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Message started by Tanker2Biker on 05/16/10 at 15:25:50

Title: Saddlebag Project - Lots of Pics
Post by Tanker2Biker on 05/16/10 at 15:25:50

I promised pictures of the saddlebag project, so here they are.

Bought a set of Nelson-Rigg nylon saddlebags (CL-850) from Belden Motorsports for $105 including shipping

http://www.cycleluggage.com/nelson_rigg_cl850_saddlebags.html

Bought a 10' length of 1/2" galvanized steel conduit from Lowe's for $2.50 and borrowed a pipe bender. Fabbed the turn signal mount and the bag supports out of the one piece.

I used the samples of work done by KK LEWI, and one other whose post I can't find right now, so THANKS to you for posting the pics so I had a place to start.

I had also asked some questions about the rectifier. I was able to get it loose. I looked at the bottom of the pillion seat and realized there was a space that would "trap" it in place, so I left it loose and let it sit on top of the bag straps.

"Doc" minus seat and siderails
http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn128/M60_Tanker06/Saddlebag%20Project/SaddlebagProject004.jpg

The new turn signal mount
http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn128/M60_Tanker06/Saddlebag%20Project/SaddlebagProject006.jpg

Signal wires coming through to the front
http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn128/M60_Tanker06/Saddlebag%20Project/SaddlebagProject007.jpg

Back of the license plate holder
http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn128/M60_Tanker06/Saddlebag%20Project/SaddlebagProject008.jpg

Signal wires routing up through the fender channel and out the grommet at the top of the fender.
http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn128/M60_Tanker06/Saddlebag%20Project/SaddlebagProject012.jpg

The left support mounted
http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn128/M60_Tanker06/Saddlebag%20Project/SaddlebagProject013.jpg

The right support mounted
http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn128/M60_Tanker06/Saddlebag%20Project/SaddlebagProject014.jpg

Both from the rear, shows turn signal mount and saddle bag supports
http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn128/M60_Tanker06/Saddlebag%20Project/SaddlebagProject015.jpg

Show just how close I was to not having to splice in any extra wire, but I had too, so I added about 6 inches to each of the 4 wires
http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn128/M60_Tanker06/Saddlebag%20Project/SaddlebagProject016.jpg

The finished product - left side
http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn128/M60_Tanker06/Saddlebag%20Project/SaddlebagProject017.jpg

The finished product - both bags
http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn128/M60_Tanker06/Saddlebag%20Project/SaddlebagProject018.jpg

The finished product - right side
http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn128/M60_Tanker06/Saddlebag%20Project/SaddlebagProject019.jpg

The finished product - from the rear
http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn128/M60_Tanker06/Saddlebag%20Project/SaddlebagProject023.jpg

Title: Re: Saddlebag Project - Lots of Pics
Post by Chief Gunner on 05/16/10 at 16:54:08

Nice job and good pics.
Two questions about the bags (couldn't help but check the site!!)
1. Are you able to remove the bags without lifting the rear seat?
2. It says it included waterproof covers for rain, how do those respond at highway speeds. ( tight fitting, or flapping like a trash bag )?

Looking for something simple but removable.

Title: Re: Saddlebag Project - Lots of Pics
Post by Tanker2Biker on 05/16/10 at 17:40:20

454E4F4340415348484354260 wrote:

1) The way I installed them, NO, you can't remove them without taking off both seats. You can put them over the seat. There are straps with velrco to hold the two bags together. It comes with shoulder straps for each bag, so you can take it with you when you leave the bike.

2) I have not tried the rain covers, but they do look like they are tight and look like they will be a snug fit.

Title: Re: Saddlebag Project - Lots of Pics
Post by Chief Gunner on 05/16/10 at 18:26:37

Thanks for the info, good job, and enjoy!!!

Title: Re: Saddlebag Project - Lots of Pics
Post by Tiefighterpilot on 05/16/10 at 22:45:27

Very nice instruction and pix indeed.

Title: Re: Saddlebag Project - Lots of Pics
Post by james may on 05/16/10 at 23:30:18

those are some awesome saddle bags.. Looks like you can fit alot of crap in there. I've got some little leather ones that are maybe 4" wide so ya can't fit alot of stuff in 'em. are there sub compartments inside or is it one compartment.

Title: Re: Saddlebag Project - Lots of Pics
Post by Tanker2Biker on 05/17/10 at 02:09:57

27263D3621272A2336530 wrote:

are there sub compartments inside or is it one compartment.

They are big, that's why I picked them. When I head for the office, I can stick my laptop(11"x14") in one side and my rucksack in the other(folded over). Then when I get to the office, I can pull out the ruck, put the laptop in it, and head inside. Here in the Texas Gulf Coast, it is already pretty hot/sticky, and not having the ruck on my back when I ride keeps it cooler.

One side of the bags has some dividers and inner pockets, the other is one big space.

And for Chief Gunner, I put one of the rain covers on this morning for the ride to work. They are form fitted, with good elastic and a draw string. They fit over from the outside, and the elastic holds the edge next to the bike all the way around. I did not use the drawstring, but coulld not hear/feel/see any thing flapping.