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Posted by tgoelz
 - August 22, 2013, 18:51:31 PM

a few years ago I had a local leather shop create a set of extra large saddle bags for my Drifter 1500 ... here's their url :  http://lutzsleather.com/   I had them carve a Drifter Indian Head in the cover flap.  I am using Osprey mounts ... I did have to drill mount hole in the bags to match up with the holes in the mounting brackets.  was going to attach a photo but it seems I am having trouble with the attachment

Posted by Petemoss
 - August 06, 2013, 20:27:16 PM

Jmbo, I also like the way the brackets hang the bags lower than on my bike. Lower is better on a Drifter IMHO. My bags are above the fender instead of level with them.

Posted by Petemoss
 - August 06, 2013, 17:16:51 PM
Quote from: jmbo on August 06, 2013, 16:51:03 PM

Agree the ones in the first photo look a bit on the smaller side but these bad boys look like the could hold a thirty pack each.

That's a beauty. Sweet ride. Who's bike is that? Is it a Drifter? If so how did they install the passenger pillon?And who makes the bags?
Posted by jmbo
 - August 06, 2013, 16:51:03 PM

Agree the ones in the first photo look a bit on the smaller side but these bad boys look like the could hold a thirty pack each.

Posted by 49Reo
 - August 06, 2013, 14:04:48 PM
Quote from: jmbo on August 06, 2013, 11:34:54 AM

I was on the Singh Saddlery site. They make some pretty good sized bags.. Haven't seen any prices but judging from the cost of their seats they should be pretty competitive.

Those look like Osprey bags on that bike. I had a set on my 1500 but found they didn't hold much. Nice looking, though.

Posted by jmbo
 - August 06, 2013, 11:34:54 AM

I was on the Singh Saddlery site. They make some pretty good sized bags.. Haven't seen any prices but judging from the cost of their seats they should be pretty competitive. 

Posted by 49Reo
 - August 06, 2013, 10:15:21 AM

I put a set of leather bags from a 1981 Harley FLH Classic on my 1500; lots of room. Had to relocate my signal lights back 5", but was worth it; lots more capacity.

Posted by greenbarn
 - August 04, 2013, 22:31:23 PM

I just looked at them.  You're right- they're real nice.  You might keep checking ebay for something that might look good, like used off a harley, or whatever floats your boat.

Posted by Petemoss
 - August 03, 2013, 12:40:55 PM

Have you seen the saddlebags on the '13 Indians? I was on the website anticipating the 2014 models Polaris has dropped the price on. Anywho, those bags are super nice. I was looking for something along those lines. But not the $2000 line. Ha. Osprey has nice bags too. 

Posted by greenbarn
 - August 03, 2013, 08:49:51 AM

I measured the available sparse on my bike then I bought the biggest ones that I could.  Too big blocks too much visually. I ended up finding my best deal on ebay. Some day I want to make a custom set ... When I find the time.

Posted by Petemoss
 - August 03, 2013, 00:53:22 AM

I'm thinking larger bags would be nice to have. Mine are pretty small and fill up a little to quick. What would be a mid to high quality large capacity leather bag?

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