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Posted by Sand Storm
 - March 06, 2016, 19:45:07 PM

I haven't noticed a name but I will have a second look, I will get some measurements this week on my off days. PM me if I don't post something by Friday.

Posted by kw-retrorider
 - February 29, 2016, 04:33:45 AM

SS: Nice looking bags. Been looking for a set of more rectangular bags....(currently have Mavericks)
- any idea whose bags those are? (manufacturer)
- could I bother you for the width and length of the opening after you lift the covers?
Thanks

Posted by Sand Storm
 - February 28, 2016, 16:41:23 PM

I got found a set in Galena, IL. while shopping with the misses, I wasn't sure when I saw them but for $59 bucks I figured I would take a chance. Leather and studded, I purchased a set of those OSPREY brackets and mounted them up.  I'm waiting for my Corbin solo seat to get, on order, to complete the look I want. 

Posted by Zoar
 - February 12, 2016, 11:12:04 AM
Quote from: greenbarn on February 09, 2016, 20:47:20 PM

Wow, I like those..    I wish the pic was bigger.  I'd like to see those mounts.

Here is a better pic I found on the web:
Posted by Zoar
 - February 10, 2016, 14:14:13 PM
Quote from: greenbarn on February 09, 2016, 20:47:20 PM

Wow, I like those..    I wish the pic was bigger.  I'd like to see those mounts.

Yea, these are the pics I found to date in my quest for this set-up. I wish the photos were close-up and bigger too. I emailed the bike sales company in one of the pics asking them about the bags. I also emailed THREE bike saddle/leather shops with requests for any information on a setup like this. So far no positive response. Yet. Everyone is like---'Geeee, don't know', so far.

I know this is not a common location for "saddlebags" but it was a common location years ago and the pictures I took off the web show that it does exist today. Unfortunately the photos I took from the web are from bikes "somewhere" in the US but no where I can actually see how they MOUNTED the saddle bags, which is the primary issue, the size of the bag itself is secondary.

But I dig this set up... a LOT!

Posted by Zoar
 - February 10, 2016, 14:10:18 PM
Quote from: CDNRatMan on February 09, 2016, 14:58:39 PM

Can not get a good look at them on here but they might just be a set of throw overs (something to look at) that are under the seat and over the battery area. Might have to get them custom made for yourself.Not sure how they would effect the legs when you are stopped........

Yea, I think as long as they are set back a little then when stopped should be no interference.  And yes I wish I could see these IN PERSON instead of little pics I researched and found on the web of this setup. But I did find TWO bikes on the web of recent bikes that had them so it is something that has been done recently! (I know some vintage photos show OLD Indians with this arrangement too!)
Posted by greenbarn
 - February 09, 2016, 20:47:20 PM
Quote from: Zoar on February 09, 2016, 14:46:45 PM

I still want to find some bags LIKE THESE: They fit basically under the seat and do not obscure or cover the Drifter rear fender. If anyone has a clue where to get some LIKE these.

Wow, I like those..    I wish the pic was bigger.  I'd like to see those mounts.

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - February 09, 2016, 14:58:39 PM

  Can not get a good look at them on here but they might just be a set of throw overs (something to look at) that are under the seat and over the battery area. Might have to get them custom made for yourself.Not sure how they would effect the legs when you are stopped........

Posted by Zoar
 - February 09, 2016, 14:46:45 PM

I still want to find some bags LIKE THESE: They fit basically under the seat and do not obscure or cover the Drifter rear fender. If anyone has a clue where to get some LIKE these.

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - February 09, 2016, 11:14:10 AM

    I lucked in and got that at a close out sale at Jafrum.com

http://www.jafrum.com/motorcycle-luggage/trunk-bags

http://www.leatherup.ca/c/Motorcycle-Tail-Bags/2/1041.html

just goggle and type in travel trunk and see what hits you get......I find it very handy and thank Troll for the idea.

Posted by Zoar
 - February 09, 2016, 11:01:52 AM

Travel trunk is way cool! What is the maker/where did you get that!???

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - February 08, 2016, 17:44:41 PM

  I added a travel trunk on the back so no need for saddle bags. Then I added a pair of windscreen bags to the front engine guard for sunglasses and such......no need to cover the rear fender.

Posted by Zoar
 - February 08, 2016, 12:30:34 PM
Quote from: mittico68 on January 28, 2016, 09:06:50 AM

Hey Zoe, maybe this could help ya: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Saddleline-Kawasaki-VN-800-DRIFTER-mounting-brackets-for-saddlebags-/252106864221?hash=item3ab2bd765d:g:bHIAAOSw0HVWCXoK&vxp=mtr
I've got them too and they're made of high quality steel.
And, if I'm not mistakin', you can use them for both your seats... just reverse and flip them upside down, to be able to bolt on your single seat.

I like the look of the rear fender so much I do not want to cover it up, but I need some sort of saddle bags. Even smaller ones. I did some searching on line and saw a Drifter with saddle bags that lie essentially beneath the seat. I dig this location! And the fender is visible. I am not into fringes personally but I was thinking of buying two black sissy bar bags and custom / pain in the arse fitting them beneath the seat like these. But, Ideally, I would find something made for this location.
Posted by Zoar
 - January 28, 2016, 13:36:19 PM
Quote from: mittico68 on January 28, 2016, 09:06:50 AM

Hey Zoe, maybe this could help ya: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Saddleline-Kawasaki-VN-800-DRIFTER-mounting-brackets-for-saddlebags-/252106864221?hash=item3ab2bd765d:g:bHIAAOSw0HVWCXoK&vxp=mtr
I've got them too and they're made of high quality steel.
And, if I'm not mistakin', you can use them for both your seats... just reverse and flip them upside down, to be able to bolt on your single seat.

Cool. I have to see if they will fit a custom Corbin double seat. It is not a Kawasaki double seat.
Posted by mittico68
 - January 28, 2016, 09:06:50 AM
Quote from: Zoar on January 27, 2016, 14:42:49 PM

I do not have any brackets at this time for the 800. I have two seats. One is a custom CORBIN two up and the solo seat it came with.

Hey Zoe, maybe this could help ya: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Saddleline-Kawasaki-VN-800-DRIFTER-mounting-brackets-for-saddlebags-/252106864221?hash=item3ab2bd765d:g:bHIAAOSw0HVWCXoK&vxp=mtr
I've got them too and they're made of high quality steel.
And, if I'm not mistakin', you can use them for both your seats... just reverse and flip them upside down, to be able to bolt on your single seat.

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