im looking for a set of very large saddlebags for my bike, something that really fills out the fender area...
i'd like smooth leatherish material, no studs of fringes
similar to these just larger http://www.ebay.com/itm/RACAPOSHI-LEATHER-SADDLEBAGS-KAWASAKI-DRIFTER1500-/130584031279?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item1e676a302f (http://www.ebay.com/itm/RACAPOSHI-LEATHER-SADDLEBAGS-KAWASAKI-DRIFTER1500-/130584031279?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item1e676a302f)
anyone have any pics of info on any?
Check out J&P Cycles; they have a HUGE selection, and they are online; jpcycles.com
Regards and such,
49Reo
the only problem is i want someone who already has some with pics on our bikes, im not blindly buying something i may not like
Go to the picture gallery and have a look...
Try leatherConnexion.com they have alot of custom stuff and they can build you anything you want I bought a large set of tan bags at a swap meet that they made and they look great...I also like the looks of the larger ones.
Another option might be to cover some hard bags, like Nomad bags, with leather. Best of both worlds!
I am in the process of mounting a set of Harley leather bags on my 1500; I will have pics posted tonight of the projects progress. It does entail relocating the signal lights and extending the pipes. Check my post on "Harley bags on a 1500" in the "1500 only " column.
Regards and such,
49Reo
Quote from: 49Reo on March 15, 2012, 23:58:03 PM
I am in the process of mounting a set of Harley leather bags on my 1500; I will have pics posted tonight of the projects progress. It does entail relocating the signal lights and extending the pipes. Check my post on "Harley bags on a 1500" in the "1500 only " column.
Regards and such,
49Reo
http://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/forum/index.php?topic=14543.0 (http://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/forum/index.php?topic=14543.0)
alot of work but you'll definitely have alot of storage!! :) and best part is he mounted them to the swing arm and not the frame so they do not bounce up and down with you & the seat. ... i modified my broken osprey brackets that went on the seat and placed them in the same spot (my bags are much smaller)...
(https://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi151.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fs132%2Fjagered%2Fdrifter%2Fbag.jpg&hash=39f0e1215bbd9d99b5355b17f41fac935613fbc7)
Looks good! In order to mount the bags I put on, I had to either move the rear pipe over to the left side of the bike or raise the bags up about 4-5 inches. Liking the bags mounted low, and liking dually exhaust, I went with the setup you see in my pics. However, each to their own. Your setup looks good. Do you have a full pic of your bike that you can post?
Regards and such,
49Reo
Quote from: 49Reo on April 03, 2012, 11:57:39 AMDo you have a full pic of your bike that you can post?
Regards and such,
49Reo
before the bags...
(https://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi151.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fs132%2Fjagered%2Fdrifter%2Fphoto5-1.jpg&hash=e09747234ec42bc09fbea44dd4da34b09d88947b)
and here with a tattoo on the front fender from Wildwood Bike Week '11
(https://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi151.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fs132%2Fjagered%2Fdrifter%2Fphoto1-1-1.jpg&hash=0e460a5c577c9f6766dfd3e59c8b4169151dd6b8)
I only have one thing to say. NICE BIKE!! Looks real good. Nice work.
Regards and such,
49Reo
Quote from: 49Reo on April 03, 2012, 18:16:36 PM
I only have one thing to say. NICE BIKE!! Looks real good. Nice work.
Regards and such,
49Reo
thanks! same to you... i eventually want hard bags but this will do for now! :)