Saddlebags?

[Ribrickulous]

Anyone have any success fitting non-custom saddlebags/mounts to your 350?

I’m only planning on doing a right side for the CL. Just reaaaaaally want to stop carrying backpack with me when I ride.


-Ed
1972 CL350K4

 

[ancientdad]

Why don't you just get a tank bag? I have one that is expandable in height and holds quite a bit of stuff when properly packed. The magnetic versions are great and even the strapped-on versions only leave the latches behind on the bike when you're not using it, and they're easy to lift up when it's time to fill the tank.

 

[Ribrickulous]

Eh, I'm not a fan of the look to be honest. I know it's a simple solution, though.

It'd be good to have a spot to stash garage sale finds, seafoam, a quart of oil, that kinda stuff. Nothing massive, but out of the way and convenient.

I'm looking for a black leather option to match the seat.

 

[briandel]

You've probably already considered this but, if not and until you find a saddlebag solution, I picked up a bungee-type net thing to go over the back half of the seat. It's got four hooks that I just hook under the rim of the saddle. I can stuff quite a bit under it.

 

[LongDistanceRider]

Here's some straps that work well, better than a net. https://touratech-usa.com/Store/ROK-45cm-18-inch-Strap-It-Flat-pr

 

[Ratchet]

Anyone have any success fitting non-custom saddlebags/mounts to your 350?

I’m only planning on doing a right side for the CL. Just reaaaaaally want to stop carrying backpack with me when I ride.


-Ed
1972 CL350K4

Ed,

I know you mentioned saddlebags but I'm a fan of panniers. This example is a set of .50 Cal ammo boxes on a 125/175. Cheap but firmly and simply affixed to a rear rack. IF you look at thrift/milsurp/ebay you can find grenade cases that are bigger.

Here's a link to that thread on Do The Ton;
https://www.dotheton.com/index.php?threads/new-cl100-owner.67101/page-15

Another option is the plethora of aluminum/plastic luggage available via Alibaba/ebay. I was considering a Zongshen made bike that comes with Tripfella boxes and everyone says the boxes are nice. Plenty of copycats too that are cheaper also.

https://tripfella.m.en.alibaba.com/....wshop_index.84.i0&wx_navbar_transparent=true

You can also see a few saddlebag options here; some suppliers will ship/sell one pair and provide measurements. Hope this is helpful!

https://m.alibaba.com/amp/showroom/tourfella.html


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[Ribrickulous]

Excellent info - thank you


-Ed
1972 CL350K4

 

[LongDistanceRider]

The only issue with the wider boxes like those is say good bye to lane splitting or at least quite limited.
I use a pair of SeaHorse case from Fuerte that keep the width less than the handle bar width.