Saddle Bags for a 1985 XJ-700

Hi
I am currently wearing a backpack, back and forth to work....

Can somebody recommend a place where I can get some bags that I can use, without doing some custom work to install ?

Thanks
Ron

 

WIth my Maxim-X, I had JoeRockets bags with two straps and buckles between them, I just threw them on the seat and sit on the straps.

I sold the X but I kept the bags, I use them on my '95 Magna.

They are not big bags, they are slimmer on the front than on the back, and they didn't interfere with the X mufflers.

I just looked at them to find the model, but the only thing I found is "Joe Rocket".

I could send pictures if you want.

 

I'm pretty sure you could find some interesting models at MotorcycleGear.com

 

I have the medium saddlemen highwayman bags. they went on with a no mods other than relocating the turn signals. I'll try to upload a pic when i get home.

http://www.saddlemen.com/tag/Highwayman ... ebags.html

 

There's this article over on the Maxim-X site. Doesn't address the model of saddlebag, but rather the retainer for them:

XJ700 saddlebag retainer

 

I have a rule.... no non-reversible mods on my bike. I made custom retainers out of aluminum strapping using the grab bar screws. I was thinking about the stainless brake lines but, couldn't figure out a slightly more permanent arrangement

 

Would love to see a pic

 

Would also like to see a pic of this

 

https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?f ... =1&theater

I'll get a pic of the retainers for you later

 

Hi jmilliken

Just got in from work !!!! I get this message when I go there

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Ron

 

hope this works!

 

Thanks for the pics....Now this gives me some direction....




Many thanks
Ron

 

yea... bags $85, retainers under $15.

 

where did you find the bags and the stuff for the retainer?