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Offline GurgleMurgle

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Soft luggage for F model?
« on: August 31, 2024, 04:54:11 PM »
I’m looking for recommendations for some soft bags that will fit nicely on my 1975 CB750F.

A duffel bag ratchet strapped behind me is always an option but I’m looking for a cleaner solution. 

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Offline andy750

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Re: Soft luggage for F model?
« Reply #1 on: September 01, 2024, 02:27:05 PM »

Bates throw over saddlebags with an Ortlieb waterproof duffle on the rear seat 


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Re: Soft luggage for F model?
« Reply #2 on: September 03, 2024, 01:51:08 PM »
The wicker chair windscreen is awesome Andy. ;D ;)
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Re: Soft luggage for F model?
« Reply #3 on: September 03, 2024, 02:31:45 PM »
Quote from: MRieck on September 03, 2024, 01:51:08 PM
The wicker chair windscreen is awesome Andy. ;D ;)
Very Hickville 750 eh Mike?
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My current rides
1975 K5 Planet Blue my summer ride, it was a friend's bike I worked with at the Honda shop in 76, lots of fun to be on it again
1976 K6 Anteres Red rebuilding project, was originally my brother's that I set up from the crate, it'll breath again soon!
Project 750s, 2 K4, 2 K6, 1 K8
2008 GL1800 my daily ride and cross country runner

Prior bikes....
1972 Suzuki GT380 I had charge of it for a year in 1973 while my friend was deployed and learned to love street riding....
New CB450 K7 after my friend returned...
New CB750 K5 Planet Blue, demise by ex cousin in law at 9,000 miles...
New CB750 K6 Anteres Red, to replace the totaled K5, I sold this K6 at 45k in 1983, I had heavily modified it, many great memories on it and have missed it greatly.....
1983 GL1100A, 1999 GL1500 SE, 1999 GL1500A

Offline beemerbum

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Re: Soft luggage for F model?
« Reply #4 on: September 03, 2024, 03:12:45 PM »
Think I hear a banjo
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Re: Soft luggage for F model?
« Reply #5 on: September 03, 2024, 08:24:06 PM »
Check with Ofreen. Wish I had the picture of his 750F loaded to the hilt during the Relay Ride.
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Offline newday777

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Re: Soft luggage for F model?
« Reply #6 on: September 04, 2024, 08:22:35 AM »
This is the wee Irishman Sean from Belfast.
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He has a mount frame/rack from Europe on his K2. The rack won't work on the Supersport as it doesn't swing up so the seat can open.
« Last Edit: September 04, 2024, 08:24:26 AM by newday777 »
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Stu
Honda Parts manager in the mid 1970s Nashua Honda
My current rides
1975 K5 Planet Blue my summer ride, it was a friend's bike I worked with at the Honda shop in 76, lots of fun to be on it again
1976 K6 Anteres Red rebuilding project, was originally my brother's that I set up from the crate, it'll breath again soon!
Project 750s, 2 K4, 2 K6, 1 K8
2008 GL1800 my daily ride and cross country runner

Prior bikes....
1972 Suzuki GT380 I had charge of it for a year in 1973 while my friend was deployed and learned to love street riding....
New CB450 K7 after my friend returned...
New CB750 K5 Planet Blue, demise by ex cousin in law at 9,000 miles...
New CB750 K6 Anteres Red, to replace the totaled K5, I sold this K6 at 45k in 1983, I had heavily modified it, many great memories on it and have missed it greatly.....
1983 GL1100A, 1999 GL1500 SE, 1999 GL1500A

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Re: Soft luggage for F model?
« Reply #7 on: September 04, 2024, 08:25:30 AM »
Andy750 has softbags on his K4
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Stu
Honda Parts manager in the mid 1970s Nashua Honda
My current rides
1975 K5 Planet Blue my summer ride, it was a friend's bike I worked with at the Honda shop in 76, lots of fun to be on it again
1976 K6 Anteres Red rebuilding project, was originally my brother's that I set up from the crate, it'll breath again soon!
Project 750s, 2 K4, 2 K6, 1 K8
2008 GL1800 my daily ride and cross country runner

