biker's friend -VS- lick's solo

[seVer916]

Just looking for a comparison between the 2 from those who have either seen them both in person or (even better) those who have had both.

I know the BF would be bigger, and thus able to store more, but I also like the "it was made to go there" look of the solo bag. they're both similarly priced, so cost won't be much of a factor.

I'm not trying to haul a load of cargo... just looking for something to keep a few things as I'm going down the road- namely my wallet, phone, sunglasses (when I'm not using them), gas funnel, gloves, and anything I may pick up along the way.

Obviously I won't be picking up a refridgerator full of groceries, but I may end up at a store or something at some point.

thanks for any insight!!!

[OCTO13ER]

Originally Posted by seVer916

Just looking for a comparison between the 2 from those who have either seen them both in person or (even better) those who have had both.

The title of this thread and the first sentence had me going there for a minute....

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[SonnyD]

I can only comment on the Bikers Friend. I wouldn't trade
mine for any other bag out there. I have the medium which
is not much bigger then the small, and it holds quite a bit.
It would easily hold everything you mentioned, plus a jacket,
a few extra shirts and a lot of other "nick naks". It's easy to
install and remove, and makes an excellant back rest.
I posted a review of it on here not long ago, if you havn't seen
it yet. A "search" should reveal the post.
Regards Sonny

[phantom]

Can't comment on either of those, but both my wife and I have the garage leathers bags. Very high quality and look cool as well. I actually made a bracket so it doesn't attach to the swing arm anymore (straps rub paint off). Here are the pix...

[Monk]

Just ordered a BF today myself.
I need it to hold my hand tools (~25 lbs worth) so I can work from the bike, I ordered the large size... 13"X15". I plan on carrying some small parts and my jacket/rain gear in it too.

The practicality and waterproof factors were important to me, and I really like the "leather bedroll" look on the bike.

Having a serious backrest won't hurt either on some of the longer hauls...

[seVer916]

diggin the "it was made to go here" look of the solo's, like I said... but I'm really leaning towards the BF for the reasons that Sonny and Monk said - good place to put a lot of stuff, especially a jacket for the cold weather about to hit.

Maybe eventually I'll get both so I have a choice depending on my mood and what I need.

thanks for the replies.

[zetaseven]

Sonny sold me on the bikers friend. I love it

[SonnyD]

Hey, That looks Great on there!!!
Regards Sonny

[Monk]

It does!

Next week, baby!

[XDixiecratX]

Looks great on there!