lawelker

Hey everyone! I got a "new" used 1987 Rebel earlier this year. I know this sounds crazy but, my hubby removed the factory saddlebags and now I have absolutely no idea how to put them back on. They are a heavy nylon fabric material with the Honda "wings" on each side. Can anyone direct me to a place to get ideas on how to put these back on so I can use my Rebel to get to work. (I need the bags for my all my truck driving stuff.)

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cagie

Don't think they are factory. Someone bought some aftermarket with the Honda logo. Could you post a picture of your bike and the bags so we can get a better idea of the mounting system?

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87 CMX250C 'the Pygmy Pony'
87 CMX450C 'Black Lithium'

lawelker

I uploaded a few pics. As I am new to this, I hope I put them in the right place.

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cagie

You did good! Those are just throw over the back seat bags. The velcro goes towards the front and wrap around the shock and the ties on the back go around the turn signal stems.

Those are pretty floppy looking. At some point you might invest in some saddle bag brackets just as a little insurance to keep them from getting into the wheel.

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Comments contained in my posts are not intended to cause physical or psychological stress and are mearly my two cents worth, and in this economy, that's cheap!
87 CMX250C 'the Pygmy Pony'
87 CMX450C 'Black Lithium'

kjohnson

My leather bags have holes rubbed in the back. So I would also suggest bag brackets. I don't have them because my bike came that way used. But it is on my list (the ever so growing list. )

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Kyle Johnson
"So, I'm new at this. Feel free to correct me. "
In my Garage (er... Parking Spot):
1986 Honda Rebel CMX250 *SOLD*
2004 Honda Shadow VLX 600

lawelker

That is it?? Geez. Thanks so much. I feel silly....

Definitely going to invest in the bag brackets.

THANKS!!!!

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