Prior bikes....
1972 Suzuki GT380 I had charge of it for a year in 1973 while my friend was deployed and learned to love street riding....
New CB450 K7 after my friend returned...
New CB750 K5 Planet Blue, demise by ex cousin in law at 9,000 miles...
New CB750 K6 Anteres Red, to replace the totaled K5, I sold this K6 at 45k in 1983, I had heavily modified it, many great memories on it and have missed it greatly.....
1983 GL1100A, 1999 GL1500 SE, 1999 GL1500A

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Re: Soft luggage for F model?
« Reply #8 on: September 05, 2024, 04:23:04 PM »
Quote from: MRieck on September 03, 2024, 01:51:08 PM
The wicker chair windscreen is awesome Andy. ;D ;)
Haha I knew you would chime in how is life in NH? PM me the address so I can come visit


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2. CB750/810cc K2  - road racer with JMR worked head 71 hp
3. Yamaha Tenere T700 2022

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Offline newday777

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Re: Soft luggage for F model?
« Reply #9 on: September 06, 2024, 03:51:49 AM »
Quote from: andy750 on September 05, 2024, 04:23:04 PM
Quote from: MRieck on September 03, 2024, 01:51:08 PM
The wicker chair windscreen is awesome Andy. ;D ;)
Haha I knew you would chime in how is life in NH? PM me the address so I can come visit


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I went there this spring and my phone GPS  sent on a wild goose chase, totally wrong spot across town. I'd ride up with you Andy when it happens unless it's between the 9th-20th this month as I'm staying with my mom while my sis is on vacation.
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Stu
Honda Parts manager in the mid 1970s Nashua Honda
My current rides
1975 K5 Planet Blue my summer ride, it was a friend's bike I worked with at the Honda shop in 76, lots of fun to be on it again
1976 K6 Anteres Red rebuilding project, was originally my brother's that I set up from the crate, it'll breath again soon!
Project 750s, 2 K4, 2 K6, 1 K8
2008 GL1800 my daily ride and cross country runner

Prior bikes....
1972 Suzuki GT380 I had charge of it for a year in 1973 while my friend was deployed and learned to love street riding....
New CB450 K7 after my friend returned...
New CB750 K5 Planet Blue, demise by ex cousin in law at 9,000 miles...
New CB750 K6 Anteres Red, to replace the totaled K5, I sold this K6 at 45k in 1983, I had heavily modified it, many great memories on it and have missed it greatly.....
1983 GL1100A, 1999 GL1500 SE, 1999 GL1500A

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Re: Soft luggage for F model?
« Reply #10 on: September 07, 2024, 12:38:34 PM »
Quote from: newday777 on September 04, 2024, 08:22:35 AM
This is the wee Irishman Sean from Belfast.
⁸(The Lone Builder)
He has a mount frame/rack from Europe on his K2. The rack won't work on the Supersport as it doesn't swing up so the seat can open.

The rack is from the 70’s.
The luggage system is Kreiga, not cheap, but I can fully recommend it.
You might find something here: https://kriega.com/
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Re: Soft luggage for F model?
« Reply #11 on: September 08, 2024, 11:13:47 AM »
I bought Rockbros 60 liter roll tops on Amazon,worked well for me. 
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Re: Soft luggage for F model?
« Reply #12 on: September 09, 2024, 12:52:57 AM »
Quote from: GurgleMurgle on August 31, 2024, 04:54:11 PM
I’m looking for recommendations for some soft bags that will fit nicely on my 1975 CB750F.

A duffel bag ratchet strapped behind me is always an option but I’m looking for a cleaner solution. 

Thanks.
Be sure to reply back what you do so others can see with pictures when they read this thread later doing a search....
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Honda Parts manager in the mid 1970s Nashua Honda
My current rides
1975 K5 Planet Blue my summer ride, it was a friend's bike I worked with at the Honda shop in 76, lots of fun to be on it again
1976 K6 Anteres Red rebuilding project, was originally my brother's that I set up from the crate, it'll breath again soon!
Project 750s, 2 K4, 2 K6, 1 K8
2008 GL1800 my daily ride and cross country runner

Prior bikes....
1972 Suzuki GT380 I had charge of it for a year in 1973 while my friend was deployed and learned to love street riding....
New CB450 K7 after my friend returned...
New CB750 K5 Planet Blue, demise by ex cousin in law at 9,000 miles...
New CB750 K6 Anteres Red, to replace the totaled K5, I sold this K6 at 45k in 1983, I had heavily modified it, many great memories on it and have missed it greatly.....
1983 GL1100A, 1999 GL1500 SE, 1999 GL1500A

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Re: Soft luggage for F model?
« Reply #13 on: September 09, 2024, 08:48:29 AM »
Quote from: Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er on September 03, 2024, 08:24:06 PM
Check with Ofreen. Wish I had the picture of his 750F loaded to the hilt during the Relay Ride.

