GUEST? Registration opens up many more resources which are not available to guests. Registration is free, we never sell or give others access to your information.
Posted by greenbarn
- May 13, 2015, 20:33:27 PMLooking GOOOOD.
Posted by CrshOverride
- May 13, 2015, 19:49:26 PMSo, I've had the brackets since Friday but just got the saddle bags in today. I completely forgot to get pictures of the brackets alone, but needless to say the brackets are fantastic! Huge props to Osprey for still making these at a reasonable price ($99 plus shipping) and having them in stock!
Posted by CrshOverride
- May 07, 2015, 23:00:44 PMQuote from: CDNRatMan on May 07, 2015, 22:41:23 PMI saw that as well when I was looking around. Unfortunately it requires the factory two-up saddle. Not to mention that I just realized that they're asking more for that than Osprey is asking for their mounts.found this on e bay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MOUNTING-BRACKETS-OF-KAWASAKI-DRIFTER-VN800-SADDLEBAGS-/251943068992
As an update, I got my shipping notification from UPS today that my Osprey mounts are on their way and should be here tomorrow afternoon. Talk about a fast turn-around! I'll post pictures as soon as I check them out and get them on the bike.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- May 07, 2015, 22:41:23 PMPosted by kw-retrorider
- May 06, 2015, 17:24:08 PMThe Osprey brackets work like a champ and are your best bet other than fabrication....easy on; easy off too. Have mine with Kawi bags....no issues. Found the brackets on Craig's list.
Posted by CrshOverride
- May 06, 2015, 14:22:31 PMFor what it's worth, I just got of the phone with Osprey. While I couldn't find a reference to the 800 bag mounts on their website, I confirmed via email that they are still making/stocking/selling them.
I just placed my order. $99 a set plus $17 shipping/handling. I was told that they'd be shipping tomorrow so I'll update everybody as soon as they arrive!
Posted by Pete
- May 02, 2015, 13:10:52 PMAssuming that you have a dual seat, I recently got a set of the OEM VN800 Drifter saddlebag brackets from a dealer specialising in new old stock (NOS). Try CMSL for starters.
Posted by oldschool
- May 02, 2015, 08:54:58 AMGood Morning. I also have a 02 800 Drifter and wanted saddlebags on a solo seat set-up. This past week I fabricated some bag mounts and are going to tweek the design. I bolted the brackets and bags down and went for a ride. No problems, no issues.
Seems like this is a common problem with this bike. Being a former Harley rider, and now own the 02 Drifter, I absolutely love this bike. As soon as I have a finished proto-type, I will post some pics to see if anyone would be interested in purchasing a pair.
I have already had fellow riders in my CMA group comment how awesome the bags look with the solo seat set-up.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- May 01, 2015, 08:18:30 AMKF that is one awesome looking travel trunk, really nice set up, you have enough room to pack for a year long trip.....
Posted by kfoster
- May 01, 2015, 04:54:18 AMI ordered detachable mounts from Scootworks last August. It is now May. No Bags........excuses.............un-anwsered emails..........no refund. I've moved on. I will never do business with them again.
I found this set of bags and Osprey mounts on craigslist. A guy was selling a bike in Jamestown NY. I asked if he would separate the bags and mounts from the bike. He did!
Posted by greenbarn
- April 30, 2015, 20:45:46 PMNoteworthy: I have dealt with Scootworks twice, and had good service both times.
However, I've seen a lot of comments about them being VERY SLOW to respond to questions, concerns, orders, shipping, etc.
Posted by CrshOverride
- April 30, 2015, 20:36:21 PMQuote from: Nazarene on April 30, 2015, 19:56:50 PMTheir response to my email said "We should be completing another batch in three weeks". I never got an email back after that letting me know that the run was completed and the website still says that they're out of stock.Honest to God Crash? Even the new quick detachables?
To be clear, that email was over a month and a half ago.
Posted by Nazarene
- April 30, 2015, 19:56:50 PMHonest to God Crash? Even the new quick detachables?
Posted by CrshOverride
- April 30, 2015, 13:21:12 PMThe last I talked to Scootworks, they were out of the mounts and weren't sure when they'd be producing more.
Unfortunately I haven't been able to find any other options either. It's all quite disappointing really.
Posted by Nazarene
- April 29, 2015, 19:50:49 PMQuote from: ddupre on April 29, 2015, 12:25:25 PMTake a close look at the Scootworks fixed and quick detachable models. As you know, your Drifter does not allow you to attach to the fender as in other bikes. This limits your choices. I have used the Scootworks hardware for year and have had no problems with them whatsoever.I'm a new owner of a 2002 Drifter 800. Where can I get the needed parts for adding saddlebags? Is there a fender rack of some sort and where do I get this? I have a solo seat mostly stock setup. Any ideas?
Good luck!