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Posted by bambam0099
- January 25, 2016, 06:56:51 AMQuote from: RockinRonny on January 19, 2016, 09:36:53 AMI bought this trunk off Ebay for $32. it's smaller than most trunks at 19"x15"x12". I just didn't like the looks of really big trunks plus, I think this looks more old-school. The chrome polished up really nice, the locking mechanism is solid and it's sturdy. I plan on replacing the rack with something slightly bigger depth wise. The bike is in storage so I haven't put it on it to stand back and look at how I like it but so far, so good...To BamBam - Thanks BamBam, I was looking at an Indian hard trunk for awhile but they look too modern, what type of trunk were you looking at? I hate covering up the fenders also but what to do with stuff? I put in a bid on some leather bags this morning.
Posted by RockinRollin
- January 25, 2016, 04:38:02 AMThe bid was accepted and they are on the way 
But there is another fella that is selling the same bags but for more.
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Indian-Vintage-OEM-Leather-Saddlebags/321946994188?_trksid=p2050601.c100085.m2372&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140211132617%26meid%3Df265f5d4d3c5480cbb8e45b7f655aae5%26pid%3D100085%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D321946994188%26clkid%3D2585468786382761909&_qi=RTM2247625&autorefresh=true
He doesn't respond to offers (I tried) but hey maybe I softened him up for you.
For Greenbarn - I think they are a partial hard bag, solid everywhere except on the front panel?
I won't be able to see them until I get back as they will arrive while I'm gone.
Thanks again DC for the heads up . Here is a quote from the ad.
**Different from 2014 leather; leather was changed in 2015 for better UV protection**
If you buy some make sure they are 2015 bags.
Posted by greenbarn
- January 24, 2016, 13:37:21 PMThose are hard bags, right??? If you don't buy them, I'd like to get a shot at them... I looked for a set for quite a while, only finding singles here and there...
Posted by RockinRollin
- January 22, 2016, 10:23:12 AMFrom what I read it was the pre 2015 bags, the 2015 and up are supposed to be better.
The bags I'm looking at were made in late 2015. They were taken off a new Indian and replaced with black bags.
See picture below. I made an offer , now it's wait and see. Thanks for the heads up.
Measurements
The length is about 22in.
Width is about 8-1/2in.
Depth is about 12in.
Posted by DC
- January 21, 2016, 18:50:01 PMQuote from: greenbarn on January 20, 2016, 22:10:26 PMOne thing to keep in mind is that there have been fading problems with the leather on the new Indians. I don't remember if this was the seats, bags, or both, but I read it a while back on the Indian discussion board. I also talked to an Indian dealer and they are doing "sun" testing with some of the newer models that supposedly have the next gen leather that addresses this problem. So I don't know what version you'd end up with if you ordered just the Indian bags.Just got in on this thread.... Ronny, I have looked at the new tan Indian bags- IMO they are gorgeous and would look great on a drifter. If memory serves me correctly, I believe they are leather-covered hard bags?? Can someone verify that? Anyway, I looked at them last spring, and looked for some last summer - but prices were VERY prohibitive - I found damaged stuff going for as much as I'd want to pay for a brand new set. And the leather would be hard to match for repair...
Posted by RockinRollin
- January 21, 2016, 10:00:15 AMGreenbarn - Yeah, I really wanted the Bucos to work but I just don't think they would work for my bike.
Posted by pcarrell
- January 21, 2016, 08:00:26 AMQuote from: CDNRatMan on January 20, 2016, 19:46:46 PMJust in case the snow storm is so bad that the mail man can't continue until morning?You southern boys crack me right up, my mail box is large enough to park the dog sled in.......
Posted by CDNRatMan
- January 21, 2016, 00:12:29 AMI think the hockey bag and kitchen sink look you had at Drift In 14 was pretty nice.......
Posted by greenbarn
- January 20, 2016, 22:10:26 PMJust got in on this thread.... Ronny, I have looked at the new tan Indian bags- IMO they are gorgeous and would look great on a drifter. If memory serves me correctly, I believe they are leather-covered hard bags?? Can someone verify that? Anyway, I looked at them last spring, and looked for some last summer - but prices were VERY prohibitive - I found damaged stuff going for as much as I'd want to pay for a brand new set. And the leather would be hard to match for repair...
I agree with you the buco bags (although look great) would be hard to paint for your bike. I'm not sure what you'd do there.
I bought a set of leather-covered HD hard bags last fall, and plan to try to get them on my 1500, if I can figure out mounts. I like the looks of them, and they are a lot roomier than my soft bags.
IMO I agree with you - I tend to lean towards looks over function (with a few exceptions) on the Drifters. I prefer the look of leather on them.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- January 20, 2016, 19:46:46 PMYou southern boys crack me right up, my mail box is large enough to park the dog sled in.......
Posted by RockinRollin
- January 20, 2016, 11:50:39 AMHeh heh heh, big mailbox. 
Posted by Hoggy
- January 20, 2016, 11:19:43 AMQuote from: RockinRonny on January 19, 2016, 10:28:40 AMHe must have a big mailbox too.Wait a minute. You say it was in your mailbox today?
Posted by pcarrell
- January 20, 2016, 10:19:22 AMI thought about that. It's not a bad option really, and I could do it myself. Add some studs and I'd be in business.
Posted by DC
- January 20, 2016, 10:15:33 AMYou could also get the HD tourpack covered in custom-colored leather to match any soft bags you got; like desert tan.
Posted by pcarrell
- January 20, 2016, 10:09:36 AMQuote from: bambam0099 on January 19, 2016, 22:37:23 PMThat's what I did. I bought a current model trunk, and then I found an old Shovelhead trunk. I liked the more vintage look of the Shovelhead trunk, so it stayed. I adapted a current wraparound backrest to it for comfort. Now I just need some matching saddlebags and I'll be in business. (It sits level, but the pics make it look angled.) The last one is with my mom.I just bought a cheap, Harley tourpak type trunk to see if I like the looks. If I do, I'll either do some repair work on it or buy one that doesn't need work.