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Message started by Realbtl on 06/04/12 at 11:09:20

Title: Saddlebags- Hmm. what's in the garage?
Post by Realbtl on 06/04/12 at 11:09:20

I've been wanting some small saddlebags to carry lunch and extra gloves, maybe hold my zip out jacket liner. It's not unusual to have 40+ degree temp changes from morning to afternoon here in Montana. Since I'm a cheap SOB even $130 seemed too much. Then I remembered the Wolfman tank panniers I had for my now departed dirt bike. There are small loops on each side of the bag and I could use the existing straps to attach to the turn signals and upper shock mount plus over the seat straps to support them. Since I won't be carrying anything heavier I think they will do just fine. Cost = $0.
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Title: Re: Saddlebags- Hmm. what's in the garage?
Post by Pine on 06/04/12 at 11:14:38

Good Job!

Title: Re: Saddlebags- Hmm. what's in the garage?
Post by teabowl13 on 06/04/12 at 12:33:11

Those look like a perfect fit!
Are they stiff enough not to hit the rear tire?

Title: Re: Saddlebags- Hmm. what's in the garage?
Post by Realbtl on 06/04/12 at 13:31:23

They are just heavy fabric but since they are tied into the turn signals and shock mount I don't think they will swing in enough to hit the tire.

I put them on and thought they looked like they were made for this app.

Title: Re: Saddlebags- Hmm. what's in the garage?
Post by Starlifter on 06/04/12 at 21:29:36

Careful of those turn signals, they're as fragile as an egg.