Topic: Leather saddlebags for a CB750 with 4-into-4 pipes?

[Kaze]

I am looking for a pair of simple, black, leather, "throw-over" saddlebags. The type one could drape over the inner fender and close the seat on.
This my first CB750 with stock pipes, and those budget type I used before unfortunately rest on the pipes.

Anyone use soft-bags with stock pipes? Have a recommendation?

I prefer simple, black leather...no fringe, and no virgin emu-down lined, rattlesnake-skin. ;P Something like the ones in the old photo here.

[Deltarider]

You made the right choice imo. I remember I published extensively on the subject. If you don't ride two up, maybe you won't need a luggage carrier. Just saddle your workhorse. I recommend leather bags, or other soft bags and certainly not hard cases. More info here: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,188492.msg2188271.html#msg2188271 and http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,190773.msg2219831.html#msg2219831

[MauiK3]

Years ago I made a leather set, they were great. Leather is pretty expensive to get now, back then I lived near Napa, California and there was a tannery shop there that had a great selection. I still have the bags but they are used as display relics now, since the bags and the owner are relics.

[Kaze]

Deltarider: I read that thread. You certainly have definite opinions on things.
I'm not against hard bags, they just don't fit my current needs.

Maui K3. Yes, leather is definitely pricey now. Cool that you still have your hand-made bags. Got a photo?

[Kelly E]

There's a used bike stuff store at exit 208 off of I-5 called Biker Recycle. Its not open every day though. They have a lot of stuff.