saddle bags

jerome · Apr 30, 2007

hello all, has anyone purchased saddle bags and optional rack from doug mccadam from dougs nortons in colorado? they seem like an excellent product and fit the graceful lines of the norton. any other ideas for bags out there? thanks, jeromehttp://s93.photobucket.com/albums ... Rack_2.jpg

hewhoistoolazytologin · Apr 30, 2007

Corrected Link to photos...

http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l62/jerome069/?action=view&current=SportRack_2.jpg

Good looking bags...but not much room in there...or? Craven did nice fibreglass panniers with a nice rack...but whether the style would please you...don't know. Their Website seems to be out of order...so suggest you wait for other input... :wink:

jerome · Apr 30, 2007

thanks hewho for the correction. i have not heard of craven? the bags are 9 liters each. jerome

L.A.B. · Apr 30, 2007

Second link is rather slow to open.

This link works better for me (and is the actual photo URL)
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l62/j ... Rack_2.jpg

'Craven' was well known in the UK (and elsewhere probably) manufacturer of motorcycle hard luggage in the '60s and '70s, but I think do not make very much of that sort of thing now.
http://www.cfg-ss.com/Craven_Equip/Craven_Main_Site.htm

ntst8 · Apr 30, 2007

Jerome,

i have a pair of Dougs bags (see the pic in Early Risers). Nicely made, the brackets fitted easily and Doug was good to deal with.
The bags are small though, more day tripping use than touring.
The top rack is also small but i have tied a large sport bag to it no trouble for a three day trip.

Geoff · Apr 30, 2007

I did hear Craven had gone out of business recently? Their panniers were fitted to the police interpol models in the uk.

hewhoistoolazytologin · May 1, 2007

Cravens...ala 1977. Without big reflector that I fitted myself. Fiberglass, locks, not a quick job to install and take off...most likely too much trouble to mount and remove rack just for a day trip, but bags can be removed with a 1/2 inch wrench and two bolts(two minutes)...large capacity and a nice rack... bags are somewhat water resistant... :wink:

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