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Gossamer got saddle bags!

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Bomonghani, Sep 1, 2011.

  1. Bomonghani

    Bomonghani Member

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    My other half was worried about the "safety" of me riding to school with my backpack... Its about 45lbs with all my books... So for our 14th anniversary I got a new set of saddle bags!

    http://www.riverroadgear.com/Luggage/Qu ... ebags.html
    (the classic slants)

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    I had to move my rear turn signals back a hand our so, but amazingly, for their size, they for pretty well.
     
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    They look great! You'll love having bags on your bike!
     
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    How'd you do the turn signal relocation? Does the seat still latch easily? More pics, please!
     
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    Hey what is that cool looking moped you have in the back there ?? :)
     
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    Yeah I am wondering about the turn signal relocation as well please let us know about what you did there!
     
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    Those are very clever! I just checked the link you posted; I like the "zippered" attachment points plus the "disguised" strap buckles. A really neat product.
     
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    81 honda ct110

    I'll take more pix tomorrow.
     
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    resize them first I hope too!!!
     
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    I'd still love to see pics/read more about how you did the blinkers.
     
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    just wondering where you got those bags from and the cost was??
     
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    thnaks bigfitz
     
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    Like the paint job. Never been a fan of bags, till I saw a custom that had hard bags molded into the fender. Looked awesome.
     
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    My old man had a trail90, you can't mistake those old mufflers and luggage rack!

    Nice bags, they look pretty spacious and I'll admit that backpacks suck on bike...
     
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    Orange, got pics of that molded fender?
     
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    Sorry, I didn't have a camera with me at the time. Saw it on a custom bike at a dealership. The bags where slim so the whole fender was about 18 to 20 inches across. Looked real good, haven't been able to get it out of my head.
    May end up as a future mod on my bike. 8)
     
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    Idea just popped into my head. Get 2 V-Star rear fenders or whatever your taste, cut 1 in half(lengthwise), weld 1 on each side of the other fender, cut out a access lid on each side and box in the bottoms.
    You could stagger the edges and trim to fit. Probably would work fine. :twisted:
     
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