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Posted by roger hendrickson
- July 18, 2017, 03:45:32 AMYeah, that looks right....maybe an older version with square back corners on the lids and not lockable....
Posted by Troll
- July 17, 2017, 07:25:44 AMPosted by roger hendrickson
- July 17, 2017, 06:32:02 AMI looked high and low, inside and out, top to bottom and I can't find any logo on either bag. The local Kawi dealer's been in business since the early '70s and he said he'd never seen a set like them. When I've done a search for "drifter 800 stylized saddlebags" I find page after page of pix of owners bikes and only one pic like mine. The other set of bags I have are embossed with a Vulcan logo and are bigger, so no mystery there. I haven't really kept up with Kawasaki accessories since 1972 when I bought a new 250 Enduro, so I figured the rear fender package rack was stock?
Also, it came with no service records other than the owner's manual. So, last December the local dealer went thru it for me; it's been jet kitted along with the aftermarket exhaust, but not "grampsized". (I DID read up on that in here!)
Posted by OR Seedman
- July 15, 2017, 18:30:33 PMLooking really sharp! Are those Saddleline bags?
Posted by CDNRatMan
- July 15, 2017, 10:54:02 AMNice machine and Roadhouse exhaust so a winner there and a very unique way to mount your rack on the back....
Posted by roger hendrickson
- July 15, 2017, 10:40:23 AMOK.......got some professional help! Hope this works.....rog
Quote from: roger hendrickson on June 26, 2017, 19:22:17 PMWell,....had to get the grandkids to help me on Paypal......I'll have to draft them again about sending photos! I don't even have a cell phone....
Posted by roger hendrickson
- July 15, 2017, 10:33:03 AMOK.......got some professional help! Hope this works.....rog
Quote from: roger hendrickson on June 26, 2017, 19:22:17 PMWell,....had to get the grandkids to help me on Paypal......I'll have to draft them again about sending photos! I don't even have a cell phone....
Posted by roger hendrickson
- June 26, 2017, 19:22:17 PMWell,....had to get the grandkids to help me on Paypal......I'll have to draft them again about sending photos! I don't even have a cell phone....
Posted by OR Seedman
- June 25, 2017, 08:37:04 AMI am glad they are working out for you. it's really weird on how the two different models sell....sometimes I only get orders for the 1500 model and sell out fast...then all of a sudden, the 800 model is in demand....I have ordered some more 800 sets from my fabricator, as the new ones sold out in just a few days.....but I have been sitting on 3 sets for the 1500 for over a month now (price has been reduced here in classifieds)...go figure. Anyway, as indicated, we want to see some pictures, please.. 
Posted by greenbarn
- June 25, 2017, 07:21:40 AMHey Roger, how about some pics of those new bags?? We likes pics...
Posted by roger hendrickson
- June 25, 2017, 03:58:40 AMHey, Seedman.....I got the bag mounts on and they fit perfect. Really high quality fit and finish. The first set of bags I mounted were the ones that imitate the rear fender style and color. From a side view they almost disappear! Thanx again!
Posted by OR Seedman
- June 01, 2017, 21:47:32 PMjust did
Posted by J.D. Beard II
- June 01, 2017, 21:42:29 PMOR_Seedman, cam you PM me please when you have a spare minute. I have an idea to bounce off you, i should have asked when i got the bag brackets mounted. Those are perfect by the way!
Posted by roger hendrickson
- June 01, 2017, 14:10:53 PMHey, Seedman.......I got my '90 PC with 6700 miles on it. It started out in Louisiana and migrated up to Jordan, MN. Rode it for eight years and sold it with 44,000 miles. Absolutely loved the "sport-touring" designation, but didn't think I could handle the riding position when I got two new knees......Sorry about being so far off topic, except maybe I never had to worry about saddlebag mounts with THAT bike!
Posted by OR Seedman
- May 31, 2017, 23:56:49 PMfunny you mentioned a Pacific Coast...that was my last bike before the drifter....picked it up with 9200 miles on it from my mother-in-law. It was her ex-2nd husband's. He was a Honda Sales rep and the bike was given to him as a perk...He left it in her garage in Phoenix when they split up. Sat for 2 years...she knocked one of the mirrors loose with her car (on purpose LOL). I bought it for $1,000 while we were down there visiting for Christmas one year. I popped the mirror back on, rented a small uhaul for $125 and hauled it back to OR. Spent another $200 on carb rebuilds and syncing them. Road it for a couple years then sold it with 16K on it for $4500....came out pretty good on that one. I really liked it, but my drifter has a smoother ride and I like being able to put both feet flat on the ground when I stop.