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mcwrath · 03-28-2009

My version of yokeless saddlebags:
(Note: They are not quick release, but I dont take them off anyway)

Now that those turn signals are out of the way, I was able to move the bags back to where I like. moved the support brackets back as well. Instead of using the first 2 bolts in the fender strut, I moved them back to the second bolt and the hole left over from the missing turn signal.
I ran the support bolts right thru the saddelbags (had to add 1 new hole to each bag) sandwiched between 2 large washers. They also attach at the bottom. These babies are not going anywhere!

mcwrath · 03-28-2009

I also did the valve adjustment today. I had 4 of 8 valves out of spec, at 10,000 miles. (Im fairly certain it had never been done yet) I was able to move some around, but I need to visit the dealership on Monday to get two more. Overall, it is not too difficult of a job...like they say. I did not take any pictures, because the procedure has been well documented already.

I'm no mechanic...but I play one on an internet forum!

jeffs99vulcan · 03-29-2009

Great job Tim... bags look great! I like that extra little pouch on the side of the bag, wish I had it. Mine are no more quick release than yours, but they WILL come off if you want take them off!

The Vol-can · 03-31-2009

Those bags look good! Congratulations on what looks like a job well done. BTW, did you find a way to waterproof the mounting holes that came with the bags but that you did not use in mounting them?

The Vol-can · 03-31-2009

Hey, did you guys know that there is a whole other bunch of threads out there on the Kawasaki Forum website besides this one devoted to the 800's (and some few others)???

Joram · 03-31-2009

Yup.. we have seen them.. This just seems to be the best hangout since Jeff and Donkey ran off the others

Have them all bookmarked and this one gets the most attention

jeffs99vulcan · 03-31-2009

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Originally Posted by The Vol-can

Hey, did you guys know that there is a whole other bunch of threads out there on the Kawasaki Forum website besides this one devoted to the 800's (and some few others)???

Ya, we know... there are ticking ones, and Donkey ones.

rustygunner · 03-31-2009

Got some new pegs the other day and just got them on the bike last night. Didn't tighten them up yet, and I didn't bring the camera (I'll get some pictures later). I still have that ugly brake pedal that has absolutely got to go. Haven't found anything yet, but I'm looking. Any ideas?

jeffs99vulcan · 03-31-2009

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Originally Posted by rustygunner

Got some new pegs the other day and just got them on the bike last night. Didn't tighten them up yet, and I didn't bring the camera (I'll get some pictures later). I still have that ugly brake pedal that has absolutely got to go. Haven't found anything yet, but I'm looking. Any ideas?

The only direct replacement I've seen is a Scootworks one that puts the pedal straight ahead (which means it ends up to the left of where your foot rests), or just replacing the pedal like Joram did...

What are you trying to achieve with it?

rustygunner · 03-31-2009

Oh how I would love to have the Scootworks pedal! (can't afford)
I already replaced the shifter and pegs with chrome, so I'm needing to have the brake pedal match is all.

Pegs;
I almost got the Iso-Pegs, but it seems everyone else has them too. I went with these: Küryakyn mostly just because they had them in stock at a local shop.

DevilDogge · 03-31-2009

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Originally Posted by rustygunner

Got some new pegs the other day and just got them on the bike last night. Didn't tighten them up yet, and I didn't bring the camera (I'll get some pictures later). I still have that ugly brake pedal that has absolutely got to go. Haven't found anything yet, but I'm looking. Any ideas?

How about zipping off the old black top, and welding on a piece of diamond plate?

rustygunner · 03-31-2009

Hoping to find something about the right size, drill a hole and bolt it on. They just don't have any at the HD dealer I like.

jeffs99vulcan · 03-31-2009

Joram's was a Kury Longhorn he got for (I think) $5... it was a drill & bolt...

jeffs99vulcan · 03-31-2009

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Originally Posted by DevilDogge

How about zipping off the old black top, and welding on a piece of diamond plate?

You just want him to use a grinder on something!!!

You want EVERYONE to use a grinder on something!

mcwrath · 03-31-2009

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Originally Posted by DevilDogge

How about zipping off the old black top, and welding on a piece of diamond plate?

Ooooh, I like that idea a lot!

mcwrath · 03-31-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Vol-can

Those bags look good! Congratulations on what looks like a job well done. BTW, did you find a way to waterproof the mounting holes that came with the bags but that you did not use in mounting them?

Thanks! Yes, I plugged the extra holes and covered them with black tape to hide them.

DevilDogge · 03-31-2009

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Originally Posted by jeffs99vulcan

You just want him to use a grinder on something!!!

You want EVERYONE to use a grinder on something!

It ain't custom unless you grind/cut/weld.

BTW... have you broken in your new grinder?

DevilDogge · 03-31-2009

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Originally Posted by mcwrath

Ooooh, I like that idea a lot!

Yeah.. the more that I think about it, the more it's a possibility of being put on my to-do list.

jeffs99vulcan · 03-31-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcwrath

Thanks! Yes, I plugged the extra holes and covered them with black tape to hide them.

