Topic: Shoei Saddlebags installation

[ethan84]

I just received a pair of NOS Shoei SB-4’s in the mail today. Everything is there: original box, mounting instructions, all mounting hardware, and even the keys! If anyone would like some pictures of any of these things let me know.

[PeWe]

A scan of the instructions attached here would be nice.

I think those bags are the same model my bike had in the 80's. Very stable in high speeds. Mostly 140-180 kmh on Autobahn and similar highways.

I had everything in plastic shoppingbags to keep water out from the clothes.

[Jarrett_Honda]

I agree on scanning the instructions. I'm sure many more people would find it useful

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[Jarrett_Honda]

I ended up using a p clamp to attach the lower bracket.

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[ethan84]

I’m currently working a 7pm - 7am shift... I will try to post pictures as soon as possible.

[mattsz]

I just received a pair of NOS Shoei SB-4’s in the mail today. Everything is there: original box, mounting instructions, all mounting hardware, and even the keys! If anyone would like some pictures of any of these things let me know.

Amazing!  When I was looking for bags like these, I googled for about 2 hours, and there was one - count 'em - one set advertised for sale at the time.  And they were in Canada!  You just gotta be in the right place at the right time, I guess....

+1 on instructions.  Mounting brackets, too - even though they're probably not "universal."  Any details concerning the electricals (wiring, light sockets, etc) would be appreciated, too...

[ethan84]

Simple one page instructions:

[ethan84]

Closer view:

[ethan84]

Hardware:

[ethan84]

The keys with helmet shaped fob:

[PeWe]

I did not have the frame clamps. The bracket with oval holes fitted direct to the passenger foot peg holes. Easy with 4-1.

[HondaMan]

I ended up using a p clamp to attach the lower bracket.

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I wrapped a liner of old tire tube rubber inside those clamps so they would not scratch the paint and metal. They also have a slight amount of 'give' to the mounting as a result.

[mattsz]

I did not have the frame clamps. The bracket with oval holes fitted direct to the passenger foot peg holes. Easy with 4-1.

 



 

[HondaMan]

I did not have the frame clamps. The bracket with oval holes fitted direct to the passenger foot peg holes. Easy with 4-1.

 



 

Yeah....those were a throwback to the early Honda twins' rear pegs. I was always a little surprised that Honda did that. Again.

[mattsz]

Yeah....those were a throwback to the early Honda twins' rear pegs. I was always a little surprised that Honda did that. Again.

Stranger still that they "fixed" the non-USA 400's, but maintained the swinging arm mounts for us right to the end...

[Jarrett_Honda]

Going out for a ride tomorrow with the bags on. What should I expect from handling?

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[Tracksnblades1]

I did not have the frame clamps. The bracket with oval holes fitted direct to the passenger foot peg holes. Easy with 4-1.

 



 

The chain in the picture 👀, I can see it crying for lube.....

[mattsz]

The chain in the picture 👀, I can see it crying for lube.....

Yes, you can!  That was taken when it was set out in the weather for a month or so by the PO - a year or two before I got it.  Maybe he was aiming for the chain, but only managed to lube the bottom of the engine... 

[Jarrett_Honda]

3 weeks later I finally got the wire terminals I needed to connect the saddlebags' turn signal and brake lights.

Bad news is they were too big to fit perfectly in the terminals on the bike. I made them fit however with a bit of force.

I'm not sure why but the turn signals don't work when connected to the saddlebags. The brake lights work perfectly fine though.

I'm thinking that I might cover the wires leaving the bags in shrink wrap to protect them since they're exposed.

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[ethan84]

Installed!

[ethan84]

Side view:

[Jarrett_Honda]

Side view:

Looks great!! I need to paint mine black.

[ethan84]

Side view:

Looks great!! I need to paint mine black.

Thanks! I hope to someday have everything paint matched, I just can’t decide to keep the stock brown color or do something a little more vibrant...

[Jarrett_Honda]

Side view:

Looks great!! I need to paint mine black.

Thanks! I hope to someday have everything paint matched, I just can’t decide to keep the stock brown color or do something a little more vibrant...

How much flex do you have in your bags? I found mine to be surprisingly sturdy. Maybe it's due to that bottom bracket. I'm wondering it there would be an issue going over the 11lbs weight limit. 

[ethan84]

Side view:

Looks great!! I need to paint mine black.

Thanks! I hope to someday have everything paint matched, I just can’t decide to keep the stock brown color or do something a little more vibrant...

How much flex do you have in your bags? I found mine to be surprisingly sturdy. Maybe it's due to that bottom bracket. I'm wondering it there would be an issue going over the 11lbs weight limit.

Even with the third point mounting bracket that most used sets seem to be missing they don’t feel as rigid as I thought they would. The Slight amount of wiggle  they have doesn’t seem to be cause for alarm though. I was able to put some miles in last Sunday before the snow returned and I didn’t notice anything out of the ordinary.