Saddle Bags

I ahve a 1985 xj700 maxim. want to get some saddle bags for it. anyone know a good set to buy for it? someplace online, or what you guys use?

thanks for the input

 

http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=2863.html

 

I can't guarantee which will fit, but jafrum.com sells bags for pretty cheap.

http://www.jafrum.com/Motorcycle-Luggag ... Saddlebags

Their helmets and gloves are high quality, so I would expect the same from their bags.

They also sell toolbags: http://www.jafrum.com/Motorcycle-Luggag ... -Tool-Bags

 

I have to cast my vote for Jafrum too. I've bought 2 sets from them and both were great

 

How 'bout a 650 Maxim? Has anyone come across an online pattern for a DIY job? I just want something to throw over the flanks for the morning commute.

 

I have a set of the sd4010 on my 750. Work well and not too big.

 

I made a set made of synthetic leather, easy to put on and off.

 

Let's see 'em

 

Jafrum is on Ebay with some great prices.. leatherny

http://stores.ebay.com/Jafrum-com_W0QQs ... esstQQtZkm

Will let you know when my bags are installed.

Rob

 

Ok the bags showed up today. Even a day ahead of what the tracking # said they would.

these are the E-Bay Bags from Jafrum
SKU # SD4010 for the Saddle bags $29.90
and # TB3022 for the fork tool bag $9.95

Rob

 

Ok i was not happy with the way the saddle bags were touching my front seat. So i made a few changes. First i made the top of the bags wider by 1 hole. Then i installed them backwards from the first picture.

Next will be to move the turn signals to where the lic plate bolts are. Will need to make a new mounting bracket and add some wires.


Rob

 

I used duct tape. 10 bux :-D

 

Looks like they're gonna burn in the second photo. I like 'em, though, and the price is deadly.

 

Looks like you need to do the same thing I did and put some muffler tape on the bottom of those. It helps keep them from getting crispy from the exhaust. You cant see the tape once mounted. Mine are mounted like in the first photo. The bags are just big enough to bring home a few groceries in. Believe it or not you can fit 2 gallons of milk and some other misc. stuff in. I know. I get that call all the time. "Could you stop by such and such place on the way home and pick up a a bunch of stuff " Enjoy the bags. Price if definately right. Dont forget to soften them with a lot of saddle soap. They hate the rain.

 

I never thought about puting exast tape under the bags, thats a good idea, that should be in the tech department.

 

Ok made the rear turn signal bracket and got them moved to the rear by the plate.

Was able to get the bags up and away from the pipes. And added a windshield.

Think i am done. Just time to ride ride ride. Off to the casino now!!

Rob

 

Cool, Looks just like mine befor I painted it. I am going to put my bags back on and my new windshield when it gets here. Good job on the nice looking bike. Pics of mine are in my gallery.

 

WOW you did a ton of work.. the blue looks great on the bikes!!

Great Job!

Rob

 

I want to get a set of saddlebags for my 1982 XJ1100. Never bought saddlebags before. I see that the way to mount them is to straddle the rear fender underneath the seat. What I'm wondering is, that would put the entire weight of the bags, including whatever is in them, right smack on top of the CDI unit, as that's where it's mounted. Has that ever caused a problem for anyone?

 

It could cause the cdi unit to overheat. I think I would be loong for someplace to move the cdi unit to.

 

My XJ1100 has rails that run along both side of the seat. I think what I need is a type of saddlebag that attaches to those rails, rather than straddling the fender under the seat. Anybody know where I could get bags like that?