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Posted by OR Seedman
 - July 14, 2016, 21:39:13 PM

okay..so I got 2 bids on making the Osprey type saddlebag mounts for both the 800 and the 1500.  The 1500 has a bend in to to go around the shock...costs more to make.  So before I plunk down $$$ to get some made, I would like to know if there is any interest in either or both.  I can sell the 800 style on here only for $100 plus shipping and the 1500 style for $125 plus shipping.  Shipping would be UPS ground from zip 97303.  I am going to get an 800 set made for myself anyway...it will take about 3 weeks.  they will be powder coated in black just like the originals.  buyers to supply their own hardware.

If I make extra and put them on ebay, they will be marked for $150 and $185 respectively.....

Let me know if anyone wants a set at the Vulcan Drift Riders discount....I will be placing the shop order early next week (because I want mine asap), so I would like to do the extras at the same time...

Thanks

Posted by jack freeman
 - July 09, 2016, 14:09:20 PM

hello
I have 02 & 06 800 driter . 02 scootworks saddlebag brackets , 06 osprey brackets . Both work very well . But osprey
easy to remove 2 bolts left , 2 bolts right side brackets & bags are off your bike . just as easy to install . ( note )
bolts must be very tight . mounting bolt holes are slot . heavy bags can drop sometimes .
scootworks bracket has 5 bolts each side  to remove bracket & bags & very hard to aline to install . both work and look
very nice. you have to tweek each to what you want to work for you .  me I like ospray best . ospray brackets are heaver
steel than scootworks . anything I can help with  contact me

Jack

Posted by OR Seedman
 - July 06, 2016, 23:12:10 PM

when I get the templates from Osprey, I will take some pics and post.  I will also see what a couple of mock-ups for quick release will run me...any input from interested parties is welcome....

Posted by allstateguy
 - July 06, 2016, 21:20:30 PM

I'd like to see pix of what you have in mind. Plus a projected shipped cost CONUS.
I've got an 02 800 w/solo seat.

Posted by OR Seedman
 - July 05, 2016, 19:30:02 PM

So...I thought I would update anyone who is interested that I have been communicating with Trall regarding bag mounts from Osprey.  Since they no longer make them, I was able to order the right side 800 mount and the same right side mount for the 1500 from them (again thanks to Trall).  I am going to take them over to a large fabricator near my work (I work with them quite a bit on custom ag research equipment) and get a price on making sets of each including powder-coating.  I would like input from any interested parties as to what modifications, if any, you think would improve upon the current mounts....like maybe a 2 piece quick disconnect system (like the one on scootworks but without the massive amount of steel they use) or anything else...I will try to keep the costs down to a minimum, so keep that in mind on any ideas or mods.....

in the meantime...ride safe  ;D

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