• Saddlemen’s new FTB line of sport luggage offers modern style and quality materials and construction.
• Universal mounting capabilities and various bag types makes this line a great option for any motorcycle.
• Samples available for media evaluation.

Rancho Dominguez, Calif. - June 4, 2013 - Saddlemen has introduced a new line of luggage aimed at bringing a modern and sporty look to motorcycles of all kinds, from cruisers to sport bikes and more. Saddlemen’s new FTB line of sport luggage combines style, utility and quality construction to offer an array of bags that not only serve their purpose, but look great doing it.

The FTB line features the same quality materials and construction that Saddlemen is known for, and presents a new set of options for motorcyclists that might be looking for functional luggage with an updated look.

Rugged 1200-denier SaddleTuff™ fabric and marine-grade vinyl make up the semi-rigid construction that offers a blend of shape retention and flexibility, all while remaining light weight and portable. A bevy of internal and external pockets, pouches, and storage compartments make these bags ideal for carrying everything from tools and small personal items to clothes and larger items.

The FTB line is also universally compatible with multiple mounting rings, and can also be used with Saddlemen’s Versa Mount System to mount directly to a seat or rack. With a full lineup that includes sissybar bags, sissybar combo bags, and trunk/rack bags, Saddlemen has an FTB option for any motorcycle.

FTB Sport Sissy Bar Bag 3515-0139 FTB Sport Sissy Bar Bag 3515-0138

FTB Sport Sissy Bar Bags

FTB1000 Part #3515-0138
FTB1500 Part #3515-0139

• Unique shape offers impressive cargo space while keeping the bike’s lines clean.
• Internal pockets and beverage holder make organization easy and convenient.
• Adjustable sissybar mounting sleeve and multiple rings for easy universal installation.
• Saddlemen Versa Mount compatible.
• Includes reflective rain cover with locking cinch cord and padded backpack straps.

 

FTB Sport Sissy Bar Combo 3515-0141

FTB Sport Sissy Bar Combo 3515-0142 base and top pieces

FTB Sport Sissybar & Combo Bags

FTB2500 Part#3515-0141
FTB3600 Part#3515-0142

• Larger version of sissybar bags include removable top storage bag for extra cargo space.
• Internal mesh compartments keep gear organized.
• Adjustable sissybar mounting sleeve, multiple rings and nylon straps make for quick and easy universal installation and removal.
• Saddlemen Versa Mount compatible.
• Includes reflective rain cover with locking cinch cord and padded backpack straps.

 

FTB Sport Trunk/Rack 3515-0140 mounted on bike FTB Sport Trunk/Rack 3515-0140

FTB Sport Trunk & Rack Bags

FTB3300 Part#3515-0140

• Gull-wing flaps and 270-degree perimeter zippers for easy packing and unpacking of two main compartments.
• Two additional side compartments for mid-sized cargo and large front and rear compartments with mesh pockets for smaller easy-access items.
• Multiple mounting loops for secure installation and two retention straps for added security.
• Includes reflective rain cover with locking cinch cord.

 

It's A Story About The Journey, Not The Destination

Why We Ride is a story about who we are. Individuals with a desire to dream, discover, and explore. Seeking a life outside our daily confinements and sharing those moments together. It’s a story about the journey, not the destination.

Motorcycles represent the milestones of our lives. From a kid’s dream come true, to a retiree’s return to freedom. From a family riding together on the sand dunes, to hundreds of choppers carving through the canyons — the bond is the same. It’s about the passion of the riders and the soul of their machines.

Your senses will heighten as the world rushes in, your heart will beat to the pulse of the engine, your mind will race and set you free. Once you let a motorcycle into your life, it will change you forever.

Visit the Why We Ride website at www.WhyWeRideFilm.com

By Peter Starr in Health Care Weekly Review, Michigan Edition, February 25, 2013, Volume 29, Issue 8

Editor’s note: This article is a continuation of the research by Peter Starr, Editor-at-large for Health Care Weekly Review™, on the subject of prostate cancer.

In the nine years that I have been studying natural healing modalities for the reversal of prostate cancer without conventional treatments, I have also learned about ways we men can change elements of our life to reduce the risk of inflammation, that in turn will help your prostate. I am not talking here of diet and supplements but the other part of our lifestyle, namely exercise, the way we move and the way we sit.

I have ridden a bicycle for most of my 70 years and along with so many bicyclists I have ridden with the hard leather saddle that has the prong that protrudes forwards under the genitals. This style of seat creates a pressure right at the perineum area, which is directly below the prostate. In fact if one rides for a long time – usually several hours, that area of the body can “fall asleep” and give a tingling sensation caused by the restriction of nerve energy and blood flow. Abuse of this area can extend upwards to the prostate and can become the root cause of inflammation, which in turn may increase the potential of other prostate disease.

