Picked up some Viking Hard bags on the cheap....

[rockbobmel]

My bike came with some small Saddlemen  bags mounted with the EasyBracket mounts. So, I'm hoping these universal bags can be either used with the included mounting hardware or the EasyBrackets.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Display-VIKING-BAGS-Rigid-Mount-Motorcycle-Saddlebag-Black-With-Keys-LAM-300-P/112858181440?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

The seller has 2 sets of the leather style bags also.


https://www.jpcycles.com/product/840-009/easy-brackets-saddlebag-mounting-system

[rockbobmel]

I ripped this pic from the net.

https://startthinkingright.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/honda-valkyrie4.png

[Hook#3287]

That sure is a good price and all that matters is you're happy with them.

[rockbobmel]

I know they are not very high end but they look real nice on the pic I found- tucked in tight. I'm leaning toward hard mounting them instead if the Easy Brackets if possible. I don't see the need for removing them.
 I got tired of looking for Leatherlykes.

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I know they are not very high end but they look real nice on the pic I found- tucked in tight. I'm leaning toward hard mounting them instead if the Easy Brackets if possible. I don't see the need for removing them.
 I got tired of looking for Leatherlykes.

Remove to service the rear end.

[signart]

You might try some Standard brackets. Made very well and will fit perfectly. They look easy to mount about any bag out there. There is some brackets now, a few pages back on Classifieds, this forum. Reasonable too.

[rockbobmel]

You mean these?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rigid-HONDA-Valkyrie-GL-1500-Saddlebag-Support-Brackets-GL1500/362255580637?epid=6003953439&hash=item54581d7ddd:g:c2sAAMXQUShQ84D7

[rockbobmel]

Wow!  These are really nice!  I think they are fiberglass.  They are very rigid and solid/sturdy. More so than the Leatherlykes I have on the 1100.
The locks are solid and seem secure. The only thing is they are curved on both sides so I don't think the Easy Brackets will work at all.   It seems I will have to rigid mount them with either the enclosed brackets or the Honda ones suggested above.

[signart]

You mean these?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rigid-HONDA-Valkyrie-GL-1500-Saddlebag-Support-Brackets-GL1500/362255580637?epid=6003953439&hash=item54581d7ddd:g:c2sAAMXQUShQ84D7

Not those, the ones on classifieds, this forum. You have to scroll thru a few pages. They are for OEM Honda leather bags, very sturdy, but are easily adaptable for aftermarket hard bags. Made to secure bags from the side and from the bottom.

[rockbobmel]

OK  Thanks.  I see them.  Now I'm scratching my head a little about the curved back on these. I wasn't expecting that. I mocked up an approximate position and the bars clear but the brackets do not contact the bags concentrically. I could grind them to fit. I also feel that some kind of rubber washer would help prevent cracking due to the metal/fiberglass contact point.

Like these. https://www.ebay.com/itm/100-5-16-x-3-4-OD-Stainless-Steel-Washer-EPDM-Neoprene-Rubber-Backed-Roofing/222504038596?hash=item33ce4630c4:g:hmsAAOSwYNxaUkhb

[rockbobmel]

Got pics finally...

[tracker36]

I don't think those are Viking bags.  I think they are National Cycle bags.  I have a set that was on my 2003 Standard.  National Cycle sells a mounting bracket for the bags on the 1997-2003 Valk and it lets you remove the bags with the 1/4 turn fasteners.  My bags have a signal light indention, but I installed an additional light and left the oem signal lights on for more light on the rear.  The bags are very expensive. They sell for about $750.00 and the brackets are an additional 100+ dollars.  Check them out at National Cycle's web site.
Denny

[rockbobmel]

They are marked Viking inside and came with Viking hardware. The model is LAM300P or the obsolete (Lamilar 300 Painted).

[rockbobmel]

I swapped the existing bags and brackets for a set of OEM saddlebag mounting brackets.  I know he got a great bargain in the swap, but he was a real nice dude and we both got what we wanted. I sanded them a little and gave em a good coat of rustoleum.   I'll do some pics when I get them mounted.

[muscrat]

Look great, are you selling them. I have the Leatherlyke.

muscrat

[rockbobmel]

Gottem on!!  Yaaaayyy!

[Safety Steve]

Those look sharp on your bike, great find and good job getting them on..

[Hook#3287]

Nice