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Hi All, I've recently received and installed the Plot0004 saddlebag brackets and winker relocation bracket from Samurider. These parts installed easily, and I dumped the reflector bracket/license plate holder, bolting the license plate right to the winker bracket.
I've enclosed pics of the bags I installed just because I'm sure nobody else has them on a motorcycle, at least not a Honda.
[url=https://www.carradice.co.uk/]Carradice of Nelson used to make bags for motorcycles and bicycles, I thought they looked appropriate on my '69 Daytona, but kept them when I sold it.
This is their large bicycle saddlebag, meant to hang on the back of a bicycle saddle, they're fairly watertight, made of treated cotton duck. Under the oversized flap is a large drawstring top made of coated nylon, so it's easy to overload these when necessary.
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They look good, oldscool.

There's a moment in one of the original Pink Panther films where Clouseau (brilliantly played by Peter Sellars) announces proudly "Others have succeeded where I shall fail! It is the challenge!" It could be my motto.

But today, I've risen to the challenge and fooled Dropbox into thinking it's a photo-hosting site.

So, here without further ado, are oldscool's pictures.

Drum roll.

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Didn't work Cormanus Tongue
Oldscool, you look pretty young to be oldschool Tongue. Big Grin

Those bags and signal relocation look great!
Looks great oldschool! Do those bags have some sort hanger/bracket to keep them in place and away from the rear wheel?
Popgun, thanks, the CB just makes me feel younger. I don't know if you noticed I'm holding a popgun in the photo.
And, Cormanus, thanks for showing me that I really need to get a Photobucket account. I miss Peter Sellers.
(10-07-2016, 08:04 PM)curlyjoe_imp Wrote: [ -> ]Looks great oldschool! Do those bags have some sort hanger/bracket to keep them in place and away from the rear wheel?

Yes, Curly, That's what the [url=http://www.samurider.com/?p=13318]Plot0004 brackets do. On my old Triumph I just had a rubber bungee around the fender to each passenger footpeg.
Thanks oldschool! I should have read your original post more carefully. Smile
(05-01-2016, 10:50 PM)Honda Lover_imp Wrote: [ -> ]Had custom leather bags made from Leatherworks. [Image: a095c03cda874ec3f7ae71ae10a141f5.jpg]


2013 Honda CB1100-currently ride
2008 Honda VTX1800T-sold
2002 Honda Shadow Spirit-sold

Wow. That is beautiful.
(05-01-2016, 10:50 PM)Honda Lover_imp Wrote: [ -> ]Had custom leather bags made from Leatherworks. [Image: a095c03cda874ec3f7ae71ae10a141f5.jpg]


2013 Honda CB1100-currently ride
2008 Honda VTX1800T-sold
2002 Honda Shadow Spirit-sold

THAT is an absolutely beautiful bike! Thumbs Up
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