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Posted by greenbarn
- June 13, 2015, 20:44:15 PMIf DriftinGirl would do it, that would be great, too.
Watch out for that dog...
Posted by CDNRatMan
- June 12, 2015, 22:38:17 PMYour asking Fred to take pictures, perhaps you should have asked Driftingirl to do it seeing as she cannot ride yet what with her broken leg from walking the Fred's killer hound around the yard. Seems the dog is too strong for her....
Posted by greenbarn
- June 12, 2015, 21:34:26 PMGot any pictures? It would sure be nice to see what they look like... 
Especially that heat shield.
For $99, if you like them, it's not worth trying to make them, is it???
Posted by MikeakaFred
- June 12, 2015, 19:05:07 PMCurrently recommending Osprey mounts for 800 Drifter bag attachments.
Put the finishing touches on mine today...including a heat shield between right bag and exhaust. Works well.
Osprey mounts are not showing on their website but call them and they have 'em in stock for $99 US dollars plus shipping.
Mike in NS
Posted by MikeakaFred
- May 17, 2015, 20:13:34 PMGeeze
30 years of teaching English and can't read myself..
Tks
Mike in NS
Posted by 49Reo
- May 17, 2015, 14:37:37 PMJ&P Cycles is a real good source of saddlebags, trunks, roll bags, tool bags, etc. good prices for the most part. I bought a fringed trunk about 4-5 years ago, love it.
Posted by CrshOverride
- May 17, 2015, 10:18:31 AMThey're not listed anywhere on his site. I originally sent him an email and eventually called to place the order.
The brackets shipped the day after I ordered and were at my house the next day. I couldn't have been happier.
Posted by MikeakaFred
- May 17, 2015, 09:15:49 AMCrshOverride
Where exactly did you go to get the brackets for the single seat 800?
I can't find anything listed at Osprey for $99.00.
I have plans for a home made set but wanted to see what I would get for $99...lol
Tks
Mike in NS
Posted by kw-retrorider
- May 14, 2015, 17:35:12 PMThanks...glad you got something that works.
Posted by CrshOverride
- May 14, 2015, 07:52:31 AMI picked up a cheap set of bags on Amazon (can't afford the good ones yet, so I figured I might as well use my Discover Cashback bonus for something useful). They're Auburn Leather (which looks like they're now owned by the same parent company that makes Willie & Max):
http://www.amazon.com/Auburn-Leather-30-8206A-03-Sturgis-Saddlebag/dp/B003XU0BY4
Unfortunately the dimensions on Amazon were way off. I was hoping for a large set of bags but they're 11" x 11" x 7". Luckily all of my laptops and everything are small enough to still fit. I'll definitely be keeping my eyes open for a larger set of bags int eh future.
As for the lacing, there is hardware attached to the bag right were they would sit against the bracket. I contemplated trying to remove the hardware but didn't want to compromise the structure of the bag. Even with the two bolts at the top, the bags weren't moving around or banging against the bracket so I'm not worried about the support of the third bolt. I'm sure that'll be a different story when I get the larger set of bags.
Posted by kw-retrorider
- May 14, 2015, 06:05:08 AMC.O....Glad it worked out. Whose saddlebags are those and what is there length measurement?
My only regret with the factory accessory is that I can't get my laptop in the saddlebags.
Also note the bottoms are laced instead of using the bottom bolt hole in the brackets....small black tie wraps would pull those bags right in and be trimmed to be almost invisible....(unless the lacing is part of the bags)...just a thought, since the bags will always be on the brackets.
Being somewhat paranoid, I bought slightly longer shouldered bolts to make up for the 1/4 inch bracket width when I put the bags on.
You will enjoy the utility of having bags on the bike.
Posted by greenbarn
- May 13, 2015, 20:33:27 PMLooking GOOOOD.
Posted by CrshOverride
- May 13, 2015, 19:49:26 PMSo, I've had the brackets since Friday but just got the saddle bags in today. I completely forgot to get pictures of the brackets alone, but needless to say the brackets are fantastic! Huge props to Osprey for still making these at a reasonable price ($99 plus shipping) and having them in stock!
Posted by CrshOverride
- May 07, 2015, 23:00:44 PMQuote from: CDNRatMan on May 07, 2015, 22:41:23 PMI saw that as well when I was looking around. Unfortunately it requires the factory two-up saddle. Not to mention that I just realized that they're asking more for that than Osprey is asking for their mounts.found this on e bay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MOUNTING-BRACKETS-OF-KAWASAKI-DRIFTER-VN800-SADDLEBAGS-/251943068992
As an update, I got my shipping notification from UPS today that my Osprey mounts are on their way and should be here tomorrow afternoon. Talk about a fast turn-around! I'll post pictures as soon as I check them out and get them on the bike.