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    Hey all, I've been thinking about recasting a lid for the right hand stock saddlebag for the baboon, and I'm wondering what kind of other solutions there are out there for saddlebags. I REALLY like the chrome surrounding the bags I have now, and no matter what, I want to keep the chrome on there. I've been searching for saddlebags here, but haven't found a whole lot...

    Here's the question: What types of saddlebags out there approximate the look of the originals? If there's really nothign good in hard bags, what's the best leather to go with? Does it work with the chrome, or would that have to be removed? Does anyone already cast lids for the Yamaha stock bags like Merriam does for the side panels? And lastly, what do YOU have on your bike? What's it look like?

    thanks all, just thought it'd be good to get some more saddlebag info up.
    Kristoffer
    "Take apart yer carbs!"
    1978 XS1100E - "The Maroon Baboon" (SOLD)
    1979 XS1100 (3 of them) in the garage. Not deserving of names yet.

  • #2
    I use no luggage rack,no sissybar,just throw an old set of leather saddle bags over seat . One side carries rain gear,tools,oil,etc. Other side some clothes. shaving kit, Rest you can buy on the road with your mastercard. priceless. If you need to carry alot of shi*t they invented something called a car.... saddlebags I have are at least 25yrs old. Kind you would use on a horse. Not to big. Less stuff the better for a road trip. Less for those to steal,less to carry into motel etc... . You have to get used to wearing the riding gear as no place to pack away. It is safer that way you must wear the leather no place to store it.

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    • #3
      Patience there Knewsom.............some always end up showing up on ebay.
      81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.

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      • #4
        Originally posted by motoman
        Patience there Knewsom.............some always end up showing up on ebay.
        yeaaaahhhh, but almost always as a whole set, and durnit, I just need one stinkin' lid!

        The hard bags aren't a whole lot bigger than leather saddlebags, and I think they look a bit nicer - as for road trips, I like to travel light anyways, even when I'm driving a cage. It's just nice to have two nice big red cheeks on the back end of the baboon than one.
        Kristoffer
        "Take apart yer carbs!"
        1978 XS1100E - "The Maroon Baboon" (SOLD)
        1979 XS1100 (3 of them) in the garage. Not deserving of names yet.

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        • #5
          knewsom,
          It's been 25 years, but I think on my old '78 the lids were the same. You should be able to make a mold off the lid you have, and build new fiberglass lids. You may even be able to sell on or two on ebay, and pay for yours.
          Just a thought...
          Ray
          Ray Matteis
          KE6NHG
          XS1100 E '78 (winter project)
          XS1100 SF Bob Jones worked on it!

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          • #6
            concrete

            For lack of imagination or lack of another solution I made a replacement lid by casting the one lid in concrete and used it for a mold......lined the concrete mold with wax ( hard floor wax) and poured fiberglass and layed in matting.....made two this way.....but it was a lot of sanding etc
            bruce
            Bruce Doucette
            Phone #1 902 827 3217

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            • #7
              Plaster of Paris would be a little easier and quicker than concrete but the same process.
              Shiny side up,
              650 Mike

              XS1100SF "Rusty", runs great, 96k miles
              XS650SJ "The Black Bike", engine from XS650H with 750cc big bore kit, 30k miles

              Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in one pretty and well preserved piece, but to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, worn out and defiantly shouting, "WOW, what a ride !" - [URL="http://www.flyingsnail.com/Sprung/index.html"]Sprung[/URL]

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              • #8
                Thankee folks, I think that may be exactly what I need to do.

                I actually have a friend who is quite experienced at moulding and casting fiberglass and carbon fibre (he's a UC Davis Engineering grad). I've already voulnteered him to help me with the job.

                As for the latches, any idea where I can find new ones for the lid?

                Cheers,
                Kris
                Kristoffer
                "Take apart yer carbs!"
                1978 XS1100E - "The Maroon Baboon" (SOLD)
                1979 XS1100 (3 of them) in the garage. Not deserving of names yet.

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                • #9
                  Try a locksmith for the latches. As they have keys, he may be able to help.
                  I would also put a slim cable on each lid, to connect it to the base. This will keep the lids from "going away" while riding.
                  Ray Matteis
                  KE6NHG
                  XS1100 E '78 (winter project)
                  XS1100 SF Bob Jones worked on it!

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                  • #10
                    Latches...

                    You can get just about any kind of latches you want at McMaster.com
                    You can't stay young forever, but you can be immature for the rest of your life...

                    '78E "Pathfinder" Show bike...
                    Lovingly restored by Dave Delzell
                    Drilled airbox
                    Tkat fork brace
                    Hardly mufflers
                    late model carbs
                    Newer style fuses
                    Oil pressure guage
                    Custom security system
                    Stainless braid brake lines

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                    • #11
                      LEE Valley tools

                      Lee Valley Tools sells hinges of chrome, nickle brass etc. I bought mine there and were a very close match, all you need of course are the latch plates for the lid........
                      bruce
                      Bruce Doucette
                      Phone #1 902 827 3217

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                      • #12
                        I think I have an extra lid for the right side if you still need it. Later 'Dog

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                        • #13
                          Sent you a PM, 'dog - we'll definitely have to talk about that!!!

                          Kristoffer
                          "Take apart yer carbs!"
                          1978 XS1100E - "The Maroon Baboon" (SOLD)
                          1979 XS1100 (3 of them) in the garage. Not deserving of names yet.

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