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.

 

[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. :2thumbs:

 

[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]

DIY saddlebag mounting

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

 

[SICARIO]

Looks very clean and simple design...noice!

 

[old Timer]

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?