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REF: Body Parts
Saddlebags
- Links:
- Bags:
- Brackets:
- Below is a collection of saddlebags to peruse to see what you might like and any known snags before you buy them.
Throw-over River Road bags under the seat of a '91 XL1200. No bag supports. Held off tire by shocks, brake rotor and belt guard 1) Weight: 9 lbs. , Dims 16 x 15 x 11 in. 2) |
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Viking Lamellar bags mounted on a 06 1200. Dims: 8“ x 22.5” x 13.5“ 3) |
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Saddlebag Mounts
These are Viking's own mounts shipped with their bags. They have to be assembled.4) |
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Custom Bag Mounts
Just about any bag can be mounted on any bike. It depends on a lot of variables you need to figure out before attempting a custom mount. Factors including looks (high/ low position as well as the dimension between the fender and the bag). Some people do not mind a gap between the bag and the fender and some will not like it at all. Other factors to consider are passenger leg room, rear turns position, ground clearance and, of course, the main reason for installing bags is to carry more stuff with you than what you can fit in your pocket. Below are some pics of custom mounts for saddlebags. Click on a pic to enlarge.
Aluminum flat bar (1”x3/8“x10-7/16”) to move the holes backwards w/ Easy Mount bushing bolts tapped into the bar. Turns relocated.5) |
See pic (R) for the flat bar hole dims for 94-03 models 6) Frame bolts: 5/16“x2” with 1-1/4“ wide fender washers and nylocks (all stainless) Easy Bracket bolts: 5/16”x2“ stainless (cut to length with a Dremil), spacing is the same as the frame bolts Outside frame bolt spacing: 7-5/8” |
Factory holes not used. Match them to the mount/ position desired and your done. Mounted and detachable. Same bike/ Different paint/ tins and tank. Dims: 17.5“ x 11” x 6“, Lid Opening: 12'' x 6.25”, Wt Ea.:5.56 lbs. 7) |
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photos courtesy of chris16371 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2011597&page=2
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photo by Cotton1 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2069293&page=4
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photo by Cotton1 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=5674451#post5674451