Anyone ever seen these bags on a drifter?
https://www.tsukayu.com/JumboStrong.html
or
https://www.tsukayu.com/Strong.htm
Nope, I haven't but they look good to me on the other bikes!
No I haven't. I think I'll be trying these for a while (Leatherlyke Cross Country). They're very roomy and the lids open outward. They'll be great for touring, hoping to go to Drift-In. 8)
I'm actually looking for something sizable that follows the rear fender line really well.
Quote from: thenemos on August 14, 2016, 08:46:39 AM
I'm actually looking for something sizable that follows the rear fender line really well.
Here's some economy priced bags. They also have different styles. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mutazu-Matte-Black-LN-Universal-Motorcycle-Hard-Bags-Saddlebags-Free-Mount-Kit-/252041258507?hash=item3aaed4660b:g:xzsAAOSwd0BVuQNO&vxp=mtr
Just bought https://www.tsukayu.com/Strong.htm last week. I'll let you know how they work out.
Quote from: thenemos on August 18, 2016, 08:26:16 AM
Just bought https://www.tsukayu.com/Strong.htm last week. I'll let you know how they work out.
Very interested to see how it turns out. I recently decided to go "bagless" (just using a small leather trunk) but can easily be swayed! :-)
Those look pretty good... I like my 120mm ammo cans though :D Water proof, big enough to hold a 30 pack of beer, cheap and they match with the rough and tough look of my bike.
Post pictures when you get your new bags mounted, I'd love to see them.
I had a heck of a time finding bags, first I wanted hard bags but couldn't find ones that I could paint 2 tone and have them look right so I settled for soft bags. Looking forward to seeing how these look.
Any updates? Interested in how these came out.
I bought a pair of those osprey brackets and having to modify the heck out of them for these bags. I should have something to share in the next couple weeks.
what do you have to do to the mounts to get those bags attached? They look like they have a flat back to them...
They do, and there's absolutely nothing wrong with the mounts you sold me. I'm very satisfied with what I bought. However, for these particular bags, I need the bracket to extend further down by about 3.5 inches.
Saw this on this ebay auction (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kawasaki-Vulcan-/331995785899?forcerrptr=true&hash=item4d4c7daaab:g:cjQAAOSwZJBX-6j-&item=331995785899&autorefresh=true)
What a cool way to install hard bags and relocate the blinkers!
Quote from: bambam0099 on October 13, 2016, 06:53:24 AM
Saw this on this ebay auction (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kawasaki-Vulcan-/331995785899?forcerrptr=true&hash=item4d4c7daaab:g:cjQAAOSwZJBX-6j-&item=331995785899&autorefresh=true)
What a cool way to install hard bags and relocate the blinkers!
Yeah, cool if you like shaken stuff... those hard bags move together with the fender!
You could make brackets for them. Mine hang from the seat but still don't touch the fender. Where there's a will there's a way. Those are bigger bags but still doable.
Quote from: RockinRonny on October 14, 2016, 09:16:58 AM
You could make brackets for them. Mine hang from the seat but still don't touch the fender. Where there's a will there's a way. Those are bigger bags but still doable.
Those bags and seat are gorgeous
on your Drifter.
Tanks Man. :)
After some major mods to the Osprey brackets I bought, and dropping to an 11.5" shock, I'm very happy with the look of these bags. Time to get them to paint.
Looks great Ken, nice job on the custom fit! 8)
Quote from: Old Drifter on October 29, 2016, 10:16:59 AM
Looks great Ken, nice job on the custom fit! 8)
Thanks, Gene. It's been a crazy journey so far, but I finally got the bags how I envisioned them to be. Just another step in making this bike my own.
Look how well those bags follow the fender line. The machinist who modified the brackets for me said; "Wow. It's like they was made for this bike. Oh yeah, I guess I did make them for this bike". Made me laugh.
Quote from: bambam0099 on August 18, 2016, 14:07:29 PM
Very interested to see how it turns out. I recently decided to go "bagless" (just using a small leather trunk) but can easily be swayed! :-)
See entry I left earlier today.
Quote from: thenemos on October 29, 2016, 10:07:55 AM
After some major mods to the Osprey brackets I bought, and dropping to an 11.5" shock, I'm very happy with the look of these bags. Time to get them to paint.
Really like the way these look and can't wait to see them painted! I was looking at the Mustang bags which I am pretty sure are the same size. I just might consider bags now. Sometimes I really miss the extra storage.
Oh; like the signal light relocation too!
Ken, those look great. So you ended up with the "strong" sized bags??? ABS or Fiberglass? Anything you would do different??
Old Drifter...can you tell me what the opening dimensions are on your Leatherlyke bags...i.e. once the tops are open? I'm looking for a larger set of bags to carry a 15" x 10" laptop routinely to work. Wondering if it will fit in your "roomy" bags
Quote from: kw-retrorider on October 31, 2016, 03:40:46 AM
Old Drifter...can you tell me what the opening dimensions are on your Leatherlyke bags...i.e. once the tops are open? I'm looking for a larger set of bags to carry a 15" x 10" laptop routinely to work. Wondering if it will fit in your "roomy" bags
KW-Retrorider, I believe my LeatherLyke bags are the Cross Country models. They measure 6-3/8" x 15-3/4" x 12" deep. You're laptop should have no problem fitting and have plenty of room to spare.
