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DISCUSSIONS => Drifter 800 Only => Topic started by: coope254 on September 21, 2013, 14:27:44 PM

Title: Hard Saddlebags 800 Drifter
Post by: coope254 on September 21, 2013, 14:27:44 PM
Hello All,

I am new to this so forgive me if I am not posting this in the correct place.  I just recently bought an 02 Drifter 800, and I am wanting to put some hard saddlebags on it.  I have heard that saddlebags and drifters do not really get along very well.  I was hoping some of yall have figured a way around this. 

Thanks
Title: Re: Hard Saddlebags 800 Drifter
Post by: CDNRatMan on September 21, 2013, 14:29:56 PM
  Welcome to the forum,

   A few 800s with hard bags and some look really good with them. I'll let the experts give you the details.

  FYI these people are really bothersome about people posting pictures of their rides, so you need to get a few up before you are deluged with requests.....
Title: Re: Hard Saddlebags 800 Drifter
Post by: Ricardo on September 23, 2013, 13:47:03 PM
Hello there Coope

I recently installed hard saddlebags on my 800. You can see some pictures of the installation down the bottom in this thread: http://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/forum/index.php?topic=24432.0

I used Scootworks saddle brackets. They're not cheap, but they're very good. The brackets come with some pre-drilled holes and I simply made corresponding holes in the plastic bags and attached them with your regular screw and nuts.

Osprey makes a cheaper option that also look nice. They're not detachable like the Scootworks are, but they're more than half the price: http://www.ospreylimited.com/mount800.html

And finally, here are a few other options: http://www.ospreylimited.com/mount800.html

My own drifter came with some weird brackets that I havent seen anywhere on the internet yet. I suspect they might have been home made by the previous owner. If you want, I could take some pictures and measurements if you plan on making your own brackets.
Title: Re: Hard Saddlebags 800 Drifter
Post by: Troll on September 23, 2013, 14:20:13 PM
Here's a hard bag installation by racemom91. She had her 800 at Drift-In this year. You can contact her through the forum.
Title: Re: Hard Saddlebags 800 Drifter
Post by: coope254 on September 25, 2013, 23:24:58 PM
Thank you all for the advice so far..I have been busy with school and haven't really had a chance to take a good look yet..but I will try t add some pics up soon but so at it's fairly basic I'll try if I can over phon
Title: Re: Hard Saddlebags 800 Drifter
Post by: jack freeman on November 10, 2013, 20:50:04 PM
HELLO THERE,
MY 2002 DRIFTER HAS WITCO HARD bags.LOOKS GREAT WORKS VERY WELL. 2012 I DID ABOUT 4,000 MILES GLAD
I HAD THEM .VERY NICE LOOK .I CAN E MAIL PHOTOS TO YOU MY ADDRESS IS www.redwillowgallery@msn.com.
should wish.

thanks Jack
Title: Re: Hard Saddlebags 800 Drifter
Post by: Drift1 on November 11, 2013, 10:48:37 AM
jack being we all love pics why not post them here for us all to take a look see  ::)
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