Oxford 1 Saddle bags

[chucknorris]

Yesterday I snagged a practically new set of these saddle bags... The guy had them on his bike for one trip then sold the bike.I picked them up for $40.00 Canadian.

Has anybody installed these bags or something similar to their bike? I don't want to install then find out they are chafeing.... any tips would help (install over or under the seat) they are fully adjustable.

 

[motojoe122]

This might help you....
http://www.600riders.com/forum/fz6-mods/46015-quick-release-saddle-bag-throw-over-supports.html:thumbup:

 

[Knasse]

Those ain't bags, they're pouches.
THESE are saddle bags!
Sorry, couldn't resist..

 

[ryanag]

This might help you....
http://www.600riders.com/forum/fz6-mods/46015-quick-release-saddle-bag-throw-over-supports.html:thumbup:

I now own Tweak's FZ6 and he gave me the supports he made. Very nice quality and seems to be an easy thing to make if you have the right tools.

 

[foxbass]

Givi make a specific soft bag rack, very discreet and cheap. I think its the TE25 or something. Its a clever little hoop of black rod that keeps the bags off the indicators and stops them sagging towards the hugger when loaded. I believe they do 2 versions for use with or without the top box rack. Have a look at their site.
I use the Oxford X60's with them.

 

[motojoe122]

Givi make a specific soft bag rack, very discreet and cheap. I think its the TE25 or something. Its a clever little hoop of black rod that keeps the bags off the indicators and stops them sagging towards the hugger when loaded. I believe they do 2 versions for use with or without the top box rack. Have a look at their site.
I use the Oxford X60's with them.

Before I made my own, I looked at the Givi's. I didn't want to pay $100 + bucks for something I figured I could make for nearly free. Then I came across Tweaks thread....
:thumbup:

 

[tanman]

Yesterday I snagged a practically new set of these saddle bags... The guy had them on his bike for one trip then sold the bike.I picked them up for $40.00 Canadian.

Has anybody installed these bags or something similar to their bike? I don't want to install then find out they are chafeing.... any tips would help (install over or under the seat) they are fully adjustable.

I have the same bags I inherited from my old man. They have either 2 or 3 velcro straps that I put over the top of the seat and 2 straps that goes under the tail section of the bike and attaches to the other bag. Ive had mine stuffed to the brim and been absolutely fine but they are a bit saggy . Never had any issues with the exhaust (scorpions) melting them but a soft pannier rack would be better than nothing. A few people knock up their own I believe. I use a bit of that grippy dashboard stuff under the straps to stop the other half sliding about the place. The contents of the bags does get a bit warm though. Dan

 

[chucknorris]

Hey Tanman can you take a snap for me or explain how the strapsget fastened in under the fender?????? Thanks