Wholesale Motorcycle Waterproof Bags from China

Sealock supplies wholesale motorcycle waterproof bags in bulk to importers, distributors, and dealer networks, shipping from factories in China and Vietnam. Motorcycle luggage is a seasonal category, and that single fact governs more of a wholesale buyer's profit than unit price does: goods that land in May are competing for a season that is already half over. This covers the ordering calendar, the freight arithmetic specific to bulky moto luggage, and the terms that apply to a bulk order.

1. Company and Standard Terms

Sealock (YiFuLong Outdoor Gear Co., Ltd.) has built welded waterproof bags for over 20 years, producing for international outdoor and motorcycle brands including Benelli, Helly Hansen, OSPREY, and CHUMS.

• Facilities: Dongguan, China | Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam — either origin available on any model
• MOQ: 300 pcs per model (the single-side saddle bag runs 500 pcs)
• Samples: 7–15 days | Bulk: 30–45 days by quantity
• Capacity: up to 30,000 pcs/month on the roll-top luggage line; 15,000 pcs/month on tail bag lines
• Payment: T/T 30% deposit, 70% balance against a passed pre-shipment inspection
• Shipping: FOB Guangdong, loading from Shenzhen
• Certifications: ISO 9001, BSCI, SMETA, HIGG, GRS, SCAN

2. Work Backwards From the Riding Season

Street motorcycle demand peaks from April through July as the riding season opens, then falls away sharply from September through November. Accessory sell-through follows the same curve, which means a wholesale order has to be timed against a sell-through window, not against convenience.

Working backwards from an April arrival, using real production figures:

Stage	Duration	Start by
Enquiry, specification, quotation	1–2 weeks	October–November
Sampling and approval	7–15 days plus review	November
Bulk production	30–45 days by quantity	December–January
Sea freight and customs	Varies by lane	February
Warehouse, dealer distribution	2–4 weeks	March

A buyer starting the conversation in February is realistically stocking for the back half of the season. Two adjustments are worth building in: keep flexibility, because an unseasonably warm winter or a cool spring shifts demand timing by two to four weeks, and share projections with the factory early — buyers who forecast ahead get better scheduling and priority in high-demand periods rather than queuing behind others.

3. Freight: Cube Decides Cost, Not Weight

Motorcycle luggage is bulky and light, so ocean freight is charged on volume rather than mass. That makes carton configuration a real line item in the landed-cost model, and it is worth confirming before the order rather than after.

Standard packing on the range: one piece per PP bag with 20 pieces per carton on the tail bag lines, and 20–30 pieces per carton on saddlebags. The 80L saddlebag set ships at approximately 52 × 42 × 25 cm and 13.8 kg gross per set. Cartons are five-layer export grade, with OEM carton printing, barcode labels, and shipping marks available. Because volume drives cost, a mixed container of tail bags and saddlebags is usually more efficient than a container of one bulky SKU, and the full landed-cost method is set out in the bulk purchasing guide for importers.

4. SKU and Colour Strategy for a Motorcycle Programme

MOQ applies per model, and colour choices multiply SKUs, so the assortment decides how workable the minimum is. Three practical rules for this category:

• Concentrate on black plus one high-visibility colour. Black is the volume seller across every motorcycle market; a fluorescent or bright option serves riders buying for safety and for touring visibility. The stock palette across the range covers black, yellow, grey, blue, green, and fluorescent yellow, with custom Pantone available.
• Cover mounting positions rather than capacities. A rear-rack tail bag, a paired saddlebag set, and a single-side bag answer three different purchase reasons; three sizes of tail bag split one.
• Share a base material across SKUs. Most of the range is welded 500D PVC tarpaulin, so one fabric purchase serves several models — the most effective way to make several SKUs viable inside a first order.

Capacity options within a model do not always create a new SKU in the same way a colour does — the tail bag lines run 40L, 60L, and 90L or 45L and 60L within one platform, which lets a buyer offer a size range without multiplying tooling.

5. What the Category Sells On

Three product attributes carry the sale at wholesale and should be present in the listing copy:

• Welded construction. Seamlessly welded PVC with no needle holes is what makes the claim credible; stitched-and-taped luggage seeps under rain driven at highway speed.
• Stated load capacity. The paired saddlebags carry a rated 50 kg and the 45L tail bag is rated at 8–12 kg. Published figures let a dealer answer the question competitors dodge.
• Dual-side reflective. Rear-mounted luggage sits exactly where a following driver's headlights fall, so reflective printing or piping on both sides is a safety specification rather than styling.

6. Two Tiers in One Order

The range splits into an opening tier and a premium tier, which lets a wholesale buyer serve a dealer network's full price ladder from a single production run. The opening tier is welded 500D PVC tarpaulin with roll-top closure at IPX6 — tough against road spray, grit, and UV, structured when strapped down, and wipe-clean. The premium tier is the SL-E984 55L, built in ripstop TPU laminate with an airtight waterproof zipper at IPX7 and 1.27 kg, converting three ways between bike-mounted, backpack, and hand carry, with a removable padded harness board, four quick-release straps, a sealed phone pouch, reflective panels and piping, and a number-plate patch panel. Its appearance is protected by a registered design patent, so it is a differentiated item rather than a shape available from every supplier.

