Saddle bag conversion 2018*

[barkkingdog]

Has anybody tried to convert the 2018+ saddle bags to a carry all trunk?

 

[Gorilla]

Interesting project. Waiting to see if there's an answer

 

[pwhoever]

I have seen it done with many GL1500 and older GL1800 saddlebags. I'm willing to bet it could be done with the 18+ as well. Usually the way it's been done is by reusing the rear subframe removed during conversion. The saddlebags and rear fender get reattached to that removed subframe and then a vinyl cover gets made to cover the top. You then have to weld on a hitch (I think that's the right term) to the front of it so it will go in a receiver. I know on the CSC trikes though, they use flat bar with ball in it. It would have to be a little different setup in that case.

 

[barkkingdog]

I saw the process on the older bags. Newer bags would need to be turned to manual locking system and a shaped box of some sort to make connection in the middle. which would sit atop the hitch mount. I can’t seem to find a fabricator willing to take on the project in a timely manner. best estimate was 2yrs out.

 

[barkkingdog]

anybody familiar with the wiring of the tail and back up lights on the saddlebags. trying to figure out the connection to the plug end of a escapade trailer pig tail to the saddle bags so I can attach it to the ball mount and just plug into the supplied CSC end?