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bbells
03-03-2020, 12:17 PM
I had some saddlebags laying around and decided to put them on my Ryker. I never removed them from my old bike, so I did a semi-permanent install. If traveling I always put stuff in a bag for easy carrying before putting in the saddlebags anyways. I bent a plate for a saddlebag support and put the saddlebag strap between it and the bottom of the max-mount. I didn't trust the aluminum threads in the 4 bolt holes on the bottom of the mount, so I drilled them through and used bolts with lock washers. Turned out better than I could have oped. Rather than pay $300 or $400 for limited storage, I paid $10 for parts and used an old set of $50 saddlebags. Easier to remove with the bolts vs the screws that the max-mount were made for. Not sure how to upload images. I will retry if this effort does not work.
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Markubis
03-03-2020, 12:43 PM
Can you still fold the passenger foot pegs up into their stowed position?
Besides that, they look good.
bbells
03-03-2020, 12:50 PM
Can you still fold the passenger foot pegs up into their stowed position?
Besides that, they look good.
Yes. No problem at all.
a99miata
03-03-2020, 01:32 PM
pretty good design.... might be able to use some viking bags for a softail that I was looking at last night. The bags have no cut out for the shocks so more of a flat backplane.
ARtraveler
03-03-2020, 01:39 PM
Very nice. :2thumbs:
Colonjrc
03-03-2020, 06:24 PM
Very nice
safecracker
03-03-2020, 09:29 PM
Great job! Like it. Bruce
chris56
03-04-2020, 02:22 AM
Great Idea - very professional to drille the wholes through and use bolts/nuts .. I also didn`t trust the aluminum threads when I installed my topcase (some others do)
Greven
03-04-2020, 02:47 AM
Excellent idea! Simple and robust solution, and it looks great. :)
BLUEKNIGHT911
03-04-2020, 11:29 PM
In a word SWEET ...I love another DIY'er ……. Mike :ohyea:
SICARIO
03-05-2020, 12:38 AM
Looks very clean and simple design...noice!
old Timer
03-05-2020, 09:45 AM
Would love to see more pictures. Looks great. Great idea. :2thumbs:
What did you make the plate out of? Does it have any support other than the bolts holding it down from the top?
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