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+1 on both the fairing and the bags. Have 'em both and would be lost without either. Hard bags are handy. When I got my bike I could get $50 worth of groceries in my side bags. Now I can get $50 worth of groceries in my top box. It isn't a huge box either. Can't deny the practicality of the high back seat, but I like the looks of the flatter ones. I think you'll like the bags & trunk combo. It isn't a one-way trip if you change your mine.
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1980 XS 11 Special: The King of Kong, 9th wonder of the world. Pacifico fairing, chopped shield, Yamaha hard bags, Diamond seat, T-Kat fork brace, XJ top end, YICS Eliminator, '80 carbs from Spyder Cycle Works, K&N Air filter, Fuse block, stainless steel valves & reg/rect from Oregon MC Parts. Raptor CCT, XJ air shocks, 850 FD, Sportster mufflers, Standard handle bar, Tusk Bar Risers, SS braided brake lines. Cat Eye speedometer. HID projector beam headlight, LED running lights. -
When I got my bike I could get $50 worth of groceries in my side bags. Now I can get $50 worth of groceries in my top box.
It's amazing that fiberglass will shrink like that isn't it?
RIP Whiskers (Shop Boss) 25+yrs
"It doesn't hurt until you find out no one is looking"
Everything on hold...Comment
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Grocery bags have shrunk.1980 XS 11 Special: The King of Kong, 9th wonder of the world. Pacifico fairing, chopped shield, Yamaha hard bags, Diamond seat, T-Kat fork brace, XJ top end, YICS Eliminator, '80 carbs from Spyder Cycle Works, K&N Air filter, Fuse block, stainless steel valves & reg/rect from Oregon MC Parts. Raptor CCT, XJ air shocks, 850 FD, Sportster mufflers, Standard handle bar, Tusk Bar Risers, SS braided brake lines. Cat Eye speedometer. HID projector beam headlight, LED running lights.Comment
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Your both wrong it's the $50 that shrunk
Greg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
The list changes.
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Looks good, especially for the trips you take. You've seen my sersion of hardbags, probably not up to the task for you!
Somebody said the seat was "too Easyrider", that's perfectly fine with me. That was one of the coolest bikes of all time. But I also like the HD in Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man.US Army 1986-1991
1979 1100 Special (on the road after 16 years!)
1983 GS300L (wifes ride)
1985 Super Glide
2012 Super GlideComment
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great looking bike,great movie,just not my style anymore.(i'm the one who called it Easy Rider looking) ...I love all kinds of bikes,including Greg's,but I can't afford all kinds of bike's,only mine.
FOXS-XS11SG
2009 Suzuki V Strom 650,Adventure in Touring,I call her "Smooth" SW Motech engine guard,Coocase top case w/ LED brake and tail lights,20" MRA touring screen w/adjusable bracket,Grip heaters,fender ex-tender,Givi hard sidebags
1980 XS11SG-sold
1999 Vulcan classic-sold
1982 XJ 650-sold
Old is only a state of mind......JohnComment
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Greg,did you buy those hard bags? I've been watching them on fleabay.FOXS-XS11SG
2009 Suzuki V Strom 650,Adventure in Touring,I call her "Smooth" SW Motech engine guard,Coocase top case w/ LED brake and tail lights,20" MRA touring screen w/adjusable bracket,Grip heaters,fender ex-tender,Givi hard sidebags
1980 XS11SG-sold
1999 Vulcan classic-sold
1982 XJ 650-sold
Old is only a state of mind......JohnComment
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Yes I did. There are more than one set.Originally posted by Cuda 69 View Post
I'm waiting for them to arrive.Greg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
The list changes.Comment
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Greg, when they get in, how about a product review.
Those of us that are watching, would like to know if they're worth the price.
My SG needs some bags and I' don't feel like swapping over my shoei bags from my G. They are a little ratty looking.Hi, my name is George & I'm a twisty addict!
80G (Green paint(PO idea))
The Green Monster
K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, '81 oil cooler, TC's homemade 4-2 w/Mac Mufflers, Raptor 660 ACCT
Got him in '04.
bald tire & borrowing parts
80SG (Black w/red emblems & calipers)
Scarlet
K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, WJ5, Shoei bags, Raptor 660 ACCT.
Got her in '11
Ready for the twisties!
81H (previously CPMaynard's)
Hugo
Full Venturer, Indigo Blue with B/W painted tank.
Cold weather rideComment
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I'll let you know George. I've had someone tell me they are pretty cheaply built but for $70 shipped what can you expect?Greg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
The list changes.Comment
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Have a Vetter fairing as well, and when it gets to about 20 something degrees with a 35-45 mph wind, that thing is well worth it.Richard
'79 XS1100SF "Phantom Stranger" full fairing w/radio and cd player, H-D Roadking trunk, everything else stock
'02 Honda VTX1800CComment
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That's not too bad a price to have something 'new & shiny' hanging on my bike.Originally posted by BA80 View Post
My Shoei's look like they are 30years old.
+1 on what Okie said about the fairings.
Twice now, I've ridden each of my bikes without one and sure it's nice just around town, but on the highway, I got to have it!Hi, my name is George & I'm a twisty addict!
80G (Green paint(PO idea))
The Green Monster
K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, '81 oil cooler, TC's homemade 4-2 w/Mac Mufflers, Raptor 660 ACCT
Got him in '04.
bald tire & borrowing parts
80SG (Black w/red emblems & calipers)
Scarlet
K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, WJ5, Shoei bags, Raptor 660 ACCT.
Got her in '11
Ready for the twisties!
81H (previously CPMaynard's)
Hugo
Full Venturer, Indigo Blue with B/W painted tank.
Cold weather rideComment
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I love my fairing,guess were getting old,or liking the finer things in life
let me know on the bags.Thanks
FOXS-XS11SG
2009 Suzuki V Strom 650,Adventure in Touring,I call her "Smooth" SW Motech engine guard,Coocase top case w/ LED brake and tail lights,20" MRA touring screen w/adjusable bracket,Grip heaters,fender ex-tender,Givi hard sidebags
1980 XS11SG-sold
1999 Vulcan classic-sold
1982 XJ 650-sold
Old is only a state of mind......JohnComment
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Ok, I got the bags today and they are pretty much what I expected. They are small but not bad looking. I used something we can all relate to for size comparison.
My old buddy Bob Falter says that bags aren't worth a $hit unless they will hold a 30 pack. Well Bob wouldn't think these were up to par because a 30 won't fit but I'm fairly certain I can get an 18 pack in there.
I removed one of the lenses to see what's up in there. It only has one small 194 bulb in there but as you can see there's plenty of room to make a larger hole and put a dual filament socket in. That's what I'll be doing because I want to run them as tail, brake, and turn signals.
The brackets that came with them are pretty basic so some McGiver skills will be needed.
All in all not a real bad deal for $70 shipped.
I'll post more as things progress.Greg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
The list changes.Comment
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They look pretty good for the price. It would be interesting to see the bracketry and any mods you have to do to get them to fit. A what to do or not do for the next guy with plenty of pics idea.2-79 XS1100 SF
2-78 XS1100 E Best bike Ever
80 XS 1100 SG Big bore kit but not fully running yet.
Couple of more parts bikes of which 2 more will live!Comment
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