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.
