fine.

These people on e bay are crazy.

grimmye · 05-23-2007, 07:38 AM

Maybe when He/She fires up one of the votive candals the Devil will send a buyer!!
grimmye

RUN ROD RUN · 05-23-2007, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Gina

I bought a milk crate at Dollar General for $5 and it holds my groceries and stuff just fine.

You just solved my problem Gina, thanks.

dingbat · 05-23-2007, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Gina

I bought a milk crate at Dollar General for $5 and it holds my groceries and stuff just fine.

These people on e bay are crazy.

Go around the back of the store and it won't even cost that

SSRBuff · 05-23-2007, 09:58 AM

There are still deals out there if you are patient. Two weeks ago I paid $200.00 total for a brand new set of hard bags and a cargo net from someone on Ebay.

Gina · 05-23-2007, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by RUN ROD RUN

You just solved my problem Gina, thanks.

Your welcome but I cant take credit for that one. Somebody showed me their milk crate at the MV run and I thought what a good idea. I think it was Nelson but I'm not sure.

I got a white one and I'm going to get some of that spray paint that adheres to plastic and paint it red of course.

Marc NY · 05-23-2007, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SSRBuff

There are still deals out there if you are patient. Two weeks ago I paid $200.00 total for a brand new set of hard bags and a cargo net from someone on Ebay.

You might want to hold off on buying some those over priced accessories for a little while longer. We are already hearing about other vendors who might be stepping up to the plate to make up some of those discontinued parts and or accessories that we are wanting very soon.

Maui Mike · 05-23-2007, 02:17 PM

On all of them they say DISCONTINUED to fuel the fire!

$175 for engine cover inserts and bed strips is such

6.0TOGO · 05-24-2007, 06:01 AM

I HAVE A FREIND WHO IS IN THE SPECIALTY BAG PRODUCTION BUSINESS FOR THE MILITARY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES INDUSTRY-I HAVE ORDERED A BAG FROM MY GM PARTS SUPPLIER TO USE AS A SAMPLE AND WILL SEE WHAT IT WOULD TAKE TO DUPLICATE THEM WITH STIFF UPPER EDGES AND ADVISE - I WILL KNOW LATER T

ODAY IF HE CAN GET ME ONE-IF NOT MAYBE I CAN BORROW ONE -THEN CHECK THE MARKET FOR INTEREST..STAY TUNED-HIS PRODUCTS ARE HIGH QUALAITY AND I AM CONFIDENT HE WILL BE INTERESTED...CHUCKSTR

jleas524 · 06-02-2007, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Gina

Your welcome but I cant take credit for that one. Somebody showed me their milk crate at the MV run and I thought what a good idea. I think it was Nelson but I'm not sure.

I got a white one and I'm going to get some of that spray paint that adheres to plastic and paint it red of course.

Gina... you can get a nice red crate... I have seen a few but they have the letters c o k e on them....

Gina · 06-02-2007, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by jleas524

Gina... you can get a nice red crate... I have seen a few but they have the letters c o k e on them....

Cant do it, I'm a diet Pepsi girl

WOW_FCTR · 06-04-2007, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Gina

Cant do it, I'm a diet Pepsi girl

Well.....we still like you anyway

azviking · 07-29-2007, 12:22 PM

My used 04 came fully loaded with the hard saddle bags. Their ok and expensive but I just bought the horizontal tail gate bag (not sure the item number) for $220 including shipping on e-bay. I like the soft better so I'd be interested because the had ones just aren't that functional. To much work to open.

06 Blue SSR · 09-06-2007, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Gina

These people on e bay are crazy.

Yes they are crazy on ebay! You want to see crazy try the new GTO Sport Apperance Parts the grilles sold new for 250 and new in box have sold on ebay for up to 1200. I don't know what is wrong with some people!

Lance · 09-07-2007, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Gina

Cant do it, I'm a diet Pepsi girl

GINA!!!!
A pepsi girl down south!!
I can't believe I am hearing this.

BlueStreak · 09-07-2007, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Gina

Cant do it, I'm a diet Pepsi girl

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Originally Posted by WOW_FCTR

Well.....we still like you anyway

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Originally Posted by Lance

GINA!!!!
A pepsi girl down south!!
I can't believe I am hearing this.

Of course a good Southern Girl would drink Pepsi, It is a southern drink. Home of Pepsi is New Bern , NC.

I have a collapsible "milk cratte" in each vehicle. Folds tp only 2" thick when not in use. (see attached)

sparky · 09-07-2007, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by azviking

My used 04 came fully loaded with the hard saddle bags. Their ok and expensive but I just bought the horizontal tail gate bag (not sure the item number) for $220 including shipping on e-bay. I like the soft better so I'd be interested because the had ones just aren't that functional. To much work to open.

I hear ya.... just got an 05 that has the hard bags... think they are coming out in favor of the cross bar and net, maybe soft bags... Anyone in Alberta, or western Canada interested in a set of hardsided bags?

Purple Penelope · 09-07-2007, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by BlueStreak

I have a collapsible "milk cratte" in each vehicle. Folds tp only 2" thick when not in use. (see attached)

Jeeezzz Dwight.......the "Cadillac of milk crates" so to speak. Nothing but the best for the R owners.

P/P

Peace

Mike in AZ · 09-08-2007, 07:15 AM

I've found the original manufacturer and am twisting an arm for a quote on 50 sets.

Will advise when I know more.

Mike

Alex05SSR · 09-08-2007, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike in AZ

I've found the original manufacturer and am twisting an arm for a quote on 50 sets.

Will advise when I know more.

Mike

Mike:

If this winds up being a "go", please inform them of the warping probelm which is inherent in the original design of the bags. Hopefully they could make a modification to reinforce the outside edge of the bags, so that the fanatics do have to wind up doing that fix on there own.

Alex

Mike in AZ · 09-08-2007, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex05SSR

Mike:

If this winds up being a "go", please inform them of the warping probelm which is inherent in the original design of the bags. Hopefully they could make a modification to reinforce the outside edge of the bags, so that the fanatics do have to wind up doing that fix on there own.

Alex

I actually have sent them my unopened set of bags, still in the box. The reason that they warp is the way they were built and packaged. I've already asked for some "product improvement" in that area. Thay have a sample of their original design in hand and I hope they can make a simple fix with just a materials change.

We'll wait and see.

Thanks for the input Alex. It's always good to hear from you.

Mike

RoadsterJim · 09-08-2007, 10:05 AM

My cargo bags were warped too but when ya fill them up with various items seems to pretty much take care of that.

Scott 0168 · 09-14-2007, 03:59 AM

I've seen some SSR owners at Woodward with the hard saddle bags and they leave the lids off! I travel with just one hard bag for my cleaning supplies.

SSRHEARTBEAT · 09-14-2007, 07:20 AM

I have the soft side bags with the "Alex" repair kit. Thanks, Alex... I'm 6 ft 1in, but they can be a little tough to reach. Kim has a really tough time, without rubbing the top of the tailgate. I don't know the exact name, but I'd really like to see the soft bag that fits between the side bags, reproduced.
David aka SSRHEARTBEAT

jmulvihill · 09-25-2007, 06:28 PM

I was just able to get a set of the soft side bags for $125 from the dealer. I saw the "sag", but I think I can easily fix it. If I come up with one, I will post it for all.

WOW_FCTR · 09-26-2007, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by jmulvihill

I was just able to get a set of the soft side bags for $125 from the dealer. I saw the "sag", but I think I can easily fix it. If I come up with one, I will post it for all.

Some one has already found a fix....do a search.

KHarveyO · 10-14-2007, 07:36 AM

were you able to get the bag reproduced