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Posted by pcarrell
 - October 19, 2012, 21:07:09 PM

I didn't realize you had a link to them on the site.  If I'd have known that I'd have posted it.

Posted by pcarrell
 - October 19, 2012, 15:59:14 PM

Found a couple more options that might look good with a Drifter.  Not real cheap, but available!  You'd have to do custom mounts, but that's not a big deal since you were going to do that anyways.

http://tsukayu.com/Strong.htm

http://tsukayu.com/JumboStrong.html

http://tsukayu.com/LeatherSeries.htm

Posted by pcarrell
 - October 17, 2012, 10:28:52 AM

BTW, JoBear painted his bike in 2011, then sold it.  It was the bike with the Nomad bags.  Here it is right before he sold it: http://jobear2.com/images/600_IMG_0149_1_.JPG

Posted by pcarrell
 - October 15, 2012, 17:51:40 PM

That's Leonardo's bike.  He's done a massive amount of custom work on it, including customizing those Buco bags with the tail lights and making the mounts.  That springer seat is a custom one off that he hand stitched himself.  It truly is a stunning bike!  You can see more here (older pics): http://vulcandrifterriders.com/photogallery/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=8  Here's a few that show the Buco's: http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j319/pcarrell/Drifter/Other%20Peoples%20Bikes/1LowRes.jpg  http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j319/pcarrell/Drifter/Other%20Peoples%20Bikes/2LowRes.jpg  http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j319/pcarrell/Drifter/Other%20Peoples%20Bikes/3LowRes.jpg

Posted by LadyDrifter
 - October 15, 2012, 17:00:54 PM

OMG!! I love the Buco's picture!! I have the same teal Drifter but this one is magestic!!  Something definitely to aspire to--someday! Wow!!

Posted by 49Reo
 - October 12, 2012, 21:44:17 PM

If you look in the mods/tips section of the site, there is a detailed "how-to" on putting Nomad bags on a Drifter; top notch job, too.

Regards and such,
49Reo

Posted by brillo72
 - October 12, 2012, 16:52:22 PM
Quote from: pcarrell on October 11, 2012, 18:43:22 PM

You're all set then!  With Kevin and Matt's help you're home free!

Now all ya need is an old Nomad that took a punch in the nose!

Yeah and from what I'm seeing while searching I think finding them will be the hard part.
Posted by pcarrell
 - October 11, 2012, 18:43:22 PM

You're all set then!  With Kevin and Matt's help you're home free!

Now all ya need is an old Nomad that took a punch in the nose!

Posted by brillo72
 - October 11, 2012, 18:40:52 PM
Quote from: pcarrell on October 11, 2012, 16:49:25 PM

I wouldn't think too hard.  Start with the OEM softbag braces and build to suit from that.  Take a look at the top heavy chrome pieces here ( http://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/oemsbsetup.html ) and use those as a your base.  They're strong and sturdy and would easily hold the weight.

Saddlebag Strut PN: K53021-101  (Search on the part number and you should be able to score some.)

Actually I have brackets that look like those. When I got my Drifter it had a solo seat and leather saddlebags using brackets like those. I also have the bags and brackets from my 2003 Suzuki Volusia so I should be able to come up with something. And there's always Fatty's if I get stuck.
Posted by pcarrell
 - October 11, 2012, 16:49:25 PM

I wouldn't think too hard.  Start with the OEM softbag braces and build to suit from that.  Take a look at the top heavy chrome pieces here ( http://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/oemsbsetup.html ) and use those as a your base.  They're strong and sturdy and would easily hold the weight.

Saddlebag Strut PN: K53021-101  (Search on the part number and you should be able to score some.)

Posted by brillo72
 - October 11, 2012, 16:45:15 PM

I think you sold me on the Nomad bags Phil, they do look nice. I wonder how hard it would be to adapt them to a Drifter?

Posted by pcarrell
 - October 10, 2012, 08:11:43 AM

Personally, I like the Harley bags on Harleys, but they seem to squarish on a Drifter if you ask me.  Nomad bags look pretty good though, and so do some of the old Buco bags.  The new Voyager bags would be cool as well.

Nomad bags: http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j319/pcarrell/Drifter/Other%20Peoples%20Bikes/140586840149f7241faaec7.jpg

Buco's: http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j319/pcarrell/Drifter/Other%20Peoples%20Bikes/BUCO11-HIGH-1.jpg

Posted by brillo72
 - October 09, 2012, 19:46:19 PM

I have decided I would like to put saddlebags on my 1500 Drifter but I'm having trouble finding just the right ones. I love Harley touring bags but of course they won't fit. But that is the style I like. I might consider leather bags if I can't find hard bags I like.

Does anyone have experience in this arena? Pictures, suggestions etc.?

Thanks in advance.

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