[1.1E]

I bought the 2017 Octane and I love it! However, without any actual storage, I am looking to add some saddlebags. The question is, what bags will actually fit the Octane? I don't care for the soft bags offered by Victory (or the price). Can anyone make a recommendation on bags that fit, and look good? Either soft or hard are acceptable. Thanks!

 

[B3AV3R]

Look into Viking Saddlebags. The have a gaggle of different models to fit the Octane.

 

[1.1E]

I bought the 2017 Octane and I love it! However, without any actual storage, I am looking to add some saddlebags. The question is, what bags will actually fit the Octane? I don't care for the soft bags offered by Victory (or the price). Can anyone make a recommendation on bags that fit, and look good? Either soft or hard are acceptable. Thanks!

Thanks for the tip!

 

[1.1E]

AWesome tip! I'll check them out! Thank you.

 

[jackhammer_33]

Look into Viking Saddlebags. The have a gaggle of different models to fit the Octane.

I've got a set of Vikings coming and will report back when I install them !!!

 

[ICUH8N]

Viking has a great selection, great prices, and full installation instructions on their site. They ship a boatload of hardware with the bags so be prepared for that shock if you go through them. I've had these bags for a couple months and just concerted from throw over to hard mount, definitely a great addition to the octane due to the absolute 0 storage capacity and bags do not soften the otherwise aggressive look. Hope this helps, best of luck.

 

[jackhammer_33]

AWesome tip! I'll check them out! Thank you.

Viking has a great selection, great prices, and full installation instructions on their site. They ship a boatload of hardware with the bags so be prepared for that shock if you go through them. I've had these bags for a couple months and just concerted from throw over to hard mount, definitely a great addition to the octane due to the absolute 0 storage capacity and bags do not soften the otherwise aggressive look. Hope this helps, best of luck.

Viking has a great selection, great prices, and full installation instructions on their site. They ship a boatload of hardware with the bags so be prepared for that shock if you go through them. I've had these bags for a couple months and just concerted from throw over to hard mount, definitely a great addition to the octane due to the absolute 0 storage capacity and bags do not soften the otherwise aggressive look. Hope this helps, best of luck.

How was the install? I've watched video , looks simple enough

 

[ICUH8N]

Throw over is a cinch, and since I have the rear passenger seat it really kept the massive velcro straps in place under the seat once it's bolted down. The hard mount gave me a bit more trouble only because the original holes I drilled pushed the bags too far forward and on top of my piggyback shocks. It was definitely a learning experience and the video does make it seem a good deal easier than what it would be for the average Joe and no professional workshop, but I'd say this project is between a 2 and 4 on a difficulty scale to 10.

 

[North]

Ermahgerd, so many options with Viking. There was another set I was going to get... uhh.. nevermind. Viking it is!

 

[ICUH8N]

Haha, yea if you can't find what you're looking for at Viking then you're probably not looking for bags

 

[jackhammer_33]

Throw over is a cinch, and since I have the rear passenger seat it really kept the massive velcro straps in place under the seat once it's bolted down. The hard mount gave me a bit more trouble only because the original holes I drilled pushed the bags too far forward and on top of my piggyback shocks. It was definitely a learning experience and the video does make it seem a good deal easier than what it would be for the average Joe and no professional workshop, but I'd say this project is between a 2 and 4 on a difficulty scale to 10.

I was wondering if you would post close up picture of hardware and how you mounted ? ive got mine installed but not to sure if Viking sent right brackets. Sure not the ones on install video . no instructions came with either . I like the bags but hardware sure needs improvement . Not so sure bags are bike specific ,more universal seems .

 

[Claustin]

Throw over is a cinch, and since I have the rear passenger seat it really kept the massive velcro straps in place under the seat once it's bolted down. The hard mount gave me a bit more trouble only because the original holes I drilled pushed the bags too far forward and on top of my piggyback shocks. It was definitely a learning experience and the video does make it seem a good deal easier than what it would be for the average Joe and no professional workshop, but I'd say this project is between a 2 and 4 on a difficulty scale to 10.

How are your shocks mounted? My dealer installed them upside down. When I asked them about it, they said the installation instructions actually have it that way so bags will fit with them. Are yours reservoir down or up?

 

[North]

I was wondering if you would post close up picture of hardware and how you mounted ? ive got mine installed but not to sure if Viking sent right brackets. Sure not the ones on install video . no instructions came with either . I like the bags but hardware sure needs improvement . Not so sure bags are bike specific ,more universal seems .

The installation instructions are in a PDF download on the web page of the specific viking saddlebag you ordered.

 

[Heyzeus]

I installed my shocks with resevour forward to clear the bags. Works great

 

[wing]

I was wondering if you would post close up picture of hardware and how you mounted ? ive got mine installed but not to sure if Viking sent right brackets. Sure not the ones on install video . no instructions came with either . I like the bags but hardware sure needs improvement . Not so sure bags are bike specific ,more universal seems .

Yeah I just got my Viking Bags yesterday and the hardware was totally different than expected from all the online videos. Then on top of that they included 2 bags of bolts that are all about 4-5 inches long when all I really need are 8 bolts about 1/2 inch long. WTF VikingBags???

I've now acquired the hardware and will be making an install video for them. I also have the piggy back shocks but the reservoir is facing the rear, but the bags fit fine.

What I find odd is these new brackets they sent (they told me where the new and improved ones), do not seem to work with the over fender install.

 

[wing]

Got my VikingBags installed today. Took .... awhile.

I also made a video, currently processing, will take awhile to upload but I'll post it here. I modified the brackets a little bit and it works quite well.

 

[wing]

And the video.
YouTube

 

[Vickzack017]

Got my VikingBags installed today. Took .... awhile.

I also made a video, currently processing, will take awhile to upload but I'll post it here. I modified the brackets a little bit and it works quite well.

I installed my Viking bags also. Took me a few hours because I kept my fender accents on. Look good.

 

[wing]

So did I

 

[Vickzack017]

I had an HD bagger. So I couldn't ride without.