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Original Yamaha Soft Luggage

Started by axiom-r, November 24, 2017, 11:21:39 AM

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axiom-r

I am curious to know if anyone is still using the original soft luggage saddlebags that were available for the FJ's back in the day? 

Anyone? Bueller?
1992 FJ1200 w 2007 R1 Front & Rear

FJmonkey

I have a set of Yamaha bags. Then I found a GIVI set up so I have not used them. I figure that I will use them when I get my '86 back on the road and use it for an overnighter.
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

axiom-r

I'm looking for a forum member that has a tattered set and might appreciate some new ones....   I have a brand new pair that I am never going to use and would like to give them to someone that will.... 

:good2:
1992 FJ1200 w 2007 R1 Front & Rear

Bezmozek

Quote from: axiom-r on November 24, 2017, 11:21:39 AM
...original soft luggage saddlebags..
Never heard about those. Someone here got pics?
´85 FJ 1100

FJmonkey

That is awesome Tim, years ago I offered up my old Chase Harper bags for the cost of shipping to a member in need. I never got the cost of shipping from them. However, that is the only time I was ever stiffed for helping another FJowner. Mine are packed for moving so no pictures, they seem well built, I hope you find them a good home.
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

aviationfred

I'm not the fastest FJ rider, I am 'half-fast', the fastest slow guy....

Current
2008 VFR800 RC46 Vtec
1996 VFR750 RC36/2
1990 FJ1300 (1297cc) Casper
1990 VFR750 RC36/1 Minnie
1989 FJ1200 Lazarus, the Streetfighter Project
1985 VF500F RC31 Interceptor

axiom-r

1992 FJ1200 w 2007 R1 Front & Rear

aviationfred

 :yahoo: I have received the bags from Tim. They look great. Thank you for offering these up. I will be doing a RTE to Kansas City on Sunday. They have arrived just in time to give them a try out.



Fred
I'm not the fastest FJ rider, I am 'half-fast', the fastest slow guy....

Current
2008 VFR800 RC46 Vtec
1996 VFR750 RC36/2
1990 FJ1300 (1297cc) Casper
1990 VFR750 RC36/1 Minnie
1989 FJ1200 Lazarus, the Streetfighter Project
1985 VF500F RC31 Interceptor

axiom-r

Awesome Fred!  I hope you get many miles and many years from them!  I think there are some mounting tricks too if I recall...  I used a set of these in 87' and 88' but cannot recall exactly what the tricks were to keep them tight when all loaded up - I am sure someone here will have some advice.

Enjoy!!!


tim
1992 FJ1200 w 2007 R1 Front & Rear

FJmonkey

Fred has already asked about a set of these. I hope to make more sets after the holidays.
http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=2355.msg18623#msg18623


The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

Bezmozek

Never seen those, but I am afraid that I am in desperate need of a pair now, just in case someone here have spares at home  :flag_of_truce:
´85 FJ 1100

Sparky84

Quote from: axiom-r on December 08, 2017, 02:02:20 PM
Awesome Fred!  I hope you get many miles and many years from them!  I think there are some mounting tricks too if I recall...  I used a set of these in 87' and 88' but cannot recall exactly what the tricks were to keep them tight when all loaded up - I am sure someone here will have some advice.

Enjoy!!!


tim

I just used an occy strap from foot peg brackets through pillion grab rail prior to placing soft luggage on bike to stop it from swinging into wheel,
at end of trip taking off was a POP!
1984 FJ1100
1979 Kawasaki Z1300
1972 Honda CB750/4 K2

RobbieKNobbie

Quote from: FJmonkey on December 08, 2017, 02:12:11 PM
Fred has already asked about a set of these. I hope to make more sets after the holidays.
http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=2355.msg18623#msg18623




Any chance you could make that model available? I'd like to make a set or two as well?
'90 FJ1200, '00 GSF1200, '90 ZX-10, '94 Virago 750