I finally got to tackle my my saddle bag supports. I used the thread in the tech section on making them. I bought some round and flat stock from Lowes, printed off the picture with measurements and got to work. One modification I wanted to make, was to allow them to be REMOVABLE. I don't need them everytime I go out, and do not care for the looks of them just hanging there not being used. First thing I did was look under the fender for mounting. My 2007 S40 does NOT have a rear mounting bolt on the side bars, there is simply a pin that is welded onto the stock side bar that goes through a hole with a grommet in the fender.
What to do? I got looking around and decided to use the mounting bolt towards the front to mount a small bracket that will stay on the bike. What to do about the rear? I made another small bracket that will mount using the same hole that the turn signal uses, which is mounted to the side bar. The screw is a bit too small, I'll have to find one a little longer.
I had some stainless bolts, picked up some wing nuts and lock washers.
First thing was to bend the round stock. One piece was just long enough with a little extra.
I welded 4 bolts, 2 to the rear mounting bracket on the bike, would have preferred on the support, the way I made it, there was a clearance issue. I don't want these to be very visible when the supports are off. 2 on the saddle bag support. I welded everything up, than painted them. Did a little 'tweaking' on them before paint. They are drying right now. I'll get some pics up later with them mounted on the bike. Not sure if I will get to them today or not.