Reddit reviews Cortech 8230-0305-36 Black Super 2.0 Saddlebag

I have these-

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008Q5J6UG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Not sure if they're available in the UK- They're good bags for the price, fit the grom nicely

These Cortech bags. They were good, did their job. The waterproof covers are a bit of a joke, but hey, what do you expect at 70 mph in the rain.

Side bags wrap around the tail of the bike then cinch down to the frame/passenger pegs

https://www.amazon.com/Cortech-8230-0305-36-Black-Super-Saddlebag/dp/B008Q5J6UG/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&ref_=ya_aw_od_pi

Top bag snaps into it, but can be standalone too

https://www.amazon.com/Cortech-Super-24-Liter-Motorcycle-Tail/dp/B009RIG4UQ/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&ref_=ya_aw_od_pi

All the stuff I bought was in the super 2.0 line, it was well made stuff

I've got a Honda 919 (hence the name :D). Naked standard with a retro 'hoodlum' look. I got a nice size tank bag that holds the CamelBac backpak and other stuff.

They are kinda like these: https://www.amazon.com/Cortech-8230-0305-36-Black-Super-Saddlebag/dp/B008Q5J6UG

But bigger and square shaped. The outer part of them expand with a zipper to about 2X the size. If you put a bracket between them, below the seat where the rear fender would be, they can handle some pretty good weight. I lock mine under the seat and have a net and straps in case things are larger.

What I want now, is a fold down cloth bag that has rigid foam that folds out to cover the rear seat and attaches to the bags, for things like pizzas and larger orders.

Basically if you look at a truck organizer, but with rigid foam board for the side and have it break down for storage.

Like this: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Collapsible-Folding-Trunk-Organizer-Caddy-Car-Auto-Truck-Storage-Bin-Bag-New/107440840?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=709&adid=22222222227042534523&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=107048086637&wl4=aud-566049426705:pla-172685740638&wl5=9032530&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=112343202&wl11=online&wl12=107440840&wl13=&veh=sem&gclid=CjwKCAiA7vTiBRAqEiwA4NTO67bl_-NI_2bkPKGVcqfSdeBWjlj5e9VwqcxFAD3_xZcaUMIjvy6bahoC4z8QAvD_BwE

But smaller and add some foam sides and straps.

Here's the deal. It costs me about $0.08/mile or so to ride for gas. We get $0.58/mile for tax write off for regular maint. So far, it looks like most of my earnings are tax free, meaning (if I understand it correctly) I have about as much write offs as I have earnings. So the game is, best MPG you can get and most orders in the least time you can get.

If you get to $15/hr after taxes, account for gas, etc... You're close to maybe the $20 gross earnings range. Meanwhile, I'm riding around listening to music and getting food for people... Laughing at people stuck in traffic :D

Bike cover and cheap saddlebag recommendations? Hoping to spend under $200 total. Currently looking at the Cortech Super 2.0 but have no idea what to look for in terms of covers. About to go back to school and will be losing my garage, thus the cover need. The saddlebags would be used for holding my gear while I'm not riding, as well as a small gym bag or other miscellaneous items. I'm not particularly worried about locking the bags as motorcycle parking at school is all in high traffic areas and well covered by cameras.