I have a 1979 Honda CB705L. I just bought it, and I was wondering if the seat could open up to a compartment where you can put tools and such. If so, how? If not, how then can you please explain how you put saddlebags on a bike? Thanks!
2007-06-24 09:07:27 · 5 answers · asked by canadabound2007 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Like one of your answers said you can look for hinges along one side of the seat underneath on the other side should be a latch to release the seat. Usually that's just for access to your battery and wiring if I remember right. As for saddle bags they joined together with a flat piece of leather that will go in between the seat and fender.......now that you figured out how to open the seat! If you have a sissy bar on the bike you can get storage with a sissy bar bag or a tool bag hanging from your handlebars or front forks. Just go to any part supply website or bike shop and look around for what will work. To do it from home I use J & P cycle www.jpcycles.com but you look on any aftermarket site and you'll be pleased with the choises.
2007-06-24 09:36:17 · answer #1 · answered by puttndutchman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look on the side of the bike along the edge of the seat. You will find a round key way. I believe it is on the right side of the bike about half way back from the front of the seat. When you put your ignition key in turn it clockwise. the seat will pick up. There is a small tray under the seat that makes a good spot to keep your insurance and such. Not too big but enough for a screwdriver and a small pair of pliers. Generally, keep your tools on a handlebar bag. (Get it from Wal-Mart). As far as saddle bags-I take it you are talking about the after-market soft bags. These can be added to the bike by raising the seat and securing them as they are intended under the seat. Be sure they do not hit the wheel or mufflers. Check your local bike shop for a bracket that will keep the bags off the exhaust and wheel. As for hard bags, you get into all the brackets and such from a bike shop or fab your own
2007-06-24 19:10:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
look on the "passenger side" of the bike seat, and look for hinges, or on either side, a keyed lock. that would indicate a storage place. i had an older bike that i stored stuff in a pocket under the seat, and that was a honda too. as for saddle bags, i cannot help you there, i am sorry. good luck
2007-06-24 16:11:30 · answer #3 · answered by lawni z 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The seat is bolted down.
It has to be unbolted to be removed.
Leather saddle bags are just thrown over the seat.
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2007-06-24 18:53:25 · answer #4 · answered by guardrailjim 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dunno, you bought it you have it and you can look at it.
2007-06-24 16:12:12 · answer #5 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