I have known some dentists that sit for long hours working on patient’s teeth in seats that also create unwanted pressure on the perineum. Many suffer from similar symptoms as the bicyclists and experience unwanted outcomes and disease. Given this knowledge, it behooved me to seek a solution.

On a recent business trip to Italy to interview some Italian doctors about attitudes towards natural prostate cancer treatments I came across a dentists chair that had a gaping hole in the middle. I immediately recognized the advantage for men who spend a long time sitting – no pressure on the perineum area. I learned that the seat was inspired by an American design of horse saddles from the 1850s – the McClellan Trooper saddle. If anyone needed relief it would have been cavalry riders! I brought this Italian dentist’s seat back to my office.

Next I went shopping for a bicycle seat that would achieve similar results and I found it on the internet from a Canadian company. As a life-long motorcycle rider who enjoys long rides, I had to acquire a seat for my motorcycle, and thanks to Tom Seymour of Saddlemen I got that too. Now Saddlemen offer many models of motorcycle seat with this central relief. See the attached photos and understand that we live in a world of great stress and toxicity. Sometimes it is the simple and doable things that can make a difference.

Be conscious of how you treat your body and you might just avoid another reason to contract a chronic disease.

• Saddlemen Explorer™ RS seats are now available for 06-12 Harley-Davidson Dyna Glide models.
• The Explorer™ RS is available with an optional driver backrest that is removable and fully adjustable.
• The Explorer™ RS seat combines comfort and style for long trips on non-touring motorcycles.
• Product available for media evaluation.

Rancho Dominguez, Calif. - September 5, 2012 - Saddlemen has released its Explorer™ RS seat for 2012 Harley-Davidson Dyna Glide models. The Explorer™ RS offers the long-distance comfort of the popular Road Sofa™ to Dyna Glide riders.

The Explorer™ RS seat will transform your Dyna Glide into a road trip ready touring bike with long-lasting comfort and style to match. Its exclusive, unique split-cushion design reduces tailbone and back pressure, while SaddleGel™ in both the driver and passenger portions provides maximum long-range comfort. A removable driver’s backrest is available for Dyna Glide models, allowing you to customize your seat for ultimate comfort. Saddlemen Explorer™ seats are designed to fit with most aftermarket detachable sissy bars and are made in America.

Features include:

• Plush, pillow-top style cover for non-touring Harleys
• SaddleGel™ in front and rear for driver and passenger comfort
• Optional driver’s backrest is removable and adjustable for customized comfort
• Exclusive split-cushion design improves lumbar support
• Designed to fit with most aftermarket detachable sissy bars
• Made in the U.S.A.

A Secure Ride for Man’s Best Friends

• Bring your small pet along for the ride with the Saddlemen Pet Voyager, a convertible pet carrier and cargo bag.
• Transport your pet in comfort and safety with a padded interior and mesh vents.
• Universal applications and quick disconnect system makes the Voyager practical and versatile for all occasions.
• The Saddlemen Pet Voyager is available through Parts Unlimited and Drag Specialties dealers.
• Samples available for media evaluation.

Rancho Dominguez, Calif. - August 2, 2012 - Saddlemen is pleased to announce the introduction of a pet carrier to its extensive luggage line.  The Saddlemen Pet Voyager is a convertible pet carrier and cargo bag that transports your pet comfortably and safely on your Harley or Metric cruiser or touring bike.

The Saddlemen Pet Voyager allows you and your pet to ride together safely with this removable pet carrier. Multiple vents, a padded interior plus food and water trays will get you and your pet to any destination in true Saddlemen style.

The Pet Voyager also doubles as a versatile cargo bag with a quick disconnect setup, backpack straps and separated compartments. Features include:

• Mesh vents and access flaps for controlled air flow
• Comfortable padded interior for comfort, with removable bottom tray for easy cleaning
• Stow food and water trays in their own storage compartment
• A sliding leash mount to keep pets secure and a walking leash for pit stops
• Two mounting systems for universal applications – Saddlemen Versa-mount seat harness or adjustable sissy bar strap system
• Quick disconnect straps, carrying handles and backpack straps for practicality and versatility
• Ability to double as an effective cargo bag and plush backrest

Model Number: 3515-0131
MSRP: $174.95

Come see the Saddlemen Pet Voyager in person August 2-12 at Black Hills Harley-Davidson in Rapid City, SD and at J&P Cycles in Sturgis, SD for the 2012 Sturgis® Motorcycle Rally. Learn more about the Saddlemen Pet Voyager here. The Saddlemen Pet Voyager is available through Parts Unlimited and Drag Specialties dealers.

Ventilation panels keep your pet comfortable while various compartments double as storage

The Pet Voyager provides a secure and comfortable way to travel with your small pet.

The Saddlemen Pet Voyager includes liners, leashes, dishes, backpack straps and more.

