The right size saddlebags

[oldscool]

Hi All, I've recently received and installed the Plot0004 saddlebag brackets and winker relocation bracket from Samurider. These parts installed easily, and I dumped the reflector bracket/license plate holder, bolting the license plate right to the winker bracket.
I've enclosed pics of the bags I installed just because I'm sure nobody else has them on a motorcycle, at least not a Honda.
Carradice of Nelson used to make bags for motorcycles and bicycles, I thought they looked appropriate on my '69 Daytona, but kept them when I sold it.
This is their large bicycle saddlebag, meant to hang on the back of a bicycle saddle, they're fairly watertight, made of treated cotton duck. Under the oversized flap is a large drawstring top made of coated nylon, so it's easy to overload these when necessary.

[Cormanus]

They look good, oldscool.

There's a moment in one of the original Pink Panther films where Clouseau (brilliantly played by Peter Sellars) announces proudly "Others have succeeded where I shall fail! It is the challenge!" It could be my motto.

But today, I've risen to the challenge and fooled Dropbox into thinking it's a photo-hosting site.

So, here without further ado, are oldscool's pictures.

Drum roll.

[Lord Popgun]

Didn't work Cormanus

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Oldscool, you look pretty young to be oldschool .

Those bags and signal relocation look great!

[curlyjoe]

Looks great oldschool! Do those bags have some sort hanger/bracket to keep them in place and away from the rear wheel?

[oldscool]

Popgun, thanks, the CB just makes me feel younger. I don't know if you noticed I'm holding a popgun in the photo.
And, Cormanus, thanks for showing me that I really need to get a Photobucket account. I miss Peter Sellers.

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(10-08-2016 03:04 AM)curlyjoe Wrote:  Looks great oldschool! Do those bags have some sort hanger/bracket to keep them in place and away from the rear wheel?

Yes, Curly, That's what the Plot0004 brackets do. On my old Triumph I just had a rubber bungee around the fender to each passenger footpeg.

[curlyjoe]

Thanks oldschool! I should have read your original post more carefully.

[ChiefJP]

(05-02-2016 05:50 AM)Honda Lover Wrote:  Had custom leather bags made from Leatherworks.


2013 Honda CB1100-currently ride
2008 Honda VTX1800T-sold
2002 Honda Shadow Spirit-sold

Wow. That is beautiful.

[ChiefJP]

(05-02-2016 05:50 AM)Honda Lover Wrote:  Had custom leather bags made from Leatherworks.


2013 Honda CB1100-currently ride
2008 Honda VTX1800T-sold
2002 Honda Shadow Spirit-sold

THAT is an absolutely beautiful bike!