SuzukiSavage.com - Print Page

SuzukiSavage.com
/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl
General Category >> Rubber Side Down! >> Added Saddlebags & relocated turn signals
/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1520727863

Message started by Blueraven on 03/10/18 at 16:24:23

Title: Added Saddlebags & relocated turn signals
Post by Blueraven on 03/10/18 at 16:24:23

Came across a "going out of business sale" at a local Indie shop and found a set of Saddlemen "Cruis'in" saddlebags that just seemed to be the right fit for my Wife's new S40.

https://www.saddlemen.com/express-cruisn-slant-face-pouch-saddlebags-large-universal

Of course like most things it's never that simple.
The challenge was how to hard mount the bags and relocate the turn signals.

I was able to score a set of OEM saddlebag supports from forum member "Dave" and that gave me the base support that I needed.

Then I had to figure out where to relocate the turn signals and I got some good ideas from this forum.
I ended up getting a NOS Yamaha license plate bracket and a set of K&S turn signals for a Kawasaki off e-bay that worked great.

After a day of screwing around I got the bags mounted and the turn signals relocated.
I did have to reverse the rear axle shaft due to if left as is the left saddlebag could hit the shaft on big bump. No big deal since the muffler side has more room.

I think it all turned out very nicely.

Title: Re: Added Saddlebags & relocated turn signals
Post by Blueraven on 03/10/18 at 16:28:28

I'm not sure how if it's possible to attach multiple pictures so I guess I add them one at a time.

Title: Re: Added Saddlebags & relocated turn signals
Post by Blueraven on 03/10/18 at 16:28:58

Here's another

Title: Re: Added Saddlebags & relocated turn signals
Post by Blueraven on 03/10/18 at 16:29:22

last picture

Title: Re: Added Saddlebags & relocated turn signals
Post by buster6315 on 03/10/18 at 17:26:01

Very nice looking!

Title: Re: Added Saddlebags & relocated turn signals
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 03/10/18 at 20:15:13

If she doesn't dig the seat, the old two piece ones are more comfortable.
Raising the front helps.

Title: Re: Added Saddlebags & relocated turn signals
Post by Blueraven on 03/11/18 at 05:59:07

786761667B7C4D7D4D75676B20120 wrote:

If she doesn't dig the seat, the old two piece ones are more comfortable.
Raising the front helps.

Thanks for the tip.
I hope to get her on it and start training her soon.

If she takes to riding on her own she'll likely only be riding the S40 for a season or two then the plan is to move to a Harley Sportster for a year of two and then to perhaps a Harley Heritage.
Of course that's a bit of journey.

If she doesn't take to riding on her own the S40 will likely go to my Son as his first bike.

In any case I think I'm in good shape financially.
I've only got about $1600 into the '05 S40 with 2700 miles on it and that includes new tires, brakes, battery and saddlebags.
I purchased it a couple of months ago during a winter storm and it was -10 degrees outside so it was a "buyer's" market.

Title: Re: Added Saddlebags & relocated turn signals
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 03/11/18 at 08:29:32

purchased it a couple of months ago during a winter storm and it was -10 degrees outside so it was a "buyer's" market.

I can't believe you found someone to come outside to sell it.
You stole it.

Title: Re: Added Saddlebags & relocated turn signals
Post by norm92de on 03/11/18 at 11:23:44

That's what you call inexpensive motorcycling.

Nice installation by the way. :)