So I recently ordered a set of soft 19L Saddlebags from RKA Luggage (http://www.rka-luggage.com/) . I got the set for $254.99 shipped, grand total.
I found RKA when I found pics of their saddlebags on a Kat in a vintage advert. They were still in business and the owners have had several and still own a Kat.
I wanted saddlebags that kept the rear passenger footpegs open, bags that matched the color scheme of the Kat and didn't look wonky.
Here's what my set looks like installed, along with the pics of the mini rear fender I put together (bike had been shovel chopped already) using a Bell license plate mounting bracket and two $5.49 Blazer 3-LED clearance lamps from Wal-Mart. All in all, not bad.
At $254-ish shipped, it definitely is cheaper than Givi and the bags are really well made and IMO compliment the Kat.
I've already been out 2-up on the Kat since I installed the bags Saturday.
![](http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a130/misty_flannigan/kat4pic8.jpg)
![](http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a130/misty_flannigan/kat4pic7.jpg)
![](http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a130/misty_flannigan/kat4pic6.jpg)
![](http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a130/misty_flannigan/kat4pic5.jpg)
![](http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a130/misty_flannigan/kat4pic4.jpg)
![](http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a130/misty_flannigan/kat4pic3.jpg)
![](http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a130/misty_flannigan/kat4pic2.jpg)
![](http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a130/misty_flannigan/kat4pic1.jpg)
I liked that they were made in the USA and the customer service from Rich was outstanding.
That's it for my bags, LMK what you think.
I found RKA when I found pics of their saddlebags on a Kat in a vintage advert. They were still in business and the owners have had several and still own a Kat.
I wanted saddlebags that kept the rear passenger footpegs open, bags that matched the color scheme of the Kat and didn't look wonky.
Here's what my set looks like installed, along with the pics of the mini rear fender I put together (bike had been shovel chopped already) using a Bell license plate mounting bracket and two $5.49 Blazer 3-LED clearance lamps from Wal-Mart. All in all, not bad.
At $254-ish shipped, it definitely is cheaper than Givi and the bags are really well made and IMO compliment the Kat.
I've already been out 2-up on the Kat since I installed the bags Saturday.
![](http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a130/misty_flannigan/kat4pic8.jpg)
![](http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a130/misty_flannigan/kat4pic7.jpg)
![](http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a130/misty_flannigan/kat4pic6.jpg)
![](http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a130/misty_flannigan/kat4pic5.jpg)
![](http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a130/misty_flannigan/kat4pic4.jpg)
![](http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a130/misty_flannigan/kat4pic3.jpg)
![](http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a130/misty_flannigan/kat4pic2.jpg)
![](http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a130/misty_flannigan/kat4pic1.jpg)
I liked that they were made in the USA and the customer service from Rich was outstanding.
That's it for my bags, LMK what you think.
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