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Posted by Zoar
- February 12, 2016, 11:12:04 AMQuote from: greenbarn on February 09, 2016, 20:47:20 PMHere is a better pic I found on the web:Wow, I like those.. I wish the pic was bigger. I'd like to see those mounts.
Posted by Zoar
- February 10, 2016, 14:14:13 PMQuote from: greenbarn on February 09, 2016, 20:47:20 PMWow, I like those.. I wish the pic was bigger. I'd like to see those mounts.
Yea, these are the pics I found to date in my quest for this set-up. I wish the photos were close-up and bigger too. I emailed the bike sales company in one of the pics asking them about the bags. I also emailed THREE bike saddle/leather shops with requests for any information on a setup like this. So far no positive response. Yet. Everyone is like---'Geeee, don't know', so far.
I know this is not a common location for "saddlebags" but it was a common location years ago and the pictures I took off the web show that it does exist today. Unfortunately the photos I took from the web are from bikes "somewhere" in the US but no where I can actually see how they MOUNTED the saddle bags, which is the primary issue, the size of the bag itself is secondary.
But I dig this set up... a LOT!
Posted by Zoar
- February 10, 2016, 14:10:18 PMQuote from: CDNRatMan on February 09, 2016, 14:58:39 PMYea, I think as long as they are set back a little then when stopped should be no interference. And yes I wish I could see these IN PERSON instead of little pics I researched and found on the web of this setup. But I did find TWO bikes on the web of recent bikes that had them so it is something that has been done recently! (I know some vintage photos show OLD Indians with this arrangement too!)Can not get a good look at them on here but they might just be a set of throw overs (something to look at) that are under the seat and over the battery area. Might have to get them custom made for yourself.Not sure how they would effect the legs when you are stopped........
Posted by greenbarn
- February 09, 2016, 20:47:20 PMQuote from: Zoar on February 09, 2016, 14:46:45 PMI still want to find some bags LIKE THESE: They fit basically under the seat and do not obscure or cover the Drifter rear fender. If anyone has a clue where to get some LIKE these.
Wow, I like those.. I wish the pic was bigger. I'd like to see those mounts.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- February 09, 2016, 14:58:39 PMCan not get a good look at them on here but they might just be a set of throw overs (something to look at) that are under the seat and over the battery area. Might have to get them custom made for yourself.Not sure how they would effect the legs when you are stopped........
Posted by Zoar
- February 09, 2016, 14:46:45 PMI still want to find some bags LIKE THESE: They fit basically under the seat and do not obscure or cover the Drifter rear fender. If anyone has a clue where to get some LIKE these.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- February 09, 2016, 11:14:10 AMI lucked in and got that at a close out sale at Jafrum.com
http://www.jafrum.com/motorcycle-luggage/trunk-bags
http://www.leatherup.ca/c/Motorcycle-Tail-Bags/2/1041.html
just goggle and type in travel trunk and see what hits you get......I find it very handy and thank Troll for the idea.
Posted by Zoar
- February 09, 2016, 11:01:52 AMTravel trunk is way cool! What is the maker/where did you get that!???
Posted by CDNRatMan
- February 08, 2016, 17:44:41 PMI added a travel trunk on the back so no need for saddle bags. Then I added a pair of windscreen bags to the front engine guard for sunglasses and such......no need to cover the rear fender.
Posted by Zoar
- February 08, 2016, 12:30:34 PMQuote from: mittico68 on January 28, 2016, 09:06:50 AMI like the look of the rear fender so much I do not want to cover it up, but I need some sort of saddle bags. Even smaller ones. I did some searching on line and saw a Drifter with saddle bags that lie essentially beneath the seat. I dig this location! And the fender is visible. I am not into fringes personally but I was thinking of buying two black sissy bar bags and custom / pain in the arse fitting them beneath the seat like these. But, Ideally, I would find something made for this location.Hey Zoe, maybe this could help ya: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Saddleline-Kawasaki-VN-800-DRIFTER-mounting-brackets-for-saddlebags-/252106864221?hash=item3ab2bd765d:g:bHIAAOSw0HVWCXoK&vxp=mtr
I've got them too and they're made of high quality steel.
And, if I'm not mistakin', you can use them for both your seats... just reverse and flip them upside down, to be able to bolt on your single seat.
Posted by Zoar
- January 28, 2016, 13:36:19 PMQuote from: mittico68 on January 28, 2016, 09:06:50 AMCool. I have to see if they will fit a custom Corbin double seat. It is not a Kawasaki double seat.Hey Zoe, maybe this could help ya: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Saddleline-Kawasaki-VN-800-DRIFTER-mounting-brackets-for-saddlebags-/252106864221?hash=item3ab2bd765d:g:bHIAAOSw0HVWCXoK&vxp=mtr
I've got them too and they're made of high quality steel.
And, if I'm not mistakin', you can use them for both your seats... just reverse and flip them upside down, to be able to bolt on your single seat.
Posted by mittico68
- January 28, 2016, 09:06:50 AMQuote from: Zoar on January 27, 2016, 14:42:49 PMI do not have any brackets at this time for the 800. I have two seats. One is a custom CORBIN two up and the solo seat it came with.
Hey Zoe, maybe this could help ya: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Saddleline-Kawasaki-VN-800-DRIFTER-mounting-brackets-for-saddlebags-/252106864221?hash=item3ab2bd765d:g:bHIAAOSw0HVWCXoK&vxp=mtr
I've got them too and they're made of high quality steel.
And, if I'm not mistakin', you can use them for both your seats... just reverse and flip them upside down, to be able to bolt on your single seat.
Posted by pcarrell
- January 27, 2016, 16:34:33 PMI think the avatar issue may have been a forum glitch. It looks like it's all sorted out now though.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- January 27, 2016, 16:03:10 PMI'll add my 5 cents here seeing as we have done away with pennies in the financial world.
I hate to hide my fenders, I like them and the looks of them, also I use the 2 up seat all the time and it does look like a black slug hanging in the air, but I find it comfortable. For short trips I use a travel truck thank to Troll for the idea.
I have a set of expandable canvas type throw over saddle bags for travelling. I like this because I can just undo 2 buckles and carry them into the motel.
Honestly I can not decide if I like the hard or soft bags, but it would depend on the persona of the bike or the theme you are after. However I am a huge fan of the vintage look and again depending on paint and such then brown or tan bags are so good looking.
Posted by Zoar
- January 27, 2016, 14:57:09 PMQuote from: kw-retrorider on January 27, 2016, 04:23:40 AMZoar: What hardware are you using to attach the bags to the bike? Solo seat or two up?
Two choices off the top of my head for the solo seat:
1. Everything from Scoot Works....detachable brackets and bags
2. Osprey or Traveleer bracket or equivalent hard bracketI am running the second option with Kawasaki Fire and Steel Maverick II saddlebags Kawasaki Part Number K-53000-227. They measure 13" high X 7" wide X 13" Length....available studded or not on the internet.
Cool! Thank you! Most helpful. I like the UN-studded.