What did you plug them with? They give you that ONE plug... I didn't do anything with the other holes yet, but I should...

jeffs99vulcan · 03-31-2009

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Originally Posted by DevilDogge

It ain't custom unless you grind/cut/weld.

BTW... have you broken in your new grinder?

Haven't figured out how to open the box... might have to get another grinder to open the box of this grinder!

03-28-2009	#2041 (permalink)
mcwrath I was at D.O.D #1! BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 702	My version of yokeless saddlebags: (Note: They are not quick release, but I dont take them off anyway) Now that those turn signals are out of the way, I was able to move the bags back to where I like. moved the support brackets back as well. Instead of using the first 2 bolts in the fender strut, I moved them back to the second bolt and the hole left over from the missing turn signal. I ran the support bolts right thru the saddelbags (had to add 1 new hole to each bag) sandwiched between 2 large washers. They also attach at the bottom. These babies are not going anywhere! __________________ 1998 Vulcan 800 classic "Grit, spit, and a whole lot of duct tape!" My motorcycle pics! Last edited by mcwrath : 03-28-2009 at 11:54 PM.

03-28-2009	#2042 (permalink)
mcwrath I was at D.O.D #1! BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 702	I also did the valve adjustment today. I had 4 of 8 valves out of spec, at 10,000 miles. (Im fairly certain it had never been done yet) I was able to move some around, but I need to visit the dealership on Monday to get two more. Overall, it is not too difficult of a job...like they say. I did not take any pictures, because the procedure has been well documented already. I'm no mechanic...but I play one on an internet forum! __________________ 1998 Vulcan 800 classic "Grit, spit, and a whole lot of duct tape!" My motorcycle pics!

03-29-2009	#2043 (permalink)
jeffs99vulcan Keeper of Donkey Forum Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 13,803	Great job Tim... bags look great! I like that extra little pouch on the side of the bag, wish I had it. Mine are no more quick release than yours, but they WILL come off if you want take them off! __________________ Jeff - Ottawa, Ontario '99 Vulcan 800 Classic I WAS THERE! Day of Donkey August 8, 2009 Kansas March '09 M-o-M

03-31-2009	#2044 (permalink)
The Vol-can It's purple, ma'am Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northwest Georgia Posts: 1,970	Those bags look good! Congratulations on what looks like a job well done. BTW, did you find a way to waterproof the mounting holes that came with the bags but that you did not use in mounting them? __________________ 1999 Concours "Purple Pavement Pounder" 2005 Vulcan Classic Sold but not forgotten

03-31-2009	#2045 (permalink)
The Vol-can It's purple, ma'am Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northwest Georgia Posts: 1,970	Hey, did you guys know that there is a whole other bunch of threads out there on the Kawasaki Forum website besides this one devoted to the 800's (and some few others)??? __________________ 1999 Concours "Purple Pavement Pounder" 2005 Vulcan Classic Sold but not forgotten

03-31-2009	#2046 (permalink)
Joram Kimberly Dawn 1966 - 2009 BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Panama City, Fl Posts: 996	Yup.. we have seen them.. This just seems to be the best hangout since Jeff and Donkey ran off the others Have them all bookmarked and this one gets the most attention __________________ 1995 VN800A Just Get a Bigger Hammer !! National Vulcan Riders Forum

03-31-2009	#2048 (permalink)
rustygunner Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 4,032	Got some new pegs the other day and just got them on the bike last night. Didn't tighten them up yet, and I didn't bring the camera (I'll get some pictures later). I still have that ugly brake pedal that has absolutely got to go. Haven't found anything yet, but I'm looking. Any ideas? __________________ '95 800A (sold) '01 1500 Nomad "we are small and exposed, and probably moving too fast for our own good" -Dave Karlotski-

03-31-2009	#2050 (permalink)
rustygunner Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 4,032	Oh how I would love to have the Scootworks pedal! (can't afford) I already replaced the shifter and pegs with chrome, so I'm needing to have the brake pedal match is all. Pegs; I almost got the Iso-Pegs, but it seems everyone else has them too. I went with these: Küryakyn mostly just because they had them in stock at a local shop. __________________ '95 800A (sold) '01 1500 Nomad "we are small and exposed, and probably moving too fast for our own good" -Dave Karlotski- Last edited by rustygunner : 03-31-2009 at 08:22 AM.

03-31-2009	#2052 (permalink)
rustygunner Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 4,032	Hoping to find something about the right size, drill a hole and bolt it on. They just don't have any at the HD dealer I like. __________________ '95 800A (sold) '01 1500 Nomad "we are small and exposed, and probably moving too fast for our own good" -Dave Karlotski-

03-31-2009	#2053 (permalink)
jeffs99vulcan Keeper of Donkey Forum Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 13,803	Joram's was a Kury Longhorn he got for (I think) $5... it was a drill & bolt... __________________ Jeff - Ottawa, Ontario '99 Vulcan 800 Classic I WAS THERE! Day of Donkey August 8, 2009 Kansas March '09 M-o-M

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