[rebaroo]

Gday folks,
Other than the honda oem bags which i dont much like, would anyone know of a list of side cases or saddlebags options that would fit securely onto the oem brackets for the 1100? Ive replaced the original muffler with a low mount so there is much more clearance for bags now. I want to use the oem brackets, and believe there may be a few brands of cases that clip/ attach straight on to them? As for softer or leather bags, Im guessing quite few would attach securely to the oem brackets? Any recommendations much appreciated Cheers and safe riding

 

[Jon1100]

SW Mototech has a couple different bags that fit with the OEM brackets since they also produce them.

 

[zecer]

I have the SW-MOTECH URBAN ABS saddlebags for my Honda Rebel 1100 (URBAN ABS side case set for the motorcycle - SW-MOTECH).
In my opinion they have similar modern/sporty look like the bike.
I changed OEM muffler for Coffman's Classics Shorty.

 

[rebaroo]

SW Mototech has a couple different bags that fit with the OEM brackets since they also produce them.

ok thanks mate Ill have a look

 

[rebaroo]

I have the SW-MOTECH URBAN ABS saddlebags for my Honda Rebel 1100 (URBAN ABS side case set for the motorcycle - SW-MOTECH).
In my opinion they have similar modern/sporty look like the bike.
I changed OEM muffler for Coffman's Classics Shorty.

Cheers mate yep they look pretty good!

 

[rws]

I've tried several hard bags on my 1100 using the Honda brackets.

I would never go for bags like the mis-matched set offered on the T model

I tried out this set of German origin hard bags...cheap and flimsy..took them off almost immediately. The company had a 100% satisfaction guarantee...I got my money back plus the company let me keep them

mounting plates I robbed off a set of the accessory Honda Nylon Bags they offer for the 300-500-1100 so I could mount the bags to the Honda brackets

the next set I tried was the SW-Motech Urban hard bags...didn't keep them long

finally settled on a set of Viking hard bag... I like these bags

plus I have these bags set up to lock to the mounting brackets so someone can't just walk off with them

 

[rebaroo]

Nice one rws! You've done a lot of leg work trying out various options. I like those viking cases (and their other stuff) most too. Are the honda oem mounting plates available separately? Im not keen on having to buy their bags to get at them. Anyway youve helped me a lot to narrow things down. BTW what's that exhaust muffler youre running on the 1100?
Cheers!

 

[rws]

Nice one rws! You've done a lot of leg work trying out various options. I like those viking cases (and their other stuff) most too. Are the honda oem mounting plates available separately? Im not keen on having to buy their bags to get at them. Anyway youve helped me a lot to narrow things down. BTW what's that exhaust muffler youre running on the 1100?
Cheers!

It's something I whipped up in the shop...slash cut 4" pipe...Flowtech Purple Hornies glasspack

banded the glass pack for a tight fit in the 4" pipe

preparing to cut the hanger

pipe tacked ready for welding

 

[rebaroo]

strewth! very nice job on the pipe . Just checked some of your earlier posts.. some real ingenuity there .the way youve made those viking cases look like they were made for the bike .. well done mate!