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Old 06-22-2017, 11:46 AM   #1
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Bestem Saddlebag Liners- Bestem ROCKS!

I picked up my 2012 Vaquero in January of 2014 with 732 miles on it. The second accessory I purchased (actually ordered the Klok Werks windshield before I made the trip to pick it up) was a set of saddlebag liners by Bestem (http://www.bestemusa.com/Kawasaki-Vu...ck_p_1016.html). I found my best price on Amazon. I'm an Amazon junkie. After 3 years of heavy use, as in 50 weekend camping trips and countless throwing a liner in to carry stuff, one of the zipper pulls failed on the top of the left bag. It's still usable, but now a bit inconvenient. I contacted Bestem, and after a couple of emails, where I sent them my Amazon receipt and pictures of the failure, I just got news that they have shipped me a replacement. FREE! After 3 1/2 years!

Now that's what I call standing by your product!

I will be a return customer, and I encourage everyone to check the site out, if you haven't already.
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Old 06-22-2017, 12:04 PM   #2
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I have their saddlebags and trunk bag and they are quality products
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Old 06-22-2017, 12:42 PM   #3
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Love it when atleast some companies stand behind there products. Another Bestem user here...
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Old 06-23-2017, 12:42 AM   #4
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That is great customer service. Thanks for sharing.
 
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Old 06-23-2017, 01:36 AM   #5
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Great Product, I have 4 years on mine, just like new....
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Old 06-23-2017, 07:40 AM   #6
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I had Bestem saddlebag and trunk bags on my Victory. Good products.
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Have had mine for 2 years now. They are great and even have an Aussie distribution office.


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Had them in the bags of my old 1500 classic tourer and have them also in my voyager.

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Old 06-23-2017, 02:38 PM   #9
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Same bags, love them. Very well made.
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My liners aren't Bestem, but I used their products when I had a Jeep. Quality stuff and very durable. I didn't think about them having motorcycle products or I would have probably gotten their liners.
 
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I picked up my 2012 Vaquero in January of 2014 with 732 miles on it. The second accessory I purchased (actually ordered the Klok Werks windshield before I made the trip to pick it up) was a set of saddlebag liners by Bestem (http://www.bestemusa.com/Kawasaki-Vu...ck_p_1016.html). I found my best price on Amazon. I'm an Amazon junkie. After 3 years of heavy use, as in 50 weekend camping trips and countless throwing a liner in to carry stuff, one of the zipper pulls failed on the top of the left bag. It's still usable, but now a bit inconvenient. I contacted Bestem, and after a couple of emails, where I sent them my Amazon receipt and pictures of the failure, I just got news that they have shipped me a replacement. FREE! After 3 1/2 years!

Now that's what I call standing by your product!

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Great story thanks for sharing!
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Old 06-26-2017, 07:09 PM   #12
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The Bestem Deluxe liners, How do they zip on top. Can I leave them Unzipped and in for everyday use?
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The new ones they sent me have an orange liner in them, and feel actually heavier and better made than my originals. One happy customer!
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The Bestem Deluxe liners, How do they zip on top. Can I leave them Unzipped and in for everyday use?
I don't see why not. Keep them in with the saddlebag straps buckled? Should work.
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Old 06-29-2017, 09:02 AM   #15
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I have 5 years on mine and they have been in 3 different Victory's and they still look new after more than 100,000 miles on them.
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