A month or so back I was searching Ebay for parts for my Honda Pacific Coast when I stumbled across some sharp looking trunk liner bags. It turns out that a woman in Oregon makes them at her house not only for the PC800 but for several other sport touring bikes as well. I shot her an email and a few days later went to her house to pick up a pair. As luck would have it she still had one or two pairs of the “ghost” bags left. I can’t find a listing on Ebay at the moment from Athena but if you keep checking every few days for PC800-specific bags, you will find her.
The bags come in a pair. They are designed in such a way that it does matter what direction you place them in the trunk. Athena suggested that I use a twist tie or piece of ribbon to show which side needs to face which direction. I haven’t done that yet though because I can’t figure out which way the bags are supposed to be oriented. Maybe when I go to a PC800 rally I’ll ask someone there to show me the light.
Looking inside one of the bags. On one side there is a large zippered internal pocket. That would be a good place to put maps or dirty underwear.
On the other side there are three open-top pockets. I put my glasses, checkbook, house keys, and other small things like that in these pockets. They are also good for your toiletries and clean socks.
Looking down into the bag.
A bag stuffed full. Athena informed me that these are designed to be stuffed to the brim. Also note the reflective light piping. It is a very, very nice feature to have. You might also notice the D ring below the zipper. There is one on the other end of the bag as well. Attach a shoulder strap from another bag and suddenly you have a very easy way to carry the bag if you don’t feel like using the handle.
All in all I am very impressed with these bags. They are very well-made and it is obvious Athena cares about making these bags right. I am very happy to have them as a part of my touring gear. They will log many miles in the years to come.
Nice post about my bags…If anyone is looking for a set just drop me an email @ athena.salsig@gmail.com. I will try to get you out a set in 2-4 days…depends on the work load. You can get them on ordinary black or in several custom colors…just ask. I’m glad you like the bags
Thanks again for the great bags! I’ve been using mine quite a bit around town. In another week or so I’ll be off on a longer trip to Nevada and perhaps further south and east. It will be nice to carry all of my stuff from the bike to the campsite without having everything spilling all over the ground.
I have a red set of these great bags Athena made for me 3 years ago. They are awsome, and fit correctly in my PC 800. They also work for going to the grocery store or a day ride. I have the Honda made ST1300 bags, and the quality is not as good. I Love them!
I just did 2000 miles last week (1300 in 36 hours and the rest over about five days) with Athena’s bags. Everyone I met along the way who saw the bags loved them!
Do you have a photo of your red bags? I’d throw it on here for comparison if you’d like.
is athena still around i have tried contacting her for a set of bags but none of the address’ have worked that i messaged her on.
if any one has a current email address send me a message at Jeremy21@twcny.rr.com thanks!
Hi Jeremy,
I don’t believe that Athena is still in the bag making business. From old posts on the IPCRC, I seem to recall that she was getting ready to downsize her equipment. She might still have the patterns on hand though… Her email is in the comments on this page.
Cheers!
Douglas