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[quote author=OR_Seedman link=topic=42485.msg94388#msg94388 date=1466044413]
new drifter 800 owner here.  did a lot of research on trying to get saddlebag mounts for my 2001  solo seat.  on a whim, I emailed scootworks today and got a reply from Dave.  They were in the process of filling and shipping out all backorders (were working late into the night tonight).  they had 3 sets left over on a first come first serve basis.  He actually called me on my cell to see if I wanted one.  I ordered them today....we will see how long they take to arrive..anyway, there may be still a couple of sets available....when they arrive, I will add some pics.

regards to all for the information provided on these forums....I am new to drifters (not to riding, though) and my purchase was done based upon looks (of course...wanted something different from everything else) and the support I see here in the many discussions.  I look forward to share thoughts and ideas with other drifter riders in the future. :)
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I would urge caution and buyer beware when dealing with Scootworks.  I paid and ordered that same set back in Dec. 2015 and Until April 2016  got nothing but delay and excuse and more excuses and never got my solo seat scootwork's brackets.  If you google their name, you will see a zillion BBB bad complaints.  I had to file a Credit card dispute and got my money back.  I hope you get what you ordered but I am never dealing with that company for anything.

I ordered a new perfect set from Osprey for $100 with S/H that mount to your solo stock seat, if you have a corbin solo ask them for the spacers you will need and the brackets bolt up to the  4 seat bolts to add or remove the brackets,  Takes me 5 min to add or remove them as needed. Also got them same week ordered. If scootworks does not work out call Osprey saddle works on the phone to see if they have more in stock

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Posted by OR Seedman

- June 15, 2016, 21:33:33 PM

new drifter 800 owner here. did a lot of research on trying to get saddlebag mounts for my 2001 solo seat. on a whim, I emailed scootworks today and got a reply from Dave. They were in the process of filling and shipping out all backorders (were working late into the night tonight). they had 3 sets left over on a first come first serve basis. He actually called me on my cell to see if I wanted one. I ordered them today....we will see how long they take to arrive..anyway, there may be still a couple of sets available....when they arrive, I will add some pics.

regards to all for the information provided on these forums....I am new to drifters (not to riding, though) and my purchase was done based upon looks (of course...wanted something different from everything else) and the support I see here in the many discussions. I look forward to share thoughts and ideas with other drifter riders in the future.

Posted by mittico68

- June 02, 2016, 11:59:07 AM

Quote from: Old Drifter on June 01, 2016, 18:11:39 PM
Although the Scootworks brackets maybe a good choice, dealing with the company is not. They keep promising but never deliver.

Good to know, just in case...

Posted by greenbarn

- June 01, 2016, 20:13:26 PM

I really liked the SW model of mounts -- So I built a set very similar to theirs for my 800. I really liked them. Sold them with the 2-up Corbin when I switched it to solo.

Posted by Old Drifter

- June 01, 2016, 18:11:39 PM

Quote from: mittico68 on June 01, 2016, 11:10:37 AM
Maybe you could go with the Scootworks saddlebags mounts: that's a real different type of fitting.
Take a look here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iN6XMgEKk8
Unfortunately, they're really hard to find...

Although the Scootworks brackets maybe a good choice, dealing with the company is not. They keep promising but never deliver.

Posted by Tfrank59

- June 01, 2016, 13:23:16 PM

I guess one thing to keep in mind on these bikes is do you want saddlebags to travel with the rear fender (swing arm) or stay with the rest of the frame? My other bike (Valkyrie) has large hard bags, and the rear fender of course doesn't travel with the rear swing arm like a Drifter 800. Just thinking out loud, seems better for the bags not to swing up and down with the rear fender but stay with the seat and all. My swing arm bag, as well as my tailbag, of course both travel up and down with the monoshock, and that's right for what they are, but saddlebags are different IMO.

Posted by mittico68

- June 01, 2016, 11:10:37 AM

Maybe you could go with the Scootworks saddlebags mounts: that's a real different type of fitting.
Take a look here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iN6XMgEKk8
Unfortunately, they're really hard to find...

Posted by Tfrank59

- June 01, 2016, 11:01:03 AM

Yeah OK thanks. I was just toying with the idea of saddlebags on my bike but looks like too much trouble. I already have a swingarm bag on one side – that would have to come off – and don't really want brackets coming off of my seat to mount saddlebags. I'll just stick with the current configuration which is a tail bag and swingarm bag.

Posted by mittico68

- June 01, 2016, 09:52:38 AM

Quote from: Tfrank59 on June 01, 2016, 09:43:49 AM
Thanks for the reply and the pics. I was thinking those mounts on eBay bolt on to the lower fender/tail light mounts going up – but maybe that's wrong.

Yeah, you're wrong...
I think those loops fit just the Kawa Vulcan Classic's and not the Drifter's: before I got the OEM loops (BTW, many thanx to Troll that sold me his spare ones...), I came across a pair like those on ebay and found out that they've got a different hole spacing.

Posted by Tfrank59

- June 01, 2016, 09:43:49 AM

Thanks for the reply and the pics. I was thinking those mounts on eBay bolt on to the lower fender/tail light mounts going up – but maybe that's wrong.

Posted by mittico68

- June 01, 2016, 09:30:29 AM

I did not, but they sure need the brackets that attach to the seat, even though they look quite different from the OEM ones.
Take a look here: http://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/oemsbsetup.html
Just my 2 cents...

Posted by Tfrank59

- June 01, 2016, 09:02:26 AM

Has anyone tried these mounts? If so, where do they bolt on? thanks.
Tom
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chrome-Saddlebag-Supports-00-Kawasaki-Vulcan-VN800-Classic-99-VN1500-Drifter-/252109374278?hash=item3ab2e3c346:g:UnIAAOSwU~FWDIDc&vxp=mtr

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