7. Lead Times Scale With Quantity

Production time moves with order size, and a seasonal buyer should plan against the actual bands rather than one headline number. On the tail bag lines, orders up to 500 pieces run around 35 days, 501–1,000 pieces around 40 days, and 1,001–2,000 pieces around 45 days, with larger volumes quoted individually; the black tail bag line runs closer to 30 days at up to 500 pieces. Samples are 7–15 days depending on model. For larger programmes the roll-top luggage line carries capacity up to 30,000 pieces per month, so volume itself is not the constraint — scheduling is.

8. Payment and Inspection

Terms are T/T with a 30% deposit and the 70% balance against a passed pre-shipment inspection, which keeps the inspection commercially meaningful rather than advisory. Every batch runs IQC on incoming tarpaulin, hardware, and reflective materials; IPQC on welds and mounting-point construction in process, including peel tests on sample welds at run start; and OQC with AQL sampling, batch immersion testing, and signed gold-sample comparison. Load cycling over 1,500 cycles targets mounting straps, D-rings, and handles — the components vibration attacks on a motorcycle — alongside tensile and bonding strength, salt spray, friction resistance, colour fastness, and colour difference. The full customer inspection procedure — unboxing, vacuum extraction, a 24-hour static rest, and air-leak determination — can be witnessed end to end, and third-party inspection through SGS or QIMA is available. Standards are set out in the quality control standards for waterproof production.

9. Wholesale Range

Models organized by type rather than priority:

Image	Model	Capacity	Material	Closure / mounting	Product Page
	SL-C807	45L	500D PVC / 420D TPU	Roll-top · IPX6 · 8–12 kg rated · dual-side reflective	View
	SL-C619	35 / 50L	500D PVC tarpaulin	Roll-top · IPX6 · rear rack · fluorescent yellow	View
	SL-C629	40 / 60 / 90L	500D PVC tarpaulin	Backseat / tail rack · one-year warranty	View
	SL-C624-A	45 / 60L	PVC tarpaulin	Backseat mount · five stock colours	View
	80L Saddlebags	80L (40L × 2)	Welded PVC	Both sides detachable · 50 kg · dual-side reflective	View
	60L Saddlebags	60L	Welded PVC	Both sides detachable · 50 kg	View
	SL-C700	40L	500D PVC tarpaulin	Single side · MOQ 500 pcs	View
	SL-E984	55L	420D / 501D ripstop TPU	Airtight zipper · IPX7 · strap / backpack / carry	View

Custom logo and colour are available across the range. Full categories sit under waterproof bags, duffels, and dry bags. Own-brand programme structure is covered in the guide for global distributors, the engineering requirements in the guide for adventure brands, and sizing guidance in the 40L tail bag guide.

10. FAQ

Q: When should we place a wholesale order for the riding season?
A: Enquire in October or November for an April arrival. Sampling, 30–45 days of production, sea freight, customs, and dealer distribution consume the interval, and street motorcycle demand peaks April to July. Ordering in February means stocking for the second half of the season.

Q: Does the MOQ apply per colour or per model?
A: Per model, at 300 pieces — with the single-side saddle bag at 500. Colours multiply SKUs, so concentrate a first order on black plus one high-visibility option, and use models that offer several capacities on one platform to give a size range without multiplying minimums.

Q: Why is freight so expensive relative to the goods?
A: Because motorcycle luggage is bulky and light, and ocean freight charges volume rather than weight. Confirm carton quantity and dimensions at quotation, and consider mixing bulky saddlebags with denser tail bags in one container rather than shipping a single bulky SKU.

Q: How quickly can you produce a large order?
A: Lead time bands run about 35 days to 500 pieces, 40 days to 1,000, and 45 days to 2,000, with larger volumes quoted individually. Line capacity runs to 30,000 pieces per month on roll-top luggage, so scheduling rather than capacity is usually the constraint — sharing a forecast early secures a slot.

Q: What protects us if the bulk run differs from the sample?
A: The 70% balance is released against a passed pre-shipment inspection, and a signed gold sample is held by both sides as the reference. Batch immersion testing, AQL sampling, and colour-difference testing run on every order, and you can appoint your own or a third-party inspector.

Q: Can one order cover both a value line and a premium line?
A: Yes. Welded PVC roll-top models cover the opening price point and the 55L TPU airtight-zipper three-way model covers the premium tier, all produced on the same lines and shipped in a single run under one logo and colourway.

Request a Wholesale Quotation

For bulk pricing, an assortment recommendation, carton and freight figures, or a production slot for the coming se ason, submit an inquiry. Sealock responds to procurement enquiries within 24 hours, with production from Dongguan, China or Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.