Are you planning on putting on any kind of lights on the back of the bags?
Thanks Old Drifter....certainly looks like the lap top will fit in those. Much appreciated
Quote from: greenbarn on October 30, 2016, 19:10:45 PM
Ken, those look great. So you ended up with the "strong" sized bags??? ABS or Fiberglass? Anything you would do different??
I did go with the "strong" ABS bags. They do make fiberglass bags too. I'll have to gather lessons learned and post them when all is said and done.
Quote from: thenemos on October 29, 2016, 10:07:55 AM
After some major mods to the Osprey brackets I bought, and dropping to an 11.5" shock, I'm very happy with the look of these bags. Time to get them to paint.
Those hard bags look fantastic on your Drifter. When you get those painted they'll look like there made from the factory for it.
Did you use any of their brackets in conjunction with your Osprey brackets? https://www.tsukayu.com/Installation_rev3.htm
What type of modification was needed to make the Osprey brackets work?
Please post up the final pics and how too's after painting is done. Great job.............
The bags are being primed and painted now. I'm working with another guy to finish the bracket mod and fit up. Pictures and more to follow (hopefully soon).
I see a lot of references to "shakin the freight" on hard mounting saddlebags to the crash bar. Many older bikes had rigid rears and this wasn't an issue. What are you hauling? Crystal decanters??
What are you hauling? Crystal decanters??
I'm not sure what your comment is referencing. The brackets, bags or something else?
Quote from: RockinRonny on October 14, 2016, 09:16:58 AM
You could make brackets for them. Mine hang from the seat but still don't touch the fender. Where there's a will there's a way. Those are bigger bags but still doable.
Those are outrageous rear turn signals!
Where did you get them??
Quote from: Zoar on November 28, 2016, 11:30:21 AM
Those are outrageous rear turn signals!
Where did you get them??
Look this up on eBay:
Red lens Bullet LED Turn Signal Brake Running Tail Lights Cafe Racer Motorbikes
http://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/caddytaillight.html
Mine are just the drifter lights with the Caddy Lens, greenbarn mod uses Harley lights that are more robust.
(https://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fm.memegen.com%2F4lg9em.jpg&hash=2d92c5bc74622496622b13391f528fe046eb2238)
Quote from: bambam0099 on December 16, 2016, 20:51:59 PM
(https://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fm.memegen.com%2F4lg9em.jpg&hash=2d92c5bc74622496622b13391f528fe046eb2238)
Hang in there.
Nice bags, good size too. You managed to keep them tucked in. I also had to modify my back lights to make the bags fit. Looking forward to see those bags painted.
LOL I just saw the question to my comment. What I was asking with the 'Crystal decanters' remark was what are you putting in your bags that is so sensitive to being jarred? Put a towel or some foam if need be and 90 percent of whatever your hauling will be fine. Older hardtail baggers frieght survived just fine.
Getting close. The bike and bags are repainted. The bags will sit for a couple weeks to let the clear cure. When I get the bags back I'll put the side rails and top rails on.
Now THAT is a cool 2tone!!!
Well done Thenemos!
What a looker!
Looks great Ken!
I've just purchased a pair of hard saddle bags: they're from the 50's and are so called "bubble bags".
I am most grateful to Mr. Zoar, who helped me out shipping them to my country. Thanx bud!
Now I'm gonna fix some minor issues for one of said bags and then I'll red paint them.
Meanwhile, I'm gonna fab, together with a local bender, the new saddle bag brackets (BTW: many credits to Mr. Seedman, who helped me out with it).
Look at the pic (a simple mock-up, just for rendering).
I think they'll look great Marco. Nice find!
Quote from: Old Drifter on February 09, 2017, 10:34:31 AM
I think they'll look great Marco. Nice find!
Thanx Gene, your appreciation really helps me to swallow the huge outlay that I've had to face for those saddle bags...
Damn import taxes!
Mittico68....those will look just right...nice.
that's a nice look. Can't wait to see them done.
Finally got the Tsukayu Hard Saddle bags back. Project complete!
Congratulations Ken! You should be proud, looks outstanding!!!
Looks much better since you've made it yours!
Quote from: Old Drifter on February 18, 2017, 08:44:15 AM
Congratulations Ken! You should be proud, looks outstanding!!!
Looks much better since you've made it yours!
Thanks, Gene, but I have to tip my hat to my painter. What a work of art!
Both before and after pics look like a great style Drifter. The after with two tones and hardbags are really custom and great look and finish....Good Job...
I like how the bags turned out.
Thank you all.
Quote from: thenemos on February 18, 2017, 07:00:18 AM
Finally got the Tsukayu Hard Saddle bags back. Project complete!
Now that is an awesome looking bike! Never thought the bags would look that good; incredible job.
Congrats but be fore-warned, your bike will be an attention get'ter so say goodbye to privacy :-)