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Message started by Greg on 08/21/12 at 16:45:38

Title: Saddle bags without supports?
Post by Greg on 08/21/12 at 16:45:38

Is anyone aware of a set of bags that can be thrown over my nekkid fender that don't require the ugly and PITA supports?

Title: Re: Saddle bags without supports?
Post by verslagen1 on 08/21/12 at 16:48:24

leatherlike with ghost mounts

Title: Re: Saddle bags without supports?
Post by Greg on 08/21/12 at 16:52:04

352631302F2224262D72430 wrote:

leatherlike with ghost mounts

I looked at those brackets. None for my scooter. Unless there is another brand out there.

Title: Re: Saddle bags without supports?
Post by Greg on 08/21/12 at 17:22:28

I have a set that came with the bike. It looks like I can rig the right one to work. The left one will rest on my rear pulley/belt. How silly is it to mount only one? Maybe I should try to find a bag that mounts on top of the fender that is easily removable.

Title: Re: Saddle bags without supports?
Post by Oldfeller on 08/21/12 at 17:39:38

Here is a way to mount those existing bags without using the metal support plumbing.

Worked for several years flawlessly, up until I sold the bike they were mounted on.

http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1253939955/2#2

Title: Re: Saddle bags without supports?
Post by verslagen1 on 08/21/12 at 18:26:06

Well, this may take a torch to do... but I've thought of a quick attach support that I may do in the future.

Drill 2 1/4" holes in the side rails on both sides.
Get some 3/16" music wire from the local hobby shop.
bend the ends in "Z" form so they'll slip into the holes of the side rails.
A couple of bends to form a loop and you got a cheap quick mounting support.

Title: Re: Saddle bags without supports?
Post by Boofer on 08/21/12 at 18:50:28

My '01 came with Suzuki bags--no supports. They were tied to the shocks and somewhere in front of rear wheel--lapped over fender under pillion seat. They were fairly stiff and looked like leather. Ran them about a year and sold them. Never had any problems, but you don't want an unintentional lockup of the rear wheel with bags in the spokes. Be careful. :)

Title: Re: Saddle bags without supports?
Post by Greg on 08/21/12 at 18:53:57

I'm thinking a combination of each suggestion. Thanks for getting some ideas flowing guys!

Title: Re: Saddle bags without supports?
Post by Greg on 08/21/12 at 18:55:45

0F22222B283F4D0 wrote:

If I do something, it's not unintentional. It's a training session for whoever is watching! :)

Title: Re: Saddle bags without supports?
Post by Greg on 08/25/12 at 13:57:11

Until I figure out what I am going to do, I attached my sissy bar bag to the fender.

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