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The Ultimate In Handy, Convenient Storage

Saddlemen’s Tank Bags and Pouches offer super-convenient storage options for all kinds of travel. These multifunctional pieces of small luggage are easy to install and remove, and are perfect for the many small items riders want to have ready for instant access – especially today’s range of small electronic items like cell phones, MP3 players and digital cameras.

Saddlemen Explorer Large Magnetic Tank Pocket with Removable Pouch

• Twistlocks and magnets secure zippered pouch and allow quick removal

or

Saddlemen Explorer Large Tank Pocket with Removable Pouch – (Suction Cup Attachment)

• Twistlocks and suction cups secure zippered pouch and allow quick removal

Dimensions: 10.75″ x 11.75″

Saddlemen Explorer Medium Magnetic Tank Pocket with Removable Pouch

• Twistlocks and magnets secure zippered pouch and allow quick removal

or

Saddlemen Explorer Medium Tank Pocket with Removable Pouch – (Suction Cup Attachment)

• Twistlocks and magnets secure zippered pouch and allow quick removal

Dimensions: 9″ x 11″

All of our Tank Bags feature:

• Non-scratch bottom
• Transparent pocket with velcro closure provides clear view of maps or electronic gear
• Audio ports for earphone cables, etc.

Saddlemen is the industry leader in value and design in motorcycle luggage. We invite you to see what our extensive expertise and technology can do to make riding more enjoyable and convenient.

Explorer Seat With Backrest Part Of Upgrade Project For 2005 Softail Deluxe

Saddlemen’s Explorer Seat with Driver Backrest was the choice for a comfortable, long-range, two-up touring saddle for one of Hot Bike Magazine’s editors. This revamped 2005 model Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe is featured in the magazine’s October 2010 issue (Volume 42, Number 10), starting on page 68.

As described in the motorcycle seat section of our website: “The deep, wide contours of the Explorer™ makes this the perfect long distance saddle for both rider and passenger. The unique Split Cushion design reduces seating pressure for maximum long-range comfort. SaddleGel™ comes standard for both the driver and the passenger. SaddleGel™ reduces tail bone pressure and increases circulation…allowing you to ride longer. For your next trip of 10 or 10,000 miles, the Explorer™ is the comfort king by which all others must be judged!”

Industry insiders know the benefits of Saddlemen design and quality. We invite you to find out for yourselves. Whether with a new seat, a custom retrofit, or our wide range of motorcycle luggage, we at Saddlemen are proud to show what our expertise, craftsmanship and technology can do to make riding more enjoyable.

SSR1900 & SSR1200 Provide Excellent Value And Versatility

Saddlemen’s “Universal Bike Bags” offer great flexibility with uncomplicated styling, making them at home on almost any machine. They are a cornerstone of our motorcycle luggage line.

These sissy bar bags come in two sizes: the 1,900 cubic inch SSR1900 and its smaller sibling, the 1,200 cubic inch SSR1200. Both share similar construction, styling and features, and are top-notch values, whether for commuting or road trips.

Each Universal Bike Bag features:

• Rugged, fully rigid construction, maintaining bag shape even when empty
• Fully adjustable mounting system, including two adjustable-length hooked bungees. Mounts onto sissy bar, luggage rack or back seat
• Zip/hook-and-loop wide top opening with gusseted zip front
• Top carry handle and backpack straps for easy toting off bike
• Lockable zipper pulls
• Three exterior zippered pockets for easy access to maps and other items
• UV-, water- and weather-resistant 1200-denier SaddleTuff™ and leather-like vinyl panels

Saddlemen is the industry leader in value and design in motorcycle luggage. We invite you to see what our extensive expertise and technology can do to make riding more enjoyable and convenient.

More Style Options With Leather-Look Vinyl And Chrome Studs Now Available For Successful BR3400 And BR1800 Models

Saddlemen is proud to introduce two new versions or our top selling “BR” hybrid Back Seat and Sissy Bar Bags. Using the same design and layout of our BR3400 and BR1800 models, we’ve added two new style selections, using our great looking leather-grained cover material, along with the option of chromed studs.

These new bags have all the features and versatility that have made their “SaddleTuff” fabric predecessors so successful, including the convenient top-loading compartment, ultra-versatile mounting system, detachable backrest pad and numerous easy-access external pockets.

The new variants of the BR bags come in four models, in two sizes (3400 and 1800 cubic inch capacity) and two cover styles: straight-forward, grained, leather-look vinyl and the same cover material with the addition of studs for the “Desperado” look.

For the larger leather-look BR3400EX , CLICK HERE.

For the studded version, BR3400EXS, CLICK HERE.

To see the smaller leather-look BR1800EX, CLICK HERE.

And for the smaller, studded BR1800EXS, CLICK HERE.

At Saddlemen, we are continually expanding, refining and improving our motorcycle luggage line. We invite you to see what our extensive expertise and design savvy can do to make riding more enjoyable and convenient.