Universal saddlebags on Ryker

[bbells]

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]

Can you still fold the passenger foot pegs up into their stowed position?

Besides that, they look good.

[bbells]

Can you still fold the passenger foot pegs up into their stowed position?

Besides that, they look good.

Yes. No problem at all.

[a99miata]

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]

Very nice.

[Colonjrc]

Very nice

[safecracker]

Great job! Like it. Bruce

[chris56]

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]

Excellent idea! Simple and robust solution, and it looks great.

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

In a word SWEET ...I love another DIY'er ……. Mike

[SICARIO]

Looks very clean and simple design...noice!

[old Timer]

Would love to see more pictures. Looks great. Great idea.

What did you make the plate out of? Does it have any support other than the bolts holding it down from the top?