It wasn't quite to the hilt. ;)

I like the Ortlieb dry bag saddlebags.  They are tough and the only way water is going to get in is if they are submerged.  If that happens, you have other worries.  I got them from Aerostich.  Not cheap but they will likely last forever.









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Re: Soft luggage for F model?
« Reply #14 on: September 11, 2024, 05:13:20 AM »
Nice ride Ofreen.  Are the bags supported by some kind of rack or frame underneath or do the just rest on the bodywork?

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Re: Soft luggage for F model?
« Reply #15 on: September 11, 2024, 07:39:19 AM »
Those K4 bags look great, love to know what the supporting rack is.
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Re: Soft luggage for F model?
« Reply #16 on: September 11, 2024, 08:06:35 AM »
Quote from: MauiK3 on September 11, 2024, 07:39:19 AM
Those K4 bags look great, love to know what the supporting rack is.
Ask Andy750
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Honda Parts manager in the mid 1970s Nashua Honda
My current rides
1975 K5 Planet Blue my summer ride, it was a friend's bike I worked with at the Honda shop in 76, lots of fun to be on it again
1976 K6 Anteres Red rebuilding project, was originally my brother's that I set up from the crate, it'll breath again soon!
Project 750s, 2 K4, 2 K6, 1 K8
2008 GL1800 my daily ride and cross country runner

Prior bikes....
1972 Suzuki GT380 I had charge of it for a year in 1973 while my friend was deployed and learned to love street riding....
New CB450 K7 after my friend returned...
New CB750 K5 Planet Blue, demise by ex cousin in law at 9,000 miles...
New CB750 K6 Anteres Red, to replace the totaled K5, I sold this K6 at 45k in 1983, I had heavily modified it, many great memories on it and have missed it greatly.....
1983 GL1100A, 1999 GL1500 SE, 1999 GL1500A

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Re: Soft luggage for F model?
« Reply #17 on: September 11, 2024, 07:59:14 PM »
Nelson Rigg has some universal fit reinforced bags that just strap over (or under) the seat very similar to what Ofreen was showing, and length of droop is adjustable.  I have used them from time to time on multi-day rides.  They have really nice soft foamy fabric on the undersides where it may ride on bodywork.  Only thing I did not like was the nylon/plastic strap hardware (like a modern backpack)...I can foresee that getting brittle and breaking.
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Re: Soft luggage for F model?
« Reply #18 on: September 11, 2024, 08:38:16 PM »
 I modified a K luggage rack so it would hinge up at the shock mounts, allowing the seat to open, the rear of the rack rested on two U brackets.
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Re: Soft luggage for F model?
« Reply #19 on: September 13, 2024, 02:16:15 PM »
Quote from: newday777 on September 11, 2024, 08:06:35 AM
Quote from: MauiK3 on September 11, 2024, 07:39:19 AM
Those K4 bags look great, love to know what the supporting rack is.
Ask Andy750

Custom made racks from one of our forum members TTR400 (Kevin in SA). Amazing quality, modular and come with all fittings. Highly recommend!!

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2. CB750/810cc K2  - road racer with JMR worked head 71 hp
3. Yamaha Tenere T700 2022

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Re: Soft luggage for F model?
« Reply #20 on: September 13, 2024, 02:24:20 PM »
Here is a wider shot and on the road

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2. CB750/810cc K2  - road racer with JMR worked head 71 hp
3. Yamaha Tenere T700 2022

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Re: Soft luggage for F model?
« Reply #21 on: October 11, 2024, 08:16:52 AM »
Quote from: GurgleMurgle on September 11, 2024, 05:13:20 AM
Nice ride Ofreen.  Are the bags supported by some kind of rack or frame underneath or do the just rest on the bodywork?

Basically they rest on the shocks.  They are backed by a hard foam padding.  The photo below shows a dent in the foam that hasn't changed in a few thousand miles.
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Re: Soft luggage for F model?
« Reply #22 on: October 14, 2024, 03:44:04 AM »
If you are considering hard cases, I used HF Apache on my CB900C.
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